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

Brecon, LD3 7LX, United Kingdom
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Golf course
Horse riding
Hiking
Wi-Fi in public areas
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No smoking in public areas
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Property Description
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. Follow 'Holly Tree Cottage' on Facebook for latest updates. 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.About pets:No pets allowed.Strictly not allowed due to free-range livestock.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Supervision required in garden due to steep steps.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.
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9.6/10
Amazing
Cleanliness9.6
Amenities9.6
Location9.6
Service9.6
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Pencelli Castle Caravan & Camping Park
(660m)
Landmarks: Brecon Beacons Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
(4.1 km)
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Two-Bedroom Cottage
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Two-Bedroom Cottage

2 bedrooms: 2 single beds and 1 double bed
Non-smoking
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9.6/10
Amazing
6 reviews
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  • Cleanliness9.6
  • Amenities9.6
  • Location9.6
  • Service9.6
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M‍a‍r‍y‍a‍m‍ ‍G‍.
August 4, 2025
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.
N‍i‍c‍h‍o‍l‍a‍s‍ ‍H‍.
August 18, 2024
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
L‍u‍k‍e‍ ‍C‍.
April 14, 2023
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!
K‍a‍t‍a‍r‍z‍y‍n‍a‍ ‍S‍.
May 3, 2023
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.
G‍a‍r‍e‍t‍h‍ ‍O‍.
November 26, 2022
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
W‍e‍n‍d‍y‍ ‍C‍.
May 3, 2025
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.

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Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

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Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 21 years old

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Jonathan
Speaks: English

About this property

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. Follow 'Holly Tree Cottage' on Facebook for latest updates. 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.About pets:No pets allowed.Strictly not allowed due to free-range livestock.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Supervision required in garden due to steep steps.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.
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