Welsh farmers transform 17th century barn into holiday let accommodation

The barn dated to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I

Chris Brayford
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Terry and Lynda Evans converted a 17th century barn into a holiday let accommodation
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Terry and Lynda Evans converted a 17th century barn into a holiday let accommodation

Farmers diversifying their land often have to contend with a host of economic, environmental and cultural challenges, but adapting a historic building can bring additional hurdles. Montgomeryshire sheep...

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