Just got back from a lovely weekend at the property. The location is fantastic with beautiful scenery and a river adjacent to the property which was great for swimming. Loved the use of the hot tub, campfire area and the kitchen was well equipped. Overall we felt the barn could have been cleaner with some stains on the sofas, quite a bit of dog hair on the rug and just generally in need a bit of a clean and a lick of paint. BBQ was a bit unstable which could be dangerous with little ones around and mirroring previous reviews the option of a fire guard would have been handy. These were however minor problems and our experience was mainly positive and we would return. Communication with the owner was very good.
The house and land were spacious and beautiful. Plenty of useful items including dishwasher tablets, toilet rolls etc. Instructions to get there were spot on. The whole kitchen was very well equipped.
As a family we agreed there could be more improvements. The shower is very small, no locks on the upstairs bedroom doors, some equipment broke when we went to use it and some mattresses were stained. There's very little space to put toiletries in bathroom and no hanging space in the bunk bed bedroom- again, nowhere to put a drink or tissues etc. If taking very young children, be aware, the floor is stone!
The reason we booked this property was because of the hot tub. However, the day after we arrived we went to use it and the chlorine level was very high. We couldn't use it until mid afternoon on our last day. However, when we contacted the owners, they suggested things to try and responded very promptly. We wanted a quiet and relaxing holiday and that's what we got.
What a great time we had! Abernant Barn is set in beautiful surroundings with a lovely relaxing atmosphere. The barn is spacious and has all that you need inclusive of a hot tub overlooking the river nearby. Plenty of outdoor walks were had where we discovered the local pub! Will definitely be back. Thanks for a fab weekend
Overall the location of property and property itself was great, however the cleanliness left alot to be desired. Cleanliness could be greatly improved.
Beautiful location for a memorable family Christmas! Loved the space and the special features, real Christmas tree, log burning stove and sheltered hot tub made for a fantastic few days. Hosts were helpful and responded quickly to our queries. The dog had freedom and space to roam and we even managed a little fire at the fire pit between rain showers. Beds were comfortable and cooking Christmas dinner wasnât too bad at all despite being in a strange kitchen. Overall we had the best time and will return. My children never wanted to go home!
My friends and I stayed at the barn for the weekend. The pictures do not do it justice, it is beautiful & so peaceful. The hot tub was wonderful. Will definitely be booking again! Thank you so much! đ
Lovely accommodation in peaceful and beautiful setting. Excellent facilities in general.
Lack of any wood for log burner was very disappointing as underfloor heating offered little comfort. So recommend taking your own wood if you book this in colder weather x
Fabulous escape, house is gorgeous and hot tub perfect. It would have been handy to have some tea and coffee and some washing up liquid and sponge or cloth, maybe something to add.
The location was perfect. Easy check in and communication with property manager was great. Perfect place for our girly weekend and the hot tub was well used all weekend. 5* property
If you're looking for Rest and Relaxation this is the place. We cannot fault our stay in any way.
Beautiful surroundings and wonderful exploring with the kids aged 4 and 7. Bernie was very helpful when needed. We loved it so much that we hoping to buy a property in this area!!
We had a great stay at the property celebrating a birthday. The location was perfect as it was very secluded and quiet. Unfortunately, the shower didnât work whatsoever and so had to use the bath which was pretty inconvenient; it would have been worse if we were staying for longer than two nights. Overall, it was a great stay and I would definitely go back providing the shower was fixed. Thank you!
The location is quiet and picturesque. The overall layout and design of the property is good. There were however a number of small points which detracted from the positive points;
1. The log burner chimney does not comply with building regulations: it is within 2.3 m of a Velux window but does not extend 1 m above the top of the opening, as required by Document J. Consequently, smoke was blown into the children's bedroom.
2. Ripped bin bag containing old bits of roofing chrysotile asbestos present adjacent wood store and accessible by children.
3. Bedroom doors had no door handles or locks.
4. Property described as child friendly but no fireguard for log burner or stair gates to stop toddler climbing the stairs every three minutes or falling down them from the landing.
5. No way to dry clothes: without lighting log burner. The absence of a tumble dryer and the presence of underfloor heating (ground source heat pump, which was very cool) meant we had no way to effectively dry wet clothes.
6. All knives in kitchen were blunt. No bread knife.
7. Chest of drawers in children's room repaired with incorrect length screws leaving razor sharp point inside drawer.
8. Not enough storage in bedrooms for one week stay.
Aside from these points, which are remedied quickly (apart from the chimney), the venue is quite spacious and pleasant.
Our stay was brilliant! The scenery and location of the barn was beautiful, very quiet and peaceful and the local village is only a short walk away. The barn conversion is very open and has plenty of room, the living room is very homely and cosy. We also made good use of the hot tub despite the rain! We were provided with all essentials and had everything we needed for the week.
Bernard was also very quick to respond to any questions and was very helpful.
We saw others mentioning that it was difficult to find but when we had used the app we were able to find the location relatively easily.
We will definitely be coming back soon!
100% recommend
We stayed with family friends so there were four adults, two girls aged 8 and two boys aged 10. There was plenty of room for all of us in the house and the children loved the outdoor space. Top activities were fishing (didn't catch anything though!), building fires and petting the horses in the next field. The hot tub was a big hit for the adults. The converted barn is in a great location, secluded but only 10 minute walk to the town centre. Communication with Bernie, the owner, was great - very quick to answer any questions we had. Would thoroughly recommend Abernant Barn to anyone wanting to get away with friends or family for a very relaxing break.
Amazing location and property. Easy to follow directions. Really feel like you are in the middle of no where. Close to Brecon Beacons and elan valley also!
If you are looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of every day life this is just perfect! The log burner and hot tub are great for relaxing after countrywide walks with the dogs. From booking, everything was so straight forward. I would highly recommend!
I discovered Llanwrtyd Wells during a mountain bike race called the Wobble. The property was a stable block and I just knew it had great potential due to it's unique location. We still spend as much time as we can in Llanwrtyd Wells as a family enjoy the brilliant community and beautiful Cambrian Mountains
We fell in love with this property after spending many weekends mountain biking as part of the green events organised by the community of Llanwrtyd Wells. Nestled in it's own 8 acres just 15 minutes walk outside the village and surrounded on two sides by river banks, the property is uniquely positioned.
With a relaxing sunken hot tub and it is quiet, and secluded, yet only 15 minutes from town with 3 pubs and a shop. Many events are run throughout the year by green-events such as the Man v Horse race and the Real Ale Wobble, a cross between mountain biking and a beer festival.