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Visit Pwll-y-Wrach nature reserve at Talgarth (6 miles) for a woodland walk with spectacular waterfalls
A walk in the Brecon Beacons, with Pen y Fan its highest peak, is a must for walking enthusiasts
The nearby market town of Brecon has many independent shops to browse
Visit Hay on Wye, famed for its many bookshops along with many independent eateries and shops
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11 / 14  Visit Pwll-y-Wrach nature reserve at Talgarth (6 miles) for a woodland walk with spectacular waterfalls
12 / 14  A walk in the Brecon Beacons, with Pen y Fan its highest peak, is a must for walking enthusiasts
13 / 14  The nearby market town of Brecon has many independent shops to browse
14 / 14  Visit Hay on Wye, famed for its many bookshops along with many independent eateries and shops

Maes-y-berllan Cottage

Felin Fach, Brecon Beacons
Visit Wales - 2 star rating
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 4
2 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Pub nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A period gem within easy reach of the Brecon Beacons and Welsh borderlands
  • Step away from the modern world with a back-to-basics rural retreat
  • South-facing garden is the perfect spot for sun seekers
Overview
Property code: BN230

This secluded 17th-century stone cottage is the ideal rural retreat for larger or extended families looking for a peaceful break within striking distance of the Brecon Beacons.

Boasting an almost 360-degree view of the surrounding countryside and an abundance of walking routes close by, this country cottage offers you the perfect opportunity to get stuck into a truly rural retreat. Happily hosting six guests and up to four dogs, this country cottage couldn’t be a better base for appreciating the Brecon Beacons National Park in all its glory. Maintained with plenty of original character and farmhouse charm, this period property is certain to provide a truly unique getaway in the heart of stunning Wales.

This three-bedroom cottage has been lovingly presented with a décor that highlights the 17th-century charm of this historic spot. Wooden beams, exposed stonework and authentic fireplaces add to the throwback feel of the kitchen and lounge on the ground floor. Rustle up meals to enjoy indoors or step out to dine alfresco in the sprawling lawned gardens. After an evening of catching up on a blockbuster or quality box set, ascend the steep cottage steps to find two cosy bedrooms ready to facilitate your hard-earned eight hours’ sleep.

Despite its remote location, the country cottage boasts a prime position for spending time in the chocolate box Welsh towns of Hay-on-Wye (12 miles) or Brecon (5 miles). Each one offers a gateway to an abundance of walks or cycle routes, along with providing plenty of independent shops, annual festivals and thrilling eateries to enjoy. Be sure to pack a picnic when adventuring on the Pen y Fan (10 miles), the highest mountain peak in South Wales, or while challenging one another to thrilling water sports on Llangorse Lake (8 miles). Stop off at Felin-Fach’s much-loved gastro pub (1 mile) on the way home to give your family chef the night off.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 family room (double and 2 singles)
  • 1 bathroom with bath and shower over
  • Cot and Highchair available
  • Electric storage heaters with evening boost facility
  • Electric oven, dishwasher, fridge, microwave (in larder),
  • Washing machine in airing cupboard
  • Tumble dryer and freezer in shed
  • Wood burner – wood included
  • TV, DVD
  • No Wi-Fi
  • Garden with BBQ and furniture (garden not fully enclosed - dogs will need supervising as sheep in neighbouring fields)
  • 4 dogs welcome
  • Steep wooden stairs to first floor
  • 1 mile to pubs at Felinfach; 3.5 miles to shops at Bronllys; 5 miles to Brecon; 12 miles to Hay-on-Wye
  • Parking for 2 cars available
  • Please note slight head height restrictions in bedrooms
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 4 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Claire Carro

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Stevie 25th March 2024

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Reviewed by Craig 26th December 2023

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Perfect location in the middle of nowhere.

Reviewed by Tim 17th November 2023

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Reviewed by Nathalie 28th October 2023

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We had a wonderful and cozy stay in the cottage with our 2 year old. The enclosed garden was brilliant and the views were incredible. Lots of wood for keeping toasty with the fire and the rooms and beds were comfortable. Only thing to note for families is there are not any footpaths in the immediate vicinity for nearby walks. Recommend the Griffin Read morein Felin Fach for a great and kid-friendly meal! Hide

Reviewed by Juliette 21st October 2023

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Can not fault your beautiful cottage it was perfect

Reviewed by Fiona 30th September 2023

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The cottage is in a lovely secluded spot. The views are great. There is a well equipped kitchen. The TV needs updating to keep the channels. The decor is tired. Dogs are not allowed upstairs and the garden is not dog proof. The mouse and frog in the kitchen drove the dogs insane so my husband spent the week on the sofa. The piled up stones etc by tRead morehe gate meant it took 30 seconds for one of our dogs to jump the gate to the field of sheep, fortunately neither were worried about the other. Hide

Reviewed by K 9th September 2023

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Reviewed by Lucy 26th August 2023

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A beautiful cottage in stunning surroundings- so peaceful and quiet. A wonderful garden for the dog and children to play, surrounded by fields and views of the mountains. We will miss our neighbours (sheep). Plenty of dog friendly places to visit in the area and we really enjoyed the four waterfalls walk in Brecon. We hope to be back for another viRead moresit at this peaceful cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 12th August 2023

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Beautiful little cottage in a fantastic location. Great garden and lots of wildlife to see. Lovely common nearby to walk dogs although they need to be kept on leads as so many sheep.

Reviewed by Anita 5th August 2023

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Reviewed by Judith 29th July 2023

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Reviewed by LM 1st July 2023

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Reviewed by Mark 3rd June 2023

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Beautiful location, lovely traditional cottage, our 2 dogs made themselves right at home. A great base to explore the national park and having no WiFi was actually an added bonus as it allowed us to totally unwind. Just sheep as neighbours. Would throughly recommend.

Reviewed by Steven 20th May 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 8th May 2023

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Lovely cottage, all essential equipment there and works even if a bit quirky. I wouldnt want six people there, it would be very cosy indeed!! Beautiful views and easy trip to pub ( by car). Will go again.

Reviewed by Julie-ann 29th April 2023

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Really enjoyed our stay, couldn't be in a more amazing location, loved the quirky cottage

Reviewed by Sally 15th April 2023

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A lovely cottage n a beautiful location.

Reviewed by Chris 1st April 2023

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Lovely little cottage perfect for the dogs close to nice walks and amenities. We had a lovely week thank you.

Reviewed by Sam 29th December 2022

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Reviewed by Linda 22nd December 2022

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The location is beautiful and although we had a surfeit of rain I can imagine the setting outstanding on a spring or summer day when you could be out in the garden. It was good to know the garden is completely secure for the dogs. The cottage is a little tired but we enjoyed our break nevertheless - it was good value and a lovely base to explore thRead moree area. Hide

Reviewed by Heather 21st November 2022

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Lovely cottage, peaceful location, enjoyed our stay. Only problem we found was that the mattress on main double bed was very uncomfortable, so could really do with replacing.

Reviewed by Peter 5th November 2022

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It is a lovely comfortable old fashioned cottage in an absolutely superb position. We and the dogs had a wonderful holiday - thank you

Reviewed by Joanna 29th October 2022

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The cottage is in a wonderful location, remote and quiet. Wonderful woodburning stove with a good stock of logs. A little bit chilly in the colder months. Enjoyed watching the birds at the bird feeder although you have to buy the bird food. Our dogs loved the garden and all the walks we went on. The main bed was unfortunately very uncomfortable we Read morecould feel the springs. Reasonable cooking facilities. Lots of information about local attractions and walks Hide

Reviewed by James 22nd October 2022

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Its quirkiness gave it its appeal. Homely, inviting and fabulous for dogs. Fantastic garden, with beautiful views of the countryside. We had an amazing break, thank you.

Reviewed by Jackie 8th October 2022

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Such a beautiful cottage in the most wonderful setting. My dog loved the huge garden as did we. Surrounded by lovely sheep and had an owl hooting outside in the night. Love the fact that the cottage had not been revamped and has kept all its original features. We really loved our short break and will be back next year for a bit longer. Perfect baseRead more for exploring the Brecons. Hide

Reviewed by Nicole 20th August 2022

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We loved our stay. The cottage was fantastic with the most amazing garden, there was literally everything you could need in the kitchen. We never had to travel more than 45 mins to visit the most amazing variety of places, mountains, mines, castles, caves and lovely towns. We no longer had our dog by the time we visited but it would have been perfeRead morect if we had. Our 7 year old daughter loved the garden and the wildlife. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 11th June 2022

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Reviewed by Samantha 4th June 2022

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Reviewed by Corinne 29th May 2022

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Wonderful cottage in a fantastic location with amazing views. Well equipped kitchen, large safe garden for the dog and comfy beds. Would definitely return!

Reviewed by Martin 23rd April 2022

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This is a lovely cottage, we last stayed 12/14 years ago and were very pleased to see that is had lost none of its charm and character. It is in a fairly remote location, very quiet, beautiful views. The stairs are quite steep and narrow in parts, would not be suitable for mobility problems.

Reviewed by Magnus 18th April 2022

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Great rural retreat, with rustic features and private (and fairly isolated) location. Garden is fab for kids and for eating out. Inside is perfectly fine, with two fireplaces to keep you warm and all kitchen implements youd need. Very comfortable and well maintained, overall with only some minor niggles.

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Photos
Visit Pwll-y-Wrach nature reserve at Talgarth (6 miles) for a woodland walk with spectacular waterfalls
Show 2 moreA walk in the Brecon Beacons, with Pen y Fan its highest peak, is a must for walking enthusiasts

Location

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The Travel Chapter Limited trading as Brecon Beacons Holiday Cottages is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts as an intermediary.
The Travel Chapter Limited trading as Brecon Beacons Holiday Cottages | 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.