Dan y Bryn (DAN-Y) | Southern-National-Park

The hamlet of Ystradfellte in the Mellte valley on the South side of Fforest Fawr has a small post office and a pub (weekend only - check opening hours). The Mellte is the best known of the fascinating head-streams of the River Neath and its finest sequence of caves and waterfalls start at Porth-yr-Ogof, approx. three quarters of a mile below the village. Beautiful limestone woodlands clothe the gorges of this and the neighbouring rivers. There are paths down the Mellte and into the Hepste valley. There, walkers can cross the Hepste River on the ledge behind the lovely water curtain called Sgwd-yr-Eira, "fall of snow", or by its older name, Cilhepste Fall. Cattle, sheep and ponies used to be driven along the ledge by local farmers. The ancient village church was restored in 1870 and its Yew trees claim to be 800 years old. Bird watching features Red Kites, Dippers in the Mellte, Woodpeckers, Tree Creepers and Nut Hatchers.

Cottage accommodation

Sleeps 6/8 plus cot, 3/4 bedrooms. Spacious open plan living area. Very well equipped, fitted kitchen with fitted units, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge, fridge/freezer, a new electric cooker, microwave, a long dining table with benches and chairs. Sofa, chairs and a large wood/coal stove. Separate sitting room is again large and light with comfortable sofas, chairs, an open "Jet Master" fire,  SKY TV . Throughout the downstairs rooms there are the most lovely oak floors with rugs, some lovely prints, local photographs, paintings and ceramics.

The entrance hall has featured wrought iron spiral stairs leading to

Bedroom 1: a double bedroom with en-suite bath and toilet.

Bedroom 2: double bedroom,

Bedroom 3: twin bedroom.

Bedroom 4:  small study/bedroom which is curtained off  and has bunk beds.

Large family bathroom with bath, basin and toilet.  Electric shower over bath.  

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