1 / 24Abercamlais Estate - Dovecote Cottage
Abercamlais, Powys
A charming stone cottage for six on the Grade I listed Abercamlais estate near Brecon, with an enclosed garden running down to a brook, a dog paddock and three dogs welcome up to medium size.
Dovecote Cottage sits in the heart of Abercamlais, a Grade I listed mansion estate where guests are free to explore grounds rich in history, wildlife and natural beauty. Finished to a high standard, this dog friendly stone cottage sleeps six and welcomes three well-behaved dogs, medium-size at most, and the estate has a dog paddock where they are free to come off the lead and run.
You come in through a gated courtyard, and the rear door opens into a beautifully designed, well-equipped kitchen. A hallway leads on to a generously sized dining room, where picture windows overlook the estate grounds and the table seats six. The large lounge is where evenings gather, with corner seating in front of the wood burner, a Smart TV, books and board games, and the dogs spread out by the fire.
Upstairs, a generously sized landing has comfortable seating of its own, with three bedrooms and a home office off it. The master suite has dual-aspect windows looking onto the estate and the tennis courts, and the second king-size room has views across the grounds. Behind the cottage lies the enclosed garden, furnished with seats and a charcoal BBQ, and the brook at the bottom of it babbles away while the dogs explore.
The estate gives guests the River Usk for wild swimming and free fly fishing in season, an all-weather tennis court, a wild meadow walk for the dogs, and tours of the house and gardens by arrangement with the owner. Brecon lies 6 miles east, and between the river and canal paths and hilltops such as Fan Fawr and Pen-Y-Fan, walkers and their dogs have a great choice of landscapes.
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from £710 for 7 nights
Abercamlais Estate - Dovecote Cottage takes 3 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Outside, to the rear of the cottage is an enclosed garden with a table and chairs and a charcoal BBQ
- Sleeps
- 6 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £710 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 17:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Games, Parking, Wifi
Abercamlais Estate - Dovecote Cottage from £710 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Abercamlais Estate - Dovecote Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, Dovecote Cottage is a five star dog friendly cottage that welcomes up to three dogs. You and your dogs will have access not just to the cottage but to the whole Abercamlais Estate, including the property's own stretch of the River Usk.
Are dogs allowed at Abercamlais Estate - Dovecote Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the property directly to confirm availability for your dates. Given the estate grounds and the surrounding Brecon Beacons landscape, it's a destination that would suit dogs in any season.
What should I know before visiting Abercamlais Estate - Dovecote Cottage with my dog?
The cottage is well set up for dogs from the moment you arrive — access is through a gated courtyard, so your dogs are safely contained before they're even out of the car. The rear garden is fully enclosed and gives dogs the run of it freely, and beyond the garden gate the estate grounds are open to everyone staying, including a stretch of the River Usk.
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