The Castle At Painscastle in Powys | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About The Castle At Painscastle

Imagine a luxurious retreat nestled amidst the rolling countryside, where the historic The Castle At Painscastle stands as a testament to the area's rich heritage. This is where you'll find an exquisite Georgian Grade II listed country house, offering a blend of elegance and comfort for a group of up to 16 guests.

The accommodation boasts nine beautifully appointed bedrooms, including sumptuous king and super-king-size beds, with some rooms featuring en-suite facilities for added privacy.

The charm of the property is further accentuated by period features, creating an atmosphere of timeless sophistication.

Indulge in the ultimate relaxation with your own private hot tub, where you can unwind under the stars after a day of exploring the nearby Begwyns or the Brecon Beacons National Park. Whether you're seeking a peaceful haven or an adventure-filled escape, this country house is a perfect choice.

With a welcoming village pub just a short stroll away, this is an idyllic setting for making unforgettable memories with family and friends.

Experience the luxury, history, and natural beauty all in one place.

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Need To Know

✓Downstairs bedroom
✓Downstairs bathroom
✓Open fire / wood burner
✓Hot tub
✓Internet access
✓Working farm
✓Games / Play facilities
✓Pub within 1 mile
✓Luxury
✓Family friendly
✓Parking on site / nearby
✓Electric vehicle charging
✓Decorated for Christmas
✓Does not allow pets
✓Cottage

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Gatehouse

0 Miles

Wales » Powys

Sleeps 6

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 4

A lovely cottage in the heart of the village. Ideal for families or a small group of friends looking to enjoy the border countryside. Easy reach of fabulous days out and various activities. Woodburner. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden with hot tub.

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Ty Bach

1 Miles

Wales » Powys

Sleeps 2

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 1

There are 50 acres of land to explore within the farm with so much to discover including woods, streams and beautiful views. The National Trust common land surrounding you is free to roam so you can enjoy views of the Brecon Beacons without the climb.

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Angelrocks Farmhouse

1 Miles

Wales » Powys

Sleeps 10

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 5

A beautiful recently renovated property with attention to detail throughout, set on a hill top location boasting wonderful countryside views and within easy reach of the pretty hamlet of Painscastle.

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Penarth

4 Miles

Wales » Powys

Sleeps 10

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 4

This stunning, four-bedroom holiday home rests on the outskirts of Cregrina near Builth Wells, Powys. Hot tub. Smart TVs. Woodburning stove. Bedrooms with en-suites. Llandrindod Wells 8.9 miles; Hay-on-Wye 10.9 miles; Brecon Beacons 29.8 miles.

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Wyeside Barn

5 Miles

Wales » Powys

Sleeps 6

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 3

Wyeside Barn is set very near the banks of the River Wye, with delightful views and bordered by beautiful farmland. Walks straight from your door and a fantastic restored railway just along the road now an enchanting gallery and tearooms. Lots of pubs from walking distance to three miles away.

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Llys Faen

5 Miles

Wales » Powys

Sleeps 8

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 4

Located in the riverside village of Llyswen, a stay at this delightful property puts local amenities on your doorstep, with a shop/garage, cafe and pub all within easy walking distance.

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Pen Y Maes

5 Miles

Wales » Powys

Sleeps 6

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 3

A charming detached bungalow in the superb Welsh countryside in the hamlet of Aberedw. Stunning views. Hot tub. Dog friendly. Builth Wells 5 miles.

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Pen Y Banc

6 Miles

Wales » Powys

Sleeps 8

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 4

A wonderful single-storey cottage resting rurally in Llanfaredd near Builth Wells, Powys. Views of Wye Valley. Hot tub. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Llandrindod Wells 8.6 miles; Hay-on-Wye 15.8 miles; Elan Valley 18.2 miles; Brecon Beacons 26.6 miles.

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Pear Tree Lodge At Talgarth

7 Miles

Wales » Powys

Sleeps 4

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 2

One of two stunning lodges, set in a pretty orchard in the village of Talgarth, in the Brecon Beacons National Park with delightful views. The property is a short walk to the village pub, shops and even a restored watermill.

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Apple Tree Lodge At Talgarth

7 Miles

Wales » Powys

Sleeps 4

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 2

This property is one of two lodges set in a delightful orchard in the village of Talgarth, in the Brecon Beacons National Park. The property has splendid views and is an easy walk to the village pubs and shops, and a restored watermill.

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests adored the stunning and spacious property, praising its cleanliness and well-equipped nature. The comfortable furnishings and the hot tub were particular highlights, providing an ideal setting for relaxation. The property's location, offering beautiful views and proximity to a friendly local pub, was also highly appreciated by the visitors.

Getting there

To get to the property, if travelling by car, take the M4 motorway and then continue on the A438 towards Hay-on-Wye. For rail travellers, the nearest train station is in Hereford, from which you can take a taxi or bus to reach the property.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

Service	Distance (miles)	Postcode
Pharmacy	4.5 miles	Hay-on-Wye
Train station (21 miles)	Hereford	HR1 1BB
Pub	0.1 miles	Painscastle
Dog walk	0.5 miles	Begwyns
Supermarket	4.5 miles	Hay-on-Wye
Indian takeaway (Red Indigo)	4.5 miles	Hay-on-Wye
Chinese takeaway (Taste of Orient)	4.5 miles	Hay-on-Wye
Italian takeaway (Tomatitos Tapas Bar)	4.5 miles	Hay-on-Wye

For families with Kids

With spacious grounds for play and a games barn complete with table tennis, this property is a family-friendly destination. Children will enjoy exploring the nearby castle ruins and engaging in outdoor activities in the picturesque surroundings. However, the property's layout and amenities are more suited to older children and teenagers.

Is The Castle At Painscastle A good location for couples?

This serene getaway is perfect for couples seeking a romantic escape. The property itself offers tranquillity and privacy, while nearby, couples can enjoy scenic walks or a relaxing picnic among the castle ruins. For a day out, the charming town of Hay-on-Wye provides quaint bookshops and cosy cafes to explore together.

Dining and Cafes

The closest dining options include the cosy local pub in Painscastle, and a short drive to Hay-on-Wye presents a variety of restaurants and cafes such as The Old Black Lion (01497 820841) and The Blue Boar (01497 820884), offering delightful culinary experiences.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find the local village pub, scenic walking trails in the Begwyns, and the historic castle ruins, perfect for picnics and exploration.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation have a hot tub?

Yes, the accommodation features a private hot tub for guests to enjoy. It is situated on the patio with a gazebo, allowing for a relaxing soak under the stars, complete with towels provided for your convenience.

Is this property pet friendly?

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property. The accommodation aims to maintain its high standard of cleanliness and comfort for all guests, which includes those with allergies.

What type of parking is available at the property?

There is ample private parking for up to five cars provided at the property. This ensures that guests have convenient and secure off-road parking during their stay.

Are there any games or play facilities at the property?

The property includes a games barn with table tennis, as well as a small selection of indoor and outdoor games available for guests of all ages to enjoy.

Is there Internet access available?

Yes, Wi-Fi Internet access is included with the accommodation, allowing guests to stay connected and entertained throughout their stay.

Are there any nearby activities for outdoor enthusiasts?

The property is ideally located for outdoor activities, with the Begwyns and the Brecon Beacons National Park nearby. Guests can enjoy walking, canoe hire, high rope courses, and gorge walking in the surrounding areas.

The Castle At Painscastle Reviews

John

Excellent Property everything you could wish for, from welcome pack to games room and hot tub. House very good accommodation with good bathrooms and plumbing. Lovely stay.

Margaret

Absolutely superb holiday home the house was beautiful and the surrounding area everything was catered for and it was my husbands birthday he received a lovely card and gifts from the owners and the homemade scones went down a treat!

Rob

What a superb house. It is massive and our group of 7 had plenty of room! The location is very peaceful next to a small quiet working farm, with the Roast Ox Inn a 2 minute walk- fantastic food. Close to Hay on Wye. The house had everything you could wish for (the hot tub was not used, but looked great). The games room was well used - table tennis,Read more pool and shuffle board. All the accommodation was warm and immaculate with plenty of space for a large group. Suzzane communicated attentively. Hide

Deborah

We based ourselves here for an annual get-together and couldn't fault the house - perfect for a big group with plenty of space to eat and socialise, and the added bonus of the hot tub. Everyone commented on the character of the house and the lovely decor. Would recommend booking in advance if you'd like to eat in the nearby pub, as unfortunately weRead more were unable to get a table for food. Hide

Amrik

It was one of my best holidays we are 16 members enjoy a lot the owner was very friendly nice and clean villa will definitely recommend my friends and family hope will go again next year!

Christine

Lovely welcome pack on arrival. Good communication with updates on check in time & clear instructions on how to access the property via the key safe & parking facilities. The games room in Grumpys shed is brilliant & this was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone as was the hot tub. Loads of board games to choose from & a very spacious property for a largRead moree number of people to stay in. Well equipped kitchen & it was great to have a table that was big enough to accommodate us all. Would recommend. Hide

Susan

We stayed here with 17 family members of all ages. We found there to be ample room with two sitting rooms, excellent large dining table and plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. The house was very clean and comfortable. The house is situated in beautiful countryside with access to a ruined castle and has the benefit of an excellent games room. and hot Read moretub. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly. The owners were friendly and very helpful. Hide

Theresa

A lovely house in a beautiful location with wonderful views. Very well equipped with everything you need. In particular the numerous books, to suit all ages, games and the games room is a great idea and well used during our stay. The garden is well maintained and the hot tub was wonderful. Would love to go again and would highly recommend.

Sarah

Lovely house in a peaceful location. The games barn and hot tub were excellent. Would highly recommend.

Carl

Such a spacious delightful property backing onto the ground works of a Mott and Bailey castle. The gardens are lovely with the hot tub and patio catching the sun.

William

Hosted my 30th here. Honestly, the photos do not do justice to just how awesome this place was to stay at. Space was excellent, the property is really well maintained and looked after. The garden has a stunning view of the surrounding landscape, rooms are spacious and comfortable, kitchen is well-equipped, hot-tub is spacious and, more importantly,Read more kept clean. I could go on... Was easily the best birthday celebration I'd ever thrown, probably ever been to. Hide

Rebecca

This is a beautiful cottage set in a stunning location. Our every need was met - hot tub, bbq, views, comfort and cleanliness, not to mention the attention to detail with hairdryers, towels, games and table tennis! It did not matter that it poured with rain for most of our stay as no one noticed! A truly wonderful weekend with friends and family unRead moreder one roof. Hide

Gabrielle

This comfortable, quirky cottage is amazing. The farm itself is fascinating (especially at lambing time) and beautiful wild countryside around wonderful for walkers, runners and photographers alike. The shepherds welcomed us into the lambing shed anytime answering all the childrens questions! We made good use of the hot-tub and the table tennis in Read morea barn being transformed into a multiple games room. You could spend all week just here but there are plenty of places nearby to explore too. 5* Hide

Adrianne

Beautiful house, well equipped, lovely welcome pack on arrival. Hot tub was perfect. The views from the top gardens outstanding, will definitely be returning

Elizabeth

This is a wonderful house, it felt like it was an honour to be able to be part of its wonderful history. We stayed in early February but the house was warm and welcoming, plenty of room for a large family and children. The hot tub was appreciated.

Emma

What a wonderful place of peace! One of the best places I have ever stayed. Suzanne was wonderful and helpful. Literally nothing to fault at all! Perfection!

Polly

Absolutely fantastic stay at The Castle! Beautiful house and surrounding area. Great facilities, and we loved the hot tub. Really lovely touches like homemade Welsh cakes on arrival too. Great communication from the host, we felt really looked after. Only thing Id mention is the floors are quite slippy/uneven (beautiful old wooden floors, just partRead more of the houses charm and character), its worth bringing some grippy slippers to wear, especially if youre planning on having a drink or two ;) Hide

Sue

We had a wonderful stay. Nine of us met to use it as a writing retreat, and self catered. The kitchen was a joy - everything was provided. The property was warm, spotlessly clean, and beds and sofas were comfortable. The hot tub was a highlight of the stay. Plenty of walking around the village - sadly the pub was shut for a one off trip, but wed brRead moreought a ton of food so we didnt starve! Recommended. Hide

Rhidian

This is a very nice place indeed and we have no complaints. Pretty much all the rooms are great, the property is well maintained, tastefully decorated, and is well equipped. A couple of the rooms on the top floor are a bit challenging, but this is mentioned within the information, but again they are tastefully done. More information can be obtainedRead more by contacting the owner, which I did and she was most helpful. In fact Id say she went above and beyond to ensure our stay was fantastic. Diolch! Hide

Anthony

Spotlessly clean, well equipped large holiday home well located for Hay-on-Wye with a good pub less than 5 minute walk away.

Karen

Absolutely gorgeous home from home. Couldnt have wished for a better venue for my big birthday. Suzanne was really helpful and left us Welsh cakes, wine and chocolates. Very spoilt. Spectacular views, hot tub is a dream and the sound of birds made it extra special. The Roast Ox on Sunday for lunch was outstanding.

Shiguftah

We stayed at The Castle this week, there were 16 of us in total, the house had plenty of space and never felt over crowed, everyone enjoyed the hot tub and the fire pit, which is tucked away. The hosts were really helpful, replied back to messages very quickly. The views were amazing. I would definitely recommend this cottage

Liam

Lovely location, amazing facilities, we were well looked after and everything was provided as stated and more. Hope to return in future for a longer trip!

Stephen

Spacious comfortable accommodation. Appreciated the two living rooms and two TVs. Bedrooms roomy and bathrooms well equipped. Good to have a pub within walking distance.

Ken

Beautiful property in a wonderful setting. Very well appointed with all you could possibly need. We had a wonderful family long weekend celebrating a big birthday. Great pub in easy walking distance too. The hot tub also went down very well. My grandaughter, aged 8, wanted to move in.

Tia

We loved our stayed! The accommodation was perfect and it was exactly what we wanted for our weekend. The owners were very thoughtful and provided us with a welcome hamper, also put a basket of toys out for the babies and we couldnt ask for much more! We will definitely stay here again and couldnt recommend it enough!

John

Lovely house with very comfy beds, huge soft bath towels, loads of room, welcoming gifts on arrival, good pub 2 minutes away and a proper country feel about it.

Layla

We were a group of 14 adults who stayed at the castle. We couldnt have asked for a better stay. The owner Suzanne was very good on comms and responded to any questions i had prior to arrival. The castle is spacious and offers lots of good spaces. The hot tub was a bonus, we used it one day. As was the firepit at the top of the garden stairs, nice e lement. The location is great, being close to many short walks and a lovely little local pub. There is plenty of parking also. Sunsets were amazing!

Marilyn

The house was perfect for our family birthday celebration; spacious, comfortable and well equipped. There is good walking nearby for energetic folk and an excellent pub only yards away. The owner is very helpful and always responded promptly.

Kevin

Very well equipped comfortable home, had everything we needed (or may have needed). We all enjoyed our Easter weekend here, great location, good pub down the road.

Keely

The house was amazing, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The host was superb, accommodating and always on hand if needed. The addition of the lambs being born during out stay topped it off

Lynda

Fantastic comfy homely warm farm house with plenty of character and all mod cons. Well presented and equipped. Comfy beds with gorgeous crisp clean bedding. Great location. Ideal for larger groups. Hot tub a real bonus with towels supplied!

Gwen

Beautiful house and facilities

Mandy

Great house for a gathering with family and friends, very comfortable and great location

Hannah

Beautiful house, very clean and super big. Will definitely return.

Katie

Wow this place was fantastic we went as a family of 14 to celebrate a 40th birthday. The adults and children all loved the house. The house has everything you need, there is plenty of space for everyone. Bedrooms are very comfortable again with plenty of space. The owners was fantastic leading up to our stay and when we was there. We will definitel y be booking again.

Sarah

10 ladies on their annual weekend away - such a lovely house, well equipped and luxurious. A lovely area to stay in, we walked locally and also visited Abergavenny, Crickhowell and Hay on Wye, all lovely towns and interesting to walk around. There were no complaints from any of our group, we used all bedrooms and everyone reported a comfortable nig hts sleep. Would definitely book again.

Samantha

Everything was brilliant and everyone was so friendly that we met! The house is set up to have everything you could possibly want/need and is stunning. I just wish we could have stayed longer! Thank you so much for making such a special weekend for my mums 60th.

Adele

The house is stunning and so clean

Verity

Very comfortable house and plenty of seating for large groups. Well equipped - the owners had thought of pretty much everything. Beautiful spot with good walking and places of interest nearby.

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Attractions Near The Castle At Painscastle

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an The Castle At Painscastle 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.