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"Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley

"Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley

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Welcome to Holly Cottage
Holly Tree Cottage with Hazel and Yew on either side
Private Back Garden with terrace, furniture and BBQ
Dining area, with picture window overlooking the Usk Valley
Cosy living room (Christmas Tree optional!)

Overview of "Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Pencelli, Wales
  • Popular LocationLlangorse Lake14 min drive
  • Popular LocationBrecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center18 min drive
  • Popular LocationPen y Fan21 min drive
  • AirportCardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)91 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

"Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley

A beautiful barn conversion situated in a remote but accessible location with stunning views and unrivalled walking straight from the front door. Holly Cottage will comfortably sleep a family of four, and is ideal for couples looking to lose themselves in the wonderful scenery. Whether you want to take advantage of all the activities on offer in the Bannau Brycheiniog, or just cosy down in front of the fire with a good book, Holly Tree is the place for you. The Brecknockshire Camra pub of the year 2022 is 10 minutes walk across the fields, and it's a short drive to the bustling town of Brecon, or the activity hub of Talybont-on-Usk. Footpaths leading directly from the farmyard will take you up onto the hills, down to the Canal, or along the stunning Usk valley. Situated at the eastern end of the central beacons range, you are well away from the crowds that flock to Pen Y Fan but if you want to make the climb its a short drive to the main access points (and experienced walkers have reached it directly from the cottage...).
Start your day with a cooked breakfast beside the picture windows looking out over the Usk Valley, and plan your walk on the wall-map beside you. Picnic on the beacons, or plan the walk to finish at the Royal Oak in the village for lunch, then head back to the cottage to unwind. In the summer, garden furniture and a barbecue will allow you to make the most of the views from the back garden. If the weather isn't so good (and that does sometimes happen in the Bannau Brycheiniog....) light the log burner, and hunker down in the cosy stone walled living room, with Freesat TV, Netflix (account needed) or DVD's for entertainment.
1 Hr 10 mins drive to Cardiff and the coast.
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Good value Type 2 electric car fast-charging is available at the village hall in nearby Talybont-on-Usk operated with tokens from the village store. Alternatively rapid chargers are available at Morrison's supermarket in Brecon.

Property manager

Jonathan
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Supervision required in garden due to steep steps

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Strictly not allowed due to free-range livestock

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Brecon

Located in Brecon, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brecon Beacons National Park and Pen y Fan. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
Map
Pencelli, Wales

What's nearby

  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 9 min drive
  • Brecon Cathedral - 10 min drive
  • Llangorse Lake - 14 min drive
  • Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center - 18 min drive
  • Pen y Fan - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Abergavenny Station - 29 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hop in Beer and Gin House - 9 min drive
  • Brecon Tap - 10 min drive
  • Coffee 1 - 10 min drive
  • Chang Thai Cuisine - 10 min drive
  • The New Inn - 11 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First visit to Wales
Great visit with spectacular views from the cottage and fantastic walks from the door. Short country walk to local pub and short drive to Pen Y fan.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely cottage for a stay in Brecon Beacons
A lovely little cottage that had everything you need. We stayed with our two young children. We would definitely stay again and would recommend it, but we have two areas that weren't perfect. Getting the boiler just right took a while. There wasnt enough hot water on our first night, so the kids ended up with a tepid bath and theln in trying to sort that out we set the boiler to come on early in the morning so we could have hot showers - the boiler is noisy and so woke us up very early. After the first night we got the balance sorted and it worked perfectly - perhaps worth speaking with the owner ahead of your trip to make sure everything is right for your first night. Our second issue was with access to the parking, its up a very steep slope off a narrow lane. We have a very long estate car, which made it difficult to access the parking (wheels were spinning on the concrete after rain). We did manage to get in each time, but it was tricky. I imagine with a shorter car it would have worked better, as the angles would be easier. Equally a 4x4 would easily do it. Despite those negatives it was a great place to stay and the communication i had with the owner was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Wondeeful' and very calm
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Leonard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and silence
We had a great stay in the cottage. All equipment was available in the kitchen and great view from the bedroom and dinertable. The neighborhood is great for beautiful walks. And don’t forget to visit the local pub
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our home in brecon beacons
This was our 3rd stay in this place and like always we had a great time. We love having a fire in the evening, plenty space for kids to run around safetly, peace and quiet, fully equip kitchen and games.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan

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We are a family with two children who live in Oxfordshire. We have been coming to the Beacons for many years, and the kids love the mix of activities on offer, whether it's walking in the hills, playing in mountain streams, or visiting the many attractions of the National Park.

Languages:

English

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