Thorn in Powys is a great place to head for a self catering short break or holiday... there is so much to see and do. Click here to find out more »
The tiny rural hamlet of Thorn lies in rolling, beautiful countryside on the border of Powys and Herefordshire. Thorn is half a mile from Offa's Dyke Pathway. Radnor Forest is nearby, offering superb cycling and rambling. Presteigne, a town known as The Gateway to Mid Wales, is 2.5 miles away, boasting the award-winning attraction 'The Judge's Lodgings' as well as a selection of pubs, restaurants and shops. Explore the Mortimer Trail and wonderful walks to Hergest Ridge, the inspiration for the music of Elgar and Mike Oldfield. Visit the famous 'book town' Hay-on-Wye, or the city of Hereford, with its Norman cathedral, famous Mappa Mundi and Chained Library, as well as the lovely medieval town of Ludlow.
