Fforest Farmhouse is a 400 year old farmhouse transformed into a luxury get-away. It is powered by green electricity, underfloor heated with renewable energy and fitted out with a brand new kitchen and bathrooms. Relax and enjoy the views from the spacious bedrooms and the cosy sitting room, by the wood burning stove. Surrounded by the beauty of the Black Mountains, you can connect with nature, and enjoy the out-door hot tub and fire pit, for memorable evenings under the stars. Croeso - Welcome. The farmhouse is your personal space. The main sitting/dining/kitchen area is on the first floor, with access to your private garden, including the fire bowl (great for al fresco cooking) and wood-fired hot tub (towels, gowns and sliders included). There are three bedrooms, all with views across the valley to the Iron Age Fort - the Gaer, and two bathrooms. All bedrooms have king sized beds, but two of these can be changed to twin beds The farmhouse sits amongst 45 acres of private land within the Brecon Beacons National Park, in which you are welcome to wander. From the Grwyne Fawr river - a Site of Special Scientific Interest - through forests and meadows, we have a wide range of environments and natural habitats. We keep bees and have planted many trees, including an orchard, and are managing the land for wildlife. We also have a Micro-Hydro generation installation and solar panels, to provide our electricity. Our aim is to have a minimal footprint on the land, to work with the environment and local wildlife. These include foxes and badgers, bats, stoats and weasels. Plus lots of different bird species, including several on the RSPB Red list. We always hear, and often see larger birds including Owls, Buzzards, Kites, Herons,Sparrow-hawks, Jays and Woodpeckers. And during the summer months there are many other smaller visitors - swallows and house martins, black caps and wagtails, redstarts, finches and more - nesting in and around the farm buildings. We are in the Black Skies reserve so on clear evenings the sky is spectacular - a favourite occupation is lying in the hot-tub spotting planets, stars, satellites and, on special occasions, the Milky Way. With just the river and the owls providing the soundtrack, it’s really magical. In the mountains we have almost no sound pollution, no air pollution and no light pollution. The overwhelming sensation is of peace and well being. Adjacent to our ground is the beautiful and tiny Partrishow Church, with its medieval font, intricately carved 15th century screen, and unusual wall paintings. And Sugar Loaf mountain is just a short walk away. Further afield, Llanthony Priory, Crickhowell, Abergavenny and Hay on Wye are all easily accessible, as well as the many walks and other natural attractions of the area.