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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Pencelli, Wales
  • South Wales Borderers Museum
    9 min drive
  • Brecon Beacons National Park
    9 min drive
  • Heritage Centre
    10 min drive

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3.9 out of 5, Good, (255)
The price is CA $186
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CA $223 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
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About the area

Brecon

In Brecon .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this cottage, you'll find Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery and Brecon Cathedral. Ely Tower and Heritage Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Brecon Cathedral - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Llangorse Lake - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center - 18 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Pen y Fan - 21 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪White Hart Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hop in Beer and Gin House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coffee 1 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Brecon Tap - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Strictly not allowed due to free-range livestock

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Supervision required in garden due to steep steps

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Cosy Retreat Brecon Beacons Stunning Views Usk Valley House
Cosy Retreat Brecon Beacons Stunning Views Usk Valley Pencelli
Cosy Retreat Brecon Beacons Stunning Views Usk Valley
Cosy Retreat Brecon Beacons Stunning Views Usk Valley House
Cosy Retreat Brecon Beacons Stunning Views Usk Valley Pencelli
Cosy Retreat Brecon Beacons Stunning Views Usk Valley House
Cosy Retreat Brecon Beacons Stunning Views Usk Valley

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H., Dubai, UAE

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage, amazing location, couple of issues.
We had an amazing stay at this cottage for a few days of walking the Brecon Beacons. Cottage has everything needed, is in a great location for walking and has an amazing pub ‘Royal Oak’ with superb food in easy walking distance. Pity about the issue with the heating and TV didn’t work, but these were minor issues compared to the great cottage. Thank you Richard
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
A lovely spot in the Welsh countryside. Great views and nearby walks across the fields to the valley. We did find the driveway a bit difficult in our hire car that did not have a lot of clearance, so once we had unloaded luggage we left the car down the driveway and walked in and out of the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna S., West Molesey

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Luke C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic get away
The pictures do not do this place justice. The location is amazing and the cottage is decorated exceptionally well with everything you could need with nice touches such as having books and games to entertain in between walks. One of the best places we have stayed!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gareth O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base for exploring Brecon Beacons
Superb experience staying in cosy but well appointed cottage. Great location, with views across the valleys. Lovely walk directly from cottage. Perfectly suited for families looking to relax or explore the Brecon Beacons for hikes and waterfalls. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great short break
A lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the country. It is really well equipped (not something you find in all holiday properties)A nice surprise to find some wine waiting for us on the kitchen table. There are some good walks from the front door. Jonathann was very helpfulwhen we had to contact him. Would thoroughly reccommend this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cottage, great location.
Holly cottage very relaxing holiday in a quiet area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot
Beauiful spot with spectacular views. The cottage was very comfortable with all the amenities we required. A short walk up from the pub in the evenings was perfect for walking off the dinner at the local pub. Lovely walks right from the front door too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Roger C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy stay in the Brecon Beacons
This is a cosy property on farmland in the Brecon Beacons with good access to the surrounding areas. We used it as a base for the Hay Festival and exploring other attractions. Pub in the village and plenty of walks. Property is clean with everything you need. Outdoor space being on a steep incline, however, not great for younger children.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna S., West Molesey

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite place in Brecon Beacons!
It is the second time we visited the cottage in Pencelli. We just love it there. Everything you need for a nice break!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Adrian O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location with amazing views
Location is great, you have the most amazing views from the property and you can start hiking from the front door of the property. The rooms were very spacious and comfortable, very well equipped with everything you need. The kitchen is very well equipped as well, you really feel like you are at home. Nice big garden as well, my kids loved running up and down the garden and you have an even greater view from the back of the garden which sits above the roofline of the property. The only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is the heating. This is a subjective comment as we live in a very modern and well insulated house so the cottage was very different for us. The bedrooms were always warm but there was a horrible noise when the heating was on from the water tank that is just behind your head when you're in bed in the main bedroom so we didn't need to put alarms on as the noise woke us up every morning. Downstairs none of the radiators worked as there was more air in them than water but electric radiators were provided. Still downstairs felt too cold for us so we didn't spent much time there. The floor in the kitchen was especially cold so I would bring some very warm slippers or socks to wear. Please don't let that deter you from booking this property, it is totally worth it and the owners have put a lot of thought into making guests feel comfortable. The kids absolutely loved it and can't wait to go back there. They especially loved having some DVD's to watch, all the board games provided, the comfortable beds, the view out the window and especially all the sheep and lambs that graze all around the property. There is WiFi with about 20mbs download speed which is amazing considering you're up a mountain on a farm. There is also a fireplace and there were logs there to use if you chose to (with an honesty box to pay for the wood) but we didn't make use of it as we had no idea how to do it safely.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Marie-Claude M., Canterbury

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for walks
The place is cosy and well equipped. It is in a beautiful location. The landlord is very quick to solve any issue or answer any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
A lovely cottage with everything we needed for our visit. Beautiful location with amazing dark skies and some brilliant walks from the front door.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harry G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliantly located cosy cottage
A brilliantly-located, peaceful, and well-equipped cottage. Equally good for long days walking in the hills or for activities to do with young children. The beds are comfy, the kitchen is well equipped, it's all great! Be sure to check out the incredible grove of ancient yew trees in the nearby churchyard !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Martyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pencelli September 2021
A lovely property in a remote location, ideal for those who want to rest and relax or explore the wonderful surrounding countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Geoff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good accomodation
We enjoyed our stay and we were impressed with the Very high standed of all the equipment , beds and furnishings.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in quiet rural location
The cottage is well equipped and comfortable. It has all the amenities required for a relaxed holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S., Uk

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect base for exploring the Brecon Beacons.
We had a wonderful time at this property, all our needs were catered for. The views are fantastic and the children loved watching the sheep as the farmer moved them from field to field. We would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
Cute cottage in stunning location. We were three adults and a child and we all enjoyed our stay. Super clean cottage with all mod cons, located in beautiful welsh countyside. Stunning views from our window. Lots of walks options to explore. Good comunication with the host. Loved it. ❣️💕
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carole H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaxing and lots of walking
We had 11 nights in the beautiful Brecon beacons in Holly cottage and couldn't fault it we did lots of walking from the door and managed to find waterfalls to cool off in in the sweltering heat. The cottage is in a lovely part of the Brecon beacons 500m pleasant stroll from the canal and village of Pencelli. The cottage was lovely and cool to return to after a days walking in the mountains in 30c heat and it had everything you needed for self-catering and the added bonus of a canal side pub 500m away menu there was limited but the fact that your literally on the canal made up for that. The directions given for check in and communication where all perfect. Thank you for a lovely holiday.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage near wonderful walking trails
Holy cottage is located at a farm, surrounded by beautiful countryside, overlooking rolling hills with sheep, lots of sheep, and behind the cottage a hill with woodland. You just need to walk a few meters to join a walking trail, or walk for 15 minutes to the nearest pub. Brecon, the nearest town, is only 15 minute drive, with a couple of big supermarkets. The cottage has everything you need, with a well-equipped kitchen, strong wi-fi, and most importantly impressive views from the main bedroom and dining room
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Brecon Beacons
A lovely peaceful spot in Wonderful Wales! Holly Cottage had everything we needed and was very clean and comfortable, perfect after a day of walking up and down the mountains.

8/10 Good

Abarna M.

Family weekend away
Great property with lovely views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021