Ty Gwyn – Sleek, Bright and Modern with a Retro Twist
Ty Gwyn is at the entrance to the farmyard. A more modern house, Ty Gwyn was built in 1970 to provide all the mod cons the 16th century farmhouse lacked.
The house is light and bright, with south-facing windows in most of the rooms to take in the views down the valley to Abergavenny and its surrounding hills. Touches such as copper guttering and oak doors add distinction to its simple white exterior.
Inside, the clean modern lines of the rooms are enhanced by sparkling white walls, Welsh slate floors and golden oak doors. The mix of contemporary and vintage furniture and fittings combine 21st century style with a retro 1950s/60s twist.
Ty Gwyn has cosy underfloor heating powered by an air source heat pump.
On the Ground Floor
The entrance porch has space for storing outdoor gear and an extra toilet/basin, and leads to
The kitchen – equipped with everything you need to make the most of the superb local produce on offer here -including homemade cake and eggs from our free-range ducks and hens. Our own organic lamb is also available. Cooker, large fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
Living room – bright and sunny with fabulous views. Woodburner for cosy nights in, wifi, TV and DVD, radio/CD player / i-pod dock, selection of games and loads of books.
The hallway leads to two ground floor bedrooms:
Twin Bedroom – looking out past our orchard to the slopes of the Rholben hill beyond. Built-in wardrobe, 1950s tallboy.
Garden Bedroom – facing south over the garden and down to the town below. Kingsize bed and vintage 1950s oak furniture.
These two bedrooms share a wetroom with Welsh slate floor and walk-in shower.
Upstairs
The South Bedroom which shares the upper floor with its own luxury bathroom (double ended roll top bath) and has views south across the Usk Valley to Abergavenny’s second mountain, Blorenge. It has solid oak flooring, kingsize bed, and 1950s oak furniture.
Outside
Oak patio doors lead out from the porch to the front garden, patio and parking area; another door leads from the hallway to the pretty, enclosed south-facing back garden with lawns, patio and colourful shrubs. A barbecue is provided.
“……..This is a most beautiful cottage with stunning views from all aspects, and very well situated for beautiful walks straight from the cottage. It is incredibly well equipped, with everything you could need in the kitchen – no blunt knives in sight! Comfy beds were a welcome plus after a hard day’s walking in the area. We all loved the kind touch of a bottle of wine and homemade Welshcakes waiting for us on arrival, and the eco-ness of the whole place was inspirational. We hope to return soon! ” Charlotte
