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Highgate Barnhouse

Newtown (3mls S), Mid Wales
Sleeps 20
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 6
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 4
4
star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Increased accessibility
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Attractive large property ideal for everyone with stylish interiors, a games area, and gardens
  • Pop over to meet alpacas and other animals, go fishing, walk to the pub, or visit attractions nearby
  • Gorgeous 30-acre country estate in a unique setting in Mid Wales
Property code: 88898

Charming holiday escape for a big group getaway with stylish interiors, garden, and enclosed paddock set within a country estate. Explore the grounds and meet the animals, including pygmy goats, alpacas, ponies, pigs, and sheep. The property sits in the rolling countryside of the Mid Wales Marches in Bettws Cedewain, with a local pub within 1.3 miles. It’s just 3 miles from Newtown with its contemporary gallery, cinema, and a plethora of shops and eateries. Walk along Montgomery Canal or pop to Welshpool with an array of shops, restaurants, Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, the canal, and museum (17 miles). Visit National Trust’s Powys Castle and Gardens, walk or cycle around Lake Vyrnwy and visit the bird hide, all within 25 miles of the property – there’s so much to see and do.

Enter this imposing retreat into the welcoming hall with plenty of space for your outdoor attire. The welcoming space leads off to the guest bedrooms, which are all ground level. Choose from five bedrooms offering accommodation for 20 guests; all of the bedrooms are the ideal configuration for group bookings, each offering two super-king-size zip-and-link beds (which can be made into twins on request). One of these has an en-suite bathroom and the four others have an en-suite shower room each. There is so much space for everyone to truly relax and unwind at this super-sized property. There is a ground-floor shower room here alongside the useful ground-floor utility room. Heading upstairs, get ready for the breathtaking views from all windows and the spectacular balcony, there is a kitchen/diner flooded with natural light with all the equipment you need for group catering. Once the meal is ready, everyone can gather around the long refectory table with benches. After dinner, head over to the enormous lounge with sofas, Freesat TV, board games, and table football to keep all entertained. Open the feature doors onto the Juliet balcony and let the outside in on lovely warm evenings. This holiday let has the benefit of an electric lift.

Stepping outside, you will find a wrap-around patio with ample garden furniture to enjoy the beautiful grounds, a charcoal BBQ for the warmer months, a generous lawn, and an enclosed paddock. Walk around and explore the 30 acres of land with animals including pygmy goats, alpacas, ponies, pigs and sheep.

  • 5 ground-floor bedrooms – each with 1 super-king-size zip-and-link bed and 2 single beds (which can be made up as 2 super kings on request or 20 singles across the property)
  • 6 ground-floor bathrooms – 1 shower room and WC, 4 en-suite shower rooms with WC, and 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over the bath, and 1 WC on the first floor
  • 2 electric ovens and hobs, microwave, fridge, and dishwasher
  • Utility with dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, and chest freezer
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Smart TV in the lounge and games room
  • Table football
  • Patio with garden furniture, table tennis, and charcoal BBQ
  • Enclosed paddock, 30-acre country estate with animals
  • Space for storing canoes and bikes
  • Off-road parking for up to 10 cars
  • EV Charges: £30 for a short stay or £50 for a week per car
  • Shop 1.5 miles, pub within 1.3miles called The Bull and Heifer in Bettws Cedewain
  • Complex of properties with a sleeps 6 and sleeps 8 - total occupancy 34 if booked separately
  • Owners animals are across the road if you wanted to visit during your stay
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 4 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £75. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Hayley Hammersley

This property joined our collection in 2022 and is managed by Hayley.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Tammy, 22nd November 2024

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Lovely spacious cottage and stunning location and views. Everyone in our party enjoyed themselves and said they would visit again.

Reviewed by Kirsty, 26th October 2024

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What a wonderful place we stayed with 8 adults, 7. Children and three dogs. Such a spacious house we all had room loved the kitchen and the views wonderful walks and will totally recommend the pub Heffer and bull best hallumi fries I've ever eaten. Hosts were amazing and welcoming would book in a heartbeat again.

Reviewed by Rosie, 16th August 2024

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We hired this property for a family get away to celebrate my partners 40th, it was amazing!! The views are stunning, the outside area space is brilliant, huge areas for kids and adults to run around and play. The lounge and kitchen where upstairs with again plenty of space in each room for us all, the kitchen had all the utensils we could need. TheRead morere was a lift if needed, all completely wheelchair friendly. Bedrooms where a good size and the owners very accommodating to our sleeping arrangement. Hide

Reviewed by Kevin, 24th July 2024

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Absolutely amazing place house and land around it was amazing its so clean and tidy and lots of space for us all. Could not fault this place at all one of best places we have stayed and the accessibility is perfect if you are in a wheelchair as one of our family is the owners where lovely aswell taking us round the land showing us all the animals kRead moreids loved it. We will definitely be booking again Hide

Reviewed by Penny, 31st May 2024

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Just had a wonderful weekend in the Barnhouse with our children and grandchildren. The property owner was on hand immediately to answer questions and assist. My siblings stayed in The Quarry nearby (same ownership) so joined us some of the time yet there was still plenty of room for sitting indoors and outdoors. Very child and dog friendly, lots ofRead more well fenced outside space all well maintained. Good showers and nice to have a bath for the youngest grandchildren. Hide

Reviewed by Wesley, 10th May 2024

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It was excellent value for money in a beautiful location. We stayed with all our family, 16 in total and we enjoyed every minute. Kids enjoyed visiting the Shetland ponies, alpacas and the goat. Host was amazing, even gave us food as the alpacas were fussy. Would definitely recommend this place.

Reviewed by Susan, 19th April 2024

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Reviewed by Sarah, 5th April 2024

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Highgate Barnhouse is an excellent place for a large group, with lots of space for the children and dogs to play, lovely big table for group meals and a spacious lounge with plenty of games. But also space for time apart too.

Reviewed by Chelsea, 1st March 2024

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Absolutely brilliant place to stay the 2 rooms upstairs are so spacious and great for large groups to spend time together and not all seperated and the bedrooms downstairs all have their own bathrooms definitely recommend booking ! Lovely and clean and had everything you need ! Supermarkets 10 min drive also so great location

Reviewed by Sammi, 27th December 2023

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Great place to stay for big groups with children, lots of space to be able to do activities inside or out..

Reviewed by Stella, 21st December 2023

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Have just stayed 6 nights in this lovely large house, 15 of us all for a family Christmas. Plenty of space and everything was there to accommodate all , comfortable beds, lovely and warm property, good showers . We all got out and visiting Newtown , a couple of pubs , cinema , watched local football, went Gregynog woodland walk , went and see the fRead morearm animals , warm welcome, everyone was so friendly. I took photos and already recommended to a friend Hide

Reviewed by Mohammed, 1st December 2023

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Stunning! Loved the cottage, warm, comfortable, and relaxing. It surpassed all my expectations. The standard of everything was excellent. It is extremely comfortable with stunning views. The cottage has been carefully designed and lots of extras were included, in fact, everything that you may need during your stay. We will certainly rebook and be bRead moreack in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Emma, 17th November 2023

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The location is good if you are happy to be remote (which we were) Lots of country side walks and a couple of very good pubs close by by car Accommodation suited us as a party of ladies so no need to share beds as plenty available Accommodation is basic yet clean and well equipped

Reviewed by Betty, 6th October 2023

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What an amazing place!! We had a fab weekend celebrating my daughters hen do. So much space in a beautiful setting the property is great for celebrations with all the equipment to cope with eating, relaxing and sleeping for large groups.. a great time was had by all!! Will definitely be back for a family break.

Reviewed by Tracy, 25th August 2023

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Really beautiful had a fantastic time with family freedom for the younger members of family Brilliant be able to fed the animals will definitely look at staying again

Reviewed by Katie, 19th May 2023

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Perfect set up for a big group weekend away! Really clean and nicely finished interior. Plenty of cutlery/glasses etc and everything youd need in the kitchen to easily cater for 20 people. Beautiful surroundings and well kept outdoor space with plenty of parking. A few essentials (milk bread and ice) included.

Reviewed by Bethan, 12th May 2023

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Reviewed by Luke, 5th May 2023

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Wow, this was place is great. Stunning setting, spacious (way bigger than the pics). Great for an extended family getaway. We will be back!

Reviewed by Debra, 28th April 2023

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Had wonderful stay location and outside space amazing for kids and dogs . Only issue was the lack of sound proofing the noise carried from one side of barn to other so if one was up you were all up . Would return again if adults only or older children that will stay in bed later than 5am .

Reviewed by Claire, 7th April 2023

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Wonderful holiday cottage, just perfect for our extended family.

Reviewed by Meriel, 30th December 2022

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Very nice clean and well equipped accommodation which was perfect for large parties of people. All bedrooms had en suite which was perfect

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