Maes Y Berllan Barn is a well-received holiday cottage in Abergavenny, praised for its spaciousness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. Guests have enjoyed the peaceful setting, comfortable beds, and sociable spaces, making it ideal for large groups and family gatherings. The surrounding area offers beautiful walks and a characterful local town. Some minor maintenance issues were noted, but overall, the property provides a warm and welcoming stay.
The property generally maintains good cleanliness, with most guests finding it spotless and tidy. However, one review mentioned a dirty floor and stained pillows, suggesting room for improvement in certain areas.
The location is highly regarded for its peacefulness and proximity to Abergavenny, with beautiful views and a rural setting. It's excellent for walking and exploring the region, although one guest wished for more nearby footpaths.
Guests consistently mention the comfort of the property, highlighting the comfortable beds, warm atmosphere, and underfloor heating. The spaciousness and warmth of the property contribute to a comfortable stay.
The facilities are well-received, with a well-stocked kitchen and sociable spaces. Some guests noted issues with showers, heating instructions, and TV reception, indicating some areas for maintenance attention.
While guests have expressed appreciation for the property and its amenities, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to assess this category.
Tucked away in Gilwern, Abergavenny, is this superb four-bedroom, 17th-century barn conversion, Maes Y Berllan Barn. Enjoying a fantastic location surrounded by the Black Mountains and within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons National Park), as well as an interior filled with original features including exposed beams and vaulted ceilings, Maes Y Berllan Barn is a wonderful, family-friendly dwelling sleeping ten, plus their two canine companions, who are looking to escape to this beautiful region. Step into the spacious and well-equipped kitchen/diner, where you can look forward to rustling up delicious feasts for your loved ones, with the help of the Rangemaster with electric oven and hob, microwave, 60/40 fridge/freezer, as well as a handy dishwasher and washing machine for keeping your space tidy. Serve up a flavourful meal at the dining table for ten in the living/dining room, or if the weather is nice, why not fire up the barbecue in the large, enclosed garden and dine alfresco? As the evening cools, retreat to the sitting room, where you can relax on the variety of plush sofas, two of which are sofa beds for accommodating four additional guests, whilst enjoying a family movie night courtesy of the Smart TV, as the wood burning stove crackles nearby. A tumble dryer can be found in the laundry/drying room for your convenience. Completing the ground floor is a super-king-size bedroom with zip/link beds, served by a wet room shower with disabled access, ideal for those with limited mobility. Climb the stairs to the first floor, where you will find a gallery with two armchairs, a perfect spot for escaping with a good book. On this floor you will discover three additional bedrooms, a super-king-size with en-suite shower room, a super-king-size with single, and a super-king-size with single day bed, all the bedrooms have zip/linked beds ensuring ample sleeping arrangements for all parties. Explore your local surroundings where you will find two welcoming pubs nearby, The Beaufort and The Corn Exchange, both offering tasty menus and local ales, perfect for when you fancy a night off from the kitchen! Your excellent location within the National Park means you have easy access to a wealth of excellent walking and cycling trails, as well as bird watching and even trout and salmon fishing in the River Usk. Be sure to hike up the Sugarloaf, one of the highest peaks in the Black Mountains, which offers incomparable views at its top or down into the Usk Valley. Take the short drive over to Abergavenny, where you can explore the historic delights of its museum in the ruins of the town's former magnificent castle. Immerse yourself in local life, where you can peruse the many indoor and outdoor markets, picnic in the idyllic Bailey Park or Linda Vista Gardens or test out your clubs at the excellent Monmouthshire Golf Club. Blaenavon is a well-worth a visit for its world famous Big Pit National Coal Museum and The Pontypool and Blaenavon Heritage Railway, whilst the imposing castle ruins and breath-taking scenery awaits you in Crickhowell. A family-friendly getaway with something for everyone, choose Maes Y Berllan Barn.
The charming community of Gilwern, located in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons National Park), provides visitors a variety of services, including traditional pubs, stores, and a fantastic fish and chip shop. The National Park comprises around 520 square miles, and the entire area around Gilwern is surrounded by beautiful landscape, with excellent walking, cycling, and bird watching opportunities, as well as outstanding salmon and trout fishing on the Usk River. With its various indoor and outdoor markets, spectacular castle, and museums, the ancient market town of Abergavenny, known as the "Gateway to Wales," is set between the "seven hills" and has something for everyone.
Four bedrooms.
All beds made up as Super King beds unless single beds are requested at time of booking.
1 x Ground floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), next to ground-floor wet room with shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
1 x Super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
1 x Family room with super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), single day bed, en-suite cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail and WC.
1 x Family room with super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) and single.
Family bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner, Living/dining room with wood burning stove, Utility.
Underfloor heating.
Rangemaster with electric oven and hob, grill, 60/40 fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for wood burning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, stairgate and cot available on request.
Enclosed garden with patio, lawn, furniture and barbecue (not guaranteed 100% dog proof) and lockable bike storage.
Ample off-road parking.
Two well-behaved pets welcome (additional charge applies).
Sorry, no smoking.
Note: There is ground level step-free access available via patio doors on request for those with limited mobility.
Note: Two optional sofa beds are available.
Note: This property does not have a charge point for electric vehicles and charging from within the property is prohibited.
Note: Pets are not allowed upstairs or on soft furnishings.
Note: There are farmyard animals in the immediate vicinity, please ensure dogs are kept on a lead.
Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.7 miles
Heather
Perfect for a group of six on a walking trip. The barn is very spacious and well equipped.
Julia
We had such a lovely peaceful time. The amenities were great, particularly for our mum who has disabilities following her stroke. We'd 100% recommend your cottage to out families and friends (in fact already have). Couldn't have asked for a better week away. It was lovely to get to meet you and learn a bit of the background of the cottage. Also, we really appreciated your help getting our car started on the day we left.
Alison
The hosts are very welcoming. Would definitely stay again if we're in the area
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