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Penrock

Penycae, Brecon Beacons
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Charming, detached stone cottage with private gardens set on the bank of the River Tawe
  • A wealth of character with low beamed ceilings, exposed stone walls and wood burner
  • Get dinner sizzling on the BBQ in the enclosed garden and patio
Property code: 89170

Nestled in the village of Pen-y-Cae within the Brecon Beacons National Park, this stone-built family cottage offers rustic charm by the bucket load on the banks of the River Tawe, and comes complete with a crackling wood burner and a pretty garden for al fresco dining.

Situated on a peaceful country lane, the cottage is accessed via an entrance hall, where you’ll find space for coats and boots. The hall also provides access to a stylish bathroom and a separate cloakroom. Discover the well-equipped traditional kitchen with a contemporary twist, where a spacious table and chairs set the scene for dining backed by views across the gardens. Continuing into the cosy lounge with its low-beamed ceiling and wood burner, you can unwind here and enjoy entertainment on the Smart TV. Upstairs, two inviting bedrooms await—a double room and a twin room, both with garden views. The spacious landing provides a comfortable spot for relaxing with a good book. Outside, the enclosed garden is laid to lawn with a patio area perfect for summer dining using the charcoal BBQ provided.

Ideal for walkers, the cottage provides access to the Brecon Beacons Way, allowing exploration of the surrounding hills and countryside. Nearby attractions for outdoor enthusiasts include the Crai and Usk reservoirs, the ascent of Fan Fawr with stunning Beacons views, and the descent to Llyn y Fan Fawr. In addition, the famed Four Water Falls Ystradellte walk, and Forest Fawr Geo Park are both 12 miles from home. For fun-filled family days out, don’t miss The National Showcaves Centre for Wales (1.5 miles) or the Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary (2.5 miles).

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, separate WC
  • Electric oven hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Central heating provided by coal-fuelled Stanley stove
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Enclosed gardens, patio area with dining area and charcoal BBQ
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Pub 0.25 mile and shop 0.5 mile
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • 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.

Ceri Gittoes

This property is personally managed by Ceri.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 38 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Kate 25th October 2024

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Stunning! This cottage is a little gem - the photos don't do it justice and the river outside is so special - we started mornings with a cuppa listening to the river and taking in the view. The Reyburn was a delight and kept us lovely and warm (we visited in October) and we put the wood burner on as well. Stayed for a wedding at Craig-y-Nos just a Read more3-minute drive away, so this was the perfect base. A wonderful little cottage - thank you so much for having us! Hide

Reviewed by Ray 20th September 2024

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Reviewed by Martin 13th September 2024

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Cottage is in a delightful setting. Thank you so much to the owners for the welcome items that were left for us. Pen-y-Cae Inn was by far our favourite and ate there four times. We were so lucky with the weather. Just sit in that south facing garden, with your favourite drink, and let the ambience take you over as you relax and listen to the river Read moreflow below you. I was planning all the things I'd do to it if it was mine! We were warned that the Rayburn was a dark art and so it proved.... Hide

Reviewed by Simon 30th August 2024

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Nice cottage in a great location in the heart of waterfall country. Everything in the park is within a half hours drive. The cottage and garden are very dog friendly with secure boundaries. We only went down to the river at the back of the garden once as our naughty dogs went straight across it to the other bank, but it would be a wonderful place tRead moreo sit and have a morning coffee or evening drink. Hide

Reviewed by Darren 16th August 2024

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If you are seeking the perfect show home cottage. This is not it.. this is the real deal. Everything and more. Quaint, idealistic, rustic & comfortable

Reviewed by Michael 2nd August 2024

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Very lovely cottage with a nice view on the hills. Nice place to relax or take a walk. Best pub ever only a few meters away. Very friendly owner. Would come back for sure.

Reviewed by Teresa 26th July 2024

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Cottage and garden was lovely location beautiful could have been cleaner

Reviewed by Mary 12th July 2024

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This was our second stay at Penrock, we just love it! Our dog loves the garden, we love all the cosy spaces and the great kitchen/dining room (though dining outside is our favourite if the weather allows). Great location with lovely dog walks from the front door. Would strongly recommend!

Reviewed by Andrew 21st June 2024

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The cottage is an absolute gem if you own a dog. The garden is totally enclosed and is very private. The area is so gorgeous.

Reviewed by Alan 10th May 2024

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A great cottage in a great location.there are beautiful walks from the door. We liked The Ancient Briton pub for food and beer, only a 15 minute walk away. The area has a variety of scenery and places to visit. We used the frequent bus service one day to Brecon. The cottage was very comfortable and we enjoyed sitting in the sun with the view acrossRead more to the Black Mountain. Genette and Gareth are very welcoming hosts and we had a great holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Naomi 26th April 2024

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Had a great stay. Keeping the coal fire burning is a bit of a hastle, and leaves a bit of an impact on a relaxing holiday. The cottage had a great location though and the garden was our dogs favorite place to hang out. The owners are very friendly and helpfull when you call them.

Reviewed by Mark 12th April 2024

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We had a lovely stay at this cottage. It was clean and had good facilities, it was ideal for taking your dogs with an enclosed safe garden. It's location is fantastic in the heart of the Brecon Beacons, with the waterfall trail a 5 minute drive away and Crag-y-Nos country park a few minutes. The communication between us and the host was really greaRead moret and we would highly recomend a stay at Penrock. Hide

Reviewed by John 7th April 2024

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Lovely touch with the welcome gifts - thank you. Re towel rack, just somewhere to hang towels to dry as its not always possible to leave the burner on to heat the rads. Lots of room outside the bedrooms to place 1 or 2. Its a job to keep the burner going so availability of more lighters and kindling is fairly important. I bet the place is even niceRead morer in the summer. We had a lovely stay, so much to do locally and great pub across the road. Thanks Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 29th December 2023

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Fantastic holiday cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our week it was really cosy and comfortable. The heating was a doddle if you follow the instructions. Felt like in countryside but walkable to pub and close to river and country parks. Cant recommend highly enough.

Reviewed by Lucy 23rd December 2023

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Wonderful cottage in a lovely location. We wanted to get away and look switch off over Christmas which is exactly what we did. Hosts were really helpful, left us with plenty of coal and wood for the stove and log burner. Our little dog was safe in the garden and also HD a lovely time. Thank you.

Reviewed by Anne 17th November 2023

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Reviewed by Amanda 20th October 2023

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A beautiful cottage in a superb location. Walks straight from your door or only a short drive to local attractions. The garden is fully enclosed which our dogs really enjoyed. The house itself had everything you'd need for a comfortable stay. A lovely pub with great food only a 5 minute walk away. This was our first time in the Brecon Beacons and tRead moreo this house, but safe to say we will definitely be back. Hide

Reviewed by Annemarie 29th September 2023

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Reviewed by Lynda 8th September 2023

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I can't speak highly enough of this property. Location is quiet and peaceful but close to so many walks. The cottage is superbly equipped, including supplies of coffee, tea dishwasher tabs and toilet rolls!!! The garden was enclosed so ideal for our dog ( there were even poo bags and a bin!) Not to mention all the goodies to welcome us. Fabulous plRead moreace. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 3rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Cristina 11th August 2023

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It is a really lovely cottage, very well equipped, spacious and with a beautiful enclosed garden. It is located in a very nice and quiet area. Lots of information about the area were provided. Good variety of books to read and table games. We have really enjoyed our stay and felt at home. Very generous welcome gifts! The owners were very helpful wiRead moreth their suggestions. Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 4th August 2023

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A gorgeous cottage, with a great view of the Beacons. So close to a lot of the local attractions, such as the Country Park and National Showcaves. The cottage is lovely inside, the beds are all comfy and the kitchen is well equipped. We all enjoyed our stay and we highly recommend the hosts too.

Reviewed by Matthew 28th July 2023

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Nice cottage in a very lovely location. Fully enclosed garden was appreciated as we had our dog with us. Kitchen was well equipped and the lounge was cosy. TV controls were annoying and difficult to operate (may have been the battery needed changing). Only real complaint was that there are no curtains in either of the bedrooms, and that coupled witRead moreh sky-lights with no black-out blinds meant that we were all awake very early, which was annoying because we were on holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Mary 15th July 2023

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We loved our stay, it was so cosy and comfortable. The dining table was perfect for meals and board games, and the sofas were great for cuddling up. The beds were very comfortable and came with soft and cosy blankets. The garden was amazing - it was great for our dog and we were in it as much as we could with the Welsh weather! There were some greaRead moret walks on the doorstep, including to the country park nearby. There isnt a washing machine, so bring enough clothes! A great cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Samantha 8th July 2023

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Penrock cottage has a superbly equipped kitchen, a real home from home with knives that work, a steamer and plenty of plates and cooking equipment. The bed was super comfortable and provided us a lovely rest each evening. The garden was well secured and very dog friendly, every dog escape hole had been covered. All in all a wonderful cottage to calRead morel home for a week Hide

Reviewed by Chris 3rd July 2023

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The cottage was absolutely stunning! So clean and well equipped! Very comfortable beds and sofas! The garden is so beautiful with wonderful trees and flowers . Even had gooseberries and rhurbarb growing! Perfect cottage and grounds!

Reviewed by James 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Sharon 5th June 2023

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Reviewed by Victoria 31st May 2023

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Well equipped cottage with a lovely garden and views in a peaceful location. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 12th May 2023

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This lovely cottage was ideally situated in the village, up a quiet track with beautiful views of the mountains from its pretty and secure garden. A perfect base to explore the local countryside. The cottage was clean, well equipped and comfortable, with plenty of room for us and the 2 dogs.It is certainly a place we would visit again.

Reviewed by Liz 5th May 2023

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Very much enjoyed our stay at Penrock, generous welcome gifts muchly appreciated! The cozy cottage is quiet, out of the way & incredibly pretty, we managed the Rayburn, ample amounts of coal, kindle and fire lighters. Electric heaters are available if necessary. Enclosed private garden with waterfall & views of the Beacons. National parks near by, Read moreCraig-y-Nos is just stunning and walking distance from the door. Weve never felt so relaxed, highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Gillian 28th April 2023

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Penrock is spacious, characterful and well appointed. It's location, and it's garden, are superb and peaceful.

Reviewed by Andrew 23rd April 2023

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Reviewed by Ellen 23rd March 2023

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Penrock is well situated, in fact a large waterfall is close by. Genette and Gareth responded promptly when we called them and efficiently resolved a problem with the front door lock. The cottage is well fitted out and ideal for summer stays. However, anyone going in colder weather should be prepared to manage the Rayburn, as starting and keeping tRead morehe fire might entail learning a new skill, as it did for us! We ran out of kindling and it wasnt easy to find more. Hide

Reviewed by Olga 17th March 2023

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Brilliant little cottage, surrounded by beautiful scenery. Perfect location - quiet and great for hikers, with great access to the rest of Brecon Beacons. Very clean, well equipped kitchen for those nights-in. An absolute dream come true to stay here!

Reviewed by Judith 19th January 2023

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We had a lovely stay at Penrock. The cottage was well laid out - lots of useful space for us and the owners had taken every step to make us comfortable. The views of the Beacons from the lounge are truly spectacular and we loved being in that part of the Beacons. We did some adventure sports locally and walked in the National Park - both activitiesRead more we want to do again. We also went to the local pub one night - which we would also recommend. We hope to return soon for a longer stay. Hide

Reviewed by Vicky 31st December 2022

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A lovely cottage with surrounding area. Unfortunately due to the central heating system of a coal fueld rayburn, it meant that the cottage was cold for most of the time as it was very difficult to get going, we managed this once but took us approx 3 hours. If we had gone in summer the cottage would have been perfect. Just not ideal in winter and unRead morefortunately feel it was overpriced as we were cold most of the time. I wouldnt recommend staying here in winter unless you are savvy with a rayburn. Hide

Reviewed by Darren 22nd December 2022

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Absolutely stunning cottage, fantastic location tucked away on the banks of a river. Lovely walks right out of the front door. The cottage had everything you need, the log burner a center piece for cosy cold nights. Enclosed private garden with views of the Beacons perfect for my dog. Amazing star filled skies on clear nights. I have a personal polRead moreicy of going to new places every year and never revisiting places I have stayed, saying that I would return to Penrock. Hide

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