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Middle Pentre Barn

Painscastle, near Hay-on-Wye, Mid Wales
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Working farm
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • Attractive rural barn conversion, nestled within the Begwns National Trust land
  • Spacious interior and enclosed garden, perfect for a family holiday with a dog
  • Miles of walking from the front door, and just 5 miles from the market town of Hay-on-Wye
Property code: OC-93912

Set within the rugged landscape of the Begwns, this spacious oak-framed barn with views across to Painscastle is perfect for a family and their faithful hound seeking a relaxing stay in the Brecon Beacons. Explore the acres of National Trust land on your doorstep, where your pup can sniff out adventures on the well-marked trails. Enjoy panoramic views across the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains, and Radnorshire hills. The nearby vibrant market town of Hay-on-Wye (5 miles) is renowned for its annual book festival, local independent shops and cafes and many places welcome your four-legged friend.

This characterful barn with exposed wooden ceiling beams and light hues on the walls is a welcoming place to relax. Enter through the rear into the handy boot room – and then the main body of the cottage. A light and airy lobby provides access to a generously sized lounge for you and four paws to unwind, with plenty of plush seating and a Smart TV for movie nights. There is a spacious open-plan kitchen/diner with a contemporary feel and all the appliances to make meal preparation a cinch. Upstairs, you’ll find three well-proportioned bedrooms: two doubles (one with an en-suite shower room) and a twin bedroom with an en-suite shower room. A family bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC completes this attractive accommodation. Outside is an enclosed garden and a terrace area with a table, chairs, and BBQ, making it the perfect spot for dining alfresco on fine evenings.

Head 10 miles into Hereford, and your hound can scamper off lead as you climb to the top of Hay Bluff to enjoy stunning panoramic views. Head 18 miles to the Brecon Canal Basin, and you can enjoy walks or boat trips along the canal. It is well worth heading into Brecon Beacons/Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, and Pen-y-Fan (25 miles) is an ideal choice for walk; suitable for all ages.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 double, 1 twin
  • 4 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over bath, bidet and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC, 1 ground-floor wet room with shower and WC
  • Electric range-style oven and hob, microwave, under-counter fridge, and dishwasher
  • Utility room with additional workspace, under counter freezer and washing machine
  • Smart TV in the lounge - viewing through tv apps only available
  • Good Wi-Fi
  • Under floor heating on ground and first floors
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Two safety gates available
  • Enclosed gardens
  • Dogs must be supervised at all times as the barn is surrounded by fields with grazing livestock
  • Hose on side of barn for washing dogs down
  • Charcoal BBQ
  • Covered storage area for bikes and canoes
  • Off-road parking for 3 cars
  • A stile offers access onto the trails
  • No EV charging available at this property - facilities available at main visitor car park in Hay-on-Wye 
  • Pub 2 miles and shop 4.5 miles
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Please ensure dogs are supervised at all times as the barn is surrounded by open fields with livestock in them 
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Claire Carro

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Julie 30th May 2026

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Reviewed by Jill 18th May 2026

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Lovely cottage with amazing views and so peaceful, it is a good size with plenty of room to spread out, the kitchen has plenty of pots pans crockery and cutlery, nice to have 3 bathrooms, no queues! Great garden for the dog and lots of walks right from the front door. The instructions on how to find the place were clear and easy to follow. Really Read moreenjoyed our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Gary 18th February 2026

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Delightful, spacious converted Barn, set in a peaceful, picturesque location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Ros 28th November 2025

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Cottage in a beautiful setting and perfect for dogs with a big utility room for them to snuggle in. Lovely underfloor heating! .

Reviewed by Kristopher 26th October 2025

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We had a fantastic stay - an ideal house for a family exploring the local area. We had small children with us and felt very well accommodated. Our dog was made to feel very welcome, too! The house was comfortable and well-equipped.

Reviewed by Gill 10th October 2025

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Spacious modern accommodation in great location with lovely views. Very peaceful and feels like the middle of nowhere but it's only 10 mins drive from Hay. Nice friendly pub in village. Enjoyed walking on nearby Begwyns..

Reviewed by Barbara 19th September 2025

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A very comfortable barn conversion set in spectacular scenery with excellent walkling terrain just above the property, as well as easy access to Hay-on-Wye with its many bookshops, cafes and riverside views.

Reviewed by Dave 22nd August 2025

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Superb scenic & very private location. Barn was immaculate, spacious & comfortable for a long weekend break. Four showers/toilets is a bonus for larger groups. Welcome package of milk, Welsh cakes & biscuits was a nice touch.

Reviewed by Alan 15th August 2025

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Lovely house in great location although not easy to get to as right in the middle of nowhere (which we loved). Plenty of games and activities for the children.

Reviewed by Claire 11th April 2025

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We really enjoyed our stay -the cottage was spacious and well equipped. The rooms were comfy and the views spectacular!

Reviewed by Laura 29th December 2024

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Reviewed by Phil 1st November 2024

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Absolutely wonderful cottage spacious, clean and a great layout, the alternative access through the utility room which allowed us to bring the dogs in for drying off before going into the main accommodation really worked well . Nicely off the beaten track and loved the provision of an OS Map, great local walks very peaceful and relaxing. Would recoRead moremmend for anyone looking for a nice get away from it all break. Good local pub with great food and drinks. Hide

Reviewed by Pat 7th September 2024

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A real home from home in a great location with walks from the door. We did enjoy our stay and would recommend to others

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