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The Bull Pens

Llanfihangel-nant-Bran, near Brecon, Mid Wales
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex
Cot available
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A spacious barn conversion with lovely outdoor space
  • Enjoy the hillside views from the elevated decking and patio area
  • An exclusive hot tub and games barn for everyone to enjoy
Property code: OC-43212

Divided into two barns, with enough communal space for all and plenty of privacy for when you need to step away.

Set in the quiet hills beyond the towns of Brecon & Sennybridge, there are great days out to be had. With great walking from the door, located just above the Brecon Beacons National Park, there's lots of choice. There are cycle routes too for both mountain bikes and road cyclists, with bike hire available in Brecon and Hay on Wye. Brecon has a small independent cinema and bustling canal basin. Sennybridge is the closest town, best for the basics, head to Brecon for a proper Welsh town, complete with Cathedral, Regimental museum, cinema, theatre and mountaineering shops. Hay on Wye is a favourite, with heaps of independent stores and cafes. Explore the popular Dan yr Ogof caves nearby, or Big Pit for a cultural adventure, both of which are a great family day out. Leisure facilities: private hot tub. Outdoor play barn, with table tennis, pool table, assorted games and blackboards. Play facilities: children’s play frame.

Situated in a farmyard setting these converted Bull Pens have been restored to a high standard keeping the original beams, sloping ceilings and original stone feature walls. Enter this property through the doorway for the Lower Bull Pens into one of two fully equipped kitchens with everything needed for budding chefs to prepare and cook creative meals. Here you will find an electric oven and hob, slow cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Four can dine casually at the kitchen table or walk through into the large open plan dining area with formal dining table. This large open plan area leads through into a cosy lounge area with sofas arranged around the woodburning fire. Guests can watch TV with FreeSat or enjoy one of the many DVDs or boardgames provided for relaxation. There’s also a convenient ground floor WC. A winding staircase leads up to the first floor bedrooms comprising one king-size bedded room with en-suite bath and WC and 1 twin-bedded room with en-suite shower and WC. An adjoining door from the lounge will take you into the Upper Bull Pens where you will arrive into the second formal dining area with a cosy sofa, it’s a great place for all guests to gather during meal preparation times. A second kitchen leads from here with electric oven and hob, slow cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. There’s a kitchen table for four guests. Situated on the ground floor is a twin-bedded room with en-suite shower and WC. Head upstairs where you will find a double-bedded room with a bath and WC. There’s a cosy lounge with exposed beams and sloping ceilings and features a woodburner, TV with FreeSat and DVD player plus a further selection of books and games.

From here you can access a large decking area with dining/seating area and far-reaching views. Head down a level to the luxury of the hot tub which is situated close to the kitchen access, with a cupboard just inside that’s a handy place to leave towels and robes. A second terrace is available with an outdoor seating area plus there’s a children’s play area with swings and climbing frame. There’s also an outdoor play barn with table tennis and pool table, a selection of games and chalkboards to amuse older children. Situated in an area of natural beauty and with incredible dark skies a telescope is provided to give budding stargazers the opportunity to try their hand.

  • Four bedrooms: a twin and a king-size in the lower barn and a twin and a double in the upper barn. 
  • Four bathrooms: adjoining each king/double room features a bath, basin and WC. Adjoining the twin rooms is a shower room with basin and WC
  •  Large open plan sitting room with wood burning stove, tv, dvd, wi-fi, two large leather sofas in Lower Barn. Upper Barn has an upstairs sitting room with wood burning stove and sofas.
  • A farmhouse dining table generously seating 8 in Lower Barn. Upper Barn has a table for 8, plus each barn has a farmhouse kitchen table to seat 4.
  • Two well equipped Shaker style kitchens with electric oven, hob, fridge/freezer, slow cooker, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, cafetiere.
  • Washing machine in each barn. Iron and ironing board available.
  • The barn is detached, there is a large parking area and terrace area to the side, with barbeque, outdoor furniture, hot tub, childrens play frame and additional outdoor play barn area for older children with table tennis and a pool table and various games and chalkboards.
  • Climbing frame, slide and swings for younger children - please ensure children are supervised at all times.
  • There are two 7KW car chargers available at an additional charge payable to the owner directly.
  • Hairdryer available.
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

 

 

Claire Carro

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 11 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Pamela 12th April 2026

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Reviewed by Carlo 23rd December 2025

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The Bull Pens is a great place for a big family trip. We spent Christmas here and the house was perfect for it - cozy, clean, beautifully decorated for Christmas and stocked with games and everything we needed to cook and serve a Christmas feast. The area is beautiful, we felt we had this spot of the countryside all to ourselves, and we would highlRead morey recommend to anyone looking for a place for a family trip. Hide

Reviewed by Simon 15th August 2025

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Everything was wonderful. We had a fabulous time! Well stocked kitchen, toys, games room, books, DVDs etc. Was really fabulous. The views are really special and the facilities are great. And, of course, the hot tub that kept us feeling well pampered after our days out!

Reviewed by Avril 25th July 2025

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We hired the upper and lower bull pens for our daughters 21st. She has a chronic illness restricting her mobility and we chose the bull pens for the hot tub and games barn. The whole place was perfect, it was just the four of us and there was plenty of space for everyone. The place is very well equipped and the beds were extremely comfy. The games Read morebarn is an incredible space which we enjoyed daily. Highly recommend, we just wished we could have stayed for the week. Hide

Reviewed by Sue 13th June 2025

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Reviewed by Richard 25th April 2025

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We were two connected families so the layout suited us perfectly, and we didn't have to worry about sharing the Games Barn or Hot Tub. We were surprised to read that the property has been taking guests for so long. It is obvious that ongoing maintenance and updating has taken place to a very high standard. We have taken breaks like this on many occRead moreasions over the years, and this was most definitely the best maintained property we have stayed in. Hide

Reviewed by Kate 28th March 2025

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We had a fantastic long weekend in the Bull Pens. The ground-floor bedroom suited my 78-year-old father, my 7-year-old nephew loved the games barn, and the rest of us thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub. Plenty of space for everyone. Well equipped. Peaceful. Couldnt really ask for anything more.

Reviewed by Christine 29th November 2024

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The weekend we spent in Brecon in The Bull Pens was amazing the comfort of the Barn was exceptional the beds were so comfy it was everything and More would definitely go again the hot tub was amazing also Thank you

Reviewed by Steve 18th October 2024

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Superb venue, fantastic facilities, wonderful location. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Ellen 26th September 2024

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Fantastic property - so much room, beautiful surroundings and wonderful facilities. Would definitely recommend!

Reviewed by Beth 16th August 2024

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We had a wonderful time! We all felt so welcome, and the house was immaculate and really well equipped!! The location was amazing, so peaceful! We will very likely return in the future!! Thank you all so much for giving us a lovely holiday.

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2 more properties at this location

Upper Bull Pen

Upper Bull Pen

Sleeps: 4 | Bedrooms: 2

£635 - £1,242

Lower Bull Pen

Lower Bull Pen

Sleeps: 4 | Bedrooms: 2

£559 - £1,040

To arrange group bookings across one or more of these properties, call our team to check availability and book.

Brecon Beacons Holiday Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.