Title: Coachingmans Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=5613&destination=Brecon%2C+Wales%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=34189431&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Coachingmans Cottage ## Photo gallery for Coachingmans Cottage ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Coachingmans Cottage (Powys)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34190000/34189500/34189431/e90d63ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Coachingmans Cottage (Powys)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34190000/34189500/34189431/w1644h828x40y0-23abb2f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Coachingmans Cottage (Powys)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34190000/34189500/34189431/702741b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets - Coachingmans Cottage (Powys)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34190000/34189500/34189431/w1546h828x123y0-5f2feb9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Coachingmans Cottage (Powys)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34190000/34189500/34189431/w1624h828x56y0-2e81a5d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in Trecastle hamlet, Coachingmans Cottage is a charming 300-year-old Welsh stone retreat within Brecon Beacons National Park. With its log burner, exposed beams and oak dressers this cottage offers the perfect haven for relaxation. Enjoy family time with board games, jig saws and toys or unwind with the 40 inch smart TV featuring over 200 Sky channels. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Coachingmans Cottage Proudly situated in the welcoming sleepy hamlet of Trecastle, is the sublime Coachingmans Cottage. This wonderful peaceful 300 year old welsh stone cottage sits proudly in the in the western area of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Recently refurbished to 5 star quality. This historic little cottage retains all its genuine character and charm whilst providing modern lifes essentials and luxuries. With superb surroundings, Coachingmans Cottage sleeps four, welcomes dogs, and is only 25 yards away from the Castle Coachingmans Inn. The homely living area boasts exposed beams and the most comfortable settees. It has a log burner and a large selection of movies. The oak dressers and book shelves offer a range of family board games, jig saws and toys to keep the little ones happyfor hours on rainy days. Additionally , the 40 inch smart TV with over 200 Sky channels and Blu-ray DVD player are enough to entertain the family after a day out exploring the breath taking local area. Logs for the log burner are plentiful to assure you of nothing but a tranquil stay. The kitchen is extremely well equipped with all the cooking pots, utensils, and crockery you could need. As there is no mains gas, an electric ceramic hob and modern timer/fan oven are used for cooking. There is also a modern dishwasher, washing machine and large fridge/freezer available for your use. The master bedroom is kitted out with oak furniture and the most luxurious king size bed and deluxe bedding. A second bedroom also offers stunning oak furniture and lavish beds for the ultimate relaxation. Upon booking you can-specify between a super king size bed or 2 luxury singles. Drift off to sleep as you lay back and admire the original oak beams, a key feature in both bedroom, or watch one of your favourite programs on the 40 inch wall mounted TV S. The bathroom contains a bath with an over head rain water shower, and the roof window treats you to stunning over the nearby hills and mountains. To top it all off there is a small, pleasant west facing garden off the kitchen. Guests love to sit to listen to the many different bird songs in its garden, whilst watching the colourful sun sets over the nearby hills. Table ans chairs are provided for your use, as is a BBQ with all the relevant utensils. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a hospital - On a lake ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sledding 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37220000/37219000/37218959/d7be7756.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wellington Brecon - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Business services 8.0 Very good 347 reviews £55 includes taxes & fees 29 Mar - 30 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=37218959&PinnedHotelID=37218959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11437/4e8a5b26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Llangoed Hall Brecon - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ### Property is also known as Coachingmans Cottage Powys Coachingmans Powys Cottage Coachingmans Cottage Powys Powys Coachingmans Cottage Cottage Cottage Coachingmans Cottage Coachingmans Cottage Brecon Coachingmans Cottage Cottage Coachingmans Cottage Cottage Brecon Coachingmans Cottage Brecon Coachingmans Cottage Brecon Coachingmans Cottage Cottage Coachingmans Cottage Cottage Brecon ## About the area Located in Brecon, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brecon Beacons National Park and Pen y Fan. Maze and Brecon Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Rafting and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cycling nearby. [Visit our Brecon travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brecon.dx5613) [View more Cottages in Brecon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brecon-Cottages.d5613-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.94855,-3.633876&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:oab%7CHvvdU%3FY%3FY%3FY%3FW%40Y%40Y%40W%40Y%40Y%40WBY%40WBWBYBWBWBYBWDWDWBWDWDUDWFWDUDWFUFUFUFUFUFUFSHUFSHSHSHSFSJSHQHSHQJQJQHQJOJQJOJOJOJOLMJOLMJMLMJMLKLKLKLKLKLILKLINILGLILGNGNGLENGLENELENCNENCLCNANCNANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNDLBNDNDLDNFNDLFLFNFLHLFLHNHLJLHLJLJLJLJJJLLLLJLLLJNJLLNJNJNJNJPJNHPJPHPJPHRHPHRHRHRHRFRHRHTFRFTFTFTFTFTDVFTDTFVDVDTDVBVDVDVBVBXBVBVBXBV%40V%40XBX%40V%40X%40V%40X%40X%3FV%3FX%3FX%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FX%3FVAXAXAVAXAXCVAXAVCXCVCVCXCVCVEVEVCVEVEVETGVETGVETGTGTGTGTGTGRITIRGRITIRIPIRIRIPKPIPKPIPKPKNKNKNKNMNKNKLMLKLMLMLKJMJMJMJMJMJMHOHMHMFMHOFMFMFOFODMDODODMBODOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOCOAMCOCOCOEMEOEMEOEMGOGOGMGMIMGOIMIMIMKMKMIMMMKMKKMMMKMMMKMMOKOKOKOKOKOKQIQKQKQIQIQISKSGQISISIUGSIUGSGUGUGUGUGUGUEWEUGWEUEWEWCWEWEWCWCWCYCWCWCYAWCYAWAYAYAWAYAY%3FW%3FY%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lDur0tMSmqA8gcctYBufIwfdhTg=) Powys, WLS ### What's nearby - ![Brecon Beacons National Park which includes rainforest, a waterfall and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054302/a46ff2f7-c7fe-453b-bd34-b2a418b5cdb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Brecon Beacons National Park 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![View of Builth Wells and the surrounding hills, Image shows a small Welsh town near the Royal Welsh showground in central Wales](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975950600/5c332014-fc38-49f6-8632-dc5bb954f03d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Royal Welsh Showground 45 min drive \- 32.8 miles - ![Another peek at the small dam by the visitor centre. Loads more dams and reservoirs nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182882/a14b7bc9-1ff3-4a09-92f9-6ebeac306292.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Elan Valley 58 min drive \- 47.5 miles - Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center 19 min drive \- 10.3 miles - Craig-y-Nos Country Park 20 min drive \- 17.3 miles ### Getting around - Llandovery Station 15 min drive - Cardiff International Airport (CWL) 94 min drive ### Restaurants - The Tanners Arms 6 min drive - The International Welsh Rabbit Center 6 min drive - Tafarn y Crydd (Shoemakers Arms) 13 min drive - Usk & Railway Inn 4 min drive - Trecastle Tea Rooms 3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Coachingmans Cottage pet-friendly? ### Where is Coachingmans Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Coachingmans Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Manolito L. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Amazing time The cottage is cosy and warm, all the things you need for an great stay are available. The pub next door serves good food for a good price and from trecastle you can go everywhere within Brecon Beacons. ##### Manolito L. Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Sara G. 2 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Lovely Christmas Nicely renovated and well kitted out. Cosy with log burner in lounge and comfy sofas. ##### Sara G. 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