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"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!)
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore 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

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

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
Premier Host

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
To assist our cleaners with the new Covid19 protocols, please strip all bedding before leaving, and take your rubbish with you.
No sanitary products or nappy wipes to be placed in the toilet, due to the private septic tank drainage system
Cars may not enter the farmyard, and must be left in the adjacent car park. There are 2 allocated spaces, and guest parking is available.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 transport 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 rock climbing and cycling.
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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

Frequently asked questions

Is "Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery, Brecon Cathedral, and Ely Tower. Brecon Beacons National Park and Heritage Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Luke C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

8/10 Good

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bien
Logement très confortable et bien équipé. Facile à vivre. Espace extérieur restreint mais accès malgré tout à un petit jardin. Très belle région : les fiches de circuits de randonnée nous ont été très utiles. Un seul petit regret qui n’a rien à voir avec la location elle même : ne pas avoir pu rencontrer les propriétaires. En louant, nous pensions qu’ils étaient sur place. Rien de grave, mais ces locations avec « boite à clé » ne font pas beaucoup de place à la rencontre. C’est dommage, personnellement c’est ce que nous cherchons, souvent, dans le voyage.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oase der Ruhe in wunderschöner Landschaft
Sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtetes und durchdachtes Cottage, schönes gemütliches Wohnzimmer, große Küche mit tollem Blick , Schlafzimmer mit sehr gemütlichen Betten. Alles sehr sauber und sehr gepflegt, hochwertige Einrichtung. Kleines Bad. Schöne Sitzmöglichkeiten draußen. Alles vorhanden, was man braucht, wir haben uns total wohlgefühlt. Tolle Lage in den Brecon Beacons, Wanderwege direkt vor der Tür. Einzige Einschränkung: der Warmwasserboiler ist in einem Schrank im Hauptschlafzimmer untergebracht und hat uns morgens früh beim Schlafen gestört. Der Vermieter hat daraufhin die Zeit von 7 h auf 8.30 h geändert, wir brauchten auch früher kein warmes Wasser und ohnehin keine Heizung, so dass das Problem für uns damit gelöst war. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter war wunderbar, immer erreichbar, sehr hilfsbereit! Tolle Erfahrung, wir würden sehr gern wiederkommen!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Christa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely remote cottage
Cosy, well-equiped little cottage in a beautiful location with stunning views and walks from the doorstep. It is perfect for hiking and chilling out, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna S., West Molesey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

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.

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