About the property
The 18th-century cottage in which you stay was built on to the end of one of Wales's shrines of Nonconformity, the Maesyronnen Chapel. In this peaceful location, perched on a high shelf above the Wye you can look out across the Black Mountains and sample a different and earlier kind of life.
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Fire or Stove
Beds
1 Twin, 1 Double
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- Sleeps4
- 4 nights from £282.00
- equivalent to £17.63 per person per night
‘I want another week, no, a month, no – forever!’
‘All objectives achieved. 1: good walking; 2. peace and quiet; 3. cosy cottage; 4 escape rat race.’
From the logbook
A chapel founded just after the Act of Toleration
Here we have taken on the neat and tiny cottage, built before 1750 onto the end of one of Wales’s shrines of Nonconformity, the Maesyronnen chapel. This chapel, converted from a barn in 1696, dates from Nonconformity’s earliest days, when any suitable building was made use of for enthusiastic worship. It was probably used for secret meetings even before the Act of Toleration legalised such gatherings in 1689, which explains its isolated position. Services are still held in the chapel, which is cared for by Trustees, who asked for our help. By taking a lease on the cottage we hope we have helped give both buildings a future.
A surviving chapel interior that conveys all the essentials of the new faith
Its simple layout and furniture, added as and when the congregation could afford it, follows the basic pattern that prevailed for the next two centuries. It has high box-pews, a higher pulpit - lit from behind by a window - and all of a plainness that fully conveys the essentials of this new and radical rural faith.
Perched on a high shelf
Staying here, perched on a high shelf above the Wye and wrapped up warmly in winter, you can look out across the Black Mountains. Here you can sample a different and earlier kind of life from one that has tended to eclipse it in the public imagination, that which grew up around the chapels of the South Wales valleys in the 19th century. Not far away are the monastic ruins at Llanthony and Abbey Dore, of the religion that failed the freethinkers who chose instead to worship in simpler places, like the Maesyronnen chapel.
‘I want another week, no, a month, no – forever!’
‘All objectives achieved. 1: good walking; 2. peace and quiet; 3. cosy cottage; 4 escape rat race.’
From the logbook
Map & local info
Maesyronnen Chapel stands perched on a high shelf above the Wye with far reaching views across the valley towards the Black Mountains.
Maesyronnen Chapel
Near Hay-on-Wye, Powys
Places to visit nearby
Wye Valley Canoes
Brecon Beacon National Park
Llanthony Priory
Red Kite Feeding Station
The Regimental Museum Of Royal Welsh
Brecon
‘I want another week, no, a month, no – forever!’
‘All objectives achieved. 1: good walking; 2. peace and quiet; 3. cosy cottage; 4 escape rat race.’
From the logbook
Your questions answered
What you need to know about this building
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Does the property allow dogs?
Yes.
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How is the property accessed?
Via a short driveway.
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What is the nearest railway station and how far away is it?
Abergavenny – 22 miles.
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Is there car parking specifically for Landmark guests?
Yes – there is one parking space adjacent to the property.
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What type of heating does the property have?
There are electric night storage heaters and an open coal fire. Fuel for the fire can be purchased from the garage at Clyro or from Glasbury garage – 01497 847206.
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What are the kitchen facilities?
The kitchen is fully equipped with all plates, cutlery, fridge etc. There is also an electric cooker.
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What are the bathroom facilities?
There is one bathroom with a bath.
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Does this Landmark have steep, narrow or spiral stairs?
The stairs are not particularly steep.
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Is there a garden or outside space?
There is an enclosed garden.
Booking and Payment
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Can I pay a deposit?
If your stay starts more than three months from the date you make the booking, you are required to pay a deposit of one third of the cost of your stay (or £100 per booking, if greater) at the time of booking. Camping on Lundy must be paid for in full at the time of booking.
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How can I pay?
We accept Maestro (if issued in the UK), Visa, MasterCard, direct transfer and sterling cheques drawn on a UK bank. Cheques should be made payable to the Landmark Trust except for Lundy stays and boat/helicopter tickets which should be payable to The Lundy Company Ltd. All payments must be in sterling.
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How do I pick up the key?
There are various arrangements for picking up keys. To arrange to get into the Landmark, please contact the housekeeper at least two days before your stay
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How can I cancel or change my booking?
If you wish to cancel or change your booking, please contact our Booking Office on 01628 825925
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What if I arrive late?
Please let the housekeeper know if you are going to arrive late and s/he will leave a key for you in a suitable place.
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Do you accept payment in other currencies?
At the moment we only accept payment in sterling.
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How far in advance do I need to book?
It depends. Some of our most popular Landmarks are booked up a long time in advance, but many can be booked at short notice. We will always have Landmarks free for the coming weekend so it’s always worth checking our availability list.
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Do you have to be a member to book a Landmark?
No, Landmarks are available to be booked for anyone.
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Do I need a Handbook to be able to book?
No, all the information you need can be found on our website, although we’d like you to buy one anyway as it will be a pleasure to own!
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What happens if I can’t get to the Landmark due to bad weather?
If the weather is bad, please contact our booking office who will advise you as to whether the Landmark is accessible. If the housekeeper can safely get to the building to carry out the changeover then we consider that it is open and available. However if we cannot undertake a changeover then we will do our utmost to transfer your stay to another Landmark, which may not be of a similar size or in the same part of the country as your original booking.
Staying at a Landmark
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Are Landmarks only available as self-catering accommodation?
Yes, Landmarks are only available as self-catering accommodation. We do not offer bed and breakfast.
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Do you provide catering?
Landmark does not provide catering, but we can recommend Greycoat Lumleys who can arrange for expert and well-trained staff to cater for one evening or for your entire holiday. Their cooks and chefs are able to work with you to meet your specific requirements
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Do you allow dogs?
You may bring up to two dogs to properties where dogs are allowed (please see specific property details for exemptions however dogs are not permitted on Lundy except assistance dogs). They must be kept off the furniture and under proper control.
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Can I bring a pet?
Apart from two dogs (see above) no other pets are permitted.
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Insured if I break something?
We do not carry insurance for breakages. However we appreciate that accidents do sometimes happen. If you have a breakage during your stay, please let the housekeeper know and if appropriate we reserve the right to invoice you accordingly.
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Are Landmarks suitable for children?
Yes, most of our Landmarks are perfect for children, with gardens to play in and secret places to discover. Our furniture is surprisingly robust and we positively encourage families to stay. However, some of our buildings may not be suitable for small children; for example, some of them have steep or uneven spiral staircases. We recommend that you call our booking office if you would like to find out the suitability of any of our Landmarks for young children.
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Are Landmarks accessible for people with disabilities or limited mobility?
Some of our Landmarks are suitable for people with limited mobility with bedrooms and bathrooms on the ground floor.However, many Landmarks have steep or narrow staircases and uneven floors making access difficult. We recommend that you call our booking office if you would like to find out the suitability of any of our Landmarks for those with specific disabilities.
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Can I get married in a Landmark?
Unfortunately, most of our Landmarks are not licensed for weddings. However, you may get married on Lundy.
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Can I hold a big party in a Landmark?
All our larger Landmarks are perfect for gatherings of family or friends. You may invite an additional two guests to visit you during your stay, however they must not stay overnight. This is very important because our fire regulations specifically note the maximum number of people in any one building. In addition our properties are prepared, furnished and equipped for the number of people specified and greater numbers cause damage and excessive wear and tear to vulnerable buildings. Should this condition be ignored we shall make a retrospective charge per person per day (whether or not they stay overnight) for each guest over the permitted limit, the charge being pro-rated on the total cost of your booking.
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Is it true there are no televisions in the buildings?
We deliberately do not provide televisions and find that most people appreciate this.
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Why are your access tracks sometimes difficult?
One of the challenges of restoring unloved buildings is gaining access to them. We frequently have to negotiate rights with our neighbours and share tracks with them. In many cases tracks do not belong to us and we have no right to maintain them. Wherever possible we work with our neighbours to provide you with a good quality surface, but where this is a problem then you will be warned at the time of booking.
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Will there be sockets for my electrical appliances?
Yes, we have standard electricity sockets for UK appliances. If you are coming from outside the UK, you will need to bring your own adaptor plug(s).
Facilities
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Are the kitchens and bathrooms restored to a modern standard?
Sometimes our kitchens and bathrooms have to be imaginatively fitted into the available space in buildings where before there were none, but they are all planned and equipped to a high and modern standard.
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Is linen provided?
Yes, Landmarks are fully equipped with sheets and towels. All the beds are fully made up for your arrival.
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Are the kitchens fully equipped?
Yes, our kitchens are well equipped with cookers and fridges. There are freezers and dishwashers (in larger buildings) and, where space allows, microwaves as well as a wide and standard range of utensils. A full equipment list is available at time of booking.
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Do you provide logs for the open fire/stove?
Logs are provided at many of our Landmarks for an additional cost.
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Will there be a mobile signal in the Landmark I book?
Mobile coverage varies. Some Landmarks have an excellent signal, but others have none at all. If you are concerned, you can check with the housekeeper before your arrival.
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Is there Wi-Fi in your buildings?
No. At the moment, we have decided not to implement Wi-Fi in our buildings following a consultation with our customers. Many said that they would find it useful, but many also felt that it would somehow damage the experience of staying in a Landmark. As the responses were so split, and as we have so many other initiatives requiring funding, we have decided to put this on hold for the time being.
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What should I bring with me? Are there lavatory rolls, soap, shampoo, milk, teabags, coffee, hairdryer?
A welcome tray with tea and sugar awaits your arrival and you will find a pint of milk in the fridge. We also provide lavatory rolls and a bar of soap, per basin but no other toiletries. We do not provide hairdryers.
Do you have other questions?
Our Booking Office can help with information about each building.
June 2013 - May 2014
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