SELF CATERING AT FFRYDD HOUSE IN KNIGHTON IN THE WELSH BORDERS

Landing Library

Terrace

Dining room

House and terrace

Double bedroom

Twin bedroom

Bathroom

Kitchen

Front of house

Wifi Hot Spot

Houses and Gardens

Local stately homes and gardens within easy reach of Knighton

The Hall at Abbey-Cwm-Hir, near Llandrindod Wells

Victorian Gothic Revival house (52 rooms) and 12 acres of grounds with walled garden, courtyards and lawns, woodland, lake. Open daily, pre-booking of tours advised.

Attingham Park, near Shrewsbury

National Trust. Open March-October.

Bannut Garden, Bromyard

3 acres including knot, arbour, gazebo, secret, side, summer heather, cider mill gardens and more. Tea room, plant sales. Open April to September, Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, afternoons.

Berrington Hall (3 miles north of Leominster)

National Trust. 17^th Century mansion. Open March to November.

Brockhampton Estate, near Bromyard

National Trust. 1,700 acres of parkland and farmland with lovely views. Exhibition of the history of farming. Lower Brockhampton – medieval moated manor house. Grounds open all year. House open March-October.

Bryan’s Ground, Presteigne

3 acres of gardens, first planted in 1913. Open early April to late July, Saturday-Monday.

Burton Court, Eardisland, near Leomonster

900 year old house, mentioned in the Doomsday Book, influences of many periods since then. Guided tours by the family. Open by appointment only.

Croft Castle, Near Leominster

Castellated manor house set in stunning countryside with panoramic views. Fine Georgian interiors, 1,500 acre estate with iron age fort and views of 14 old counties. Shop, tea room. Park open daily. Castle – tours only.

Cronkhill, Attingham Estate, near Shrewsbury

National Trust. John Nash Italianate villa. Open some Wednesdays in summer.

Eastnor Castle, near Ledbury

(Not open every day). View the house, deer park, maze, walks, tea rooms and ice cream parlour, adventure playground, gift shop. Events.

Hampton Court Castle and Gardens, Hope under Dinmore, near Leominster

Medieval castle dating from the 15^th century with an estate of more than 1,000 acres, including organic garden, Victorian walled garden. State rooms, cafe, children’s play area. Open daily June-August, Tues to Sunday and Bank Holidays April-May and September-October. Frequent events are held.

Hawkstone Park Follies, North West of Shrewsbury

Historic woodland fantasy with castles, cliffs and follies. Open every day June-August. Check for other months.

Hergest Croft Gardens, Kington

70 acres of gardens. Azaleas, kitchen garden, woods. Gift shop, plant sales, tea rooms.

Open daily April to October, Open weekends during March.

Car free by bus

Lingen Nursery and Garden, Near Bucknell

Unusual alpine and herbaceous plants. Working nursery and garden. Open March-September, Monday-Saturday.

Powis Castle & Garden, near Welshpool

National Trust. Impressive castle, the finery of India in the Clive Museum, Baroque garden from the 1680s, restaurant and coffee shop. Open March-October.

Talgarth Mill

Dating from the 18^th century, renovated with a lottery grant in 2010, complete with wood-fired oven, onsite bakery, riverside cafe and gardens. Open daily in summer, Wednesday to Sunday October-April.

Westonbury Mill Water Gardens, 1.5 miles West of Pembridge

3 acre garden with streams, moisture loving plants and lovely views. Open daily April to Setember.

Wilderhope Manor, Much Wenlock

National Trust. Elizabethan gabled manor house. Being refurbished – check opening times.