Cottage to rent with a log fire / woodburner in Abergavenny (3mls N)

Accommodation details

Recharge your batteries with a break at this beautiful bolthole on the eastern reaches of the Brecon Beacons. Surrounded by leafy countryside and less than 4 miles from Abergavenny, it has a lovely south-facing garden. Inside, the traditionally furnished rooms provide a perfect place for small families or couples and pair of canine companions to unwind.

Pause to appreciate the rural hamlet setting as you approach this impossibly pretty holiday hideaway; step inside and a warm welcome awaits, with homely touches such as books and games ensuring there's something to entertain. After active days outdoors, the open-plan living room is full of character, with a wood burner, TV and DVD offering all the comforts of home.

To one end, the kitchen/diner has all you'll need to cook up a storm, and a ground floor cloakroom ensures convenience for all. Upstairs you'll find two bedrooms – one king-size and one twin – each with gorgeous countryside views, A family bathroom and separate WC are located on this level too.

For a breath of fresh air with a backing track of birdsong, the garden here is ideal – south-facing, private and lawned, it comes complete with outdoor furniture, a BBQ and firepit. If you'd like to holiday with a larger party, another property is available to accommodate a further two guests; please ask us for details.

This rural idyll is less than 4 miles from the market town of Abergavenny, famous for its Norman Castle, farmers' markets, and annual Food Festival. Work up an appetite before you visit with a walk or cycle ride – there are numerous trails from the doorstep. Alternatively, drive 20 miles west and you'll reach the cathedral town of Brecon – the beating heart of the national park, it is famed for its Georgian architecture and waterside walks.