Set in Crickhowell, in a historic building, 32 km from Longtown Castle, Scenic Welsh Cottage in the Brecon Beacons is a holiday home with a garden and barbecue facilities. The air-conditioned accommodation is 21 km from Brecon Cathedral, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The spacious holiday home is fitted with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. A minimarket is available at the holiday home. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Crickhowell, like hiking. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 84 km from Scenic Welsh Cottage in the Brecon Beacons.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
5.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    South Africa South Africa
    Clean and well furnished. Excellent kitchen. Pleasant outdoor garden for BBQ. Short drive to pubs and restaurants.
  • Tim
    Belgium Belgium
    The camping site nearby has a small store, a little outdoor bar that offers some breakfast and on fridays there was a small truck that sold freshly baked pizza. The atmosphere was just perfect. I loved it.
  • Laura
    Spain Spain
    Very well equipped cottage especially the kitchen, detailed information folder and campsite next door had more info and staff of we needed anything
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Sarah & Calvin

Company review score: 9.7Based on 74 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company information

Although guest receive a non contact self check-in, we are able to answer any questions and will aim to resolve any issues asap. Contact details are provided before arrival and we own the campsite opposite and work there if you need anything!

Property information

Efail Isaf (The Old Smithy) is a picturesque holiday cottage set at the base of the Black Mountains, in the heart of the Brecon Beacons. Excellent pub nearby. Dog friendly. Glorious views of the mountains from the garden. Renowned for picturesque footpaths stretching deep across the national park, guests can experience walks from the door leading to Tretower, Bwlch, Cwmdu and Crickhowell. Sleeping up to 6 people in 3 rooms. Stay warm and cosy by the fireplace, perfectly set for relaxing after a long walk. Efail Isaf is the perfect place for walking, biking, canoeing, or exploring the Brecon Beacons.

Neighbourhood information

Beautiful set in the Brecon Beacons along a quite stretch of valley away from busy streets. Wonderful pub within walking distance. Guests will find endless walks right from the doorstep. Whether they prefer mountain, river, or flat trails, all options are available. Walking various walking paths would be preferable. A car is necessary for further ventures around the Brecon Beacons area.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Scenic Welsh Cottage in the Brecon Beacons
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Private entrance
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Child safety socket covers
    Shops
    • Minimarket on site
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Scenic Welsh Cottage in the Brecon Beacons takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Available 24 hours
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Scenic Welsh Cottage in the Brecon Beacons

    • Check-in at Scenic Welsh Cottage in the Brecon Beacons is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Scenic Welsh Cottage in the Brecon Beacons offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking

    • Scenic Welsh Cottage in the Brecon Beacons has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, Scenic Welsh Cottage in the Brecon Beacons is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Scenic Welsh Cottage in the Brecon Beacons is 3.7 miles from the centre of Crickhowell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Scenic Welsh Cottage in the Brecon Beacons on this page.

    • Scenic Welsh Cottage in the Brecon Beacons can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Scenic Welsh Cottage in the Brecon Beacons may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.