Abernant House, Abernant, Wye Valley, Powys

Abernant House is an unusual and beautiful 18th century country home, situated in the picturesque Wye Valley between Hay-on-Wye and Builth Wells - the ideal base for visiting the Hay Literary Festival and the Royal Welsh Show. The house is also just a short distance from the Brecon Beacons where a wealth of outdoor adventures await.

The house is the perfect setting for a large-scale celebration. Guests use the house for short breaks, long weekends with family and friends, or for longer breaks as a base for adventure holidays. It makes a relaxing location for families with small children, stylish hen parties and special get-togethers – pets are welcome too!

With a fascinating historical background. Abernant provides elegant, yet comfortable, accommodation for the discerning group seeking a get-away with a difference. Abernant provides a taste of the grandeur of the past, combined with today's modern conveniences.

The house has spacious reception rooms including a beautifully-proportioned drawing room and a wood-panelled TV snug. The large kitchen and dining room are warm, inviting and superb for entertaining. There are seven bedrooms sleeping up to 14 (plus extra pull-outs and a day bed) and 5 bathrooms. The master bedroom and three other bedrooms have balconies overlooking the gardens.

Visitors can take advantage of exclusive features such as our own personal chef for the evening and the manager takes real pride in delivering a truly personal service.

There are forestry and gorgeous streamside walks from the house and several adjacent fields belong to the property. The garden slopes down to the banks of the Nant stream and River Wye where there is a private stone beach.