Highgate self catering holiday cottages are 3miles from Newtown a charming market town on the Welsh borders, unspoilt and undiscovered Mid Wales has much to offer the family on holiday. There are plenty of activities to choose from and there’s plenty of room for everyone – so if you enjoy the peace and quiet, you won’t need to worry that your relaxing walk is going to be disturbed.  
 
Highgate Holiday Cottages are all converted from the old Highgate farmstead, the byre, the stables, hay and straw barns and mill. They are all individual, with retained character, a wealth of oak beams, some vaulted ceilings, oak floors, wonderful views and aspect.  
 
Highgate self catering holiday cottages are an ideal base for visiting Offa’s Dyke, Britain’s longest (177 miles) archaeological monument, built in the 8th century to mark the boundary between Wales and England, the River Severn rises near by at Plynlimon in the wild Cambrian Mountains, there are may beautiful gardens to visit including the world famous garden of Powis Castle, star gazing, golf, fishing, shooting (clays and birds) and 4x4 off-roading are all available close by.  
 
The coast and the more rugged scenery of Snowdonia National Park are only an hour’s drive. A mile over the hill from the self-catering cottages lays the New Inn, for a drink and a chat.

*** Chris and Sarah Smith welcome you to Highgate bed and breakfast, luxury holiday cottages and accommodation set in Newtown, Mid Wales. This lovely black-and-white farmhouse is set in the rolling Mid Wales hills. Our home is a 17th century listed building, and was once part of the Gregynog Estate. Lying east of the Cambrian Mountains in the old county of Montgomeryshire, three miles from Newtown on the Tregynon road.  
 
Our bed and breakfast, luxury holiday cottages and accommodation are located close to the source of River Severn, the area is rich in stunning landscape and is one of the most beautiful parts of Wales. Here you will escape the crowds and be able to recharge your batteries. 
 
Revel in the clear country air - Huighgate luxury holiday cottages make an ideal base for visiting Offa's Dyke, Powis Castle, for walking, bird watching and touring the lakes and mountains. The coast and the more rugged scenery of Snowdonia National Park are only an hour's drive away. Newtown, three miles away, is most attractive, with its street market on Tuesdays; there is a swimming pool, sports centre and lively theatre.  
 
Among the other small market towns nearby are Welshpool, Montgomery and Llanidloes, with their castles, gardens, galleries and quiet shops.  
 
Highgate's hills are an ideal area to walk, or wander, through coppice and dingle, to picnic in, or for enjoying and evening's stroll. Ride with us, or alone, on the lanes and bridle paths, we are always happy to suggest a hack and have a selection of maps to borrow. If you wish bring your own horses and ponies we have ample grazing and would be delighted to accommodate them.  
 
Mid Wales is an area of rolling hills, remote uplands, unspoilt mountain roads, cool forests and silent lakelands. But do not be deceived by the tranquillity, there is plenty going on here, including shooting, pony trekking, fishing, walking, narrow gauge railways, riding, canoeing, sailing and mountain biking - the list is endless...