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"Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley

Family-friendly cottage in Brecon

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
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Escape to Holly Cottage, a beautiful barn conversion nestled in the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog. Start your day with a cooked breakfast beside picture windows overlooking the Usk Valley, then plan your walk on the wall-map or unwind by lighting the log burner in the cosy stone-walled living room.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley

A beautiful barn conversion situated in a remote but accessible location with stunning views and unrivalled walking straight from the front door. Holly Cottage will comfortably sleep a family of four, and is ideal for couples looking to lose themselves in the wonderful scenery. Whether you want to take advantage of all the activities on offer in the Bannau Brycheiniog, or just cosy down in front of the fire with a good book, Holly Tree is the place for you. The Brecknockshire Camra pub of the year 2022 is 10 minutes walk across the fields, and it's a short drive to the bustling town of Brecon, or the activity hub of Talybont-on-Usk. Footpaths leading directly from the farmyard will take you up onto the hills, down to the Canal, or along the stunning Usk valley. Situated at the eastern end of the central beacons range, you are well away from the crowds that flock to Pen Y Fan but if you want to make the climb its a short drive to the main access points (and experienced walkers have reached it directly from the cottage...).
Start your day with a cooked breakfast beside the picture windows looking out over the Usk Valley, and plan your walk on the wall-map beside you. Picnic on the beacons, or plan the walk to finish at the Royal Oak in the village for lunch, then head back to the cottage to unwind. In the summer, garden furniture and a barbecue will allow you to make the most of the views from the back garden. If the weather isn't so good (and that does sometimes happen in the Bannau Brycheiniog....) light the log burner, and hunker down in the cosy stone walled living room, with Freesat TV, Netflix (account needed) or DVD's for entertainment.
1 Hr 10 mins drive to Cardiff and the coast.
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Good value Type 2 electric car fast-charging is available at the village hall in nearby Talybont-on-Usk operated with tokens from the village store. Alternatively rapid chargers are available at Morrison's supermarket in Brecon.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Strictly not allowed due to free-range livestock

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Supervision required in garden due to steep steps

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cosy Retreat Brecon Beacons Stunning Views Usk Valley House
Cosy Retreat Brecon Beacons Stunning Views Usk Valley Pencelli
Cosy Retreat Brecon Beacons Stunning Views Usk Valley
Cosy Retreat Brecon Beacons Stunning Views Usk Valley House
Cosy Retreat Brecon Beacons Stunning Views Usk Valley Pencelli
Cosy Retreat Brecon Beacons Stunning Views Usk Valley House
Cosy Retreat Brecon Beacons Stunning Views Usk Valley

About the neighborhood

Map
Pencelli, Wales

What's nearby

  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Brecon Cathedral - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center - 19 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Llangorse Lake - 22 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Pwll-y-wrach Nature Reserve - 23 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Abergavenny Station - 29 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Canal Side Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The George Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Star Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery, Brecon Beacons National Park, and Brecon Cathedral. Ely Tower and Heritage Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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"Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna S., West Molesey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a family holiday

Lovely place to stay for a family with young children. We liked it so much, we discussing when to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy U.

Excellent

Wonderful place to stay - cozy and clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely remote cottage

Cosy, well-equiped little cottage in a beautiful location with stunning views and walks from the doorstep. It is perfect for hiking and chilling out, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

A lovely spot in the Welsh countryside. Great views and nearby walks across the fields to the valley. We did find the driveway a bit difficult in our hire car that did not have a lot of clearance, so once we had unloaded luggage we left the car down the driveway and walked in and out of the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So peaceful

We really enjoyed our stay in this well equipped cottage. It has everything you need for a great holiday. It is extremely clean and has plenty of hot water. The views of the surrounding area are stunning. We especially enjoyed the peace and quiet which made sleeping so easy. There are several walking trails nearby. This is a beautiful area of Wales and we would recommend this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Roger C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy stay in the Brecon Beacons

This is a cosy property on farmland in the Brecon Beacons with good access to the surrounding areas. We used it as a base for the Hay Festival and exploring other attractions. Pub in the village and plenty of walks. Property is clean with everything you need. Outdoor space being on a steep incline, however, not great for younger children.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great short break

A lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the country. It is really well equipped (not something you find in all holiday properties)A nice surprise to find some wine waiting for us on the kitchen table. There are some good walks from the front door. Jonathann was very helpfulwhen we had to contact him. Would thoroughly reccommend this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and relaxing and lots of walking

We had 11 nights in the beautiful Brecon beacons in Holly cottage and couldn't fault it we did lots of walking from the door and managed to find waterfalls to cool off in in the sweltering heat. The cottage is in a lovely part of the Brecon beacons 500m pleasant stroll from the canal and village of Pencelli. The cottage was lovely and cool to return to after a days walking in the mountains in 30c heat and it had everything you needed for self-catering and the added bonus of a canal side pub 500m away menu there was limited but the fact that your literally on the canal made up for that. The directions given for check in and communication where all perfect. Thank you for a lovely holiday.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely cottage for a stay in Brecon Beacons

A lovely little cottage that had everything you need. We stayed with our two young children. We would definitely stay again and would recommend it, but we have two areas that weren't perfect. Getting the boiler just right took a while. There wasnt enough hot water on our first night, so the kids ended up with a tepid bath and theln in trying to sort that out we set the boiler to come on early in the morning so we could have hot showers - the boiler is noisy and so woke us up very early. After the first night we got the balance sorted and it worked perfectly - perhaps worth speaking with the owner ahead of your trip to make sure everything is right for your first night. Our second issue was with access to the parking, its up a very steep slope off a narrow lane. We have a very long estate car, which made it difficult to access the parking (wheels were spinning on the concrete after rain). We did manage to get in each time, but it was tricky. I imagine with a shorter car it would have worked better, as the angles would be easier. Equally a 4x4 would easily do it. Despite those negatives it was a great place to stay and the communication i had with the owner was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Maryam G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Misleading Listing – Refund RequestedThis property was completely misrepresented and unfit for our stay. Key details were omitted from the listing — such as the 15 steep stairs to reach the bedrooms and bathroom — an essential consideration for guests with mobility issues. None of the 37 photos showed these stairs.The cottage was dirty on arrival: popcorn from previous guests on the floor, stained pillowcases, visible mould around windows, and spiders/webs throughout. Windows could not be opened due to missing handles, leaving no ventilation except a ceiling hatch we could not use because of spiders. The garden and parking area were also on a steep slope, unlike the photos.There was no working Wi-Fi; the provided username and password did not connect. For someone who works remotely, this is unacceptable. The boiler next to the master bedroom was loud, and plumbing noise from the neighbouring property made sleeping nearly impossible.We were forced to leave after the first night due to these conditions. The host agreed to cancel the booking but still deducted the cost of that night — despite it being uninhabitable. I will upload photos showing the true condition of the property (excluding mould and spider images out of courtesy).Vrbo’s customer supervisor was professional and tried to resolve the matter, but the host refused a full refund. I request Vrbo to step in, verify the accuracy of the listing, and ensure a full refund is issued.
The top windows are for master bedroom . There is no handle to open them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aart K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely cottage for walkers

Ons verblijf was goed , leuk huis volledig ingericht. Staat direct aan wandelpad. Ook als wandelen niet mogelijk is , is er voldoende te zien om van te genieten. Heerlijk rustig!
Landleven.
Uitzicht vanaf de achtertuin over het huis heen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortabel huis, mooi landelijk gelegen. Perfect uitgangspunt voor mooie wandelingen in de Brecon beacons.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent holiday at Holly Cottage.

Ideal setting surrounded by wonderful views of the mountains with nature on your doorstep. Beautiful walks locally, especially the canal walk from your front door. Holly cottage has all you’ll need for either an active walking and sightseeing holiday or somewhere peaceful to relax, take in your surroundings and enjoy a very special part of the Brecon Beacons. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A home from home hideaway

We had a wonderful 4 days in your lovely cottage. It was very comfortable and so quiet! Everything we needed was supplied and the kitchen in particular was very well equipped. The surrounding area is beautiful and we knew we had the cottage to come back to in the evenings. The walk to the Royal Oak was just the right length with good food at the end. The TV was a bit variable but we enjoyed the DVDs instead. We couldn’t get the wi-fi to work but that may have been our lack of skill. Thank you for an enjoyable break.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage, amazing location, couple of issues.

We had an amazing stay at this cottage for a few days of walking the Brecon Beacons. Cottage has everything needed, is in a great location for walking and has an amazing pub ‘Royal Oak’ with superb food in easy walking distance. Pity about the issue with the heating and TV didn’t work, but these were minor issues compared to the great cottage. Thank you Richard
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Wondeeful' and very calm
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Leonard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and silence

We had a great stay in the cottage. All equipment was available in the kitchen and great view from the bedroom and dinertable. The neighborhood is great for beautiful walks. And don’t forget to visit the local pub
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First visit to Wales

Great visit with spectacular views from the cottage and fantastic walks from the door. Short country walk to local pub and short drive to Pen Y fan.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is our home in brecon beacons

This was our 3rd stay in this place and like always we had a great time. We love having a fire in the evening, plenty space for kids to run around safetly, peace and quiet, fully equip kitchen and games.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic get away

The pictures do not do this place justice. The location is amazing and the cottage is decorated exceptionally well with everything you could need with nice touches such as having books and games to entertain in between walks. One of the best places we have stayed!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gareth O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base for exploring Brecon Beacons

Superb experience staying in cosy but well appointed cottage. Great location, with views across the valleys. Lovely walk directly from cottage. Perfectly suited for families looking to relax or explore the Brecon Beacons for hikes and waterfalls. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bien

Logement très confortable et bien équipé. Facile à vivre. Espace extérieur restreint mais accès malgré tout à un petit jardin. Très belle région : les fiches de circuits de randonnée nous ont été très utiles. Un seul petit regret qui n’a rien à voir avec la location elle même : ne pas avoir pu rencontrer les propriétaires. En louant, nous pensions qu’ils étaient sur place. Rien de grave, mais ces locations avec « boite à clé » ne font pas beaucoup de place à la rencontre. C’est dommage, personnellement c’est ce que nous cherchons, souvent, dans le voyage.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oase der Ruhe in wunderschöner Landschaft

Sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtetes und durchdachtes Cottage, schönes gemütliches Wohnzimmer, große Küche mit tollem Blick , Schlafzimmer mit sehr gemütlichen Betten. Alles sehr sauber und sehr gepflegt, hochwertige Einrichtung. Kleines Bad. Schöne Sitzmöglichkeiten draußen. Alles vorhanden, was man braucht, wir haben uns total wohlgefühlt. Tolle Lage in den Brecon Beacons, Wanderwege direkt vor der Tür. Einzige Einschränkung: der Warmwasserboiler ist in einem Schrank im Hauptschlafzimmer untergebracht und hat uns morgens früh beim Schlafen gestört. Der Vermieter hat daraufhin die Zeit von 7 h auf 8.30 h geändert, wir brauchten auch früher kein warmes Wasser und ohnehin keine Heizung, so dass das Problem für uns damit gelöst war. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter war wunderbar, immer erreichbar, sehr hilfsbereit! Tolle Erfahrung, wir würden sehr gern wiederkommen!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage, great location.

Holly cottage very relaxing holiday in a quiet area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot

Beauiful spot with spectacular views. The cottage was very comfortable with all the amenities we required. A short walk up from the pub in the evenings was perfect for walking off the dinner at the local pub. Lovely walks right from the front door too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022