Guests say
Guests consistently praise the cottage for its stunning views, particularly from the hot tub, and its idyllic location. The property is described as clean, spacious, and well-equipped, offering a cosy atmosphere with a log burner. The hosts, Dave and Rose, are frequently mentioned for their welcoming and accommodating nature. While some minor issues are noted, such as limited supplies of toilet rolls and occasional maintenance matters, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviews frequently commend the property for its cleanliness, with guests describing it as 'very clean and tidy'. There is a singular mention of a sour smell in the kitchen, but this appears to be an isolated incident not reflected in other reviews.
The location is highly praised for its outstanding views and tranquillity, with easy access to local attractions and walks. Guests appreciate the serene setting and proximity to Brecon, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
The cottage is repeatedly noted for its comfort, with comfortable beds and sofas mentioned. However, there are a few comments about inadequate heating and the need for better reading light, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
Facilities like the hot tub, well-equipped kitchen, and log fire are highlights for guests. Some maintenance issues are raised, such as broken items and a lack of hot water, which slightly impacts the score.
While the hosts are praised for their helpfulness and friendliness, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
Brecon 4.5 miles. A wonderful detached stone barn conversion on a working livestock farm, set down a short lane in superb countryside, near the village of Battle, close to Brecon. With only the owner's own home nearby, this rural cottage offers the highest quality accommodation, boasting incredible views across the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), making it the ideal base for a family or group of friends wanting to enjoy a luxurious and relaxing rural retreat. Enter Caecrwn to discover a host of stunning features, including solid oak flooring on the first floor and Italian tiling on the ground floor, and make your way along the spacious hallway, towards a bright and airy kitchen/diner, fully equipped with all of the appliances you could need to create home-cooked meals, to be enjoyed at the dining table. From here, open the French door onto the enclosed patio garden, which stretches around to the side of the property and offers wonderful views of Pen Y Fan, the highest of the peaks in the National Park, boasting a fantastic Jacuzzi hot tub, sure to provide a luxurious end to each day of your stay, as well as a seating area and barbecue, which you can take full advantage of by dining alfresco during the summer months, and a spacious lawn where pets can run freely and stretch their legs. Make your way into the inviting sitting room, relaxing on one of the leather sofas beside the warming woodburning stove as you flick through the channels on the Freeview TV, or curl up with a good book. Head upstairs to discover three unique and lovingly decorated bedrooms; the master super-king-size double offers a convenient en-suite shower room, while the double and twin rooms share access to a family shower room, while all three rooms emanate charm, with low beams and sloping ceilings adding plenty of character. Enjoy walks amidst the 23 acres of farmland surrounding the property, try your hand at salmon fishing, or maybe a hack if you've brought your horse along with you. Venture a little way to enjoy a round of golf, a bicycle ride or maybe visit the interesting town of Brecon itself, which showcases fascinating Georgian and Jacobean architecture, museums, a theatre, a cinema and many events, including an annual Jazz Festival. The unique and ancient town of Hay-on-Wye is slightly further afield, on the Welsh/English border, known for its international Literature Festival and offering a multitude of charming bookshops to peruse, as well as several antique shops, restaurants and cafés, and provides excellent walking, cycling, birdwatching, fishing and canoeing opportunities. Explore the magnificent Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons National Park), which boasts incredible walking, hiking and cycling opportunities amidst incredible rural and mountainous landscapes, including the Black Mountains, the Three Castles Walk, Eastnor Castle, the Offa's Dyke Path and the Mortimer Trail. Caecrwn is an ideal base from which to explore Brecon and the nearby national park.
The town of Brecon, on the edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons National Park) has Georgian and Jacobean architecture, a cathedral, museums, a theatre, a cinema, shops, restaurants and pubs. The stunning Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons National Park) is a haven for walkers and cyclists, with breathtaking countryside, waterfalls and caves. Also with the National Park are market towns, castles, and monuments, plus relaxing activities, such as pony trekking, and a ride on the Brecon steam railway. Within driving distance is the town of Hay-on-Wye with its many book and antique shops, plus the towns of Abergavenny and Builth Wells are well worth exploring. Brecon is an ideal base from which to explore the area.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size double with en-suite shower room, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, iPod dock, selection of books, games, DVDs and Wi-Fi.
Fuel, power included in rent (The owners provide a large amount of wood for the log burner approx £20 at current value then is chargeable at £10 for any subsequent refills).
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
Bike storage.
Enclosed rear patio with Jacuzzi hot tub, furniture and barbecue.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 4.5 miles.
Note: Dogs to be kept on leads when outside due to livestock nearby.
Note: Sloping ceilings and low beams in bedrooms.
Note: Stabling and grazing available at additional cost, by prior arrangement with owners.
Note: Free fishing available by prior arrangement with owners, restrictions apply and valid licence required.
Note: The hot tub isn't suitable for young children, please contact the owner for further details.
Note: This property accepts a maximum of 6 guests.
Reviews (52)
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Richard
The owners are lovely people and very accommodating. The property is beautiful as is the surrounding area. Itâs very peaceful and relaxing and lots of nearby dog walks made it perfect for us to enjoy.
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Nicola
The cottage was immaculate and great views. We would have stayed longer if we could. Thank you so much. Only suggestions was maybe add a kids safety lock on the twin room window, but I appreciate not everyone comes with small children. Is there anyway a footpath could be made during times that the horses and sheep are in fields, as we didnât really want to drive anywhere, and limited to walk with dog.
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Ellis
As a staycation couple I would say that in general we were relatively underwhelmed by the property and the experience. We found that whilst the surrounding area was beautiful and the space that you had access to was a bonus, the price was not relative to the experience itself. Upon a 5pm check in (which is quite late) the cottage didnât feel ready, it had supposedly been cleaned before a late arrival however, the hot tub was green and smelled of stagnant water. There was a strong sour smell coming from the kitchen which we soon discovered to be a bowl of what could only be described as human vomit which was located in a bowl in the kitchen cupboard. I would advise, bringing your own condiments as there was no salt, pepper, sugar ect⦠it is also worth bringing kitchen roll and toilet paper as minimal quantities of this are provided to guests with no replacements. For the overall price, we felt that you pay a lot for a quite limited, underwhelming and poorly equipped property. That being said, if you donât mind packing the car as if youâre going camping, this property is perfect!!