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PenPont |
Brecon, Powys / Brecon Beacons, Wales |
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Penpont is one of the finest Grade 1 listed historic houses situated within the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. It offers a unique experience for you, your family and your friends to discover while staying in the West Courtyard wing of this exquisite manor house. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity |
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Bedrooms:
| 6 |
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Guests:
| 17 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Magnificent in its grounds and on the banks of the River Usk, Penpont lies in the middle of a 2000 acre working rural estate. The house is the centre piece of a remarkable group of buildings spanning various periods, including a church, Dower house, stables, workshops, a dovecote on stilts and a 19 century conservatory.
Around the house lie extensive grounds, sweeping lawns, the old Victorian rose and walled gardens, riverside and woodland walks and more recently constructed the Green Man Maze.
Time has stood still at Penpont for much of the last century. This has contributed greatly to the unspoilt charm and tranquility which characterise the house and grounds. However, over the last 17 years a challenging yet sympathetic restoration programme has been undertaken to restore the buildings to their former glory, maintaining the sense of history and place with an objective to develop a sustainable viable future for the next century. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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Brecon Beacons National Park: for people visiting the national park there is an enormously diverse landscape to explore from mountains and moorlands to the flat pastoral land and steeply wooded river valleys. It is spectacularly beautiful, rich in both social history and natural history and Penpont could not be better placed for you to discover the area and partake in any number of activities of your choice. You will certainly not be short of things to do, from hiking and cycling, to canoeing and sightseeing! |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Penpont is rurally located, with few public transport connections. Ideally the best way to get here is by car. The nearest train station is Abergavenny, bus links can get you to Brecon, and from there it is a short taxi ride. Detailed driving directions provided on booking. |
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Nearest airports:
| Cardiff 50 miles |
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Nearest train station:
| Abergavenny 20 miles |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Swansea |
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Nearest bus stop:
| Brecon |
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Car Hire:
| Essential |
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Nearest restaurant:
| There are excellent restaurants locally |
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Nearest beach:
| The Gower 1.5 hours drive away |
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Nearest shop:
| Brecon, 5 miles |
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Nearest market:
| In Brecon most weeks |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Gavin Hogg |
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Contact Phone No. |
01874 636202 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Art & Craft / Birdwatching / Canoeing / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Tennis / Walking
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Interior Facilities |
CD Player / Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / DVD player / Linen provided / Log Fire / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
The self contained Courtyard Wing can be found to the rear of the main house.It is reached by a flight of steep wooden stairs to the first floor, and occupies the first and second floors of the west wing.
There is full central heating throughout, with warmth being provided by the large Biomass boiler.The sitting room has a wood burning stove,and 3 comfy sofas, children’s games and puzzles. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped with a large table to seat everyone; there are 2 fridges, and a microwave. Freezer space and washing machine are available & located in the main house. There are a variety of bed spaces within the 6 bedrooms, doubles sharing with singles: please check our website for full details. The wing is fully carpeted throughout and comfortably furnished. It has 4 separate bathrooms, 3 fitted with showers. In the Courtyard there is a boiler room to dry boots & coats and in the old wash house is a ping pong table. There is plenty of space to store bikes etc.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Courtyard / Garden / Garden Furniture / Parking / Terrace / Tennis Court
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Exterior Details |
The gardens around the house are extensive, 45 acres, and include a wide range of habitats, from lawns to woodlands, ornamental to wild areas. The adjacent landscape and garden is listed as Grade 2*. The gardens are bisected by the River Usk which forms a natural divide from the south and north garden, and as it flows through it creates its own habitats of natural beauty, and an ideal swimming hole for warmer months. We have fishing rights for a mile of the river, fly only. Day tickets available in season. Organic vegetables are grown within the walled gardens and can be bought from the farm shop. There is a hard tennis court available for use. The large lawn to the front of the house is ideal for games of football, rounders or croquet.
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Further Details |
There are camping facilities available within the gardens. The recently converted stables can be hired for parties, weddings, conferences. A local caterer is on hand if you require her services. We accept pets by prior arrangement.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Payment can only be currently accepted by cheque or cash. To secure a booking we require a non-returnable deposit of £300. The balance is due 2 weeks before arrival date. Our change over day is Friday, the wing is normally ready for your arrival by 4:00pm. Christmas and New year weeks vary depending on what day Christmas is on. The wing is a no smoking area.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / Cook available / No Smoking / Short breaks available / Suitable for weddings
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What visitors have said about PenPont |
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“I knew Penpont was the right place for us instantly and my gut instincts were not wrong as the setting was absolutely perfect for us and set the tone for the whole day. You were so welcoming and lovely and we hope to stay in touch and visit the place for years to come as it has now become so special in our hearts” .- Amy Armitage July 2009
Amy Armitage, Penpont, Jul 2009 
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Some comments for the visitor book
‘Absolutely fantastic time had by all, What a wonderful place’
We have had the most fantastic weekend of cycling and socialising I your magnificent home, and have all enjoyed ourselves immensely.
A lovely comfortable house for a sixtieth birthday celebration. We loved the elephants, the maze, the fresh vegetables, and the resident Heron.
Comfy beds, great atmosphere, fantastic lawn, beautiful gardens. Nice river too- oh and tennis, table and real! Roaming sheep and dogs, trees and outbuildings….We have had a wonderful time
Thank you for a wonderful relaxing holiday, the rooms are amazing, this large family fitted in very well. We will miss the tennis court in particular. The grounds are beautiful, especially along the river. The children loved all the space to explore
We did the 300 piece jigsaw and there are only 4 pieces missing not 9 !
Numerous, Penpont, May 2007
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