Hay While the Sun Shines in Newport, Monmouthshire

Hay While the Sun Shines Self-Catering

You're in for a surprise as you enter this converted barn on a farm near the town of Usk. A far cry from the period features and chintz you may expect in a home like this, it's been designed with plenty of contemporary flair. Bright and open, and with a superb glass roof over the sitting area, it's all crisp white walls, anthracite framed windows and modern wood floors.

Floor-to-ceiling windows on the ground floor open it right up to the patio and there's a choice between eating at the dining table or outside on fine days. And while the high-spec kitchen is perfectly practical for cooking at home, there's also the option of a barbecue. Three excellent en-suite bedrooms top off the accommodation but there's a little secret this home has been holding back – it's also got a private hot tub and a fire pit in the garden.

Just a little over two miles from Usk, it's close to the local reservoir, where you can book all sorts of water sports, and there's a golf course nearby too. Whether you're exploring the area by foot or by bike, it's a great spot on a charming smallholding – perfect for all the family and with fields and sheep as far as the eye can see.

Home truths:
*This home is laid out over two floors with internal stairs between them – there's a bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor
*The owner lives in the farmhouse just across the courtyard from you
*There's plenty of off-road parking
*There's a ground floor bedroom and bathroom
*A cot and high chair are available on request – you'll need to bring your own cot bedding
*You'll receive a welcome pack
*The market town of Usk is 2.2 miles away where there are several local independent shops and restaurants