Bwthyn Glyn

Description

Set in spectacular countryside and close to both Brecon Beacons National Park, the stunning coastline of the Gower and Waterfall Country. Bwthyn Glyn holiday cottage, South Wales offers a 5 star self-catering holiday in the beautiful Swansea Valley. As you drive upto the cottage you become aware of the space and peace with the sound of silence. Yet it is easy to reach so many attractions. Whether it's for a long luxurious weekend or an energetic week of biking and walking, this is the perfect setting for your break.

Sit and enjoy dinner or drinks outside on a summer evening in the pretty gardens or on the paved and lit terrace, relax with breakfast in the sunny living room, or curl up in the whirlpool bath with a book. Bwthyn Glyn holiday cottage, South Wales offers a peaceful atmosphere, with only the occasional wild rabbit or woodpecker to disturb you.

Ground Floor

Open-plan kitchen/dining room. The fully equipped kitchen includes a Rangemaster ceramic double oven and granite worktops, dishwasher, an integrated fridge and freezer.

Cosy living room with widescreen TV and Sky , Wifi, DVD player, woodburning stove with complimentary basket of wood.

Utility room with Washer-dryer.

Upstairs

Double bedroom with en-suite shower room

Second double bedroom

Twin bedroom

Family bathroom with whirlpool bath

Garden

Paved area to front, side and back of this country holiday cottage, South Wales. Large lawned garden to the front with mountain and valley views. Garden furniture - wooden table with six chairs.

Additional Information

Bed linen and towels provided

Cot and high chair provided on request. Please bring your own cot bedding.

Oil central heating and electricity included

No pets or smoking

Ample car parking on site

Wood-burning stove with complimentary basket of wood

Short breaks are also available at this luxury holiday cottage, South Wales at certain times during the year. Further information under 'Prices'.

This property has a £150 good housekeeping refundable bond, which is payable to Wales Cottage Holidays along with the balance of your holiday. Alternatively, you can waiver this bond by paying a non-refundable fee of £5 per person instead.

Local Area

Bwthyn Glyn holiday cottage, South Wales is a detached cottage set within the owners farm. Its in an ideal location on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park and close to the Black Mountains. Nestled in the upper Swansea valley (9 miles from M4, Junction 45), where the mountains are tempting for walking and cycling, and the glorious Gower coastline is also only a short drive away, with its sandy beaches, wonderful wildlife and surfing.

The views from Bwthyn Glyn have to be seen to be believed. From the grounds you can gaze across Rhiwfawr and Gwrhyd Mountain, Allt-y-Grug and The Black Mountain with excellent walking straight from the door and with lots to see and do. Easily accessible is The Swansea Valley, Ystradgynlais and The Neath Valley. The Palleg Golf Course is only three fields away from this holiday cottage, South Wales. Also nearby is The Tredegar Arms offering friendly service and local food.

Visit Craig-Y-Nos Country Park (7 miles), Cefn-Yr-Erw Primate Sanctuary (5 miles) or the Dan Yr Ogof caves (7 miles), or for a unique day out take a picnic to the spectacular waterfalls of the Vale of Neath (9 miles). If you prefer culture to outdoor life, visit Hay-on-Wye with its wealth of bookshops and famous festival, only around an hour away by car, or come for the International Jazz Festival nearby in Brecon every August. Porth-yr-Ogof waterfalls, Aberdulais Falls, Cwm Clydach RSPB Reserve, Aberglasney Gardens, Carreg Cennen Castle, Afan Forest Park for mountain biking and Dinefwr Park are all within easy reach. If you fancy a spot of shopping visit Mumbles or perhaps Llandeilo. We're in a prime position to reach much of South Wales easily, and are always happy to recommend things to do and see.

If you don’t want to venture far, take a short stroll down into the village of Cwmtwrch and visit one of our friendly local pubs, or take a break from cooking and have a meal. The world famous Touratech Motor Cycle Centre is less than 2 miles from the property making it an ideal base if you are thinking of a motor bike tour around the area.

Beaches

The glorious Gower coastline is also only a short drive away, with its sandy beaches, wonderful wildlife and surfing. 22 miles

Water Sports

Swansea Watersports provide a full range of water sports activities and training for all ages and all levels of experience. 13 miles

Walking

There are some beautiful walks on the doorstep, with a bridlepath running directly past the cottage. 0 miles

Fishing

The Tawe runs along the Valley floor. A beautiful clear stream which supports both wild and migratory trout (sewin) and Salmon. Day tickets via Tawe and Tributaries Angling Association 0 miles

Golf

Set in 120 acres with stunning views across the Swansea Valley and Black Mountain, Palleg Golf Course is an 18 Hole Golf, Par 72 course 0 miles

Cycling

The quiet country lanes and tracks are perfect for a spot of trail or road cycling. 0 miles

For mountain biking enthusiasts a visit to the world famous Afan Forest one of the Premier trails in the UK is a must. It has it all from flowing, swooping single track threading through beautiful forest to exposed rocky double track on wide open hills. 21 miles

Pony trekking

Cimla Equestrian Centre - Riding lessons, horse and pony trekking and riding holidays for all ages and abilities. 15 miles

Pentre Riding Stables is a long established equestrian business, having been a Riding School and Trekking Centre for many years. 9 miles