Fernlea is a very cosy cottage with an open fire and an enclosed garden nestled in a small hamlet near Talybont-on-Usk. Built over 200 years ago and still owned by the same family, this cottage retains the feel of a much loved home. Filled with character, Fernlea sleeps up to 6 people and is in a great location for those who wish to walk or cycle in the area with The Taff Cycle Trail passing the door. With a Nature Reserve and a bird-watcher's paradise just minutes up the road and some beautiful waterfalls a few minutes drive away, there is plenty to keep you occupied without leaving the area. Add to this easy access to Brecon and Cardiff and visitors will be spoilt for choice. Those holidaying with friends or extended family should note that there are 3 or 4 other holiday cottages offered through us in the same hamlet.
Cottage accommodation
The spacious and particularly well equipped kitchen has an electric double oven with hob, microwave, dishwasher, large fridge and a freezer, washing machine and a tumble dryer. A cloakroom with a toilet and handbasin is also on the ground floor. A back door leads out to the enclosed garden. The sitting room/dining room has good quality sofa and chairs set around a traditional stone faced open fire. There is a dining table and chairs, an antique beautiful old Welsh dresser, bookcase and desk with lots of books and local information on the area. This room also has a flat screen TV with DVD player, video and music centre. There is a telephone for incoming calls.
Through a door behind the fireplace is a flight of VERY STEEP winding original stone stairs to three bedrooms.
Bedroom 1: master bedroom has a double bed
Bedroom 2: a twin bedroom
Bedroom 3: has bunk beds.
The family bathroom has a bath with shower over, toilet and handbasin.
Useful information
A cottage with a story
Fernlea is a well loved and very well equipped home that has been owned by the same family ever since it was built over 200 years ago; the story is that the three cottages in this little terrace were built by the family for the "old folk" so they would not have to struggle up muddy tracks to the farms. Some members of the family still live in the area, whilst others live elsewhere but still return for holidays to keep in touch with their roots. The character of this cottage is very much in evidence with exposed stone walls, the original stone spiral stairs and a cosy open fire - 200 years on and still a great family retreat.
Fantastic walks and cycle routes from your door
Fernlea is a perfect location for a break. Located within a quiet hamlet in a stunning location, it's ideal for visitors bringing a dog with easy access onto the Brecon Beacons. The Taff Trail cycle route and the Henry Vaughan walk along the old Brynoyre railway track both run along the valley behind the cottage. This means that there is literally miles of uninterrupted walking straight from the door and plenty of excellent cycle trails.
Numerous places to visit
The Blaen-y-Glyn waterfalls are a few minutes drive from Fernlea and are well worth a visit. Alternatively, the picturesque Talybont Reservoir is very popular with bird watchers and has a dramatic dam. Many species of resident and migratory birds can be seen here and the reservoir is just a couple of minutes walk up the road.
From Fernlea there is a very quick and easy route (not in the depths of winter) over the hills to Merthyr Tydfil (20 minutes) and Cardiff (40 minutes) for anyone who needs to be there for family or business or to enjoy Cardiff Castle, the rugby at the Millennium Stadium or the Millennium Centre for the Arts. This is a very scenic drive and takes you up right over the Brecon Beacons and down past the Brecon Mountain Railway - so loved by railway enthusiasts young and old.
Other cottages available close by
Fernlea sits on a green lane which runs up to Ty Watton, another traditional cottage which sleeps 6 and is available through Brecon Cottages. Nantymyndd is further holiday cottage in the hamlet and sleeps 4. This is an ideal arrangement for several families or groups of friends holidaying together.
Brecon 8 miles.
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If you would like to speak to someone who has visited this property please ask for:
Elizabeth, Ann, Carolyn, Regan and Caroline
