The Old Farmhouse in Knighton | Must-See Powys Hot Tub Cottage

About The Old Farmhouse

The Old Farmhouse sits on the border of the Welsh Marches and the Shropshire Hills in Powys. This imaginatively renovated property retains original beams while offering contemporary fittings throughout five spacious bedrooms.

Rolling hills and patchwork fields stretch across the valley. Red kites circle overhead. Offa's Dyke passes through nearby Knighton, just 2.6 miles away. The location offers excellent walking and cycling routes including Owain Glyndwr's Way and the Radnor Ring Cycling Route.

Five bedrooms sleep up to 10 guests. The ground floor features one super-king-size zip/link bedroom. Upstairs you'll find two super-king-size zip/link bedrooms and two twin zip/link bedrooms. All beds can be configured as super-king, twin or singles on request. Three bathrooms include top-of-the-range showers and bidets. The south-facing sitting room has a woodburner set in a feature brick wall. The kitchen centres around a handmade oak dining table.

Ludlow Castle stands 13 miles away (25 minutes). Croft Castle and Berrington Hall are both National Trust properties within easy reach. Hay-on-Wye lies 23 miles distant (35 minutes). The Elan Valley reservoirs offer spectacular scenery.

This property suits multi-generational families perfectly. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome in the enclosed garden and orchard. The Old Farmhouse combines space, comfort and stunning countryside views.

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating with 2 x woodburning stoves
✓Range cooker and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Ample off road parking
✓Lawned garden with patio, furniture and barbecue
✓Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 2.6 miles, pub 2.7 miles
✓This property operates on a friday?to?friday basis; if you would like to start your stay on a different day, please contact us to enquire
✓Note: there are small steps throughout the ground floor of the property
✓Note: there is limited head space on the main staircase to the first floor
✓Note: zip/link beds can be made into super-king-size or twin on request
✓Stables and a paddock are available by negotiation with the farm
✓Note: please be advised that this property can not accept any arrivals on a bank holiday monday

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Old Farmhouse

Stunning Countryside Views

Every window frames rolling hills, patchwork fields and woodland. Dark skies reveal meteor showers and the Milky Way across the valley.

Exceptionally Well-Equipped Kitchen

The handmade oak table seats everyone comfortably. Guests praise the range cooker and comprehensive equipment selection for catering to large groups.

Super Comfortable Beds

All five bedrooms feature zip/link super-king beds. Guests consistently describe them as incredibly comfortable throughout their stays.

Enclosed Garden and Orchard

The secure apple orchard and lawned garden provide safe space for children and dogs. Multiple seating areas catch different sunset views.

Cosy Woodburners

Two woodburning stoves warm the sitting room and kitchen. Underfloor heating adds extra comfort during autumn and winter breaks.

Welcoming Hosts

Elizabeth, Michael and farmer Steve live nearby and respond quickly to requests. They often bring Welsh cakes, bara brith and fresh flowers.

Getting To The Old Farmhouse

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Old Farmhouse by car, take the A153 towards Knighton and turn onto Pitts Lane. The single-track lane climbs steeply to the property. Turning right when leaving is easier than turning left.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Knighton, approximately 2.6 miles away. A short taxi ride brings you to this peaceful countryside location surrounded by the owner's farm fields.

Ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles

Knighton station (2.6 miles)

Border of Welsh Marches and Shropshire Hills

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Ludlow Castle

Distance: 13 miles

SY8 1AY

Croft Castle (National Trust)

Distance: 15 miles

HR6 9PW

Judge's Lodging Museum Presteigne

Distance: 11 miles

LD8 2AD

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 2.6 miles

LD7 1EN

Radnor Forest

Distance: 8 miles

LD8 2SP

Owain Glyndwr's Way

Distance: 3 miles

LD7 1LU

Co-op Supermarket Knighton

Distance: 2.6 miles

LD7 1EN

Knighton Butcher

Distance: 2.6 miles

LD7 1EN

Organic Farmer's Shop Knighton

Distance: 2.6 miles

LD7 1EN

Knighton Railway Station

Distance: 2.6 miles

LD7 1DU

Knighton Food and Craft Market

Distance: 2.6 miles

LD7 1EN

Red Kite Feeding Centre

Distance: 18 miles

LD1 6NB

Ludlow Castle

Distance: 13 miles

SY8 1AY

Croft Castle (National Trust)

Distance: 15 miles

HR6 9PW

Judge's Lodging Museum Presteigne

Distance: 11 miles

LD8 2AD

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 2.6 miles

LD7 1EN

Radnor Forest

Distance: 8 miles

LD8 2SP

Owain Glyndwr's Way

Distance: 3 miles

LD7 1LU

Co-op Supermarket Knighton

Distance: 2.6 miles

LD7 1EN

Knighton Butcher

Distance: 2.6 miles

LD7 1EN

Organic Farmer's Shop Knighton

Distance: 2.6 miles

LD7 1EN

Knighton Railway Station

Distance: 2.6 miles

LD7 1DU

Knighton Food and Craft Market

Distance: 2.6 miles

LD7 1EN

Red Kite Feeding Centre

Distance: 18 miles

LD1 6NB

Is The Old Farmhouse Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Children love the enclosed orchard where they can pick apples and play safely. The secure garden provides freedom to explore while parents relax. Farmer Steve sometimes brings newborn lambs and calves to meet young guests. A hammock hangs in the orchard. Stairgates are provided. Red kites, pheasants and partridge visit the garden regularly, creating natural wildlife watching opportunities.

For Couples

The south-facing sitting room features a woodburner set in a feature brick wall and a large Chesterfield sofa. Dark skies reveal meteor showers and the Milky Way. Multiple outdoor seating areas catch different sunset views across the valley. Two woodburners and underfloor heating create warmth during autumn and winter. The peaceful location offers complete tranquillity with rolling countryside views from every window.

Pet Friendly

Two well-behaved dogs are welcome at The Old Farmhouse. The property provides dog bowls, blankets, toys and a luxury bed in the lounge. The fully enclosed garden and orchard offer secure space for dogs to roam freely. Hosts are extremely dog-friendly and welcoming. Excellent walking routes including Offa's Dyke start nearby, perfect for daily exercise.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Old Farmhouse

The Horse and Jockey Knighton

Located 2.7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD7 1EN

The Radnorshire Arms Presteigne

Located 11 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD8 2BE

The Roast Ox Clun

Located 7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY7 8JA

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Old Farmhouse

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, The Old Farmhouse does not have a hot tub. The property offers two woodburning stoves and underfloor heating for comfort instead.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, two well-behaved dogs are welcome at The Old Farmhouse. The property provides dog bowls, blankets, toys and a luxury bed, plus a fully enclosed garden and orchard.

How many people does The Old Farmhouse sleep?

The property sleeps up to 10 guests across five bedrooms. All beds are zip/link and can be configured as super-king, twin or singles on request.

What facilities are in the kitchen?

The kitchen includes a range cooker and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Guests consistently praise the comprehensive equipment selection for catering to large groups.

Is there parking at the property?

Yes, ample off-road parking is available. The property can accommodate at least four vehicles comfortably.

What are the bedroom arrangements?

The ground floor has one super-king-size zip/link bedroom. Upstairs there are two super-king-size zip/link bedrooms and two twin zip/link bedrooms, all configurable on request.

Are there any accessibility features?

The ground floor bedroom and shower room suit guests with limited mobility. Small steps exist throughout the ground floor and limited head space on the main staircase may present challenges.

What outdoor space is available?

The lawned garden includes a patio with furniture and barbecue. An enclosed apple orchard with seating provides additional space, plus multiple areas for watching sunsets and wildlife.

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The Old Farmhouse Reviews

Fantastic house for our family of 8 with our 2 dogs too who enjoyed the enclosed garden. Spacious, good kitchen facilities, great location for being in the Welsh countryside, lovely town of Kinghton nearby. Helpful and communicative owner too.

Sheila

Great property, very comfortable and wellappointed. As a party of 5 outdoorsy couples the location was great, although one of our drivers thought the access road a little narrow until the friendly farmer pointed out an alternative route with better visibility. Not a problem for those of us used to driving on country roads in Wales! Excellent complimentary Bara Brith made by the host's daughterinlaw. Based on the property alone I would give a high fivestar review. My complaint is with Sykes' aftersales service. It proved extremely difficult to get hold of a real person to ask a simple question. In fact after several attempts to ask the question via the online chatbot and then via the really weird text service where there seemed to be a 24hour delay in getting a response, I just gave up. My score of 610 refelects this poor service.

Suzanne

Absolutely 5 holiday at this beautiful farmhouse with extended family. Everything we could wish for from start to finish. Plenty of space for everyone and the beds were soo comfy! Really warm and cosy with the log burners. The owner couldnt have been more helpful, a big thank you! Would not hesitate to return.

Gordon

Our 2nd christmas at the Old Farmhouse. Beautiful, spacious house surrounded by lovely countryside, Great hosts, readily available to sort any hicups. Look forward to returning in the future.

Excellent place to stay. The house is situated in a beautiful rural setting, has 5 bedrooms and the living room and kitchen are large enough for a group to be comfortable. The wood fire is a bonus. Steven, the host was very friendly and made us feel at home. Would recommend this property to anyone.

Top quality house, beautifully kept.

The photos on the website do not do this house justice it was spotlessly clean and comfortable and set in an idyllic landscape which was so peaceful and quiet.

Stephen

A beautiful house in an idyllic location. Spacious rooms with the advantage of a ground floor bedroom and bathroom. Everything you could possible want is available. The owner, who lives nearby, was welcoming and informative about places to visit. I would thoroughly recommend a stay at The Old Farm House.

We have just returned from a fabulous week at The Farmhouse. We were a party of 7 spanning multiple generations and the house catered for us all. It had everything you could imagine and more. Waking up every morning to the most perfect view of the countryside was spectacular. Our little dog loved running around the big garden and saying hello to the cows and sheep that came up to the fence. The owner brought us a beautiful Welsh cake when we arrived which we all enjoyed. Thank you for a lovely week.

We stayed at the Old Farmhouse as a family group, six of us plus two young children. It was perfect! Spotlessly clean and very well equipped. We were lucky enough to have good weather and being outside was a treat with plenty of space and seating. Recommended for family get to gethers

Pictures absolutely do not do the farmhouse justice, nor the setting. Both the farmhouse and especially the situation surrounding valley and hills are incredibly pretty, and very peaceful. The hosta are very friendly and attentive. Would definitely come back. Maybe do Christmas there with the family.

Susannah

Beautifully presented, extremely comfortable house in a stunning setting with gorgeous views across the valley of rolling hills, patchwork fields, woodland and grazing cattle. So peaceful and relaxing. In an area of dark skies so got great views of the Perseid meteor shower.

William

Shirley

This is a lovely spacious property both inside and out. It's a great place for families to stay and the children had lots of safe freedom to play. The views are amazing and there are plenty of places nearby to explore and enjoy. The only downside is the lane up to the property. Turning right out of the property is better than turning left because the lane is long, and there are very few passing points if you do meet a vehicle coming up which happened to us just a couple of times. But if you want the views then that's the sacrifice but it as well to be warned if you are a nervous driver!

Had a fabulous holiday at the old farmhouse. The property is very spacious and comfortable. The kitchen is well very equipped, everything you need to prepare and cook meals. When we arrived a calf had just been born in the field next to the cottage. My Granddaughter loved been outside looking at the cows and sheep and playing in the enclosed garden. Although there was only five of us, there is plenty of room to accommodate ten. Three different sitting areas if you want a bit of solitude. Knighton is only a five minute car journey and the co op supermarket has everything you need to fill your cupboards. Although the cottage is a bit isolated there are still plenty of places to visit in under 1 hour. We visited Ralph court gardens, good for adults and children. My Granddaughter loved the dinosaurs there. We also went to the Warren at Hay in Wye.. We had a picnic there and paddled in the river. I do advise water footwear though the pebbles are very slimey. The small breeds farm at Kingston is a great place with young children. Thoroughly enjoyed the holiday and would definitely visit again. Thankyou Steve the farmer for making us feel very welcome.

Great property situated in a quiet tranquil location, surrounded by well kept gardens on all sides. Great for kids & also wild life is abundant. The interior is spacious, comfortable & very clean. The kitchen is large & has the best selection of equipment I have ever seen in a cottage rental, so cooking is easy no matter what you want to create. I suppose the only thing it lacks is a slow cooker which would help you get ahead of the game & allow you to take longer days out visiting the superb locations that surround this property such as Ludlow with it's castle & beautiful church & Shrewsbury with its great town, river tours, pubs, restuarants etc etc. One very local attraction which is not to missed is The Judges Lodgings at Prestaine, not much else to see in this tiny village, but this attraction should not be missed as it is excellent if you love wandering about old houses. If you decide to visit this property situated in beautiful countryside, I hope you have as good a time as we did. There also is a large Coop supermarket situated in Knightsbridge which is about 2 miles away which has all that you need shopping wise. There is a downstairs bedroom with a bathroom across the hall but also 2 rather large steps, one to get up to the level to the main lounge & another to get up to the kitchen level, so I don't know how this would work internally for disabled people, but externally there is a slope to take you directly to the lower bedroom area & the rear of the property which would avoid one of the steps. So it might work for you dependant on your situation Anyway we loved it thats is all I can say to finish.

We loved our stay here. This was our 2nd year at the property.

We had an excellent family stay at the Old Farmhouse with 3 generations enjoying the fantastic location. There is plenty of space and the facilities are good although best to be aware that the internet speed is fairly slow. The owner brought his old tractor round to show the toddler in our group which was great and we all enjoyed seeing the livestock in the surrounding fields. We were also surprised by how much there was to do in the area which we'd never visited before definitely worth going to if you aren't familiar with it.

Lovely place views everything that you need amazing kitchen beds comfortable

Gordon

Delighted with beautiful house, ideal size for our family at Xmas in amazing position. Booked again for next Xmas. Have had Xmas houses for 8 years, this is best so far. Hope to come back in summer.

Patricia

The Old Farmhouse is in an idyllic position with rolling views. We were treated to French Partridge and pheasants in the garden with Red Kites soaring over head. The property has lots of space with comfortable beds and a well equipped kitchen. This would make a perfect getaway from it all destination. Just sit back,relax and enjoy the view.

Charlotte

We were absolutely thrilled by The Old Farmhouse a historic building with original beams, imaginatively renovated with highspecification utilities and providing the most beautiful views. Useful stairgate for our sleepwalking child. Heating was cosy less so in the downstairs bedroom, although the excellent shower room adjacent compensated! The wood burner in the main sitting room made a lovely atmosphere on 3 of our evenings. The grass area outside was useful for the children. It was nice to have welcoming flowers the barabrith and butter awaiting our arrival on the big kitchen table were delicious and much appreciated too! All 3 generations loved the place. Well worth the steep drive up Pitts Lane!

Lovely house set in some beautiful, tranquil countryside. The log burners kept us all really cosy. Great space and facilities for a large group.

We had a fantastic time, the cottage was perfect for our extended family get together, with plenty of room for everyone and in gorgeous setting. Loads of space for the kids to romp about, whilst the grown ups could relax and enjoy the peace. The cottage itself is in wonderful condition and is supplied with everything you could want. The hosts were attentive and communicative without being in any way intrusive. Would definitely recommend and hope we can get there again some time!

Sushmitam

We had a wonderful stay at the Old Farm House. It was the perfect location for a catch up with old friends. A house in beautiful surroundings, with plenty of space to be together or retreat as needed, as well as interesting places to go and see if we felt like being out and about. We will be back!

Loved our week as a family group. Children really enjoyed running about in the garden in a safe environment. Kitchen had everything required for catering for a large group. Beautiful countryside and quiet location only a short drive from town.

Delightful property. Downstairs bedroom very private. Good bathrooms. Well equipped kitchen. Nice garden spaces. Friendly helpful owners. Excellent nature watching. Darkskies for star gazing. Good local food options.

The Old Farmhouse is a brilliant place for a week. The accommodation was spotless and as a family of 6 we found no faults at all! The layout, contents and equipment was all first class. The beds so incredibly comfortable! The setting is so peaceful and the sunsets just magical with a choice of at least 4 areas to view them from. The farmer was very friendly. We highly recommend this property and we found plenty to do as a family although we all loved it when we returned to The Old Farmhouse each day.

Philippa

Absolutely wonderful house for a reunion of old school friends. Ladies requiring comfort and cleanliness and we got it in spades. The photos dont do justice to this gorgeous house and we all loved it and the area. Wonderful views and walking on tap.

Perfect property for kids, adults, babies and dogs! A beautiful setting and plenty to do in the area. The kitchen was well equipped. The property was very clean. The owners are wonderful helpful, friendly and even bought Minty the sheep round for the kids the stroke!!

Very rural and experience. If you want to get away from the city and be amongst nature and farming, this is the place.

We had a fabulous time at the old farmhouse. The house has spectacular views across the countryside which can be enjoyed from the garden and from the big window in the living room. The house has all the facilities we needed for a large family gathering, with the wonderful farmhouse kitchen being kitted out really well. The owners were welcoming and accommodating and even brought some new born lambs for the grandchildren to cuddle. We would highly recommend the old farmhouse and would love to go again.

Glynis

Our holiday at the old farm house was fabulous, so clean comfortable and welcoming . Unfortunately the weather wasnt very kind to us but having a lovely warm house to come back to was a bonus and enjoyed the log burner in the evenings, the views from the house were beautiful so relaxing and were lucky to see lambs being born and a baby calf only a few days old in the fields surrounding the house. Steve the farmer was great with the children and brought some newborns right to the house so we could see them up close and thank you Steve for our interesting chats! We all enjoyed the bara brith and the fresh flowers left for us. We are a family ranging from 10 years to 77 years and all enjoyed the space, comfort and facilities of the Old Farm House and would recommend it for a fabulous holiday The Mitchell family

We had an absolutely lovely time at The Old Farmhouse. Thank you for making your beautiful property available for us to rent, for the comfortable interior and beautifully managed exterior and Thank you for the generous hospitality and kindness shown to us while we were there. We felt free and relaxed enough to enjoy our time together as a family, but confident if we had any questions or queries they would be answered swiftly and openly. The Gentleman we chatted to as and when we needed anything, was very warm, friendly and helpful & his help and knowledge was very much appreciated. Overall a lovely stay in a beautiful house.

A very well appointed and comfortable cottage which provided every need for our party of 10. The Christmas decorations were a bonus for our celebration of a significant birthday for one of our group, and New Year as well. There was ample parking for all our cars we had gathered from various parts of the country. The views from the cottage are spectacular, even in the rain! Thanks again for a wonderful week.

We had a great Christmas at the Old Farmhouse. It's a lovely big house very comfortable beds and views from every window. Decorations had been put up for Christmas and the two woodburners really added to the festive feel. The garden was great for our two labradors enclosed and safe to let them run around. There was a storm while we were there and Stephen, from the farm, came over the following day to check that all was well. It's a lovely area and everyone we met was friendly and welcoming including the people who look after the house, the neighbours and in the shops in the town. The house is situated up a narrow lane, but it's a quiet lane and we only really came across the postman, so it wasn't a problem and approaching from the road to the south was even quieter. We all said we'd love to return in warmer months to be able to enjoy the garden more.

A beautiful cottage in amazing surroundings! The area is really lovely with plenty of nearby walks to explore. The cottage itself is very well equipped and the beds are super comfy. On the cloudless nights we had probably some of the best views of the stars I've seen in years as there is very little light pollution in the area, it's great for star gazing. We had a very relaxing stay thank you Elizabeth!

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The Old Farmhouse, Knighton

About The Old Farmhouse

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Stunning Countryside Views

Exceptionally Well-Equipped Kitchen

Super Comfortable Beds

Enclosed Garden and Orchard

Cosy Woodburners

Welcoming Hosts

Getting To The Old Farmhouse

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Old Farmhouse Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Horse and Jockey Knighton

The Radnorshire Arms Presteigne

The Roast Ox Clun

Frequently Asked Questions

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