A stunning conversion of an historic country estate that offers flawless accommodation that's arty and funky, chic and contemporary. It's the ultimate country bolthole, set in the beautiful Brecon Beacons.
When you collect something, it’s because you care for its value or special meaning. The Tŷ Mawr Collection is just that, a suite of five fabulous properties ranged around the courtyard of a manorial estate dating back to medieval times. Their names – The Coach, The Dairy, The Laundry, The Bothy and The Cottage – reflect their original roles. But before we go any further please don’t expect your typical barn conversions.
Think top-end, no-expense-spared, fastidiously detailed hotel accommodation in a romantic, rural setting beneath the highest peaks in the Brecon Beacons National Park and you’re halfway there. Only halfway, because these properties are lavish and generous in the space they give you compared even to a hotel suite, and come with kitchens packed with all the latest must-have appliances. The list goes on… and on: flagstone floors with underfloor heating, woodburning stoves (and unlimited logs), drop-dead gorgeous bathrooms with bathrobes and deluxe toiletries by Anne Semonin, super-comfy super-king-sized beds, and private terraces complete with stylish garden furniture. But Tŷ Mawr’s commanding achievement is the way in which it has orchestrated these features. Each property is an interior design masterclass, combining Laura Ashley flair with cosmopolitan cool.
They are fun, funky and fashionable. Old beams and thick stone walls provide a context for vivid colours, mood lighting, striking fabrics and artefacts and well-chosen art. And it’s all set in the heart of the country, on the doorstep of castles and walks, foodie restaurants and inns, and festival towns like Abergavenny, Hay-on-Wye and Brecon. (PS. It’s pet-friendly too.)