Liz is a pet portrait watercolour artist, so if you are interested in having yours or someone else's dog painted, please do ask for details. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have prior to your visit and we look forward to welcoming you to The Old Rectory.

A real gastronomic haven, as well as being situated close to amazing mountains and walks, the cottage is a perfect base for couples and small families looking to sample the surrounding area and its foodie delights. The whole area offers stunning views and walks across a variety of terrain, but is also rich in Industrial Heritage. The Big Pit National Coal Museum and surrounding Ironworks is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a wonderful area to spend the day. You are ideally placed to explore the Brecon Beacons, walk up the Sugar Loaf, Skirrid or Blorange Mountains or take a short drive and explore the stunning Wye Valley, with the striking ruins of Tintern Abbey. The whole area offers numerous outdoor activities such as pony trekking, canoeing or fishing on the Wye or Usk rivers, as well as many footpaths and cycle routes that can be explored. Only an hour’s drive of Cardiff, the cultural capital city of Wales, The Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells, The Royal Forest of Dean and Bristol. Easy to reach is also the world-famous Hay-on-Wye, with its myriad of boutique-style shops, renowned book shops and Literary festival.