For larger parties of between 6 and 10 persons, self catering is provided by utilising both the Ground Floor and the First Floor of the main house (Les Glycines). Being a traditional French longére farmhouse all the rooms on the Ground Floor run along the length of the house and the accommodation is arranged as follows:-
Reception Room
(11m x 5.5m) 33ft x 15ft. Decorated in soft hues of white and yellow with both antique and modern furniture with feature stone open fireplace, 4 large double glazed windows and half glazed front door overlooking the pool and gardens, offering plenty of light with high ceilings, beams, TV with video, CD & DVD players, plus Wi-fi internet access for your laptop or pocket PC. There are two comfortable sofas (3-seater and 2 seater) plus an extra sofa which seats 3 persons. Dining Area with Pine Dining Tables and chairs provide adequate seating. Tiled flooring throughout the Ground Floor makes the house beautifully cool & refreshing on hot Summer days.
Kitchen
Fully equipped Country Kitchen with electric hob & extractor. Built in fan oven/grill, micro-wave, fridge, dishwasher, ample storage and cupboard space.
Utility room
3 drawer freezer, hoover, iron & ironing board.
Study Area
(4.5m x 4m) 12ft x11ft. Door to Pool & Gardens, Stone steps to old wooden door leading to First Floor (N.B. Easily converts to another spacious Single/Twin or Double Bedroom with free-standing hanging wardrobe. Door to:
Family Suite
(4.5m x 4m) 12ft x 11ft. Two single ornate iron beds. Windows overlooking pool and garden. Door to closet with hanging rail and shelves. Door to small Lobby leading to further bedroom and Shower Room: with fitted vanity unit with mirrored back and wash basin, enclosed shower, w.c.
Double Bedroom (Cornflower)
(4.5m x 4m) 12ft x 11ft. Double bed, free standing hanging and shelved wardrobe, door leading to large secluded walled gardens and heated pool.
First floor:
Magnificently converted from an old attic with many original exposed beams offering light rooms with ample head-height and fully carpeted in a shade of pale oatmeal (sorry no outdoor footwear on this floor!) Enclosed staircase having large stairwell with brass candelabra and wooden display shelf. Light corridor with door to:
Double Bedroom (Rose)
Feature polished original wooden panelling leading to large Dressing Room with hanging rails. Just along the corridor is a Spacious Shower Room: Corner fitted shower with sliding doors, large pedestal wash basin, w.c. Heated towel rail.
Large Luxury Double Bedroom with en-suite (Honeysuckle - The Honeymoon Suite)
Huge picturesque window, with romantic window seat, overlooking the magnificent Mulberry tree, pool and gardens. Definitely a Room with a View! The large luxury en-suite bathroom features a built-in wooden cupboard with enormous wash basin, bidet, w.c., wood panelled bath with shower mixer-taps, and fitted shelves, heated towel rail, velux window.
The farmhouse has been beautifully converted and was really well equipped. We particularly liked the gardens and grounds which were a delight
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The Evans family, Builth Wells, UK.