Title: "Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # "Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley Family-friendly cottage in Brecon ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31430000/31429800/31429739/23afa969.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31430000/31429800/31429739/ff056404.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31430000/31429800/31429739/8d616489.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31430000/31429800/31429739/26585b8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31430000/31429800/31429739/270-w3023h4032x1y0-1592bffb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Holly Cottage, a beautiful barn conversion nestled in the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog. Start your day with a cooked breakfast beside picture windows overlooking the Usk Valley, then plan your walk on the wall-map or unwind by lighting the log burner in the cosy stone-walled living room. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### "Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### 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 a village - In the mountains ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45870000/45869900/45869806/19a5fc74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy riverside barn conversion in the Brecon Beacons Llangorse - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=45869806&PinnedHotelID=45869806&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108450000/108440200/108440183/d83b133a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ensuite Cabin with Stunning Brecon Beacons Views Brecon - 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No sanitary products or nappy wipes to be placed in the toilet, due to the private septic tank drainage system Cars may not enter the farmyard, and must be left in the adjacent car park. There are 2 allocated spaces, and guest parking is available. ### Pets Pets not allowed Note from host: Strictly not allowed due to free-range livestock ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Supervision required in garden due to steep steps ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Cosy Retreat Brecon Beacons Stunning Views Usk Valley House Cosy Retreat Brecon Beacons Stunning Views Usk Valley Pencelli Cosy Retreat Brecon Beacons Stunning Views Usk Valley Cosy Retreat Brecon Beacons Stunning Views Usk Valley House Cosy Retreat Brecon Beacons Stunning Views Usk Valley Pencelli Cosy Retreat Brecon Beacons Stunning Views Usk Valley House Cosy Retreat Brecon Beacons Stunning Views Usk Valley ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.90955%2C-3.32248&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nZTcO2RVHDKvX6JSTahYwGjGliw=) Pencelli, Wales #### What's nearby - Brecon Beacons National Park - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles - Brecon Cathedral - 12 min drive - 5.7 miles - Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center - 19 min drive - 11.1 miles - Llangorse Lake - 22 min drive - 8.2 miles - Pwll-y-wrach Nature Reserve - 23 min drive - 15.1 miles #### Getting around - Abergavenny Station - 29 min drive - Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 91 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Canal Side Cafe - ‬6 min drive - ‪The George Hotel - ‬11 min drive - ‪Star Inn - ‬6 min drive - ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬7 min drive - ‪Royal Oak - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is "Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at "Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at "Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is "Home from Home" in the Bannau Brycheiniog with stunning views of the Usk Valley located? > Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery, Brecon Beacons National Park, and Brecon Cathedral. Ely Tower and Heritage Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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