Pen Copi Trefeglwys

Pen Copi is on a small lane near Trefeglwys in Powys. It's a detached stone cottage from the 1600s, Grade II listed, so it's got a lot of the original timber and stonework. Not modernised into a show home, it feels old and solid.

It sleeps four. Two bedrooms, one bathroom. I've got a 4 Star rating from the grading board, which means it's comfortable and well-equipped. The stairs are original and a bit narrow, so you need to watch your head in places. There's a woodburner in the living room, which is good for chilly evenings.

The cottage is on its own surrounded by farmland. You get the garden, which is enclosed, and there's a two acre paddock attached if you bring dogs. Speaking of which, I do take up to two well-behaved pets.

The village of Trefeglwys is about a mile away. There's a pub there, and a village shop for basics. For a bigger shop and places to eat, Llanidloes is five miles. It's a nice market town with a good high street.

You're in walking country here straight from the door. For a proper day out, the coast at Aberystwyth is about an hour's drive, and you can get up into the Cambrian Mountains easily. There's a local golf course and riding stables nearby if that's your thing.

The place has Wi-Fi, a TV, a dishwasher and a washing machine. Bedding and towels are included. There's parking right outside.

Useful links for planning: Visit Mid Wales and National Trust Wales.