Gatehouse in Powys. Book This Hot Tub Cottage For Less

About Gatehouse

This historic, detached artisan cottage nestles in the heart of the popular village of Painscastle in Mid Wales. This lovely cottage with a hot tub is in the heart of the village and is ideal for families or a small group of friends looking to enjoy the border countryside, being within easy reach of historic towns, fabulous days out and various activities.

Situated close to the literary town of Hay-on-Wye, and surrounded by the beautiful Welsh Marches and border countryside, this delightful cottage is set over two floors. There are four comfortable bedrooms and a bathroom, with an additional family shower room on the ground floor.

There is a well-equipped kitchen leading to two comfy seating areas, one with a dining area and glass apex looking out across the cottage garden. There is a separate cosy sitting room where you can relax in front of a further woodburner and relax watching the TV.

Outside, you can sit on the patio, surrounded by the slightly raised cottage garden, enjoying a hearty breakfast before heading off to explore the surrounding countryside and historic towns. On your return you can enjoy the evening sun on the upper patio where you can unwind in the hot tub which is situated under cover in an open-fronted barn adjoining the seating area (Please note (no children under the age of 4 allowed in the hot tub).

Painscastle boasts a welcoming, dog-friendly pub and is surrounded by the beautiful undulating border countryside of the Welsh Marches, which opens up to Begwns Moor and Monks Pond, giving you a chance to soak up the panoramic views of the Brecon Beacons National Park. You are ideally placed to visit the quaint town of Hay-on-Wye, famous for its myriad of bookshops, boutique- style shopping and annual literary festival.

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Need To Know

Oil central heating with woodburners
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, and DVD
WIFI can be intermittent Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburners included in rent
Bed linen and towels included in rent
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate
Off road parking for 4 cars
Front gravelled garden
Enclosed lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Extra dogs, a charge of £20/dog applies
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 4.5 miles, pub 2 mins walk
Please note check in time for this property is 4pm and check out 10am due to hot tub change over

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Gatehouse Reviews

We had a fantastic peaceful stay over Christmas at the cottage. It was warm and comfortable the beds in particular were so comfy and so well equipped, we had no problems in catering a large Christmas dinner! Wendy was very accommodating and friendly, always on hand to answer and questions we had. The kids loved the hot tub and spent a good amount of time in there! Would definitely recommend to anyone and would love to visit again.

Joanne

We had a great holiday. Fantastic hot tub and we loved the log fire. Garden fully enclosed which was great for the dog. Pub across the road did lovely food. Would be useful to have a tumble dryer.

A perfect place to get away and relax in a cottage that makes you feel right at home as soon as you enter. Wendy is a brilliant host who was easily contactable and available for chat before and during the break. The cottage really provides a family feel and allows you to relax with a nice open space and the addition of a hot tub and wood burner in the property was lovely after long walks. Situated so close to the Brecon Beacons there is so much to explore and walks aplenty. HayonWye is a 1015 minute drive with nice shops, cafes and places to eat local market on a Thursday also. The pub across the road does fantastic food but highly recommended to book in advance for a Sunday lunch which was amazing. Roads around the area are smaller than your main roads but if you've travelled around Wales, Lake or Peak Districts then you'll have no issues getting tofrom the property. Would love to visit again and the break made more relaxing by Wendy's approach and care for the cottage.

Weve just spent a great 5 days travelling around Wales and stayed here for 3 days over the weekend. Firstly the road in from the A470, is a decent road not a dirt lane that I was expecting based on other reviews but we do live in the Lake District so comparing it to those country lanes I thought the road in was fine, its 23 miles either direction to a main road which is fine with us. The house was great, clean and plenty of information made available for things to do locally or further a field. We also had two dogs with us which is why we booked here for being dog friendly and they had plenty of space to run about and plenty of guidance on dos and donts. The pub next door has great food and owners were friendly and made us feel welcome from the get go, the Sunday dinner is a must and we landed Friday and booked a table then which Id recommend. All in all a really lovely clean house to stay in if you want to get away, we spent time in Brecon Beacon area, recommend the four waterfalls but get there early for a space and Hayonwhye little book town which was a great experience. Wendy popped round Sunday afternoon to say hello which was lovely and again made us feel welcome and told us not to rush out Monday morning to take our time which was great as we had over a 5 hour drive ahead. Highly recommend and dog friendly. Hot tub was clean and useful after all the walking we did. Will stay again in the future. Thanks and enjoy!

Richard

We had a lovely stay at the gatehouse and would recommend this to anyone. Wendy is a lovely host and the facilities in the house are good. The hottub is excellent. There are loads of places to explore nearby and the pub opposite does very nice meals and the everyone you see in there are friendly. We will definitely return when we are back in the area.

What a super cottage, we really enjoyed our stay. So many walks from the door, in all directions then back to rest the legs in the hot tub afterwards. And the bonus of an amazing pub opposite. It was closed mon and Tues but open the rest of the week. We will be back!

Sally Ann

We chose The Gatehouse based on the feedback. Although its a lovely cottage and Wendy, the host was very welcoming and helpful, there are a few things that need pointing out. One of our party has limited mobility. There are a number of steps from the parking to the front path with no hand rail, just wobbly fencing and then more steps to the front door with handrail The back garden has two lots of steps. All of these, and the patio area, were extremely slippery when wet. The cottage is dark, due to its construction, but several lightbulbs werent working. Wendy pointed out that the utility strip light wasnt working the fridge is in there and that you could see from the hall light you couldnt In the sun room, where we sat mostly, 4 out of 5 spotlights werent working and a wall light bulb was missing. The location seemed fine looking at the map. However, the B road its sat on, was nothing more than a lane of 4 miles, to get to any decent road. Due to limited mobility, we spent a lot of time driving daily to get everywhere. Positives bedsbedding really comfortable. The hot tub was great. The proximity of the Roast Ox Inn was brilliant, although closed Mondays and Tuesdays. The food and staff there were lovely. Its a great area for walking, but we werent there for that this time. If you are, then youll probably love it.

Beverley

We had a lovely week at Gatehouse. ...such a comfy welcoming house with a great garden and hot tub! Wendy is very welcoming and friendly and we enjoyed our chats with her. The village is small and friendly....we loved the family of goats across the road! The Roast Ox does fabulous food and is a friendly place for a chat and a few drinks. We were quite sad to leave at the end of the week!

Isobel

Lovely house, really enjoyed our stay. Owner was very nice and helpful. We'd definitely book again.

Jonathan

A great stay thank you, look forward to seeing again soon.

Oliver

A great little cottage in a really nice quiet village which is maintained by Wendy the owner who you simply cannot fault. Situated opposite the local village pub which served what I'd say was the best Sunday lunch ever. The area has loads of nice walks and an easy car journey to the mountains or the coast.

This property was wonderful, spotlessly clean cosy and picturesque for a perfect pre Christmas get away with family. The host was lovely, and nothing was too much trouble. Great hot tub, which our boys loved. The Roast Ox pub was perfect for an evening meal too and nice and close. We will definitely stay again.

Amanda

The house is lovely! Very warm and cosy with everything you could need. Pub did an amazing pie, and the pub cat was very friendly too. We came away relaxed and refreshed and looking forward to booking our next visit.

Michelle

We booked based on the description of the cottage facilities and proximity to a local pub and good walks and we were delighted to find it was even better than we hoped. This is a fabulous house even better than a home from home it has everything you want for a relaxing time and the hot tub just elevates it to a level of luxury which was so welcomed after a good walk. Wendy the owner is lovely, offering help and advice to get the most from your visit. This is a lovely area to visit, plenty of walks with amazing views right from the front door and the local pub Roast Ox serves high quality food we ate there 3 times and it was superb. We went to nearby Hay on Wye which is a great day out and we climbed the Hay Bluff, explored the Welsh borders and local area around Painscastle. The house is really well equipped with everything you could want and is lovely and comfortable and warm. We had a couple of rainy days and loved the selection of jigsaws videos and books very thoughtfully provided. Our doggie was welcome in all pubs and shops. We would highly recommend this cottage and thank you for such a lovely holiday.

Mitchel

We had a great stay here. Very clean and the hot tub was amazing. Defo stay again soon!!

The host was lovely and welcoming. 4 of us that stayed came from each corner of the uk and loved it here. We will all be coming back again.

Second time staying at the gatehouse, we love it! Wendy the owner is lovely and very welcoming. 100 dog friendly, 100 dog safe. Property always clean and well presented and reasonably priced. Huge undercover hot tub which is always a bonus with the kids! Wendy we can't wait to stay again!

Great communication from Wendy owner and a warm welcome. So great to have a property that allows dogs, so Rory and Ben enjoyed the stay too!

The cottage was amazing. Beautiful, clean and well equipped, all we could ask for for a weekend away. The hot tub in the garden was a fabulous addition. Thank you to the host for being very accommodating. We will definitely be returning. Thank you. 6.3.22

Alyssa

We absolutely loved our stay at the Gatehouse! As stated in the property description, the internet could be a bit randomly spotty, but as we were a group of writers bent on reading and writing this was not a problem. We also enjoyed the many walks in the area and the kind locals who kept us from wandering into a bog!. Do note that though dogfriendly, the property requests dogs remain on the ground floor and off furniture. Would definitely stay again!

Characterful property in a lovely quiet setting, ideal for a winter week away with friends and their dog. Nearest facilities are 10 minute drive away and the village pub right opposite the cottage was only open on Sunday when we visited, but didnt detract from our stay. Great communications before and during our visit with Wendy the owner who lives next door. We had questions about how warm the cottage was, but the heating system was fine and log fire in the lounge was great for our friend who feels the cold too hot for the rest of us!. Bring a pair of slippers for winter visits the lovely flagstone flooring is naturally chilly underfoot and enjoy time in a lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the country, with Hey on Wye under 15 mins away by car ideal for bookshops, coffee shops and a couple of great butchers!.

We had the most wonderful week, the cottage was beautiful, the hot tub was so nice to sit in in the crisp winter days and the area is just stunning. Wonderful walks all around. For anyone that wants a peaceful week in the countryside this is perfect.

Lovely cottage but very cold, Could do with some rugs and warmer duvets.

Victoria

We had a wonderful stay at Gatehouse. The accommodation was clean and very welcoming. The house had everything you could possibly need for a break away from home and the owner who lives next door couldnt have been more helpful with suggestions on dog walks etc.

Charlie

A lovely spacious cottage, perfect stay for my dads 50th birthday. The cottage was clean and well kept we couldnt have asked for anything more. Lots of lovely walks nearby and other villages to explore within a short drive. Would 100 return to Gatehouse in the future and recommend to family and friends

Cottage was beautiful kept very much in character, lovely settings garden was so peaceful and secluded hot tub was a bonus and was fully checked daily. Wendy the owner was so pleasant and full of information regarding the area, couldnt of asked for anymore. Thank you for a most relaxing stay.

Sharon

Fantastic setting for a beautiful cottage in a quiet village. Had a brilliant week, couldn't ask for more. Wendy was a great help with her local knowledge and gave some good advice for places to go.

Holiday cottage and host were both wonderful. The cottage is remote but we loved that. Garden was great for our dog, hot tub and a BBQ at the end of the day was perfect. The cottage has anything and everything you need to be home from home, lots of space with lovely original cottage features. Host lives next door, we have 3 young children and a dog so I was a little worried about being noisy guests however Wendy was lovely, left us to use the cottage as if it was our own home but was on hand if we needed anything. Our first holiday for 2 years and we absolutely loved Gatehouse, we would love to return.

Positives Absolutely fantastic property. Nicely decorated, well equipped for selfcatering and very good location for many fun activities. Excellent for families and couples we stayed for our wedding anniversary and had a fantastic time, making good use of the hot tub which Wendy had kindly put on to allow it to warm up for us on arrival. Constructive feedback some black mold in the downstairs shower room. Had to watch some kitchen equipment before using as previous tenant hadn't cleaned properly. WiFi coverage in the house doesn't stretch to master bedroom and the connection is poor there seems to be a problem with DHCP response. Overall I would highly recommend the property and am definitely considering returning for future visits.

A very peaceful beautiful cottage right opposite a great country pub. Very relaxing would recommend.

Fabulous cottage in a great location!

Michelle

The cottage is just lovely, fully equipped and clean. Very comfortable beds and hot tub maintained every day. Couldn't fault the cottage at all. The only drawbacks we found was the lack of mobile phone signal, which did prove to be a problem for us, and the internet was extremely difficult to connect to, some days we had no connection at all. One of our party took her uni work with her, hoping to take the opportunity of the peace and quiet to get some work done so no internet was very disappointing. The Roast Ox inn opposite was closed a lot and we were unable to have a meal there at all, there are no local shops so each time we had to drive to hay on wye about 20mins away to the nearest co op. All in all we had a lovely holiday, spending time together playing cards and reconnecting but we wouldn't go back, just personal preference, as the location was a bit too remote for us.

The property was beautiful and the owner was lovely! 100 dog friendly, would love to visit again!

Anthony

Very enjoyable. WiFi a bit hit and miss and the pub was closed which were the only downers. But for the time of year and COVID circumstances we enjoyed our stay.

Great relaxing place,amazing amount of birds in the garden,spent hours watching them,a really nice peaceful place to relax for a break,would highly recommended it,food in the pub opposite is really good,all in all,had a great break in a lovely cottage in a lovely area with my family.

Rebecca

Great few days away. The cottage was perfect, so was the hot tub! Weather wasnt that great, so we made use of the logburner which was lovely. Owner is very friendly and is only next door should you need anything. Good location, lots to do within a short drive. Also, theres a pub right across the road! We will definitely be back.

Belinda

Still felt comfortable in the new way we live

Wendy is an amazing hostess

Kathryn

Fantastic old cottage. Tastefully furnishes and decorated. Clean and warm with plenty of space for six. Plenty of pans and utensils in the kitchen. The hot tub was great fun and an added bonus We would definitely like to return here. Wendy the owner was lovely too.

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Attractions Near Gatehouse

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Gatehouse itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Powys has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Cantref Adventure Farm - LD3 8LR

about 14 Miles

Cantref Adventure Farm offers hours of indoor and outdoor fun for the whole family. Inside there is a huge soft play area with a separate area for toddlers as well as ball pools, climbing frames, slides and chutes. The Cannon balls are a big hit with children of all ages. New for 2010 is the Badgers quest interactive maze. Outside there is a play area, large boating lake with paddle boats, nature trails with clues and quizzes and an agility course. At only £29.00 for a family of 4 the park offers outstanding value for money.

Lama Trekking at Old king Street Farm - NP16 6AA

about 17 Miles

Lamas are gentle, affectionate and unique animals and Lama Trekking is fast becoming a popular family attraction. At Old king Street Farm you can spend the day with the charming creatures and enjoy feeding them, grooming them and having a stroll through the woodland. Lamas are not ridden but they can carry all the picnic essentials including tables and chairs! Lama Treks around the stunning Black Mountains are also available.

Queenswood Country Park - HR6 0PY

about 21 Miles

Queenswood Country Park has a stunning location offering panoramic views of the countryside. The area is abundant with wildlife and you can see how many species you can spot while enjoying the nature trails. The park also has a large children play area and a licensed café. Seasonal activities can be enjoyed during school holidays and at peak times of the year including Halloween events and crafting sessions as well as ranger led walks.