Simon and Andrew of Further Afield
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The Peren
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Herefordshire countryside
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Looking into Wales
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The Peren front garden
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The Peren back garden
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The Peren kitchen
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The Peren furnishings
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The Peren country sink
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The Peren sitting room |
Beautiful English flowers
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Lavender in the garden
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Local sign
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When I started looking for a unique place to stay in England I discovered a beautiful converted barn off the beaten track near Wales.
I didn't realize that I had also just discovered a fantastic resource for special vacation rentals.
Owners Simon and Andrew run Further Afield; a rental service which features hand picked properties with a focus on personality, style and warm welcomes.
Upon arrival you see a beautifully designed 19th-century restored barn sitting in a large meadow. The location is private, peaceful and quiet except for the birds and the occasional horses across the road! The barn has under-floor heating, 2 bedrooms each with a bathroom, a log-burning fireplace and WiFi. The owners have filled it with all the comforts of home such as sheepskin rugs, robes and a welcome pack of locally sourced goodies including homemade cake, bread, and butter. I'm still missing that butter! The gardens are filled with native wildflowers, herbs and bird feeders and have areas for sitting and grilling. The local countryside has many villages, pubs and historic places to explore. The nearby Brecon Beacons National Park is especially beautiful. Simon and Andrew did everything to make our stay memorable, including showing us pre-renovation barn photographs and we felt like we were visiting friends. We left reluctantly but were happy to discover this new resource and can't wait for our next vacation!
Please check out their websites: http://www.furtherafield.com, http://www.theperen.com