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About
Drovers Retreat is a sympathetically converted and eco stone barn. It lies above a medieval Drovers road, hence the name, on the edge of Radnor Forest in Welsh borderlands of Mid Wales. It offers a secluded get-away with beautiful 4-star self-catering accommodation for up to 4 people. The rural location is ideal for couples, families, nature-lovers, walkers, cyclists and dog-lovers.
You can walk or cycle the green lanes, forest tracks and footpaths; listen to the sounds of nature and livestock, or just breathe the clear upland air. Red kites and buzzards circle above on the thermals with their evocative cries, whilst sheep graze in the fields below. The property is certified a Silver Award by Green Tourism.
The accommodation has two bedrooms (1 double + twin), bathroom with shower and bath and a travel cot and high chair are available. The living room has a vaulted ceiling, a log burner and a dining area.
Pets Welcome
Well-behaved dogs are welcome up to a maximum of two dogs, for which there is a charge per dog per stay. Please note that the area is predominantly sheep farming country and we advise that you keep your dog on a lead when out and about.
Games Room
The adjacent games barn is a large traditional stone and timber barn which is available for table football, snooker and darts, and leads to an outside seating area amongst the trees.
Walking Trails
From the front door of Drovers Retreat are superb walks - long or short depending on what you are looking for. Several official walking trails are only a short distance away, including Offa's Dyke Path and Visitors Centre which can be found at the nearby market town of Knighton (9 miles). Glyndwr’s Way also passes through Knighton. You can pick up both trails from other access points closer to Drovers Retreat.
The Heart of Wales railway, which runs between Shrewsbury and Swansea, has a station two miles from Drovers Retreat at Dolau, between Llanbister Road and Penybont, and a Heart of Wales Trail has been developed for visitors to the area by train.
Drovers Woodland Walk
Enjoy the Drovers Woodland walk, where you can unpeel its history, whilst children and dogs can explore the regenerating wild area.
Welsh Border Market Towns
Explore the local market towns and picturesque villages of the Welsh Borders- there’s more going on than you may think!
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 1
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Drovers Retreat | from £114.00 to £170.00 per unit per night |
*Low season rates September - Dec 20th, and Jan 4th to April.
High season - April to september, + Christmas and New Year.
Facilities
Other
- Electric car charging point
Accessibility
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Coach Parties Not Accepted
- Elderly and less mobile
Booking & Payment Details
- Advance booking essential
- Online Booking Possible
- Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Catering
- Barbecue
- Foodshop/mobile foodshop - Honesty Shop in Games barn for range of frozen Ready Meals and a small range of essential food items
Children
- Children welcome - This property has not specified a minimum age for children. Please check with them to find out whether they will accept your children.
- Children's indoor play area
- Children's outdoor play area
- Cots available
- High chairs available
Cooking Facilities
- Cooker
- Dishwasher
- Electric Hob
- Freezer
- Fridge Freezer
- Microwave cooker
- Oven
Heating Facilities
- Central heating
- Real log/coal fires
Laundry Facilities
- Drying facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Leisure Facilities
- Free WIFI
- Games room onsite
- Pony trekking/horse-riding - to be found close by
- Secure cycle storage
- Shooting - shooting nearby
- Snooker/billiards/pool onsite
Linen & Bedding
- Linen provided
- Towels Provided
Occupancy
- Sleeps up to 4
Parking
- EV Charging - 7kW with type 2 connector. Guests charge based on electricity used
- Free Parking on Site
Property Facilities
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement - up to two well-behaved dogs welcome, at charge of £25/dog/stay.
- Enclosed Garden
- Non-smoking property
- Pet Friendly - up to two well-behaved dogs welcome
- Totally non-smoking - Within buildings no smoking allowed
- WiFi or internet access
- Wood Burner
Room/Unit Facilities
- Bath
- CD player
- DVD player
- Ground floor bedroom
- Hairdryer
- Radio
- Satellite TV
- Shower
- Television
Target Markets
- Business Stays
- Coach Parties Not Accepted
- Couples
- Dark Skies / Stargazing
- Dog Friendly Holidays
- Eco-Friendly
- Families
- Kitchenette
- Off the Beaten Track
Property Facilities: Drovers Retreat
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
- Bath
- Ground floor bedroom
- Shower
- Elderly and less mobile
Map & Directions
Road Directions
By car: Off A488, 8 miles west of Knighton, and 2 miles west of Bleddfa. 4 miles east of Penybont, past village of Dolau.
Public Transport Directions
By public transport: Dolau station on the Heart on Wales line is 2 miles away.
