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# Idyllic Location | Great for Groups
Apartment in Merthyr Tydfil with kitchen and fireplace
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Idyllic Location | Great for Groups provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
## Reviews
8.0
Very good
### Entire apartment
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1346 sq ft
## Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Pet-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space
- Fireplace
£174
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
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## About this property
### Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
### Idyllic Location | Great for Groups
Summary:
Spacious yet cosy, thoughtfully refurbished and fully equipped, Taf Fechan cottage is the perfect base for a family or group getaway this year. Situated in the village of Pontsticill, we offer a perfect base to enjoy the best routes and scenery the Brecon Beacons has to offer – less than 20 minutes from the base of Pen y Fan or the famous Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls, as well as a choice of outdoor activities and equipment hire available within the village.
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The Space:
One king and two double bedrooms (one en-suite) comfortably sleep up to 6 guests, with a lounge with smart TV and speedy wi-fi, and great size kitchen for communal dining and entertaining downstairs.
A newly constructed tiered garden adjacent to the house offers a great outside space, with fantastic views of the Taf Fechan valley from inside and out.
Please note - we are in the process of completing the works on the outdoor spaces, to complete May 2024.
Despite our beautiful rural location, the nearest corner store and takeaway are only 5 mins away, and the nearest supermarket and petrol station are less than 15 minutes away should you need them. If you need anything else locally, we're happy to recommend!
Book now to avoid disappointment, we are very popular! - we hope to welcome you soon!
Guest Access:
Street parking for up to 3 cars is signposted and available directly outside the property. We do politely request parking for neighbouring properties is left available with 24hr access, due to shift work and potential emergency callouts.
The Neighborhood:
A village of industrial heritage, Pontsticill is closely associated with the Brecon Mountain Railway, a steam locomotive tourist railway which operates as an attraction to visitors along the former Brecon and Merthyr Railway line, and Taf Fechan reservoir, constructed to serve the growing industry and population of the South Wales valleys in the 1920s.
Pontsticill also boasts two bustling, dog friendly pubs, situated minutes from the cottage, popular year-round with locals and visitors alike.
Getting Around:
We highly recommend arrival by car due to our rural location, however a local bus runs several times a day between Pontsticill and Merthyr Tydfil, from where you can access trains to major UK cities.
We welcome cyclists with their own bikes and equipment, although local hire is available if preferred.
Interaction with Guests:
We live only moments away; we are happy to be as on-hand or remote as you need us to be during your stay.
## Property amenities
### Internet
- Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
### Parking and transport
- Onsite parking options include a garage
### Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
### Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
### Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
### Living spaces
- Fireplace
### Entertainment
- TV with cable/satellite channels
### Outdoor areas
- Garden
### Comfort
- Heating
### Pets
- Pet friendly
### Suitability/Accessibility
- Designated smoking areas
### Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
### 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
- Unit size: 1,346 square feet
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## Policies
### Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
### Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
### Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
### Rules
Latest check in is at 00:00 Pets welcome, but must be kept off of all soft furnishings. Thank you - The Pencerrig Collection
### Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pets welcome
### Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
### Events
No events allowed
### Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
## Important information
### You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
### Property is also known as
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## About the area
Pontsticill, Wales
#### What's nearby
- Brecon Beacons National Park \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles
- Pontsticill Reservoir \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles
- Brecon Mountain Railway \- 4 min drive \- 1.3 miles
- Principality Stadium \- 46 min drive \- 32.3 miles
- Cardiff Bay \- 48 min drive \- 41.1 miles
#### Getting around
- Pentre-bach Station - 12 min drive
- Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 74 min drive
#### Restaurants
- Mango House - 10 min drive
- Park View - 10 min drive
- The Aberglais - 9 min drive
- Holvey’s Cafe - 10 min drive
- Red Cow Inn - 3 min walk
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## Idyllic Location | Great for Groups Reviews
## Reviews
### Very good
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### 10
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### 8.0
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## Reviews
### 8/10 Good
#### Shane H.
30 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully clean and appointed, if a little over the top with nick nacks on every available surface. Make absolutely sure you have the door entry code and wifi code before you arrive - there's no mobile signal at all there and we had some stressful moments trying to gain entry in the late afternoon. Wifi pretty much only works in the living room, where it mainly powers the very unusual streaming TV setup. Coffee machine takes some figuring out. Lovely walks nearby, through the old burial ground and up to the reservoir. All in all it was better than we expected although an extra c.20% for a cleaning fee seemed excessive. Drive carefully on the way there, winding narrow roads.
##### Shane H.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
### 8/10 Good
#### Nathan N.
24 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful decor.
##### Nathan N.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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