An impressive country house

Your very own private hot tub

Historic castle ruins just within meters of the hot tub

Large games room with table tennis, a shuffleboard and a full sized pool table

Kick off your boots and enter your home from home

Beautiful lounge with open fireplace and exposed stone

The perfect place to retreat at the end of the day

Wonderful dining room, leading to the kitchen

Contemporary kitchen with a stylish finish

Snug room with a wood burner - ideal for playing board games

Natural light floods the entrance hallway

Handy utility room with washing machine

Ground floor shower room with WC

Ground floor single bedroom located next to the shower room with WC

Period Georgian feature from the working farm

Wonderful king-size bedroom with lovely views and en-suite

Beautifully decorated

An en-suite with a difference

Calming super-king-size bedroom with zip-and-link beds

En-suite shower room with WC

A pretty single bedroom

Pretty super-king-size bedroom with zip-and-link beds

Family bathroom

The cutest of twin bedrooms perfect for younger guests

A hideaway den

Magnificent king-size bedroom on the first floor leading up stairs from the kitchen

This benefits from a super en-suite shower room

Start your day under the monsoon shower

Cosy king-size bedroom tucked away in the eaves

The shower room with WC

Twin bedroom with an adjacent shower room with WC in the eaves

Games room with table tennis, a shuffleboard and a fridge for keeping your drinks nice and cold

Relax with a cold drink on the patio

Meandering pathways & steps to reach the fire pit and stunning countryside views

Upper lawn area with fire pit and spectacular views

Adjoining castle ruins where you can walk or even enjoy a picnic

Many beautiful walks nearby

Kayaking on the nearby River Wye

Visit the ‘town of books' Hay-on-Wye full of Welsh and English history

Take a trip to Brecon with shops, theatre and boats for hire on the canal

The Castle Painscastle, Builth Wells, LD2 3JL

Builth Wells, The Castle Painscastle, Builth Wells, LD2 3JL

Bedrooms 9

Bathrooms 6

Star Rating 5

Mark any special occasion in this grand Georgian property, a place where traditional features meet contemporary elements to create an exceptional place to stayThe old timey charm of this Grade II listed house has been maintained, with quirky bedrooms set under the eaves of the attic, original wooden beams and uneven flooring that adds character and personalityInviting extended families or large groups of friends to stay, the property accommodates up to 16 guests with bedrooms set out across three floorsThere s more than enough room to unwind either separately or as a group, an ideal end to days filled with Powys walks and Brecon Beacons adventures.

Whilst traditional in so many senses, the property has been thoughtfully updated to feature elements such as Smart TVs, modern kitchen equipment and a hot tub to bring the abode into the 21st centuryThe kitchen itself is a social hub with a breakfast table for keeping the cook company and a formal dining room just a few steps upYou can also eat outdoors, exploring all the nooks and crannies of the garden to find a seating area, a BBQ and a fire pit dotted throughoutBack indoors, a generous selection of nine bedrooms and five bathrooms can be found across all three floors with a unique cottage staircase leading up to the bedrooms in the attic.

Whilst outdoor adventure is assured amongst the rolling hills of The Begwyns (1.5 miles) and the Black Mountain range of the Brecon Beacons National Park (approx10 miles), the accommodation is also within easy reach of the cultural hub of Hay on Wye (5.5 miles)A splendid tourist destination with a generous allowance of bookshops and an annual literary festival, any budding writer will no doubt take creative inspiration with a visit to this beloved border town.