The Old Shop is a Grade II listed stone cottage in the Wye Valley, Powys, mid-Wales. It sits in a quiet village near Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. The original bread oven nook is a genuine historic feature that sets this place apart from your average holiday let. Oil central heating and a woodburning stove keep things warm year-round.

The surrounding area is perfect for walking. Hay-on-Wye is close by famous for its bookshops and the annual literary festival. The Black Mountains are on your doorstep. Birdsong drifts across the garden and the village beyond. It's genuinely peaceful here.

Three bedrooms sleep up to six. There's a king-size master bedroom with an en-suite roll-top bath. A double room and a twin room share a ground-floor bathroom with a full-size bath. A separate snug has a sofa and TV good for quieter evenings.

Hay-on-Wye (6 miles, 12 mins), Brecon Beacons National Park visitor sites (8 miles, 18 mins), Tretower Court & Castle (14 miles, 25 mins) and Llangorse Lake (10 miles, 20 mins) are all within easy reach.

The Old Shop suits families and groups who want space, history and great walking. The enclosed garden with sunken patio and slate terrace adds real outdoor appeal. Book it for the roll-top bath alone.