Snaptrip says
La Cala is a spacious and well-equipped cottage in South Wales, ideal for exploring the Brecon Beacons and nearby towns. Guests appreciate the property's ample space, good location, and the owners' communication. While some find the beds comfortable, others suggest they could be improved. The lack of overhead showers and some maintenance issues are noted, but the property's charm and potential shine through.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The property's cleanliness received mixed feedback. Some guests found it to be clean and cosy, while others reported dust, debris, and unclean blinds. The inconsistency in cleanliness standards has led to a slightly above average score.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the Brecon Beacons, walks, and local attractions. Guests find it brilliant for exploring the area, with a great pub nearby, contributing to a high score.
Comfort levels vary among guests, with some finding the beds and living spaces comfortable, while others report uncomfortable mattresses and a lack of showers. The mixed experiences result in a score above average.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-stocked kitchen and spacious areas. However, guests note dated aspects, the need for showers, and maintenance issues like lighting and decking, leading to a moderate score.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owners, aside from good communication. Due to the lack of information on this aspect, the score is set to null.
About this property
A spacious detached house in the village of Penderyn, within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons). The superb quality throughout this cottage makes for a perfect base for family groups to gather in the spacious open plan living area, where the cooks can enjoy the excellent kitchen while others chat around the table or relax in the sitting area. A second sitting room offers a retreat for quiet reading or catching up. With five spacious bedrooms, two superb bathrooms and a delightful garden, you will be more than happy to return after lovely days out exploring this beautiful part of Wales. The location in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons) makes it perfect for walkers while others may enjoy a steam railway ride through the Beacons. A visit to the Penderyn Distillery beckons, just down the road, while fishing and cycling at the renowned Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre are close by. The sandy beaches of the South Wales coast are easily accessed, so whatever the time of year, all the family can enjoy this lovely cottage.
Penderyn is a small village in mid-Wales within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons), and makes a great base for enjoying the walks and cycle trails around the park. The sandy beaches of South Wales are easily reached, as is the university city of Swansea.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 1 x double with en-suite slipper bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin, 1 x single with pull-out stacker bed.
Bathroom with corner bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area and sitting area (seats 6).
Second sitting room (seats 4) with double sofa bed if required.
Gas central heating (underfloor on ground floor).
Range cooker with 4 electric ovens and 6 gas hobs, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, music system, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Lawned garden and decked patio with garden furniture.
Secure shed for bicycles.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 5 mins walk.
Note: Open stream in garden, children to be supervised.
Note: Property about 50 yards from A-road, so may be some related traffic noise.
Nearby points of interest
- Penderyn Brecon Beacons Distillery / The Welsh Whisky Co Ltd
- Gwyn Hall
- Henrhyd Waterfall
- Pen y Fan
Reviews (14)
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Mark
There were just four of us and so we had plenty of room. The cottage is well equipped but would benefit from a bit of maintenance to keep in good working order. The neighbouring Penderyn distillery is well worth a visit if you like or would consider trying Welsh whisky. Issues 1. Cleanliness - the cleaning was only superficial with dust/debris still in corners and under beds, the stair carpet was covered in dirt/debris, the dining table separator covered all sorts of food and other debris. 2. The blinds and curtains had almost no effect on lowering the sunlight entering the rooms. After 6am it was almost impossible to remain asleep - I hate to think what summertime would be like. Inaccuracies 3. There are two pubs in the village, neither of which is within a 5min walk. The Red Lion (good food but expensive) is about 8min up a very steep hill. The Lamb Hotel is about 12min along the main road and has a small bar with well-kept and cheap beer and a friendly landlord (no food). Improvements 4. The mattresses in the room next to the main bathroom should be changed - it caused back pain to the person using it. 5. Even though there were only 4 of us, there were not enough quantity and variety of glasses to use. 6. The shed lock was difficult to open and should be cleaned/replaced. 7. The property would benefit from a proper shower. 8. Even though I am reasonably fit, I struggled to get out of the bath in the main bedroom. 9. Only five coffee capsules were left with the coffee machine. This made it only a gimmick as it could not be used each day. 10. The sliding cupboard in the kitchen would not close properly and made access to the plate cupboard annoying. 11. Some of the door handles/catches for the bedrooms and bathrooms need maintenance/replacement as these often stuck.
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Mark
We were a group of 8 and always felt we had more than enough room. In addition there is plenty of parking around the house which made life a whole lot easier than some other properties we have stayed in. There were a couple of issues we can across unfortunately as stated in some of the other reviews a couple of the beds are not overly comfortable and realistically need new mattresses. Another problem we found were most of the bathroom doors and one of the bedrooms had a habit of sticking, the result was on a couple of occasions people got stuck in those rooms and had to be released. TBH the above would be pretty easy to fix with some minor maintenance. Lastly one issue we found was related to the baths, unfortunately a few weeks before the trip one of our party broke her hip. There are no dedicated showers and the baths are a little on the deep side with no grab handles, whilst fine for someone able bodied it was a little problematic for us.
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Dewi
Two good sized bathrooms with baths. The only thing missing was a proper shower. Taking a shower in a bath is not common in The Netherlands.