![]() ![]() Wander just a few minutes more to enjoy the charms of the local pub, or a slap-up afternoon tea in the village. What to do after that sound, silent night's sleep? You could start by exploring your rural, wildlife-steeped surroundings (during which you might catch a glimpse of friendly owner Bryony and her dog Flash rounding up the sheep - don't forget to wave hello!)Ī mere ten-minute stroll will take you to the aforementioned Llanthony Priory, where you can enjoy home-made delights in the Crypt bar. Once you're all settled in, why not light the firepit and watch this mesmerising part of the world go by from your furnished, fairy-lit deck? Llanthony Valley is a Dark Sky reserve, so if you've brought your telescope then you'll be in for a twinkling treat as the stars make their appearance overhead. There's a separate shower room just next door, complete with towels kept lovely and toasty by a heated rail, and a selection of locally made toiletries. You'll even find some foodie essentials waiting for you, including bread and butter, tea and coffee, and some newly laid free-range eggs for breakfast. The living and sleeping space comes equipped with a downy kingsize bed, a crackling log burner to warm your evenings, and a compact kitchen with everything you'll need to whip up tasty suppers, with all utensils and crockery supplied (so you can pack perfectly light.) Llanthony Valley being the inspirational setting for a wealth of painters and writers through the ages, including JMW Turner and Eric Gill. ![]() With no phone or internet access to be found in your calming Castaway, you can reconnect with your loved one in blissful peace, or revive that long-lost creative spirit. ![]() A lovingly restored railway carriage for romantic couples, privately secluded amongst a deep, hidden valley in the Black Mountains for epic Dark Sky stargazing.įeatured as one of The Times' 30 Epic Escapes in 2021, Llanthony Court Castaway is blissfully encircled by lush, rolling scenery, in a ‘secret' Black Mountains valley that's also a Dark Sky reserve.Īlthough Llanthony Valley is only twelve miles from bustling Hay-on-Wye, you'll feel as though you've left civilisation far behind as you head up through the mountains, and along the single-track road that leads to your idyllic Castaway retreat.Ī cosily restored, warmly rustic railway carriage set within 270 private acres of family-run farmland, you'll also be surrounded by the fascinating 12th century ruins of Llanthony Priory - not to mention over 500 Welsh Cross ewes! - for that magical feeling of time having completely stopped in its tracks. ![]()
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