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Starlight Cottage review September 2024

A beautiful cottage, very well equipped and very comfortable. It was a pleasure to return at the end of each busy day, discovering the wonders of the area. It was warm and comfortable. The views, when it stopped raining, were amazing. The approach is along narrow country lanes, so be prepared for some interesting journeys. The EV charging point is real asset for those who drive an electric car.

Starlight Cottage review August 2024

A beautiful cosy cottage in a beautiful peaceful location. We loved staying here.

Black Hill Barn August 2024

The barn was so peaceful and in such an idyllic location. Cannot remember ever sleeping so well. We thoroughly enjoyed walks from the barn and a great location to explore nearby history and the black mountains. A wonderful departure send off from Kelly who gave my son Reiki and myself a massage. Will definitely book again in the future.

Starlight Cottage review August 2024

Very comfortable cottage in a stunning location. Very friendly and helpful owners.

Black Hill Barn review June 2024

The barn was very warm and comfortable. The location is fantastic - rolling hills all around, and the Black Hill just behind. The resident sheep are always amusing to watch!

Starlight Cottage review October 2023

Wonderful cottage in beautiful spot. Very comfortable bed. Patio well fenced for dog. Electric charger for the car was great. Very kind hosts

Starlight Cottage review September 2024

Lovely location within walking distance of high-end gastropub.

Starlight Cottage review August 2024

Really lovely cottage in a fantastic location. Very comfortable, and had everything we needed. The most amazing view, and in a very secluded location. Hope to come back.

Black Hill Barn review August 2023

We loved our stay at Black Hill Barn. The owners were very welcoming and hospitable, the barn was beautiful, well equipped, really comfortable beds and a stunning location. Wonderful views and walks on the doorstep. The owners have really gone out of their way to ensure visitors enjoy their stay and have plenty available to do. We will definitely recommend the property to friends and family and hope to come again one day.

Starlight Cottage Review June 2023

Stayed at Starlight Cottage for a week. Beautiful, peaceful location with stunning views over the surrounding countryside and sheep providing the accompanying soundtrack. We were there for the Hay Festival which is about 30 minutes away down some challenging single track roads.
The property is nicely furnished and well-equipped - ideal for a couple, and Tim & Jill are very welcoming hosts. The sauna/spa is a very relaxing way to spend a couple of hours. Decent wifi and an EV charging point were very welcome as what are becoming ‘modern essentials’.
A very relaxing place off the beaten track to spend a few days.

Starlight Cottage review June 2023

We would highly recommend this as a peaceful getaway in spectacular countryside. Dogs v welcome and all secure around the grounds.

Starlight Cottage review June 2023

What a fabulous place to stay! We were delighted to stay in such a lovely area with walks from the door into the beautiful Black Mountains .The Spring here is beautiful - may trees in full flower, we heard the cuckoo, and little owls, and the there were so many skylarks. The cottage itself has got great views onto pasture land with walks on mown paths through newly planted trees . Inside was good quality furnishings and a comfortable bed. The pub down the road has a great menu, locally sourced.

Black Hill Barn review May 2023

A great place for exploring the beautiful Black Hill area - fantastic walks on your doorstep and a quick drive to Hay or Abergavenny. The cottage was comfy and cozy, and the owners were friendly and helpful.

Starlight Cottage review April 2023

A comfortable, peaceful, well equipped cottage with excellent views and good location.

Starlight Cottage review April 2023

Wonderful cottage and location perfect for a walking holiday and cosy in the inclement weather. Thank you we hope to be back

Black Hill Barn review November 2022

Perfect isolation

Black Hill Barn Review 21st January 2022

We thought this cottage was really lovely - clean, comfortable, in an amazing location and very nicely furnished. The beds, linens and bathrooms were super and we were beautifully warm, thanks both to the efficient central heating and the amazing wood burner. Outside was superb too - we especially liked having access to the field for a quick run for the dog. We were there in the depths of winter but it would be wonderful in the summer

Starlight Cottage Review 27th September 2021
Wow, what an incredible view and location (if you can bear the hairy narrow roads!). A perfect place for peace and quiet and opportunity to recharge. It looks like there are some great walks nearby just unfortunate that Mother Nature didn’t want to play ball the week we stayed. Great local pub nearby (The Bridge Inn). Host was so lovely too. Definitely a place we look to go back to!

Black Hill Barn Review 20th September 2021
An absolute dream of a place. We stayed in the Black Hill Barn where there was more than adequate room for the four of us. We did not use the log burner as the wonderfully thick walls keep the cold out. If you like solitude then this is the place, beautiful views, no noise at all with the exception of birds, pure bliss. Great location for exploring the area, some tough walks but the rewards with the views are worth it. New owners are very friendly and helpful, as is Jenny, and spa a very welcome bonus.

Black Hill Barn Review 13th September 2021
Wonderful stay, beautiful location at the bottom of Black Hill with access up through fields. The new owners were lovely / friendly / welcoming. Jenny who manages property was wonderful - helped with details of arrival, always contactable and arranging the therapy treatment which I highly recommend. Bridge Inn at Michael Church lovely for food and drink. 2.5miles drive. Hay-on-Wye Food and coffee at The Old Electric Shop. Canoe trip (2adults 1 dog) We used ‘want to canoe?’ Thanks Tim & Jill.

Starlight Cottage Review 3rd September 2021
Immaculate and stylish cottage that offered peace, quiet and expansive views. The new owners did a brilliant job at making us and our dog feel welcome and relaxed. There are long walks from your doorstep and a short drive to lovely market towns (Hay-on-Wye, Abergavenny) with brilliant restaurants. We loved it.