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Self-catering holiday

 

accommodation

 

in the

 

Brecon Beacons

 

National Park

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The Brecon Beacons is one of three National Parks in Wales and is considered by many the most lovely.

 

Incorporating the Beacons, the Black Mountains and the Usk Valley, it is a beautiful and peaceful area, with plenty of variety, especially for those who enjoy the countryside and outdoor activities.  

 

Pen y Fan is the highest point in Southern Britain and the walking here and on the neighbouring mountains is quite superb all year round.

 

Access is easy from most parts of the country, especially the Midlands and Southern England - London is about 3 hours’ drive, Birmingham 2 hours’.

 

Quality accommodation is always highly sought after and we are pleased to be able to offer three attractive options which you will find here.  

 

The first of these is just outside Crickhowell, a delightful small town with superb facilities.  Hengwaithdy Apartment  has accommodation for 2 in a comfortable and imaginative conversion of part of this historic  building, located on a hillside with wonderful views overlooking Crickhowell.

 

Crickhowell is a small, thriving Georgian market town, set between the lower slopes of Table Mountain and the River Usk. It has a back-drop of Llangattock Mountain, with its great limestone crags and caves, popular with walkers, climbers and cavers alike.

 

There are many superb walks on the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons. Horse riding, fishing, and canoeing can all be arranged locally.

 

The River Usk, which flows below the town, is renowned for the good trout and salmon fishing; there is an interesting strongly buttressed bridge with twelve arches on the downstream side and thirteen arches on the upstream. The attractive town centre has excellent shops, pubs and restaurants, a Post Office and garage.   There are many other great dining venues within easy travelling distance

 

Crickhowell hosts the well-known Green Man Festival at the Glanusk Estate in August and the Crickhowell Walking Festival in Februay/March each year.

 

Crickhowell is approximately 7 miles from Abergavenny, the nearest railway station and 14 miles from the market town of Brecon.  

 

Between Crickhowell and Brecon, the Usk Valley passes through beautiful and unspoilt countryside.  En route are the villages of Talybont-on-Usk and Pencelli, in each of which you will find one of our other properties.

 

In Talybont, about half way between Crickhowell and Brecon is Kiwi Cottage, a delightful property in the heart of this canalside village, with accommodation for up to 5.  The village pubs, local shop, Post Office and cafe are all within easy walking distance.

 

Just 3 miles towards Brecon is Pencelli, also on the Brecon & Monmouth Canal.  Here you will find Darnley Cottage, with accommodation for up to 4. Conveniently located, the village pub is within easy walking distance.

 

Brecon is centrally positioned in the National Park and is a very popular destination for walkers, mountain bikers and those who just enjoy being within the beautiful surrounding countryside with its' panoramic views.  

 

The cathedral town boasts two museums and recreational facilities include boating, tennis, a leisure centre with an indoor swimming pool, various children's parks and two fine golf courses. The world renowned Brecon Jazz Festival, held in the town during August, attracts visitors and performers from all over the world.

 

The town centre is quaint with two supermarkets, shops and a wide selection of restaurants, inns and cafes. In the surrounding area there are many village inns worth a visit. Five miles from Brecon is the National Park's Mountain Centre, which showcases the natural history, geology and scenery of the area.

 

The Brecon Beacons National Park covers about 519 square miles with the Black Mountains in the east near Crickhowell & Abergavenny, the Beacons in the middle with Pen-y-Fan rising to 2907ft and the Black Mountain and Carmarthen Fans in the west. It is possible to drive to the Gower Peninsula or Pembrokeshire coast in less than two hours.

 

All of our properties provide an excellent base for discovering and enjoying the beauty of the National Park.

 

We hope you like them and look forward to welcoming you to this wonderful part of Wales.

 

 

 

Caron and Dave Wise

Pencelli

Darnley Cottage

Brecon Beacons

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Crickhowell

Hengwaithdy Apartment

The Properties

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Talybont-on-Usk

Kiwi Cottage

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