Forest Cottage, Presteigne

Glamorgan. Sleeps up to 6

Presteigne, Knighton and Offas Dyke PathPresteigne (one of the top ten places to live in Britain according to Country Life magazine) is a short drive away and has lots of good restaurants, shops and a leisure centre. Judges Lodgings, PresteigneDo visit the award winning Judges Lodgings' which featured in the BBC 2 acclaimed series History of Britain by Simon Schama. Explore the upstairs, downstairs life of the Victorian judges, their servants and delinquent guests. The Hat Shop Restaurant, PresteigneEnjoy a meal at this small friendly restaurant serving home made food at affordable prices. Norton Manor's Milano's RestaurantAn exciting range of British and Italian cuisine is served in the restaurant of this Victorian manor house - cooked by Italian chef Enso who has cooked for Pavarotti, Bobby Robson, Jasper Carrot and David Neilson. Offa's Dyke Centre, Knighton Dog welcomeKnighton (the town on the Dyke) is steeped in history and the Offa's Dyke Centre is well worth a visit before setting off along the footpath. The Spaceguard Centre and Observatory, KnightonRegular tours are run to explain the wonders of the universe and the role of the Spaceguard Centre in a fun and understandable way. You will be shown the facilities including the planetarium and cover topics such as the origin of the Solar System, planet formation, the hazard posed by near Earth objects and the action that can be taken to neutralise this threat. The tour will be conducted by NEO expert Jay TateLudlow Castle near Welsh Marches holiday cottageLudlow (capital of the Welsh Marches) is home to the famous Michelin Star restaurant 'The Merchant House'. There is a market (3 days a week), interesting shops to browse in and panoramic views from the battlements of the ruined 900 year old castle across the River Teme to the hills beyond; all within an easy drive of this solitary Welsh Marches cottage. Red Kites, Walking and CyclingWild Red Kites are fed at Gigrin Farm (22 m) near Rhayader every day of the year - watch dazzling displays of aerial piracy as they compete with buzzards and ravens for the tastiest morsels! With 5 large hides this is possibly the best place to see and photograph Red Kites in the whole of Europe and in this part of Wales there is the greatest density and diversity of birds of prey in southern Britain. Enjoy wonderful walks, cycling and days out when holidaying in this peaceful solitary holiday cottage in Radnor Forest. Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre, KingswoodThe Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre at Kingswood, Kington make a wonderful day out. Friendly animals crave attention. There are miniature horses and donkeys. Waterfowl, ducks, geese and swans can be viewed from a raised board walk and the owls are in an intimate garden setting. Croft Castle and Parkland (NT)Yarpole near Leominster make a wonderful family day out. The historic castle has a comfortable and decorative interior. There is a fine walled garden and vineyards. The grounds are ideal for walking and bird watching. East Radnor Leisure CentreEnjoy a revitalising swim and sauna at East Radnor Leisure Centre in Presteigne. It is possible to walk selected parts of the scenic Wye Valley Walk. Try joining at Brockweir between Chepstow and Llandogo. Look out for birds and other wildlife. Enjoy a fulfilling staycation in this delightfully secluded Welsh borders cottage in the country

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