Glyn Cynwal Isaf Cottage

The Cottage

Well away from the main road, with no through traffic, the cottage offers a peaceful atmosphere, with only the occasional wild rabbit or woodpecker to disturb you. Sit and enjoy dinner or drinks outside on a summer's evening on the paved and lit terrace, relax with breakfast in the sunny living room, or curl up in the whirlpool bath with a book. It's the perfect setting for your break, whether it's a long luxurious weekend or for an energetic week of biking and walking.

Features

2 double bedrooms (1 en-suite)
1 twin bedroom
Oil central heating
Wood-burning stove with complimentary basket of wood
Widescreen television with Skyplus and DVD player
Wireless broadband access
Family bathroom with whirlpool bath
Rangemaster ceramic double oven
Fully fitted kitchen with granite worktops
Dishwasher
Integrated fridge and freezer
Utility with washer-dryer

The Area

Nestled in the upper Swansea valley (9 miles from M4 Junction 45), on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Glyn Cynwal Isaf Cottage has views over The Black Mountain and is easily accessible to the Swansea and Neath Valleys. The glorious Gower coastline is also only a short drive away, with its sandy beaches, wildlife and surfing. Hay-on-Wye with its wealth of bookshops and famous festival, is only around an hour away by car, or come for the International Jazz Festival in Brecon every August.

Local Attractions

Craig-Y-Nos Country Park (7 miles)
Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary Cefn-Yr-Erw (5 miles)
Dan-Yr-Ogof showcaves (7 miles)
Vale of Neath waterfalls (9 miles)
Afan Argoed park and biking
Margam Park
Porth-yr-Ogof waterfalls
Aberdulais Falls
Cwm Clydach RSPB Reserve
Aberglasney Gardens
Carreg Cennen Castle
Dinefwr Park
Swansea LC2 Leisure Centre and Waterpark
Touratech off-road skills training
Call of the Wild outdoor activities

If you don't want to venture further than a stone's throw from the Cottage, there are some beautiful walks on the doorstep, with a bridlepath running directly past the cottage. A ten-minute walk will bring you to Palleg Golf Club, an 18-hole range, open to the public. Or, take a short walk down into the village of Cwmtwrch and visit one of our friendly local pubs – you can take a break from cooking and have a great meal at The George Inn or the New Tredegar Arms.

Comments from our guestbook:

The cottage is beautiful, comfortable and amazingly well-equipped. Your hospitality made the stay even more wonderful. We were able to have a great family Christmas together. A magical place. (Guests from London, Christmas 2010)

Beautiful cottage, lovely warm place to come back to after a long day biking. Beds are amazing. Many thanks, we'll be back. (Guests from Southend-on-Sea, Nov 2010)

From the wonderful warm welcome to the luxury of the jacuzzi bath, a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The cottage is beautiful, with such care and attention to detail – more than a home away from home. Looking forward to a return visit. Thanks very much. (Guests from Oxford and Malaysia, Sept 2010)

We had a really enjoyable week here. The cottage is absolutely beautiful. I especially appreciated all the thought put into the lovely furnishings, and the luxurious whirlpool bath. Thank you so much for making us so welcome. We look forward to coming again and will be spreading the word about this wonderful cottage. Thank you. (Guests from Cambridge, Aug 2010)

There was so much to see: the caves, the castle, the waterfalls, the sea, the black mountain, Swansea. we enjoyed our stay. We'll never forget Wales and your lovely cottage. Thanks. (Guests from Belgium, July 2010)

From this beautiful base we explored wonderful Wales. We love it an certainly plan a return visit. We admired the different landscapes: hills, caves, woods and a gorgeous beach in Pembrey. (Guests from the Netherlands, July 2010)

We have had a wonderful week staying in a beautiful cottage which exceeded our expectations. We have enjoyed the mountain railway, castles, waterfalls and the leisure centre in Swansea. Still have many places to visit so will be re-booking. Thank you. (Family from Southampton, April 2010)

Great cottage. Pen-Y-Fan in the snow was an adventure. Waterfalls at Ystradfellte are to be recommended. Swansea marina was lovely too. (Guests from Manchester, Feb 2010)