Em's Cottage

About this property

Brecon 4.8 miles. Em’s Cottage, a well-appointed, two-bedroom home rests at the foot of Pen Y Fan, tucked away in Libanus near Brecon, Powys. Nestled by the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Em’s Cottage enjoys breath-taking views over Mid Wales, whilst complete with a stylish interior, and a lovely, enclosed exterior. Arrive to a private driveway with enough space for two cars, taking in the tranquillity of your new abode from the front patio, a haven for outdoor dining and late-night tipples. Step indoors to be met by the handy utility room, where you can store your walking boots and coats, before reaching the open-plan living space, benefitting from bi-fold doors out to the garden.

The kitchen is fully-equipped with sleek cabinetry and state-of-the-art appliances, whilst the dining area provides plenty of space to gather for a delicious meal with the woodburning stove alight. Cosy up in the sitting area with one of your favourite films in the backdrop, before climbing the stairs for some rest, selecting between two well-appointed double bedrooms. A sleek bathroom completes the home, where you can prepare for your coming days. For days spent exploring, travel to nearby Brecon, a bustling market town home to a great selection of shops, restaurants, cafés, and pubs, as well as the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, and The Royal Welsh Regimental Museum.

Hay-on-Wye, the second-hand book capital of the UK, lies around 20 miles from Ems’s Cottage; discover the charming town with its bookshops, Hay Castle, and riverside eateries, or grab your walking boots to hike or cycle across the National Park for a nature-filled adventure. Visit the bustling Welsh market town of Builth Wells and explore its independent shops, cafes, and pubs, or join some of the popular events such as the Royal Welsh Show or the National Show Caves Centre for Wales. Whichever direction you take from Ems’s Cottage, you’re sure to discover the beauty of Mid Wales.

On the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park lies the historic cathedral town of Brecon, boasting beautiful Georgian and Jacobean architecture, many museums, a theatre and cinema, individual shops, restaurants and inns serving real ales and local food. The Brecon Beacons National Park offers the avid walker and keen cyclist spectacular scenery at any time of the year, with rolling countryside and valleys and the wild beauty of waterfalls and caves. The park is home to traditional market towns, castles, ancient monuments and miles of canal where many pretty walks can be enjoyed. For the less energetic, pony trekking, canal cruising or the local Brecon Steam Railway are a must. Travel a little further to Hay-on-Wye with its numerous book shops, visit the craft and collectors’ fairs and the four day Royal Welsh Agricultural Show at Builth Wells, or explore the delightful medieval town of Abergavenny. A perfect base for an all-year-round family holiday.

Accommodation

Two double bedrooms.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.

Utility

Oil central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.

Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Private driveway for 2 cars.

Enclosed front garden with patio and furniture.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 4.3 miles, pub 1 mile.

Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am