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Gaer Hall in Guilsfield, Powys, sleeps sixteen guests in eight bedrooms. The property consists of a kitchen/diner with AGA, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle and toaster, a utility, a living/dining room with woodburning stove and TV, a first-floor snug with TV and woodburning stove, a cloakroom, and a second-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. The bedrooms include a ground-floor twin with en-suite walk-in shower, a ground-floor family room with king-size and bunk, a family room with double and single and en-suite roll-top bath, handheld shower, basin and WC, a twin, a twin (zip/link), and two second-floor family rooms with double and single beds. Outside, there is a private patio with furniture, barbecue and hot tub, and off-road parking for six cars. Three well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.7 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Gaer Hall is a spacious base for exploring Guilsfield and the surrounding Powys countryside.

This pretty village boasts a variety of architecture including traditional black and white houses, a 12th Century church and two pubs. The bustling market town of Welshpool is just three miles away, nestling in the upper reaches of the picturesque Severn Valley near the border between Wales and England and surrounded by rolling hills and glorious unspoilt countryside. A section of Offa's Dyke runs north–south to the east of Welshpool, and there is an easy route along the canal and Glyndŵr’s Trail which links directly to Offa’s Dyke. Welshpool boasts a unique blend of shops offering arts and crafts, fashion and leisure, fresh produce and quality pubs and restaurants. Visit the famous 13th Century Powis Castle, the renowned Dingle Gardens, the Llanfair Light Railway, enjoy a cruise on the Montgomery Canal or glorious walks and bike rides along National walking trails and Offa’s Dyke. Don’t leave the area without taking in the breathtaking beauty of Lake Vyrnwy with its magical water tower and fascinating history of a lost village.