PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LISTING WILL GIVE YOU THE PRICE & AVAILABILITY FOR THE FARMHOUSE (WITH 7 BEDROOMS). THE OTHER PROPERTIES AT WERN-Y-CWM FARM INCLUDE THE DAIRY (6 BEDROOMS), THE CIDER HOUSE (3 BEDROOMS) AND THE GREAT BARN (BANQUETING BARN), ALL AVAILABLE AT THEIR OWN RATES. PLEASE CHECK THE INDIVIDUAL LISTING FOR ‘THE DAIRY @ WERN-Y-CWM’ OR CONTACT US ABOUT THE BARN OR CIDER HOUSE. ALL PROPERTIES ARE BOOKED IN LINE WITH OUR IN HOUSE T&Cs, WITH PAYMENT REMAINING VIA VRBO.
Wern-y-Cwm Farm is a huge historic farmstead dating from the 16th century. It was the home of Captain Thomas James, who sailed to discover the North West Passage in the reign of King Charles I, funded by the Bristol Society of Merchant Venturers. It remains a private home but has been converted into a cluster of well spread out holiday lets, a sporting or business retreat centre with very private gardens and facilities to each property. The 30 acres of stunning farmland are bordering the Skirrid Mountain National Park, with fields and hedgerows teaming with wildflowers and wildlife. A new communal Natural Swimming Pond and gardens including a grass amphitheatre are currently being added and will be ready for use from Summer 2024.
The properties may be rented individually for private family or friends get-togethers or in any combination for a larger sporting or business retreat or celebration week end. The image descriptions will explain which property is which.
The Farmhouse is ideal for a large family or friends group across the comfortable 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, with an occupancy level of 17 or up to 23 using extra pull-out or z-beds.
The Cider House has 3 bedrooms (1 is tiny) and 2 bathrooms and is perfect for a couple or a small family, with an occupancy level of 5, but it can accommodate up to 7 with a pull-out bed and the top bunk.
The Dairy is well spread out and has 6 bedrooms, with an occupancy level of 12 adults or up 16 with children on pull-out or z-beds.
The three properties surround The Great Barn with glorious entertainment space, and together they can sleep a total of 34 - 46 people across the 16 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms.
The Banqueting Barn is ideal as entertainment space for a yoga or sporting retreat, company bonding sessions, family parties or friends’ gatherings. It is let alongside The Farmhouse at an additional fee (NB. this website cannot calculate this for you).
This seriously impressive, historic, eco-heated entertaining space has a WC block, catering facilities and bar as well as two huge terraces, stunning gardens, a double swing, fire pits and incredible views.
There is so much to do on the farm or in the area. It is a short walk through the fields to reach the top mountain - you can be on top of the world with views over six counties in 35 minutes. Abergavenny is just a few minutes drive, and so are many of the best pubs, castles, historic sites and outdoor activity centres of the Brecon Beacons National Park (or Bannau Brycheiniog).
THE FARMHOUSE:
The farmhouse has a huge country kitchen/dining room with under floor heating beneath the flagstones, ensuring the house is cosy all year round. This is the perfect house to celebrate a milestone event, hold your business or yoga retreat or spend time with family and friends. Snuggle up in front of the fires in the sitting room or kitchen, watch a Netflix movie or the big game in the Sky cinema TV room, play table tennis, chat around the warm Aga or dance the night away in the disco den; there is plenty of room for everyone with lots of indoor or outdoor activities; making it a great space for use all year round.
Carefully thought out bedrooms each with their own theme offer flexible accommodation. Four of the bedrooms have zip-link super king beds which convert into two single beds. There are 5 ‘master’ doubles with en-suites, 1 bedroom has a private bathroom across the corridor and a further room links to one of the en-suites if required or could use the family bathroom. The farmhouse has an occupancy level of 17, with the option for 5 more in pull-out or Z-beds, accommodating a maximum of 23.
With its terraces and 'infinity lawn' sweeping down to an orchard, footie goal and dug-in 12’ trampoline, the farmhouse is ideal for outdoor dining and BBQ's seating up to 30 on the terraces. Explore beyond the orchard into the Deep Dark Wood to find a den where some children love to play all week end, often making their own den next to the ones we have set up.
Walks, cycling, visiting castles and fine dining less than a mile away at the famous Michelin Star Walnut Tree Inn - all contribute towards making a fabulous landmark birthday weekend, company bonding trip, yoga retreat or active multi-generational family holiday. The luxurious large hot tub is available on request at an extra charge.
THE CIDER HOUSE:
If you need a little extra space and need 10 bedrooms or to sleep up to 30 guests, The Cider House has an occupancy of 5 plus 2 extras in a top bunk and pull-out bed. It is available for an extra charge (nb. the web site can't calculate this for you).
With a stunning master bedroom with open plan en-suite shower room and freestanding bath. A double bedroom with a super-king zip-link bed which converts to 2 singles (plus a pull out bed), and a very small single room with extra bunk above share a tiny shower room.
The ground floor has a comfy sitting room and kitchen, with wood burning stove and underfloor heating. This house is comfortable for 5 adults but we will permit up to 7 if necessary. Please ask for the price (with this website listing cannot calculate).
THE DAIRY:
If you are looking to accommodate over 30 guests, booking The Dairy with The Farmhouse will suit you.
The Dairy offers 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. With an occupancy level of 12, we will accept extra children, up to a maximum of 16 using pull-out and z-beds.
The extensive gardens include a wooded area, lawns and a barn games room with full sized table tennis, games, BBQ, outdoor fridge and there is a hot tub at an extra charge.
Taking the three properties there is an occupancy level of 34 over the 16 bedrooms, or up to 46 (using pull-out or z-beds).
NB: Minimum bookings are for 3 night weekends, 4 nights over bank holidays, 5 nights over New Year and generally 7 nights at Christmas but we may be able to overlook these rules for last minute bookings.
The price listed on this site is for The Farmhouse, the price of The Great Barn, The Cider House or The Dairy are not included here, we will quote separately on enquiry. Details of The Dairy may be found in our separate listing on VRBO, but we don’t advertise The Cider House separately on this site. Please enquire for further details.
The properties may be booked individually, or as a whole. The Great Barn may only be booked if you are also taking The Farmhouse.
If of interest we can send you links to numerous amazing local food producers, and we offer an electric car charging point (by pre-booking at a small charge), so that you may enjoy a truly low carbon holiday or retreat.
Nb. We regret the farm is not wheelchair friendly due to the slopes.
