Bwthyn Colomendy

With three miles of FISHING ON THE RIVER USK

and exclusive use of the Tennis Court

Sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms: The kitchen has a lovely oil fired Aga for cooking, grill and a microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and ample work and storage space and dining table and chairs. There is a serving hatch through to the dining room with a long dining table and chairs, a Welsh dresser and superb views across to the tennis court and the Dovecote. Very spacious sitting room with a large wood burning fire set in a stone fireplace. Very comfortable new sofas and chairs, colour TV, DVD and a video. From the sitting room French windows lead into a conservatory and views across the lawns. The sitting room has a wealth of old beams and, as this was once the Old Laundry, the original rollers have been retained and decorate the ceiling. There is a Downstairs Cloakrooom with shower, handbasin & toilet.

Upstairs to a bedroom (1) with a double bed with views over the Tennis Court, Camlais stream and the Dovecote. Bedroom (2) with two single beds and a washbasin and with views over the garden. Bedroom (3) with two single beds , a washbasin and with views up the river Usk. Bedroom (4) with two single beds and a washbasin and with views over to the River Usk. There is a very spacious landing. All the bedrooms are well furnished and have fitted wardrobes etc. The bathroom has a handbasin and toilet and there is a power-shower over the bath.

All linen inclusive but guests are asked to bring their own towels. Towels will be provided for overseas guests only on request. All electricity and fuel inclusive. Logs for the fire inclusive. There are several electric storage heaters in the cottage. Ample parking for several cars. Mobile telephone reception good.

Abercamlais House a very fine and beautiful country house, it dates from the early 16th century but was altered and enlarged in the 18th century. The main house is open to the public at certain time of the year. For further information please see the website www.abercamlais.co.uk . The BBC have recently made a film about the family and its history.

The Dovecote Cottage was converted into a single dwelling in the last century, originally having been The Laundry, The Game Larder and the Dairy for the big house - some of the original features have been retained. The situation of the cottage is beautiful, it overlooks the River Usk to one side, from another there are views of the extensive lawns of the main house and to the side there is a hard Tennis Court - available for the exclusive use of visitors to the cottage. Sorry not suitable for under 8 year olds owing to proximity to rivers. One dog on discussion with owners and to be kept downstairs only.

There is a stream at the end of the garden running under the unique beautiful octagonal dovecote (a listed building). This was built across The Camlais brook in the 18th century so the house had the great advantage of possessing a natural water closet.

The Camlais flows into the River Usk beside the house, which provided salubrious conveniences below whilst the doves lived in the upper storey, surmounted by an elegant weather-vane. Across the ancient stone bridge is a 1½ acre walled garden – now home to the resident peacocks that roam the estate. A narrow suspension footbridge of iron was built by Crawshaw Bailey in approximately 1850 and spans the river a little way below the house.

This part of The Usk Valley is a very beautiful place, largely because of the good husbandry and far-sightedness of earlier generations who cared so much for the land. Visitors are welcome to walk in the grounds and along the river.

Brecon 5 miles, Sennybridge 3 miles. Three miles of Excellent TROUT & SALMON FISHING on the River Usk - 4 Rods To be discussed with the owner- approximately £12.00 per rod per day. Friday to Friday change-over

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