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The Stables, Knighton

Guest Rating
Rating
4.8
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.8
out of 5
Sleeps up to 16
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 7

The Stables is a three-storey converted barn in Powys that sleeps 16 guests across seven bedrooms. Located in the Welsh countryside near Knighton, this property features exposed beams and a galleried staircase. The main barn combines with a self-contained annex to create an impressive holiday home.

The surrounding area offers access to Offa's Dyke Path and miles of walking routes. You'll find far-reaching countryside views from the patio doors. Donkeys and goats visit the fence line to entertain children.

The main barn contains five bedrooms across three floors: a master king-size with walk-in shower ensuite, a large family room with king-size and single, a family room with double and single, plus a double and a twin.

 

About The Stables

The Stables is a three-storey converted barn in Powys that sleeps 16 guests across seven bedrooms. Located in the Welsh countryside near Knighton, this property features exposed beams and a galleried staircase. The main barn combines with a self-contained annex to create an impressive holiday home.

The surrounding area offers access to Offa's Dyke Path and miles of walking routes. You'll find far-reaching countryside views from the patio doors. Donkeys and goats visit the fence line to entertain children.

The main barn contains five bedrooms across three floors: a master king-size with walk-in shower ensuite, a large family room with king-size and single, a family room with double and single, plus a double and a twin. The annex adds two king-size bedrooms. A games room features pool, air hockey, table football and darts. Outside you'll find a hot tub and large garden with seating.

Knighton sits minutes away for shops and services. Elan Valley lies 18 miles away (30 minutes). Red Kite Feeding Centre at Rhayader is 20 miles (35 minutes). Local activity centres offer horse riding and outdoor pursuits.

The Stables works brilliantly for multi-generational families and celebrations. Off-road parking for six cars means everyone arrives easily.

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Need To Know

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Stables

Games Room Entertainment

Pool table, air hockey, table football, darts and retro Pac-Man machine keep all ages entertained for hours.

Hot Tub Relaxation

The hot tub gets used constantly by guests who love unwinding under the stars after countryside walks.

Spacious Group Accommodation

Seven bedrooms and open-plan living spaces mean 16 guests can spread out comfortably without feeling cramped.

Helpful Responsive Hosts

Louise, Richard and Sarah respond quickly to any issues and provide welcome hampers with local treats.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Large pots, ample crockery and an American fridge-freezer make cooking for big groups straightforward and stress-free.

Farm Animals Nearby

Donkeys and goats visit the fence line daily, delighting children who love feeding and watching them.

Getting To The Stables

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Stables by car, take the A488 towards Knighton and follow signs for Llanfihangel Rhydithon. The property sits in countryside just outside the village with off-road parking for six cars.

By Train

Knighton railway station is 3.5 miles away with services on the Heart of Wales Line. A taxi takes around 10 minutes from the station to the property.

Off-road parking for six cars
Knighton station (3.5 miles)
Accessible from the A488

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Offa's Dyke Path
Distance: 1.2 miles
LD7 1LT
Red Kite Feeding Centre Rhayader
Distance: 20 miles
LD6 5BL
Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Distance: 18 miles
LD6 5HP
Glyndwr's Way National Trail
Distance: 4.5 miles
LD7 1PA
Bailey Hill Knighton
Distance: 3.2 miles
LD7 1EN
Radnor Forest
Distance: 8 miles
LD8 2PE
Tesco Superstore Llandrindod Wells
Distance: 12 miles
LD1 5DF
Knighton Town Centre
Distance: 3.5 miles
LD7 1AT
Co-op Food Knighton
Distance: 3.4 miles
LD7 1DL
Knighton Railway Station
Distance: 3.5 miles
LD7 1DT
Llandrindod Wells
Distance: 12 miles
LD1 5DY
Presteigne
Distance: 9 miles
LD8 2BE
Offa's Dyke Path
Distance: 1.2 miles
LD7 1LT
Red Kite Feeding Centre Rhayader
Distance: 20 miles
LD6 5BL
Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Distance: 18 miles
LD6 5HP
Glyndwr's Way National Trail
Distance: 4.5 miles
LD7 1PA
Bailey Hill Knighton
Distance: 3.2 miles
LD7 1EN
Radnor Forest
Distance: 8 miles
LD8 2PE
Tesco Superstore Llandrindod Wells
Distance: 12 miles
LD1 5DF
Knighton Town Centre
Distance: 3.5 miles
LD7 1AT
Co-op Food Knighton
Distance: 3.4 miles
LD7 1DL
Knighton Railway Station
Distance: 3.5 miles
LD7 1DT
Llandrindod Wells
Distance: 12 miles
LD1 5DY
Presteigne
Distance: 9 miles
LD8 2BE

Is The Stables Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Children love the games room with pool table, air hockey, table football and Pac-Man machine. Donkeys and goats visit the fence daily for entertainment. The large unenclosed garden provides space for outdoor play. A travel cot and highchair are available on request. Local activity centres offer horse riding and outdoor adventures within easy reach.
For Couples
The Stables works better for groups than couples alone. With seven bedrooms sleeping 16, it's designed for large gatherings rather than intimate breaks. The hot tub and countryside views offer romantic elements but the scale and layout suit families or friend groups. Couples seeking a cosy retreat should consider smaller properties.
Pet Friendly
The Stables does not accept pets under any circumstances. This is a strict no-pets policy for all bookings. While farm animals like donkeys and goats live nearby and visit the fence line, guests cannot bring their own dogs or cats. Anyone travelling with pets will need to find alternative accommodation.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Stables

The Horse and Jockey Knighton

Located 3.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD7 1DL

The Fleece House Knighton

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD7 1DT

Hillside Kitchen Catering

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD7 1PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Stables

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, The Stables has a hot tub in the garden. Guests consistently praise it as one of the property's best features.
Is it pet friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at The Stables. This is a strict policy for all bookings.
How many people does The Stables sleep?
The property sleeps 16 guests across seven bedrooms in the main barn and annex combined. The main barn has five bedrooms and the annex adds two more.
What's in the games room?
The games room contains a pool table, air hockey table, table football, darts board and a retro Pac-Man machine. Reviews mention there are more games than shown in photos.
Is there parking available?
Off-road parking for six cars is provided. Multiple reviews confirm this is more than adequate for large groups.
What kitchen facilities are provided?
The kitchen includes an electric range oven and hob, American fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, kettle and toaster. Large pots, pans and plenty of crockery are supplied.
Are bed linen and towels included?
Yes, all bed linen and towels are included in the rental price. Guests frequently praise the quality and quantity of towels provided.
What's the check-in day for week bookings?
Seven-night bookings must arrive on Friday. Fuel, power and heating are all included in the rental price.

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The Stables Reviews

For large family gatherings the accommodation is great. The annexe and games room are a real bonus. As was the hot tub. The welcome pack was fabulous the best we've ever had with Sykes Cottages! The Stables is set in wonderful countryside, and a great location for walking. The hosts were friendly and very helpful.
This place is amazing! Good value for money, all amenities that you would expect in a property of this size. Lovely and warm and cozy but with plenty of space. We were a party with 5 children and there was enough space to allow us to relax while the children played. A company called Hillside Kitchen caterers visits the Stables often and supplies buffets to your request, ours was fab! For an extra cost obviously A definite highly recommended for both the Stables and Hillside Kitchen Paula
Christine
This is a big, beautifully renovated, warm, comfortable property. The games room is perfect and well situated, as is the annex. Having the hot tub and BBQ added to the holiday too. Ideal for our family holiday, there was plenty of space for us all to spread out but there is also the ability for us all to get together around the lovely sized dining spaces, both inside and out, or in the super comfortable living area. A really gorgeous property.
Daniel
Fantastic property. Hosts were great too.
Philip
Lets be clear, the house is excellent. Traditional yet modern, large open areas, light and comfortable, and great games room and hot tub. So whats not to like? First the description of four bathrooms. In fact there are only three. The fourth is a a toilet off the utility room. Of the other three one is ensuite and one is in the separate building, leaving four.bedrooms in the main house one bathroom only. Not good enough really for a large party of guests. Second, whilst the house was very clean there were multiple appliances that didnt work properly, most notably the oven. Overall a lack of care to the details, but the there was praise for all the towels provided. The Stables is an enjoyable place to stay, but could be so much better.
Kirsty
This house is absolutely incredible and perfect for a big group! ! We came for a hen and it couldn't have been better. It's such a beautiful home and the photos don't really do it justice! The homeowner was great and super flexible which made our weekend a lot easier! They also left us some treats and a freezer full of ice which was really thoughtful. Would definitely recommend!!
What a stunning home with the most beautiful views! The location is great with Knighton being a short drive away, we had a family group of 16 of us and we very comfortable in this house! The games room and hot tub were a great added bonus! If I was to suggest anything another ensuite would be great when you have a full capacity. Loved our stay and would love to return again!
Jonathon
Just returned from celebrating my wife and her twin sisters birthday party, we opted to get the lodge decorated by the owner Louise for the birthday celebrations and it was amazing, I highly recommended this saves you a lot of time and trouble. What a beautiful lodge and cottage this is. Warm and clean on arrival and a beautiful welcome hamper which was a treat after a long drive. The lemon cake was delicious. There where thirteen of us altogether. The bedrooms are large and airy giving you plenty of space. Bathrooms and showers are clean and modern with a huge bath. The kitchen is very well catered for with everything you need for a full cooking service with a big group. The living area is bigger than expected but this was brilliant as we all had plenty of space to chill out of a evening and enjoy our drinks whilst dancing the night away. The area outside the lodge is lovely too with plenty of grass for the kids too play on if needed. The hot tub was lovely after a long day out to chill and enjoy a nice cold whiskey whilst watching the horses play in the next field. The games room was a lovely way to spend the evenings playing tournaments of pool, air hockey, darts and table football. Also had a retro pacman machine which the kids loved. We will definitely return when we are in the area, hopefully in summer so we can enjoy the long summer nights and get the BBQ going. Whilst we where staying here the local village flooded and half of our family got stranded. Louise who owns the property was brilliant offering help and even letting us extend our stay for a night so we could retrieve the cars the next day. We couldn't of asked for anything more. The help we recieved from everyone in the community went above and beyond. Opening the community centre and supplying hot food and drinks. Local people helped us rescue our cars too. This really is a beautiful part of the world with the most amazing people. If you need transport whilst you are here I highly recommend Owens Motors for large groups. Make sure you book in advance. Dai was a lovely guy taking us to dinner one night. The best part about these guys though was the help we received from them during the floods, the owner rescued half our family putting himself and his vehicle at risk. To get our family home and safe. Thankyou for a memorable and amazing stay
Absolutely amazing property, location just everything about it. Couldnt fault anything
Andrew
Excellent property for large group celebrations
Angela
We had a great weekend as a group of 14 at The Stables The weather wasnt great but the hot tub and games room gave lots of entertainment along with our own murder mystery night! Kiddies Loved hearing the donkey and seeing the sheep Beautiful setting but couldnt work the TV Fantastic amount of crockery, pans etc and empty cupboard space for our food, wine etc
Myself and a group of friends recently stayed at the stables for a 40th birthday and we had the best time. Both the main building, the Annex and outside area were beautifully maintained and well equipped for all your needs, and I would definitely return and recommend to others. Perfect for all occasions, wether with a group of friends, or with a large family, theres something for everyone. The owners were easily contactable, and were able to assist with all enquires before and during our stay.
Great for Gatherings! The Stables and Annexe were clean and comfortable, ideal for our multigenerational family gathering. Special mention for the social spaces, games room and hot tube which were superb and special thanks to our lovely host Louise!
Upon arrival we were greeted by a beautiful view. The rooms are huge and clean and we had plenty of towels. The property was ideal for our 12 guests and the games room was a great way of bringing everyone together as was the communal eating area. I will 100 be recommending this property to everyone I know going forward. Thank you to Louise and family for having us!
The house and annex was beautifully clean. we received a welcome pack with afternoon goodies. We were a party of 16. 13 adults & 3 kids. We organised a supermarket delivery shortly after arriving. Locality was brilliant. Went to an activity centre Oakerwood , horse riding and after leaving the cottage, went to Elan Valley, went for walk , picnic and then Rhayader to see Red Kite Feeding Centre. Had a wonderful time. Would definitely return.
Sharon
Lovely property with lovely views. We went as 14 adults, you and old, a teen and a 3 year old and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. The property is clean and spacious. We cooked every meal time and the house has everything you would need. The hot tub and games room went down great. The games room actually has more games than pictured. We had an issue with the noise when the cold water tap ran upstairs in the main house but the owner dealt with it. There was a nice welcome basket on arrival. There were a lot of flies coming in but that just comes with being on a farm so not a major issue. There is also another property joined on to the main annex for 11 people called the Hayloft so if you have a larger party, it would be ideal. Would go back again!
Robert
The Stables was well equipped and very comfortable. One comment we would make The Information Booklet needed more detail regarding the recycling procedure along with a more even mix of the recycling trays. But overall our stay was great!
Nicola
Fabulous property has everything you would need, lovely and warm and spotlessly clean
Amazing stay. Great location tucked away from the rest of the world but only a few minutes drive away from all youd need. Everything was clean and tidy and comfy. The beds were amazing. Any issues we had were swiftly dealt with. The only issue we did have was an oil refill but the owners acted swiftly and did all they could to sort us out. We loved our stay and had a wonderful holiday. That can be tricky for four families with young kids, but The Stables had everything we needed.
A beautiful place to stay. The house is kept to a high standard and would recommend to anyone.
Amarit
Absolutely amazing stay!
Nicola
We had a fantastic stay 10 adults and 5 children. Perfect for a big get together. Immaculate condition and location. Highly recommended
First impressions were fantastic the place looked amazing and matched our expectations all week through. Kitchen well equipped, beds, sofas very comfortable. Couple of things downstairs toilet flush not 100 & Upstairs stairrail bit loose. Games room was brilliant, having a few pool players in group was very impressed with table and new balls. Hole place was very warm and underfloor heating was a game changer. Much appreciated Thanks
Great place to stay and live in for a few days for a big group. The heating wasnt working when we got there but after a quick call the owners was there in a flash to sought it out. Also due to a storm the night before there was no water in the hot tub but was filled again the day after and up and running
Great house for a group of friends! Very well equipped kitchen, lovely hot tub & fantastically comfy settees. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & the beautiful views around the property.
Louise
Just got home after 3 nights at the incredibly beautiful Stables! Booked with my friends for my 30th birthday and it did not disappoint in any way! Arrived first to a bunch of flowers and balloons arranged by my boyfriend and kindly decorated by Louise who was so kind and friendly before, during and after the stay! I cant thank her enough
Steven
What a truly outstanding place for a complete, tranquil get away from it all property. Comfort & facilities in abundance. My only regret was having to leave. The owners on hand & were so helpful, A huge thank you to them for making it a memorable holiday that will not be forgotten.
Natalie
The Stables is the perfect place to stay for large groups. I would highly recommend visiting the waterfall and petting farm. The only downfall with the property was the main bathroom shower appeared to clog slightly while using it. But other than that, we had a great holiday!
Samantha
We stayed at The Stables with my 11 friends for my 24th birthday and honestly had the best 3 nights of our lives! Hot tub was constantly hot, showers were lovely and the beds were a dream! There was building work being done in the property directly across from us but we didnt hear a peep from them, instead as they were going on lunch breaksready to leave offering to nip to the shops for us for extra alcohol or food which was so lovely! the owner Louise was delightful too nothing was too much bother! The only problem we had with staying here was the flies, but in my opinion thats out of the owners hands so its more just a location thing.
Gillian
We had a lovely weekend with the family . The Stables felt spacious and comfortable, it would have been nice to have more seating outside . The hob was a little temperamental at times but overall a great time was had.
Amazing week away at The Stables. The owners were easy to contact and were amazing when we needed some help. The hot tub got plenty of use and the animals were super friendly. Facilities were perfect. The bath tub was devine and so much storage, that for the first holiday ever we didn't live out of our suitcase and instead put everything out. 1010. And would definitely consider a return in the future.
Sophie
Would definitely recommend and will be 100 returning! !
Lovely place really clean lovely welcome pack views amazing a really lovely ... Lovely place really clean lovely welcome pack views amazing a really lovely place we had a great weekend all 12 of us highly recommend it planning our next visit
Fantastic Property. . has everything u need for a brilliant get away.. views, hot tub, spacious, comfort all 5 star.. our friends have all asked us to rebook for next year!
Richard
Fantastic place to stay! Lovely living room which was used by our group and was the focal point of out stay. The rooms and bathrooms were spotless and very modern. Hottub was amazing, especially at night. Huge kitchen and fridge which was very helpful. Oven was a bit tricky to get to temperature but didn't take anything away from the experience. Master bedroom was also very lovely and the location overall was enough out of the way to enjoy the feeling of isolation but not too far away to pick up a local chinese takeaway from Knighton. Didnt realise the far side of the stables was another holiday let but didn't hear a sound from the people stopping there so wasn't as issue at all. Overall an amazing weekend away. Would recommend to anyone.
Rebecca
Amazing long weekend at the this wonderful cottage! And what a treat to find Christmas decorations, a present under the tree and a basket of local goodies on arrival! Fantastic communication with Louise and all the facilities needed for a very enjoyable weekend away with friends. We will definitely be returning, highly recommended!
Claire
This property was amazing, was so perfect for our girls Christmas. The owners had been great and contacted us prior to let us know some road closures. We even had a problem first night with getting the oven on and they arrived in no time to help us. We will be booking again for annual get together and will definitely be looking at this place direct with the owners.
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