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

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Holly Tree Cottage with Hazel and Yew on either side

Private Back Garden with terrace, furniture and BBQ

9.6Outstanding

(76 Ratings)

The cottage is well-equipped, comfortable, and located in a stunning area with fantastic views. It offers a peaceful and relaxing stay, perfect for families looking to explore the Brecon Beacons.

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9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(76 Ratings)

Cottage in Llanfrynach

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

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.

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

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Map of Llanfrynach

Nearby attractions

Principality Stadium

30.4 mi

St. Fagans National Museum of History

29.3 mi

Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall

13.4 mi

Bute Park

29.9 mi

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Top rated by guests

9.6Outstanding

(76 Ratings)

The cottage is well-equipped, comfortable, and located in a stunning area with fantastic views. It offers a peaceful and relaxing stay, perfect for families looking to explore the Brecon Beacons.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

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9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(76 Ratings)

Cottage in Llanfrynach

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Llanfrynach

Nearby attractions

Principality Stadium

30.4 mi

St. Fagans National Museum of History

29.3 mi

Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall

13.4 mi

Bute Park

29.9 mi

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(76 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

The cottage is well-equipped, comfortable, and located in a stunning area with fantastic views. It offers a peaceful and relaxing stay, perfect for families looking to explore the Brecon Beacons.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

We absolutely loved Holly Cottage! It was clean and had everything we needed. The views were lovely! And we enjoyed our next door neighbors- chickens, sheep and cows (we are veterinarians- but if you are not an animal lover, you will still love it here!). Jonathan was an excellent communicator! We definitely would come back!!

8.0 / 10.0

A lovely cottage in a beautiful location! Perhaps a little quiet for our very busy 7 year old, but overall a nice break away!

2.0 / 10.0

Misleading Listing – Refund RequestedThis property was completely misrepresented and unfit for our stay. Key details were omitted from the listing — such as the 15 steep stairs to reach the bedrooms and bathroom — an essential consideration for guests with mobility issues. None of the 37 photos showed these stairs.The cottage was dirty on arrival: popcorn from previous guests on the floor, stained pillowcases, visible mould around windows, and spiders/webs throughout. Windows could not be opened due to missing handles, leaving no ventilation except a ceiling hatch we could not use because of spiders. The garden and parking area were also on a steep slope, unlike the photos.There was no working Wi-Fi; the provided username and password did not connect. For someone who works remotely, this is unacceptable. The boiler next to the master bedroom was loud, and plumbing noise from the neighbouring property made sleeping nearly impossible.We were forced to leave after the first night due to these conditions. The host agreed to cancel the booking but still deducted the cost of that night — despite it being uninhabitable. I will upload photos showing the true condition of the property (excluding mould and spider images out of courtesy).Vrbo’s customer supervisor was professional and tried to resolve the matter, but the host refused a full refund. I request Vrbo to step in, verify the accuracy of the listing, and ensure a full refund is issued.

10.0 / 10.0

Ideal setting surrounded by wonderful views of the mountains with nature on your doorstep. Beautiful walks locally, especially the canal walk from your front door. Holly cottage has all you’ll need for either an active walking and sightseeing holiday or somewhere peaceful to relax, take in your surroundings and enjoy a very special part of the Brecon Beacons. Highly recommended.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a wonderful 4 days in your lovely cottage. It was very comfortable and so quiet! Everything we needed was supplied and the kitchen in particular was very well equipped. The surrounding area is beautiful and we knew we had the cottage to come back to in the evenings. The walk to the Royal Oak was just the right length with good food at the end. The TV was a bit variable but we enjoyed the DVDs instead. We couldn’t get the wi-fi to work but that may have been our lack of skill. Thank you for an enjoyable break.

10.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Wondeeful' and very calm

8.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Nice cottage, great location.

Nice cottage, great location.

Holly cottage very relaxing holiday in a quiet area.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful spot

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Cosy stay in the Brecon Beacons

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Our favorite place in Brecon Beacons!

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!

8.0 / 10.0

Beautiful location with amazing views

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Great location for walks

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect location

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Brilliantly located cosy cottage

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 !

8.0 / 10.0

Pencelli September 2021

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Very good accomodation

Very good accomodation

We enjoyed our stay and we were impressed with the Very high standed of all the equipment , beds and furnishings.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely cottage in quiet rural location

Lovely cottage in quiet rural location

The cottage is well equipped and comfortable. It has all the amenities required for a relaxed holiday

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect base for exploring the Brecon Beacons.

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful cottage

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. ❣️💕

10.0 / 10.0

Peaceful and relaxing and lots of walking

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful cottage near wonderful walking trails

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

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful Brecon Beacons

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Family weekend away

Family weekend away

Great property with lovely views.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect place for a family holiday

Perfect place for a family holiday

Lovely place to stay for a family with young children. We liked it so much, we discussing when to visit again!

10.0 / 10.0

Great getaway

Great getaway

Holly Cottage is charming and well appointed, in a lovely location with great views. Our family of four loved it!

8.0 / 10.0

Fantastic country retreat!

Fantastic country retreat!

We had a fantastic stay at Holly Tree Cottage. It is set in the most beautiful Welsh countryside and had everything you could think of needing. We feel refreshed and recharged! Zoe and Luke

10.0 / 10.0

Comfortable, well equipped with lovely views

Comfortable, well equipped with lovely views

Great location for walks in a beautiful area. Quiet, rural, well equipped, comfortable and cosy cottage. Would definitely return.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely quiet cottage in the mountains

Lovely quiet cottage in the mountains

Wonderful 4 day stay for a hike up Pen y Fan. The cottage is well equipped and the fire place is the highlight. Jonathan was very kind to suggest us things to do and very helpful.

5.0 / 10.0

Wonderful 4 day stay for a hike up Pen y Fan.The cottage is well equipped and the fire place is the highlight. Jonathan was very kind to suggest us things to do and very helpful.

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic home from home

Fantastic home from home

We were delighted with this great cottage located in the heart of the Brecon beacons. It had everything we needed and was very well presented. We could easily get to the walks we wanted to do and we will be back

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at "Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at "Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.

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

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About this cottage rental

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

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

What amenities are available at "Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley?

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