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Gilestone Farm is the ultimate rural idyll. It stands on the banks of the River Usk, at the foot of the Brecon Beacons, and is just a few minutes’ walk from the bustling village of Talybont-on-Usk, which offers two pubs, a village shop, a canal and a reservoir.
The farm is the perfect antidote to modern life. Peaceful and charming, it offers both relaxation and activity in equal measure. Whether you're after a gentle meander around the community orchard on the farm or along the nearby canal, or something more energetic like hiking or biking up the challenging Brecon Beacons, there's something for everyone.
Glamping in Canvas Lodges
Goshawk and Buzzard each sleep six people across three bedrooms, including a double room, a twin room and a cosy cabin bed. They’re ideal for families, offering a warm and inviting sitting area with a wood-burning stove, along with plenty of games and books to keep everyone entertained. The kitchens are well-equipped with a gas hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, kettle and toaster, providing everything you need for simple, comfortable self-catering. Just next door is a 'Pitch Pod' shower room, complete with a shower, flushing toilet and basin. Outside, guests can enjoy evenings around a fire pit that includes a barbecue grill. Tucked away beside each lodge, a private hot tub offers the perfect spot to relax after a day exploring the outdoors.
Dove sleeps six people across three bedrooms, making it ideal for families, yet it’s also perfectly suited for a couple looking for a peaceful retreat. One bedroom features a large double bed, another has twin beds and the third offers a cosy cabin bed. The space is warm, inviting and thoughtfully equipped throughout. The sitting area includes a comfortable sofa and two chairs arranged around a blanket box filled with board games and books, creating a relaxed setting for quiet evenings. The kitchen area has everything needed for a self-catered stay, including a hob, microwave, fridge with a freezer compartment, kettle and toaster. Just outside, there's a 'Pitch Pod' shower room with a shower, flushing toilet and basin. Dove also has its own private hot tub and a fire pit, perfect for unwinding under the stars after a day exploring the countryside.
Luxurious Larch Lodges
Fulmar and Grouse each sleep six people and offer a comfortable and spacious layout. On the ground floor, you'll find a double ensuite bedroom and a twin room, while the first floor features a generous king-size bedroom. A separate family bathroom provides added convenience for groups and families. The living area is exceptionally spacious, with a stylish, well-equipped kitchen, a large dining table for shared meals and comfortable seating around a cosy wood-burning stove. There’s also a TV and Wi-Fi to keep everyone entertained and connected. Both lodges are fitted with air-source underfloor heating, ensuring warmth and comfort throughout the year. Outside, guests can enjoy al fresco dining with a gas barbecue and a table and chairs set beneath a covered area. Each lodge also has its own electric hot tub, the perfect spot to relax and take in the stunning views across the farm and up the Usk Valley.
Ptarmigan and Osprey are contemporary lodges, each featuring a king-size bedroom with an adjoining luxury bathroom. Ptarmigan offers a spacious walk-in shower, while Osprey boasts a large free-standing bath, perfect for a relaxing soak. The living areas are stylish and modern, with fully equipped kitchens, extendable dining tables, comfortable sofas and wood-burning stoves. Oak floors and underfloor heating run throughout, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in every season. Both lodges include a TV and Wi-Fi for added comfort and entertainment. Outside, you'll find a covered dining area with a gas barbecue and an electric hot tub, ideal for unwinding after a day out. The lodges also enjoy lovely views across the hills, making them a perfect rural escape.
We also offer self catering accommodation in our farmhouse, please see our website for details.
Visiting the Area
Guests are warmly invited to tour the farm with the owner alongside his trusty border collie, Meg. The farm is a traditional mixed operation, with arable fields, suckler beef cattle and, naturally, plenty of sheep. Children will love the chance to help feed the orphan lambs, while visitors of all ages can enjoy exploring the farm at their own pace.
Talybont may be a small village, but it more than holds its own. Well-known among walkers and cyclists, it’s surrounded by natural beauty, with a canal, two rivers, a reservoir, hills, woodlands, waterfalls and abundant wildlife all close by. The village itself is full of character and charm, offering a mix of local arts and crafts, a shop with a café, a playground with a trim trail, two welcoming pubs and a well-regarded restaurant. Talybont also has a rich and varied history, stretching from the Iron Age through to the Industrial Revolution, adding depth to its already strong sense of place.
For more information & rates, please visit our website.
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