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Touched by Legend

  • 18 guests

  • 9 bedrooms

  • 6 bathrooms

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Hidden away among bucolic south Welsh countryside, the estate on which this chateau-style house sits on dates back to the 14th century. However, those visiting in the 21st century will find a whole host of reasons to fall in love with the property. Walking around the interior is a bit like wandering about a museum for there are historic features everywhere you look, whether it's the stained glass window, ornate fireplace or Elizabethan-era staircase. The wood-panelled drawing room is a particular favourite of ours, mostly for the fact that it contains a secret door leading to the library. If we've made it sound fusty and dusty so far, that couldn't be further from the truth. Most of the interior design is fresh and contemporary — the sleek kitchen stands as proof of that — while the number of modern amenities at guests' disposal would put many hotels to shame. Out in the two acres of private gardens, you'll find everything from an indoor swimming pool heated by green energy and a tennis court to a walled garden with a lily pond and a domed folly. Although you can pass many an hour within the grounds, there are plenty of opportunities for walking and...


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What to expect


Highlights

Drive over to the Brecon Beacons National Park in around twenty minutes and explore the unspoilt landscape

Drive over to the Brecon Beacons National Park in around twenty minutes and explore the unspoilt landscape

Slip into your swimwear and splash about in the pool heated by green energy

Slip into your swimwear and splash about in the pool heated by green energy

Show off your serve on the tennis courts surrounded by parkland

Show off your serve on the tennis courts surrounded by parkland

Gaze out over the master bedroom's Juliet balcony for a view of the folly

Gaze out over the master bedroom's Juliet balcony for a view of the folly

Treat yourself to a leisurely soak in the mirrored bathtub

Treat yourself to a leisurely soak in the mirrored bathtub

Get a little competitive in the large games room

Get a little competitive in the large games room

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Home truths

    The home is spread over three floors, so it might not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility

    There's room to park on the premises

About this stay


Amenities

Tennis court

Desk / workplace

Wi-fi

Parking available

Washing machine

Dryer

Bedrooms & bathrooms

9 bedrooms, 11 beds

6 bathrooms

Extras


VIP services

Luggage storage

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

Local guide


About Swansea

Wales’ second city offers a pleasing mix of culture and coastline in a compact package. Here you can wander around an art gallery or museum in the morning and feel the sand between your toes after lunch. From Swansea’s upgraded SA1 waterfront, you can follow the world’s first passenger railway route – on foot or by bike – to the little fishing town of Mumbles, via some glorious coastal views....

Get around

Airport

Swansea - Experience Wales Fly Swansea

46 min

Cardiff

1 hr 14 min

Haverfordwest

1 hr 25 min

Train station

Neath

19 min

Bus stop

Rhos Post Office

19 min

Local shops & services

Convenience store

19 min

Cafe

8 min

Pharmacy

9 min

Points of interest

Beach

Black Rock Point

27 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

No pets

No parties or events

No smoking

Good to know

Arrival from 16:00

Departure before 11:00

Wifi

No air con

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    14

    days

    Cancel at least 14 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 14 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Richard

This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. You will be greeted warmly at this beautiful Welsh home and your hosts are here to make sure that you have the most relaxing and enjoyable stay.

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