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The lounge with real wood burning stove
Ground floor shower room and WC
Family bathroom on the first floor
The canal runs alongside the garden
The rear of the cottage with its lush lawn
The canal path offers many miles of scenic low level walks
Enjoy a scenic, low level stroll along the many miles of canal pathways that run alongside
Nearby Talybont Reservoir is worth a visit
It's a short drive to Llangorse lake which offers many water sport activites
The market town of Brecon (7mls) has many independent shops and eateries
The Brecon Beacons with Pen Y Fan its highest peak is a must for walkers
Crickhowell town (9mls) is brimming with boutiques, shops and eateries
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6 / 23  Ground floor shower room and WC
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10 / 23  Family bathroom on the first floor
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12 / 23  The rear of the cottage with its lush lawn
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14 / 23  The canal path offers many miles of scenic low level walks
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18 / 23  Enjoy a scenic, low level stroll along the many miles of canal pathways that run alongside
19 / 23  Nearby Talybont Reservoir is worth a visit
20 / 23  It's a short drive to Llangorse lake which offers many water sport activites
21 / 23  The market town of Brecon (7mls) has many independent shops and eateries
22 / 23  The Brecon Beacons with Pen Y Fan its highest peak is a must for walkers
23 / 23  Crickhowell town (9mls) is brimming with boutiques, shops and eateries

Forge Cottage - Talybont-on-usk

Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon Beacons
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Sky TV
Rustic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • A picturesque and historic cottage overlooking the Usk Valley
  • Watch the boats breeze by — the Monmouthshire Canal sits just beside the cottage garden
  • Join the Taff Trail for an inspiring cycle ride into the Brecon Beacons
Property code: BN161

This waterside retreat is in the beautiful Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons), just 1 mile from the pretty village of Talybont-on-Usk. Sleeping five guests, the property makes a great base for groups of friends or families with older children. Stride out of your front door and follow the towpath of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal as it meanders into the village or take on one of the national park’s iconic peaks, such as Pen y Fan, just 6.5 miles away.

The traditional stone cottage has a homely feel, with antique-style furniture, floral soft furnishings and cute accessories. The inviting lounge is the perfect spot to unwind after a long day, with a cosy wood burner, an array of seating, and a TV/DVD player. Rustle up tasty meals for the group in the separate kitchen and gather in the dining room to eat together whilst admiring the spectacular hillside view through the window. A handy shower room completes the ground floor. Cottage-style stairs lead to the first floor, where you’ll find three pretty bedrooms, along with the family bathroom. Outside, the large garden is laid to lawn with furniture for outdoor dining, mature fruit trees, and a low wall separating it from the canal (please note, children must be supervised at all times).

Talybont-on-Usk has an excellent range of pubs, cafes, and restaurants serving local produce, as well as art galleries and craft shops to peruse. The village and surrounding area is a paradise for walkers and cyclists, with routes following the Taff Trail, along the canal towpath, and through Talybont Forest. Just outside the village is Talybont Reservoir, where you can spend the day fishing and birdwatching, or exploring the footpaths to the Blaen-y-Glyn waterfalls.

  • 3 bedrooms — 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single (additional folding bed with bedding available if required)
  • 2 bathrooms — 1 shower room with WC on the ground floor, 1 bath with shower over and WC on the first floor
  • Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dish washer, washing machine, filter coffee maker, and toaster
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Flat-screen TV with Sky Freeview, DVD player and selection of DVDs
  • Large garden with lawn and outdoor furniture
  • Off-road parking but it is not designated for sole use of the property
  • Not suitable for young children due to the close proximity to the unguarded canal - Parental supervision required at all times
  • Note:The garden leads down to a canal. A short border wall runs along the edge of the garden with an open gap in it to access the canal, care to be taken at all times
  • Shops, post office, and village pub — Talybont-on-Usk, 1 mile away
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. 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 9 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Rosie 8th September 2024

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Great location and comfortable walking base but the lovely views are all from the garden, dining room and kitchen.

Reviewed by Lucy 17th August 2024

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Lovely cottage in a brilliant location. It was really fun watching the barges going past the end of the garden and also so nice being able to walk to the village along the tow path.

Reviewed by Peter 1st June 2024

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The cottage was lovely the whole family wanted to stay longer. Beds were a bit hard (but we are not use to springs). Bedding was clean and fresh. Views were amazing. We biked a lot round the area. Kitchen well equipped. Daughter and her boyfriend loved the mezzanine. Could do with a comfier and bigger sofa as we all had to sit in different areas. WRead moree will be back again. Thankyou (hope you liked your flowers). Amanda & Peter Dixon Hide

Reviewed by Peter 17th May 2024

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Reviewed by Malcolm 16th September 2023

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Reviewed by Barbara 26th August 2023

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A lovely cottage in a fabulous location in walking distance of Talybont on Usk which had 2 lovely pubs and a good cafe and village store. Garden was lovely by the canal so we could watch the boats and walkers passing by. We cycled and walked in the area most days. A good size for 5 of us and I would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Mark 4th August 2023

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One of the best cottages we've stayed in: excellent views and location right in the centre of the Brecon Beacons, well-stocked store conveniently down the road, well-maintained, comfortable beds, full of history (apparently as the name implies, it used to be a forge where farmers brought their horses to be shod!) with old photos of the cottage and Read morearea on the wall... It was about as close to perfect as you'd hope! It felt like the cottage owners really went above and beyond, so many thanks! Hide

Reviewed by Angela 9th June 2023

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Reviewed by Lyndon 13th May 2023

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A first rate cottage in a first rate area. very well appointed with everything we needed.

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The lounge with real wood burning stove
Ground floor shower room and WC
Family bathroom on the first floor
The canal runs alongside the garden
Show 11 moreThe rear of the cottage with its lush lawn

Location

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