Ffrydd House in Knighton, Powys
A spacious, elegant town house with period features, garden and parking, sleeps 8
The ideal location for exploring the beautiful English/Welsh border country
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Ffrydd House offers eco-friendly, self-catering accommodation in Knighton, Mid Wales – home of the Offa’s Dyke Path and Glyndwr’s Way National Trails. Finished to a very high standard, Ffrydd House offers spacious, clean and comfortable accommodation for up to 8 guests.
Ffrydd House offers
downstairs: a large sitting room with sofas and chairs for seating 8 people, TV and DVD player and patio doors onto the terrace. An equally large dining room with partially exposed wall and dining table and chairs for 8 people. There is a fully equipped farmhouse kitchen with kitchen table and chairs and Rayburn. There is also a downstairs WC in the hall as well as an elegant wooden staircase to the 1st floor.
upstairs: 3 double bedrooms. 1 bedroom with bunk beds. A spacious library area with lots of books to read, 2 armchairs and views over the gardens and surrounding hills and an inglenook fireplace with exposed stone. There are 2 bathrooms (1 with bath, 1 with shower).
outside: a garden, large terrace and spacious parking, accessed through double gates from the street.
Please be aware that the fireplaces in the house are all decorative only and must not be used. The Rayburn is in full working order and makes the kitchen very cosy in winter.
Ffrydd House applies environmental principles in such a way that demonstrates that being environmentally friendly does not have to involve hair shirts and compromised comfort. We want to show that living in an eco-friendly way is not scary and is not obviously different to the life you currently lead. The changes we have made are subtle but effective – the idea is that you will not even notice!
If you would like to cook, the house is very near a large independent supermarket and several grocery shops.
Knighton is a small, busy market town and is the only town situated actually on Offa’s Dyke – its Welsh name “Tref-y-Clawdd” means “town on the Dyke”. With part of the town - including the railway station - in England, Knighton typifies the mix of Welsh and English heritage found in the Marches. The town has several supermarkets and other small independent shops and well as several pubs and taleaways. The Offa's Dyke long distance path runs right through the town, a few yards from Ffrydd House and Glyndwr's Way starts at the top of the hill. The Offa's Dyke Centre, less than 10 minutes walk from Ffrydd House, to the right of the clock tower, offers extensive information on the National Trails, the history of the area and local walks. It also hosts the Knighton Tourist Information Centre. To the left of the clocktower is a narrow cobbled street with quirky old houses and shops. From the centre of this small town, you can see the lovely Welsh and English border hills all around.
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As well as numerous walks, this part of Wales is full of glorious green lanes, quiet and perfect for all ages and abilities to explore by bike. Whether you are looking for a gentle cycle ride through country lanes, a challenging tour ride or mountain biking opportunities you won’t be disappointed by Knighton and its surrounds.
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For a slightly less energetic holidays, there is a wealth of history to explore, attractive towns to visit for shopping, and interesting events. Click here for lots of ideas and a Calendar of Events taking place in the area during the whole year.
If you require any further information about the house, Knighton, or the surrounding area please contact us. We hope that you come for a comfortable, relaxing and environmentally friendly stay.
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