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Groves Cottage

Talybont on Usk, near Brecon, Mid Wales
Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
3 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Ospreys nesting locally - less than a mile from the cottage for the first time since 1824
  • Chase waterfalls, head out on your bike or enjoy a gentle stroll along the canal in Talybont-on-Usk
  • Perfect for romantic mornings, step out onto the balcony for an alfresco coffee
  • Cosy up by the wood burner after days spent exploring
Property code: OC-BN181

Walk out of your door and onto well-trodden paths along the canal for a gentle stroll towards a handful of tasty eateries. Or jump on your bike and take to The Taff Trail which runs for 55 miles between Cardiff and Brecon. When you run out of steam head back home and fire up the wood burner as you settle down in the lounge area. Two and four-legged guests can sneak out into the enclosed garden for a breath of fresh air or take a moment on the balcony for some peace and quiet.

Walk the pretty garden path and enter this terraced cottage through the kitchen/lounge/diner. Set in an ornamental fireplace the wood burner throws heat into the space so you can curl up on the sofa and switch on the Smart TV in comfort. The well-equipped kitchen is a bright space with natural light flooding in through the patio doors. Perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts you can throw off muddy boots and hang up your coats in the entrance porch; if you get caught in the rain make use of the electric clothes drier, too. Up some steep wooden stairs to the first floor,  you will find the master double bedroom, bathroom with shower over the bath and access to the balcony space, ideal for a morning brew. Head up another flight of stairs to the second floor and the cosy  open plan single bedroom set under the eaves.

Welcomed by a pretty cottage garden path, the charm continues to the rear of the property as you step out into the enclosed garden. Take a seat on the patio furniture in the sheltered area . A BBQ provides a welcome treat in the summer and bikes can be stored in the back garden and is great for those looking to cycle their way around the Brecon Beacons National Park.

 

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 double, 1 single
  • 1 bathroom - shower over the bath with WC
  • Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, electric clothes dryer
  • Wood burner, logs included
  • Cot and high chair on request
  • Smart TV, radio
  • Enclosed garden, garden furniture, BBQ
  • Off-road parking for one car
  • Bike storage
  • Telescope
  • Shops, restaurant, pub all less than a mile away in Talybont-on-Usk
  • Please note there are steep wooden stairs to the first floor and a sloping ceiling in the second floor single bedroom which is open plan.
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

 

Avril Hitchman

This property is personally managed by Avril.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 38 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Dan 31st May 2026

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Great location for local walks with the family and dog. Lovely little cottage, would visit again

Reviewed by Hannah 6th May 2026

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A beautiful little cottage in a superb location. Very well maintained facilities and lovely decor that made it a very special stay. We enjoyed wild swimming, walking and exploring the local area and I highly recommend staying there.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 2nd May 2026

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Excellent cottage. Garden is totally secure if you have a dog. Local pubs are good. Recommend Bear at Crickhowell as well. Tretower castle and court well worth a visit.

Reviewed by Camilla 4th April 2026

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A lovely cottage in a beautiful village. Perfect spot for hiking, biking, exploring the Brecon Beacons. The fireplace is ideal for cold evenings with plenty of wood supplied. Beds are very comfortable, all amenities needed, and if not, there is a great shop/cafe/Indian just 500 metres up the road. The garden was nice and fully secure for the dog. IRead more particularly loved sitting on the upstairs terrace in the mornings looking over at the sheep and the stunning views. I recommend and would book again. Hide

Reviewed by Sandra 20th March 2026

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Very comfortable and very well equipped cottage. Great location for walking.

Reviewed by Jasmine 23rd December 2025

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Such a Dreamy little place to stay! We all really enjoyed our stay over Christmas in this lovely, cozy cottage. Dog friendly with a secure back garden which had fantastic views of the hills and countryside. Lots of dog walks from the front door and easy to drive to waterfalls for more of an adventure. Would highly recommend

Reviewed by Tracey 12th November 2025

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Reviewed by Martin 24th October 2025

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Groves Cottage is a real gem and exceeded our expectations in every way. Really comfortable and well thought out it's also a perfect base for exploring the wonders of the area. If you like walking there are some wonderful routes available directly from the cottage. And, with cosy evenings by the woodburner, we had a near perfect break. We will mostRead more certainly stay here again as we only really scratched the surface with so much to explore! Very highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Janet 12th September 2025

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Lovely comfy cottage next to the canal. Enclosed garden ideal for letting the dogs out. Lovely walks right from the door, and well positioned to explore the Brecons.

Reviewed by Kerry 29th August 2025

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Reviewed by George 8th August 2025

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This is great cottage in an excellent location. We particularly appreciated the Shop (Talybont Stores / Canalside Cafe) which is just a short walk away and provides a good range of groceries, as well as doubling as a cafe and serving excellent Indian meals.

Reviewed by Helen 11th July 2025

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Lovely little cottage. Well equipped and lounge surprisingly cool in 30 plus degree heat! Lots of walks from the cottage, both along the canal and river, as well as to the reservoir. We loved it!

Reviewed by Jeffrey 4th July 2025

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Reviewed by Michael 20th June 2025

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Reviewed by Jeff 6th June 2025

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Reviewed by Raymond 30th May 2025

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Lovely property, parking for one car providing its not an estate car, I have a jaguar f pace, just fitted in. Lovely log burner, plenty of logs provided.

Reviewed by Ben 23rd May 2025

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Lovely cottage in a fantastic location. Walk to the excellent village shop (including fresh and take away curry), 2 pubs and a playground. Also a great base for walking along the canal or even up to the beacons. Good parking for 1 car.

Reviewed by Frances 16th May 2025

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We spent a wonderful week at Groves Cottage, the sun shone every day and we enjoyed our walks along the leafy canal paths and tramway and our visits further afield, Brecon and Crickhowell are well worth visiting. Our dog happily enjoyed exploring the pretty enclosed garden and we ate our breakfasts in the sun on the patio each morning. The CanalsidRead moree Cafe/shop were extremely handy and open all day until about 7pm. It is a beautiful area and we would highly recommend the cottage and location. Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer 6th May 2025

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Reviewed by Peter 2nd May 2025

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Reviewed by Kerry 27th April 2025

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Gorgeous little cottage in a beautiful location. Absolutely loved my 5 nights there!

Reviewed by Rachel 4th April 2025

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 28th March 2025

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Second visit here. All good although issue with heating and inspite of owner trying to get it fixed this proved difficult. Though weather was glorious and we had the log burner for evenings. Comfortable cottage and garden is definitely dog proof which was excellent. Lovely time walking canal and exploring elsewhere. Recommend the Bear at CrickhowelRead morel for a meal- with good beer garden. Pubs in village good and dog friendly. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 21st March 2025

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Snug, comfortable and secure in a great space. Thank You.

Reviewed by Stephen 27th December 2024

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The cottage is lovely, everything we needed, cosy, great location and plenty of logs for the fire. Very comfortable bed and nice to wake up and have lovely walks from your doorstep.

Reviewed by Jo 29th November 2024

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A lovely weekend spent in this warm, cosy and homely cottage. Great location with everything you need right on the doorstep.

Reviewed by Rachel 25th October 2024

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Lovely cozy cottage, well equipped, we especially enjoyed the wood burner on an evening. Perfect garden for dogs very secure. Lots of great walks straight from the cottage and welcoming cafe / shop / pubs close by. We enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Julia 11th October 2024

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I really loved this cottage. It was warm, dry, well equipped and cozy - with a lovely, comfortable bed and clean, soft sheets. I also really liked the garden, which was wonderfully well looked after, very generous, and secure (a must for the anxious dog parent). The location was great, close to pubs and fabulous walks.

Reviewed by Janice 4th October 2024

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We love this cottage and Talybont is a super place to stay. Easy access to Brecon Crickhowell and Abergavenny. We also love the walks from the door

Reviewed by Malcolm 27th September 2024

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Beautiful cottage, very cosy and welcoming with everything you could need. Extremely clean and tidy and enclosed garden was fabulous for the dogs to explore and run around. Balcony was an added bonus for a morning cuppa. Parking at the front is a bit tight if you have an SUV or estate car buy easily parked on the road opposite. Lovely nights in froRead morent of the roaring fire. Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 20th September 2024

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Quaint, pretty and in a great area for walking. Pubs especially the White Hart was lovely to visit and to eat at. Canal interesting to walk along. All in all a great little cottage but it do with a bit of TLC in parts including the garden

Reviewed by Alison 13th September 2024

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Cottage is delightful and the position is amazing. Good at the Star pub brilliant. Many places to sit in the garden to read and have a glass of wine. The views are out of this world and the canal walks so peaceful.

Reviewed by Huw 6th September 2024

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Delightful little cottage warm and cosy in an excellent location. We felt that it was tired in certain areas but provided you with everything you needed. The garden was secure and pleasant if not a little overgrown. A very enjoyable holiday.

Reviewed by Julie 30th August 2024

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We really enjoyed our stay in the cottage and found it very cosy and comfortable. Lovely garden, great views and location. We would visit again.

Reviewed by Nadia 9th August 2024

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Reviewed by Graham 19th July 2024

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Beautiful cottage in a perfect location

Reviewed by Jeffrey 12th July 2024

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It is our second time at staying at the cottage and we absolutely love it exploring more and more all the time. The canal path you can cycle o r walk for miles and miles and if you're into cycling or walking there are some fantastic places to visit.

Reviewed by Peter 5th July 2024

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A comfortable cottage in a lovely location for enjoying local walks along the canal and around the village and a good base for exploring the bBecon Beacons further afield.

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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.