ABOUT
The Hymns is a beautiful 16th Century farmstead enjoying the benefit of nearby fly-fishing on the Wye. It nestles in the Radnor Valley, the heart of the Welsh Marches, near the border village of Walton. Surrounded by this bowl of hills, with soaring views around, it rests to the north of the pre-historic standing stones, known locally as The Four Stones. It is a wonderful place. Shelley, Byron and Wordsworth have all lingered longer in our quiet and tranquil valley - one which reflects the County motto : "Powys Paradwys Cymru", "Powys – the paradise of Wales".
Guests can stay with us, on a self catering basis, visit us by appointment-only or on NGS open days, the details of which can be found here. The property is also licenced as a wedding venue by Powys County Council.
The house, dating from c 1540, is set in a courtyard of 17th century buildings including oak framed timber barn, cow byre, stables, granary and hayloft etc. Set well back and to the south of the courtyard is a Dutch barn and cowshed yard.
The farm itself earned its name in the 1800’s as a result of the makeshift chapel formed by the Baptists in the western barn. There they gathered to sing their hymns under a great oak truss, with clear views to the Radnor Forest & hills beyond - non-conformist groups not wishing to worship in either the English or Welsh established churches nearby. And thus it became known as ‘The Hymns’. When they’d saved enough money, they built their own chapel in the nearby village of Evenjobb / Evancoyd.
Set at the end of it’s own lane and surrounded by mature oak parkland, it is a quiet and undisturbed location. A jewel box at the edge of Wales.
Guests can stay with us, on a self catering basis, visit us by appointment-only or on NGS open days, the details of which can be found here. The property is also licenced as a wedding venue by Powys County Council.
The house, dating from c 1540, is set in a courtyard of 17th century buildings including oak framed timber barn, cow byre, stables, granary and hayloft etc. Set well back and to the south of the courtyard is a Dutch barn and cowshed yard.
The farm itself earned its name in the 1800’s as a result of the makeshift chapel formed by the Baptists in the western barn. There they gathered to sing their hymns under a great oak truss, with clear views to the Radnor Forest & hills beyond - non-conformist groups not wishing to worship in either the English or Welsh established churches nearby. And thus it became known as ‘The Hymns’. When they’d saved enough money, they built their own chapel in the nearby village of Evenjobb / Evancoyd.
Set at the end of it’s own lane and surrounded by mature oak parkland, it is a quiet and undisturbed location. A jewel box at the edge of Wales.
