Welcome to the Railway Station Cottage
Situated on the New Radnor Railway Station which opened on the 25th September 1875 and closed in December 1951. Thereafter becoming a caravan park in 1966. What is now the Railway Station Cottage nestled in the heart of the caravan park would have been in 1875 to 1951 the station building. Within this ticket office building passengers will have waited for the train and purchased tickets. The booking office window and original fireplace can be seen in what is now the dining room. The station platform has also been restored. The building has been modernised whilst keeping many of the original features.
Escape to Railway Station Cottage and uncover this beautiful rural region of Wales.
Summary
The property
Kington, 6.5 miles, Llandrindod Wells 14 miles, Hay-On-Wye 17 miles.
Railway Station Cottage, perched on a quiet holiday park on the Wales/England border at New Radnor, Powys, is a Grade II listed, detached cottage.
Originally a station house on the old Kington and Eardisley Railway line, this delightful abode is perfect for families looking to escape to this beautiful part of the Welsh countryside.
Upon arrival find the off-road parking area before walking from the enclosed garden up a small slip into the main hall.
The spacious kitchen/diner provides the perfect place to socialise and share stories, while the sitting room is equipped with a TV, ideal for cosy movie nights.
A private, enclosed patio awaits through the door, a great spot to admire the surrounding holiday park.
Head upstairs to discover two restful bedrooms, a double and twin, each with ample storage space for your belongings. Served by a first-floor shower room.
When you are ready to freshen up, make your way to the downstairs shower room, complete with stylish fittings.
On-site amenities such as the children’s playground and mini golf (bring own golf putters and balls) can be enjoyed by your own little ones and further afield, begin your exploration of the Welsh countryside from the comfort of Railway Station Cottage.
Locally, the village of New Radnor hosts a selection of independent stores and eateries for you to sample and includes The Hub – a pop-up pub which is run from the community hall whilst the actual village pub is being renovated. You will also find Esco’s the local village shop providing fresh daily produce.
A great place to walk the dogs meanwhile is the nearby 100 acres Smatcher Forest. 0.1 miles away. Ideal for those planning a walking holiday.
Travel a little further across the border to Kington and explore its Victorian high street, marvel at the town’s 12th-century church and sample some of the local delicacies.
For more adventurous days, venture westwards to Llandrindod Wells and discover its various attractions; the Rock Park, lakeside walks, the Heritage Railway and motorcycling museum and the Victorian Festival Gardens to name a few.
Also, just a short drive away is popular Hay-On-Wye, with its numerous book shops, craft and antique shops, along with hosting the famous Hay Festival each Spring.
It doesn’t matter what kind of break you’re looking for; Railway Station Cottage offers a fantastic base for a romantic escape or family getaway in the heart of the Welsh countryside.
The Railway Station Cottage is let exclusively through Airbnb, Sykes & Booking.com. For queries, prices and availability please feel free to visit the below websites:
Please take a look at the walkthrough pictures below, click on a picture to enlarge, you will find the next/previous buttons on the top left/right of the pop-up.
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