Glasbury Chapel - Gothic Charm & Stunning Scenery Glasbury, Powys

The village of Glasbury sits on the banks of the River Wye, well served with a River Café and two inns. For walking you can access the Begwyns, five hundred and eighty acres of National Trust hills and rolling landscape with breath-taking views across The Brecon Beacon National Park. For the energetic there’s access to mountain biking, climbing, kayaking, fishing and horse riding where you can explore the four-mile stretch between Glasbury and Hay, alternatively, if you’re not keen on canoeing, you could relax at The Bont the village beach thats great for wild swimming and just a short walk from the chapel. Hay-on-Wye is within easy reach and is famous for its International Book Festival, with plenty of second-hand bookshops, an art house cinema and independent shops, as well as The Globe at Hay.

This pinnacled gothic chapel has now been lovingly converted into a sociable and warm family home, a gallery and creative space for guests with a rotation of art works twice a year. You will see that the chapel has two original wooden doors, the main door gives access to a small lobby with where you will gain your first experience of the colourful wall papers and eclectic style. Step on inside to the large kitchen, an open-plan area that’s perfect for a keen chef, the contemporary style sits well within the tall ceilings and original features of the chapel. Well-equipped and offering a free range electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher, and for spectators or a morning coffee there is a breakfast bar with stools. For dining, a long table takes centre stage within the heart of the chapel finished with a selection of chairs and benches where you can enjoy a celebration or simple supper of local produce. When its time to relax you can sink onto one of the many sofas or armchairs and enjoy a movie on the TV. There is a utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer and a shower room with WC on the ground floor. The chapel has two staircases both leading to a wide landing that enjoys the natural light from the large arched windows, here you can take some time to relax. There are four bedrooms on this floor all finished with a unique style. A king-size room with en-suite shower and WC, a king-size room, and two bedrooms with zip and links beds which can be a super king or twin room. There is a bathroom with shower over bath and WC.

Outside the chapel you can enjoy summer dining to the side where there is a large table and benches. The gardens have been planted by the owner and overlook the village green.

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