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The Castle, Powys – Green valley landscape with rolling hills, scattered woodland and pasture fields.
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Powys

Castle Farm, Capel-y-Ffin, Near Abergavenny, NP7 7NP

A secret hill farm above Hay-on-Wye; a health spa for the soul. Rest, recuperate and recapture the good things in life.

The main house sleeps 16 people.

5

3 reviews

Direct contact, with a safety net

Enquiries go straight to the owner. If anything goes wrong, we’ll step in. And because owners pay us a flat listing fee, you pay nothing extra.

Landed Houses guests have exchanged over 110 messages with The Castle in the last 12 months.

Discounted last minute deals available

The Castle, also known as Castle Farm, is a private hill farm, perched in the wilderness of the Black Mountains, part of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

The property has a lot of literary history. It has inspired poets like William and Dorothy Wordsworth, David Jones, and writer Bruce Chatwin. The accommodation is very flexible, with room for up to 30 guests. The main house has 5 bedrooms that sleep 14 guests, the adjacent Cottage and Granary provide an additional 4 bedrooms and 14 bed spaces.

The farm has 40 acres of private land, and it has direct access to the Black Mountains and a private stretch of river that is great for paddling. The interior spaces have been carefully planned to keep the property’s original character while making it comfortable to stay in. The Main house, the Cottage, and the Granary all work well together for groups of all sizes and types.

The property is great for outdoor activities because it is easy to access hill walks, places to barbecue by the river, and nearby places to ride.

Whatever your reason for renting a holiday home, The Castle provides a beautiful and cosy home in the middle of the wilderness and only 3 hours from London!

Location and Things to Do

Castle Farm is nestled in 40 acres of exceptionally private land near Hay-on-Wye, with direct access to the Black Mountains, part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The property boasts its own stretch of river perfect for paddling, acres of woodland, and outstanding access to superb hill walks, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking tranquility and natural beauty. There is pony trekking outfit just around the corner if you would rather not walk up the hills.

If it is still daylight when you arrive, the drive up the Capel-y-ffin valley is awe inspiring as are the views from the house. Although quite isolated, the nearest pub is 3 miles away and the town of Hay-on-Wye is only 7 miles away.

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Super King Or Twin Bed, 1 Bunk Bed Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Or Twin Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed, 2 Bunk Bed Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Super King Or Twin Bed, 2 Bunk Bed Beds

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed, 2 Bunk Bed Beds

Bedroom 9

1 Queen Bed, 2 Bunk Bed Beds

Floor Plan

Amenities

Catering Available

Countryside Walks

Games Table

Hot Tub

Really Rural

Self Catering

Stag & Hen Parties

WiFi

Working Fireplace

Weddings

Venue capacity: 80

Seated indoors: 30

Venue capacity is the most the house can host in total, including outdoor space and a marquee where one is used. Marquee arrangements vary, so ask the owner.

Escape into the wilderness in total isolation for your exclusive wedding.

Castle Farm offers a unique and intimate setting for special celebrations or family gatherings. The serene and private location, combined with its beautiful surroundings, makes it an ideal place for small weddings or gatherings, particularly for those seeking a peaceful, nature-filled backdrop. The flexible accommodation ensures ample space for guests, and the location’s tranquility provides a perfect environment for a memorable event.

Gardens

Marquee Available

Self-Catered Weddings

Wedding Catering

Accessibility Features

Guest entrance wider than 32 inches

Step-free bathroom access

Step-free bedroom access

Step-free entrance

House Fact

The Castle used to be owned by Marlborough College and was used for improving boys’ expedition skills. Bruce Chatwin was a pupil and regular visitor.

Edmund's Favourite Feature

“The Castle (or Castle Farm), at Capel-y-ffin, is a hidden gem tucked into its Black Mountain blanket. The peace and tranquillity of the valley is remarkable – inspiring great poets and writers like Wordsworth, David Jones, and Bruce Chatwin.”

Reviews(3)

Nina Styles

The location was just perfect getting away from it all. It really felt like a home from home and none of us wanted to leave.

Sarah Sorby

OMG Castle Farm was fantastic!! What a fabulous place! We all had an absolutely brilliant weekend, the weather was incredible and the views from the property were no less so. Complete isolation with no internet (you can turn it off!)

Landed Houses

Castle Farm is probably the most remote-feeling of large country houses to rent on the Landed Houses site – some seven miles up a single track road in rural Wales. It used to be a youth hostel and has four separate buildings; the Farmhouse, the Barn, the Cottage and the Granary. The largest and most comfortable (by some way) is the Farmhouse which sleeps ten and is often rented out with the adjacent Barn which can sleep another ten in bunks and is ideal for children. The Barn also has a shower room / washroom which is as it would have been in the days when Castle Farm was a youth hostel. My favourite rooms in the Farmhouse are the kitchen with Aga and next-door dining room which are both very presentable and smart-looking. The sitting room is also decent and provides a good place to rest weary legs after a long day’s walking. The smallest of the properties, the Granary, is on the other side of the Farmhouse and has room for just four. The remaining property is the Cottage which is basic but very liveable. Not one for the divas of this world but many many steps up from a bunkhouse. I think that Castle Farm is extremely well suited to the more active groups who want to stay in the one of the most remote buildings I have across that has four walls, a roof that doesn’t leak and some very comfortable living space! Floor plan.

The Farmhouse has 5 double bedrooms, 2 ground floor bathrooms and a large kitchen with Aga. The Cottage has 2 family rooms (double with single bed), 1 single room and 1 bathroom. The Granary can take 2 adults and 2 children on bunk beds. The Barn can take 10 children/adults on bunk beds and has a microwave, kettle, fridge and one bathroom.

Nina Styles

The location was just perfect getting away from it all. It really felt like a home from home and none of us wanted to leave.

Sarah Sorby

OMG Castle Farm was fantastic!! What a fabulous place! We all had an absolutely brilliant weekend, the weather was incredible and the views from the property were no less so. Complete isolation with no internet (you can turn it off!)

Landed Houses

Castle Farm is probably the most remote-feeling of large country houses to rent on the Landed Houses site – some seven miles up a single track road in rural Wales. It used to be a youth hostel and has four separate buildings; the Farmhouse, the Barn, the Cottage and the Granary. The largest and most comfortable (by some way) is the Farmhouse which sleeps ten and is often rented out with the adjacent Barn which can sleep another ten in bunks and is ideal for children. The Barn also has a shower room / washroom which is as it would have been in the days when Castle Farm was a youth hostel. My favourite rooms in the Farmhouse are the kitchen with Aga and next-door dining room which are both very presentable and smart-looking. The sitting room is also decent and provides a good place to rest weary legs after a long day’s walking. The smallest of the properties, the Granary, is on the other side of the Farmhouse and has room for just four. The remaining property is the Cottage which is basic but very liveable. Not one for the divas of this world but many many steps up from a bunkhouse. I think that Castle Farm is extremely well suited to the more active groups who want to stay in the one of the most remote buildings I have across that has four walls, a roof that doesn’t leak and some very comfortable living space! Floor plan.

The Farmhouse has 5 double bedrooms, 2 ground floor bathrooms and a large kitchen with Aga. The Cottage has 2 family rooms (double with single bed), 1 single room and 1 bathroom. The Granary can take 2 adults and 2 children on bunk beds. The Barn can take 10 children/adults on bunk beds and has a microwave, kettle, fridge and one bathroom.

Availability

Booked

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Weekends £2,800 – £5,800

Weeks £4,000 – £7,200

If fully occupied, price per person per night is usually between £19 and £71.

Enquiries go to James at The Castle and are usually answered within 10 hours.

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