Pet friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 3 - Painscastle, Powys

This traditional stone cottage offers a holiday of pure tranquillity in a highly remote location with only mountain ponies and sheep for neighbours! This rural getaway in the Brecon Beacons is perfect for couples or small families who thirst for adventure in the great outdoors. Follow the 1-mile-long rutted track through the glorious hillside to find this charming cottage, where phenomenal views and a warming, cosy interior await you.

Experience a trip back in time as you find yourself surrounded by an attractive open fire, an original bread oven and gorgeous exposed beams which flow all the way through the home. After chilly days exploring the Brecon Beacons, put your feet up in the living room with a mug of piping hot cocoa and strike up the open fireplace. Next door, a well-equipped kitchen is a delightful space to rustle up a hearty feast with the produce you've found on your travels.

The timeless decor continues to flow through the upstairs bedrooms, which can be found by climbing the steep flight of stairs. A master bedroom boasts a double bed with exposed beams above, while the second is a cosy single room. If your pups have joined you for the adventure, let them roam in the enclosed garden while you sip your cup of tea and watch the Red Kites soar above.

Feel like you're on top of the world as you discover unexplored countryside right from your front door. No set footpaths mean the possibilities have no bounds, except for a few lightly made tracks from the local ponies and sheep. Plenty of activities are available nearby, too, including paddling at The Warren, a nearby river beach, hire a kayak at Glasbury (5 miles) or head into the Brecon Beacons for days of incredible trails and exciting cycle routes.

If you need more supplies, shops, pubs, and restaurants are available at the world-renowned book town, Hay-on-Wye (4 miles).