The Look Out

Nr Abergavenny, Wales, United Kingdom

Sleeps: 8

Unique Features

• Enjoy a bird’s eye view over Crickhowell and Table Mountain from your vantage point high on the Welsh hillside with the nesting Peregrine Falcons.
• A pad for all seasons – this cosy winter hideaway, complete with underfloor heating and crackling open wood fire, combines with an expansive patio area for alfresco summer dining.
• Immaculate contemporary interiors combine with a characterful exterior
• A great location for festival lovers! The property is 20 minutes from the Green Man festival, Brecon Jazz Festival, Abergavenny Food Festival and Hay on Wye Festival of Literature

The Property

Luxury Cottage in South Wales

If you're looking for an idyllic cottage, this beautiful holiday cottage in the Welsh hills is the perfect property for you, whether you're looking for a base for an action-packed adventure in Wales, a family summer holiday or college reunion.

Inside

• Style: Think flagstones, wood and seagrass carpet underfoot, beamed ceilings overhead and contemporary country cottage charm throughout.
• Bedrooms: There are four bedrooms at The Look Out; a few steps up from the ground floor and leading directly out onto the patio is a double room en suite, then continue to the first floor where you’ll find a double – complete with secret Rapunzel staircase to the sitting room, a twin room and a master double/twin reside. Pastel hues, neutral walls and contemporary floral fabrics combine to create a homely, yet contemporary feel to the property.
• For Relaxation: Put your feet up in front of the open fire after a day exploring the local area
• For Recreation: Who says table football’s just for kids! You won't be spending too much time indoors, as there's a plethora of activities in the local vicinity.
• Practicalities: There’s a utility room/boot room off the kitchen where you can leave all your walking gear. Dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and tumble drier
  

Outside

Wend the ever-decreasing Welsh country lanes to reach the cottage. Sloping lawns and flat patio areas combine to the rear of the property - perfect for a BBQ (provided) Don your walking boots to scale the dramatic sheep-dotted hillside and enjoy a King of the Castle moment as you take in the fantastic views of the surrounding area. The seperate Garden Room is the perfect haven whether you're looking to do some office work, are feeling creative and are looking for a perfect studio space, or the children want their very own den for wet weather games.

Food and Drink

• DIY: The property is taken on a self-catered basis, the spacious kitchen is the perfect area in which to get creative!
• In-house catering: Tired of cooking for yourself and need a little bit of me time, call in chef Pascal to cater for you, your family and friends. Alternatively, if you want the luxury of great home cooking, but crave your privacy, then pre-order a 3-day 'fridge fill'.
• Eating Out: A foodies paradise; there’s plenty to choose from locally. Opt for the award winning Bear in Crickhowell, The Nant y Ffin Cider Mill, the Llanwenarth Arms or slightly further afield there’s The Hardwick in Abergavenny. Why not be one of the first to try out the internationally famous Walnut Tree which has recently re-opened.

Getting There

• By Car: The property is around 3hrs from London, and just over an hour from Bristol
• By Train: The nearest train station to the property is Abergavenny, which is around 15 mins by car. Paddington to Abergavenny takes around 2hrs 45mins
• By Air: Both Bristol and Cardiff Airports are around an hour 1/4 from the property

Guests Comments

• 'The kids had an absolutely brilliant time exploring the mountains and seeking out “Brian’s bench”. Bonfire night was the best ever – they are still talking about it now!'
• 'The views are just stunning. We just sat for hours and watched the fog nestling in the valley below like a huge cotton wool blanket keeping Crickhowell warm'
• 'All of the beds are very comfortable and the kitchen is equipped for a chef! For a cottage the space was actually quite generous and the view is fantastic. We will definitely come again'
• 'I am going to come back in summer with my easel and spend a lazy few days painting that view. It’s stunning.”'
• 'It wasn’t as far from London as I imagined. Dual carriageway and motorway almost all the way and a real find when you get there. The underfloor heating and crackling fire in the middle of winter really are fabulous features'
• "We had a great time in Wales,the house was perfect for our group and such a great location,the place was so well thought out and perfectly "finished".

Out and About

• From cycling to walking, fishing, pony trekking, paragliding and canoeing this is as perfect a base for adrenalin junkies as those looking for some gentle exercise.
• Go deeper underground at Dan yr Ogof Showcaves - part of Europe's largest cave network with special interest in the show caves for children or visit Big Pit mining museum for a taste of the industrial heritage of Wales.
• Take to the green at award winning courses such as Cradoc; Rolls of Monmouth - where Charles Rolls co-founded Rolls Royce or drop down to 2010 Ryder Cup Course at Celtic Manor just 40 minutes away at Newport as well as the European Tour Wales Open in May/June each year.
• Festival lovers will be spoilt for choice; there’s the emerging Green Man festival in Crickhowell (August), Brecon Jazz Festival (July/August), the "Glastonbury of Food Festival" Abergavenny Food Festival (September) and Hay on Wye Festival of Literature(May/June) all within 20 minutes of the property.

Rental inclusive of

• Linen
• Towels
• Utilities
• Welcome Pack

Accommodation Details

Head to a luxury mountain cottage in the Brecon Beacons to escape to your very own rural idyll

• Personally Inspected: Yes
  
• Sleeps: 8
• Double: 2 (1 en suite) and 1 double/twin room
• Twin: 1 twin
• Family: There is an additional put-up bed available in the master bedroom
• Cots: There is one travel cot available by prior arrangement
• Highchairs: There is one highchair at the property by arrangement
• BBQ: Charcoal BBQ
• Facilities: Table tennis,
• Children: Yes
• Pets: One well behaved dog, additional dog by prior arrangement only
  Restrictions Apply:Dogs are to sleep in the utility room
  Please be advised the 1st dog is charged at £50.00 and the 2nd dog at £25.00 per stay.
• Mod Cons: HiFi , Digital TV
• Internet & Communications: Broadband/Wifi in the Garden Room
• Arrival Day: Friday
• Arrival Time: 4pm
• Departure Time: 10am
• Restrictions: No all male & female groups permitted at this property without prior permission, please contact the office.
• Damages Deposit: £500