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King Charles Cottage

Brecon, Mid Wales
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Charming cottage set in elevated position on Kings Charles Steps, Brecon
  • Exposed stonework adds plenty of charm to this characterful cottage
  • The raised wood burner is great for chilly nights and the courtyard is perfect for dining alfresco
Overview
Property code: OC-92729

This stylish Grade II-listed cottage is set halfway up King Charles Steps, a charming flight of cobbled steps situated below the cathedral and within 500 metres of the vibrant town centre. The Welsh town of Brecon is the ideally located for lovers of the outdoors. As well as its Georgian architecture, you can follow Captain's Walk to see the remains of Brecon's medieval walls or visit The Royal Welsh Regimental Museum at Brecon Barracks (0.5 miles). Take advantage of good weather to cruise the canal that links Brecon with Newport. The area is steeped in history with some of Europe’s finest surviving castles: Brecon Castle (0.5 miles) overlooking the River Usk, Abergavenny Castle (20.5 miles) and Crickhowell Castle (14 miles) set against the spectacular hills. Local attractions include The Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenavon Iron Works (both 24 miles) and the National Showcaves Centre (19 miles).

The cottage can only be reached by foot, across a small foot bridge that will bring you to the front door. The accommodation has been fully modernised, though retaining many original features and is spread across three floors. The first floor accessed from the footbridge offers a cosy lounge with a wood burner, enjoying natural light from the picture windows, and exposed stone walls. There is comfortable seating and a Smart TV. This floor also offers access to a spacious bathroom with a free-standing bath, a shower and a WC. A staircase leads to the lower ground floor where there’s a spacious kitchen/diner with doors that open onto a small courtyard. This is a great space for entertaining, finished with a well-equipped kitchen and a generously sized table and bench for hearty suppers, and the Everhot electric stove can provide warmth in the chillier months. The second floor offers guests the choice of two bedrooms, a twin room and a double room both enjoying views onto the cobbled walkway.

Outside, guests can relax in the small courtyard that has an open aspect straight onto the cobbled walkway. There is a table and chairs for summer dining and a covered area which is perfect for storing bikes.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin room
  • 1 bathroom with roll top bath, shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, coffee machine,  fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Wood burner in lounge (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Open-aspect courtyard with table and chairs
  • On-street parking (subject to availability) 100 metres from the cottage, and long-stay car parking nearby
  • Undercover area with storage for bikes
  • Shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants 500 metres
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Ceri Gittoes

This property is personally managed by Ceri.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 15 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Elin 8th May 2026

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Charming cottage on three floors within moments of Brecon. Spotlessly clean and very well equipped, we spent a lovely and comfortable time here. I would add that if you have mobility issues, this property might not be for you, due to the access on a hill with cobbles, and the layout over 3 floors.

Reviewed by Cathy 27th April 2026

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Beautiful cottage, very well equiped. Lovely location with the canal close by., Perfect for our 2 dogs as a pretty river walk 2 minutes from the cottage. Brecon town is attractive, with the canal close by.

Reviewed by Marita 15th April 2026

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Lovely big warm kitchen/diner with room around a table for 6 (though we were just 4 adults), but if you're really into cooking, as we were, maybe consider bringing a large saucepan or two suitable for induction cooker The sitting room is well-thought out, with seating for different kinds of activities, and the decor includes fun and exciting coloRead moreur combinations (without making the room too cluttered or fussy). I'm highly sensitive to colour and textures so I was really relieved that the whole house was decorated tastefully. The bathroom is lovely with a huge skylight and plants and a choice of shower or cast iron bath. The uneven stone stairs were a bit of a challenge for us elderly folk and our son and his friend with dyspraxia and cerebral palsy, but we were warned about this. Top tip: use the wall to lean on at the top when you are coming down the stairs and go slowly and concentrate. Hide

Reviewed by Hannah 23rd December 2025

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We had a wonderful Christmas week in this cosy cottage in a great central but quiet location a few minutes walk to interesting shops, cafes and pubs in Brecon and moments from a wonderful wooded riverside walk along the Honddu river. The cottage is nicely furnished inside and the Christmas decorations were a lovely touch. The only downsides I wouldRead more say are that the single beds are quite narrow (2'6") more suited to children than adults and the stairs up to the top floor are steep and angled. Hide

Reviewed by Anna 18th October 2025

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Reviewed by Carol 7th September 2025

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We absolutely loved our week in the cottage - it's full of charm and character and Hannah has furnished it to a high standard. There was a mix-up (not the owner's fault) with the booking schedule and she had to rush over to clean it after we arrived but it was all sorted quickly and the agent agreed to compensation for the inconvenience. The bed waRead mores extremely comfortable, the wood burner was a plus with the chilly September evenings and Brecon is a wonderful base to explore this part of Wales Hide

Reviewed by Philip 12th July 2025

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Beautiful cottage which easily sleeps 4 adults, Lovely location being just a 5 minutes walk to the town centre So much to do in and around Brecon, a week wasn't long enough

Reviewed by Anthony 2nd May 2025

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Great place. I'd recommend. Beautiful cottage and lovely location. The single beds aren't comfortable, so just beware of that. Otherwise I can't fault it.

Reviewed by Emma 13th April 2025

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We had a great stay. An amazing location with a lovely dog walk from the front door -just turn right at the bottom of the steps and over the footbridge, great Indian takeaway nearby and Morrisons just round the corner. The cottage was lovely and tranquil, with lots of thoughtful touches. It felt like a home from home.

Reviewed by Lou 23rd March 2025

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Lovely place to stay, spotlessly clean and cosy, thoughtfully decorated with everything we needed to self-cater. Quiet and not overlooked, but very central position, so easy to access river walks and the town for supplies. A perfect peaceful base.

Reviewed by Iona 17th March 2025

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Beautiful house, well equipped and in a good location. Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Robyn 3rd February 2025

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We had a wonderful week visiting local waterfalls and castles. Brecon was the perfect spot for going on all our day trips, and we ventured out to look around the town of Brecon several times. The cottage was cozy, bed comfy and the bathtub was a welcomed relief after climbing Pen Y Fan. Perfect location with plenty of shops and food within walking Read moredistance. We cant wait to come back and see what the warmer months are like! Hide

Reviewed by John 3rd January 2025

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A really warm cosy cottage in a charming location. It is recently renovated to a high standard. We spent the new year cold snap here enjoying the frosts and the snow. Very well located to walk into Brecon for the shops and Pubs. Equally easy to get into the mountains for a hike. We are hoping to come back soon..

Reviewed by Audrey 2nd December 2024

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Brecon is a lovely town and this is a lovely cottage with beautiful decor, but probably not suitable for people with serious mobility issues because of the steps outside (which are shown clearly on the photos) and the two flights of narrow, twisty stairs inside. It was warm and cosy - we thoroughly enjoyed our winter stay.

Reviewed by Linda 16th September 2024

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