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Glaslyn

Pennorth, near Brecon, Mid Wales
Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 5
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A bright and spacious cottage with panoramic views of the Usk Valley  and Black  Mountains
  • Relax in the large mature garden
  • Ideal location for walkers and cyclist and great for families or groups of friends
  • OFF-PEAK SPECIAL OFFER - available for parties of 6, please contact our booking team to enquire
Property code: OC-BN168

The house enjoys a secluded rural location on the edge of the pretty hamlet, Pennorth. From your door, you can set off on walks along the footpaths that snake into the hills. With stables beside the cottage, you can even bring your own horse and take advantage of the glorious riding trails here. Or if you fancy taking in some ancient history, hike 2 miles to the Allt Mountain, home to an Iron Age fortress. Set in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, enthusiastic walkers should take in the majestic heights of Pen Y Fan (12 miles). Mountain bikers are close to the famous Taff trail which stretches all the way to Cardiff in the South. For something more serene visit the spectacular Blaen-y-Glyn waterfalls (9 miles) passing Talybont Reservoir which is often teeming with migratory birds. Explore the market town of Brecon (5 mls) with its cathedral, theatre, canal side pathway walks, river and many independent shops and eateries.

 

The cottage itself is a spacious home, architect-designed in the 60s. It retains the spirit of that era, with bright, colourful rooms and a celebratory feel. Make home in the large lounge, curl up on the sofas in front of the Smart TV and enjoy the warmth from the wood burner effect fire. For those who enjoy countryside views, the sunny conservatory is the perfect place to relax looking out over uninterrupted views of the Usk Valley. The well-equipped kitchen with Rangemaster double oven, with five ceramic hobs and grill, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer ensures that cooks have everything they need to whip up exciting meals for the whole group. The adjacent dining area has a large table for all guests to sit around in comfort while enjoying the wide-ranging views through the floor to ceiling windows. After a busy day, head to your peaceful bedrooms, from king-size to bunk beds, so everyone can find a hideaway to suit them. On the ground floor you will find a super-king-size bed, which can be made into twins with an en-suite shower room; a twin room and a bunk room. There is also a family bathroom. Head up to the first floor to find another three bedrooms; one twin bedroom, which can be made into a king-size bed, with en-suite shower room, one king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room, plus a double bedroom and there's a family bathroom with shower on this floor.

 

Outside the property has a magnificent garden with a sociable patio area and a long sloping lawn. Enjoy al fresco meals at the picnic tables where you can also fire up the BBQ. There's plenty of space for a family game on the grass. Ample private parking is available on-site.

  • 6 bedrooms — 1 super-king zip-and-link (can be made into twin beds on request), 1 twin zip-and-link (can be made into a king-size on request), 1 king, 1 double, 1 bunk room, 1 twin
  • 5 bathrooms — 3 en-suite shower rooms, 1 shared bathroom with no shower (plus push-on handheld shower attachment), 1 shared bathroom with shower
  • Rangemaster double oven with five ceramic hobs and grill, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer
  • Utility room — washing machine, tumble dryer, drying room
  • Smart TV, DVD player
  • Cot and high chair available on request
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Ample parking for several cars
  • The house is accessed by a flight of wooden steps so may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
  • Enclosed garden with furniture and BBQ
  • Lockable large garden shed for the safe storage of bikes and sports equipment
  • 2 small dogs welcome - please be aware there are sheep and cattle in the adjoining fields
  • Pub — 1.5 miles in Llanfihangel Tal-y-llyn, Shops — 2 miles in Talybont-on-Usk
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Claire Carro

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Barrie 5th May 2026

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Reviewed by Caroline 26th October 2025

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Perfect stay. The views were amazing and the house was well equipped with plenty of space for 11 of us. Great walks from the house to Alt y esgair and also up the bridleway. We look forward to coming again soon.

Reviewed by Don 24th October 2025

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This cottage is really well appointed, with absolutely stunning views of the Welsh countryside. The bedrooms and bathrooms are modern and well presented. The communal areas upstairs were ideal for our large family birthday celebrations. A very well-equipped kitchen gives onto a large dining table, next to a very spacious and comfortable lounge areaRead more. Off the lounge is a large sun lounge, just perfect to sit and watch the ever changing view of the valley and beautiful surrounding hills. Hide

Reviewed by Judith 17th October 2025

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Lovely place to stay. Stunning views. We had a fab weekend.

Reviewed by Kimberly 1st August 2025

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Had a wonderful stay Glaslyn, 12 of us in total multi generational family with 2 dogs. The views sitting in the conservatory were stunning we saw an array of birds every day. The house was very clean and tidy, garden was gorgeous and enclosed - the kids loved it. Great location for exploring the black mountains, Brecon Beacons and the wye valley. wRead moreould love to come back one day. Thank you for a wonderful holiday Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 23rd May 2025

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This house is great for several families and works well with plenty of beds and bathrooms. Great space for lounge and a lovely big table for family meals. We found it great for walks from the house to the Allt and local lake, as well as the Brecon canal.. It was peaceful with great views, plenty of parking and the children loved playing in the gardRead moreen. Near to Brecon and local walks. Hide

Reviewed by Vicky 2nd May 2025

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A very spacious house with superlative views on two sides from the first floor conservatory and dining room. Accessed either from the ground floor and interior stairs, or via external wooden steps to the first floor. Walks from the door via relatively quiet lanes to footpaths including a lovely bridleway within a minute from the house.

Reviewed by Sarah 18th April 2025

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The house was perfect! Clean, everyone had towels, the kitchen had everything you need. The view was incredible also. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you so much

Reviewed by Rita 11th April 2025

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This house offers the most wonderful views and was very comfortable indeed. Very convenient also for Brecon and attraction such as the Canal trip at Brecon and the Brecon Mountain Railway. There are also lots of walks to enjoy as well. Thoroughly enjoyed by all my family.

Reviewed by Philip 14th February 2025

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Great location with fantastic views.

Reviewed by Chris 30th December 2024

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Reviewed by Anupama 27th December 2024

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All 10 adults from our party were very comfortable with sharing bathrooms but if only we had just one shower above the bath tub

Reviewed by Gillian 20th December 2024

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We had an amazing family Christmas at Glaslyn such a lovely comfortable, homely house. Absolutely spotlessly clean on arrival. Everything we needed was there. The views and scenery are unbelievably beautiful, in such a peaceful location. Thank you.

Reviewed by Charlotte 25th October 2024

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The cottage has the most amazing views over Brecon, the large conservatory room was lovely to sit in and watch the scenery. The cottage was well equipped with all essentials, lots of rooms and plenty of parking. We were a group of 11 plus a dog and felt we had plenty of room. The kids also loved the garden space as well. Would recommend this cottagRead moree to anyone. Hide

Reviewed by Aled Elwyn 11th October 2024

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Great house in a fantastic location with very helpful hosts. Perfect for a group. Highly recommended

Reviewed by Zaheer 5th October 2024

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Lovely property and beautiful location and view from the cottage is amazing we had a wonderful stay at the cottage and will definitely recommend to others.

Reviewed by Karen 9th August 2024

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The property was outstanding, we had 9 members if the family stay and we had everything provided to ensure our needs were met. The out reaching views are beautiful and enhance due to this being an upside down house. The number of bathrooms meant there was no waiting. I would like to thank the owners on behalf of my family for sharing their lovely hRead moreome with us. We will be back in the future and would recommend this property to anyone seeking tranquility and family time. Hide

Reviewed by Kelly 2nd August 2024

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We liked this cottage so much we've booked next years slot already. Ideal as a 3 generation Holiday home, with plenty of space for all 10 of us x It's set in a beautiful area, with views that caress the eyes.

Reviewed by David 26th July 2024

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Wonderful location, but garden needs attention and outdoor equipment could be improved.

Reviewed by Matt 5th July 2024

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Excellent for big groups. Kitchen equipment is fantastic! Comfy and clean beds.

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.