Glyn Farm Granary

Description from the owner

The Granary is on a working hill farm 5 miles from Hay with cows sheep and horses. It is an ideal centre for exploring the Welsh Marches, spending time visiting the "town of books" or visiting one of the many historic attractions that are within easy motoring distance. The Granary is attached to the main farmhouse and is located in the centre of the farm. The spacious living room has reclining sofa from which to enjoy the panoramic view of the Radnorshire hills. There is a digital TV, a DVD player and a large selection of hardback and paperback books that visitors can read at their leisure.

The Granary provides an ideal centre for walki...ng or cycling holidays. For the walkers there is easy access to the Black Mountains, the Brecon Beacons, the Radnorshire Hills and Offas Dyke Path and for the cyclists there are an increasing number of cycle routes particularly in the Brecon Beacons National Park where there are cycle routes for all ages and abilities.

For nature lovers, from the Granary windows there is an uninterrupted view of the lower fields of the farm with the chance of seeing badgers, foxes and other wild animals and birds in a totally natural environment.

For those visitors who are interested in history the old county of Radnorshire, now part of Powys, is part of the Welsh Marches, the historic border between England and Wales. There are many castles in the area, the nearest in Painscastle and more information can be obtained from the "Castles of Wales" web site. There are also historic cathedrals at Brecon and Hereford the latter the home to the Chain Library and the Mappa Mundi.Read more

Additional Location Information

Although the Granary is located in a very rural location with isolated communities and narrow lanes it is only 5 miles from Hay-on-Wye famous as the "Town of Books" and which is home to the world renowned literary festival held at the end of May each year. There are a growing number of shops selling antiques and collectables and these complement the book shops.

For the more active canoes can be hired from a number of locations in and around Hay. Riding on the hills can be arranged and bicycle hire is available in Hay.

There is an excellent traditional "pub", the Roast Ox, that serves first class food just 1 mile from the Granary

Location Type Away from it all, Rural

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