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Tower House

Llangorse (2mls S), Brecon Beacons
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
5 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Fishing on site / nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Situated in a Dark Skies Reserve - telescopes available to use
  • Close to Llangorse Lake for water-based activities and the Brecon Beacons for exploring on foot
  • Enclosed garden with wonderful views to enjoy while the children enjoy the large outside space including a trampoline
Property code: BN331

Situated in the hamlet of Cathedine, this magnificent and contemporary cottage is ideally situated for exploring the surrounding Brecon Beacons. Venture 2 miles to Llangorse, where you’ll find decent pubs, and Llangorse Lake, where you can walk along the shoreline and which has plenty of activities to keep all the family busy such as canoeing, sailing and fishing. Llangorse Pony Trekking and Adventure Centre is 3 miles from the property and has excellent rock climbing walls and zip lines. Talgarth is situated nearby (6 miles) has a restored and working Mill, selling artisan flour and bread, it’s open for tours, with a cafe situated next to the river selling delicious lunches and cakes. There is also George’s butchers, which is over a hundred years old and sells local free range meat and there’s a Co-Op. Talybont-on-Usk, a village (3 miles) has two pubs, a village shop, lovely walks along the canal and into the deeper countryside, notably the waterfall walk, which starts just after the reservoir. The lovely town of Brecon, with its must-see cathedral (9 miles) and the beautiful towns of Crickhowell (7 miles) and Hay on Wye (15 miles), known as the ‘Town of Books’, are all a short drive away. All three places have lots to explore, with lovely shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes.

Arrive at Tower House via a sloping flagstone path leading to the glossy red front door. The entrance hall leads into the spacious and stylish kitchen, with flagstone flooring, stone fireplace, wood burner and welcome pack filled with local produce. Gather around the breakfast bar to enjoy drinks and snacks ensuring the cooks don't miss out on the conversation. The adjoining dining room has a large table, big enough for all guests to enjoy a meal together. There is also a convenient downstairs toilet. Leading off the dining room is a conservatory that runs the width of the house. There are two telescopes in here and it is an ideal spot to stargaze in the Dark Skies Reserve. The living room has another open fire with a traditional Victorian fireplace as well as a large TV and comfortable sofas for a cosy evening in. Continue upstairs to three bedrooms, one king-size and one double with great views across the valley, and one twin bedroom with an en-suite shower room. There is a luxurious family bathroom with large double shower and free-standing bath.

Outside, there is a spacious parking area big enough for four cars with a sloping flagstone path leading to the house. The French doors from the conservatory open up onto a well-kept large garden with far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. There is a children’s trampoline to keep the little ones occupied as well as plenty of lawn space for games and play time. A patio area has a garden table and chairs. To the side of the main house is an outhouse/utility room with washing machine, BBQ for use in the garden and a second fridge, it is lockable and big enough to safely store bikes.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double and 1 twin with en-suite
  • 2 bathroom – 1 family bathroom with double shower and bath, 1 en-suite shower room, 1 downstairs WC
  • Kitchen: Wood burner, electric cooker, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing machine, coffee machine
  • Utility room with additional washing machine, BBQ and extra fridge
  • Welcome pack
  • Wood burner (logs and fuel provided)
  • TV, Freesat and DVD player
  • Garden with garden furniture, children’s trampoline
  • Ample parking available
  • Bike storage in outhouse
  • 2 miles to the nearest pub and shop
  • Please note no fireworks or Chinese lanterns at the property due to farm next door

     

  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

 

Claire Carro

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 32 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Alison 28th September 2024

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The house is beautiful and probably the most well equipped we've ever stayed in. The wood burner made the lounge extra cosy and the conservatory was wonderful to sit in during the sunny afternoons. The garden is beautiful and natural whilst being big enough for children to enjoy. There was always plenty of hot water and the large roll top bath was Read morevery luxurious. We enjoyed visiting and having lunch in Crickhowell and Brecon. Llangorse Lake was a lovely place for a walk, wear wellies! Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 14th September 2024

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The cottage was very comfortable and warm. All beautifully furnished in a cosy style. Both bathrooms were modern with good showers. The conservatory is a great place to flop and relax in, looking out at the large garden with stunning scenery beyond. The outhouse, Game Room, provided good secure storage for my son's bicycle. A very well stocked gameRead mores cupboard, especially with jigsaws, would give plenty of entertainment if weather was bad, but we had a splendid week of warm sunshine. Lovely home. Hide

Reviewed by Yolande 7th September 2024

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We had a lovely stay at Tower House. It truly was a home away from home. Super comfortable and well situated for visiting the towns villages nearby. The information booklet was helpful and had loads of info on places of interest - we could literally have planned our whole trip out of that.

Reviewed by Natasha 17th August 2024

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Beautiful place. So well equipped! A games cupboard filled to the brim with games and puzzles, a well stocked book shelf, outdoor games for the family or group in the shed, kitchen full of things from baking items like scales and cake tins to potato masher! The internet connection was brilliant too and was nice to be able to connect to Netflix for Read morethe rainy days. Loved it! Hide

Reviewed by Jacqui 3rd August 2024

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Lovely cottage in a beautiful location. Loved the roll top bath and the beds were comfortable. The garden was pretty and great for our dog. The cottage would be cosy in winter with the log burners. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed by Joris 20th July 2024

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If you are looking for a lovely house with a spacious garden and beautiful views, look no further. We were warmly welcomed with local products and a vases of flowers from the own garden. The house has several rooms downstairs, so you can always find a place for yourself. When something was wrong with the oil pump, the owner did everything he could Read moreto solve it as quickly as possible. We had a wonderful time. Hide

Reviewed by Nina 13th July 2024

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A truly lovely tranquil and peaceful cottage with a perfect garden. So lovely that we really didn't need to go to many other places to have a fantastic and thoroughly refreshing break.

Reviewed by Thomas 6th July 2024

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Fifth time return customers and happy as always. Lovely home with all the necessary gadgets to make it very relaxing. The position is idyllic.

Reviewed by John 29th June 2024

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Reviewed by Alyson 15th June 2024

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Amazing, comfortable and luxurious house. Lovely large garden with options for all ages

Reviewed by Elizabeth 8th June 2024

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We have just returned from a fabulous week at this beautiful cottage. The location is great with spectacular views and a lovely conservatory and enclosed garden to enjoy it from. The cottage has pretty much everything you need including books, games and telescopes. There are some lovely pubs and restaurants all within a 10 to 15 min drive away and Read morelots to do in the area. We look forward to returning again one day. Hide

Reviewed by Koen 19th May 2024

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Amazing cottage with an amazing view. Especially the conservatory was an amazing spot to sit.

Reviewed by Lesley 7th April 2024

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Lovely property. All as described.

Reviewed by Hannah 31st March 2024

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Reviewed by Lara 16th March 2024

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Wonderful property in a great location for walking in Brecon Beacons. Heavenly beds - extremely comfortable. Would definitely come back.

Reviewed by Catherine 8th March 2024

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Delightful house which exceeded our expectations. Great walks straight up onto the hills and enjoyed exceptional food at The Three Horseshoes in Groesffordd just 15 mins away.

Reviewed by Judith 3rd March 2024

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Three words WOW WOW WOW We are a family of 6, 2 children under 3 years old and a dog, that stayed at Tower House for 4 nights. We wanted for nothing as it was all supplied! I felt as though I was walking into someones home without it being too personal, the kitchen was so fully equipped, my packing could have been cut down by half! Tower House was Read moreextremely spacious, immaculately clean and warm. The beds were super comfy, with crisp white bedding. I really would highly recommend Tower House. Hide

Reviewed by Patrick 11th February 2024

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Reviewed by Kirt 22nd October 2023

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We had a really lovely time at the house and surrounding area. It was perfect for a relaxing week. It is spacious, warm, comfortable and welcoming. The garden was a lovely space for our boys to play with our dog during down time. There was everything we needed plus much more at the house.

Reviewed by Alison 8th October 2023

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A wonderful place, perfect for 6 people, very well equipped and a great location. Lots of wonderful walking, cycling and places to eat and drink.

Reviewed by Karen 1st October 2023

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The cottage is outstanding. My family and I had a wonderful stay. The welcome basket which greeted us in the kitchen was a lovely touch and much appreciated. The well-equipped kitchen made cooking a pleasure, and the cozy living spaces and comfortable bedrooms provided us with the perfect sanctuary to relax after our daily adventures exploring the Read morebreathtaking welsh countryside. The views from the well kept garden were beautiful. Thank you for a wonderful holiday and some very happy memories. Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 16th September 2023

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A very comfortable house with lots of character in a wonderful location. We had everything we needed and more - loved the puzzle collection. The attractive and large enclosed garden was very useful for our dog and we used the conservatory a lot - a real bonus. Good access to the Brecon Beacons, Hay-on-Wye and Black Mountain plus wet weather activitRead moreies such as Big Pit. We will definitely return. Hide

Reviewed by Kim 2nd September 2023

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Spent a lovely week here with my husband, daughter and her dog.House is gorgeous and had all we needed for a self catering stay. Peaceful location. Spent a lot of time in the sunny garden , but the trees offered lots of shade . It is large and totally enclosed so the dog could be off lead. Enjoyed stunning sunsets from the bottom of the garden withRead more a glass of wine as we watched the neighbouring farm's sheepdog having some fun in the field. Will definitely return! Hide

Reviewed by Thomas 8th July 2023

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Lovely house which we know well and probably return to.

Reviewed by Katy 1st July 2023

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Beautiful house with stunning views. Comfy throughout with modern touches. Only slight issue was you cannot reverse out of the drive safely as the road outside is on a bend and traffic can come past quite fast. Have to do manoeuvres in the driveway so you can drive out forwards, and slowly! Huge garden that my daughter and dog spent many happy hourRead mores playing in. Kitchen is a dream with everything you need. Close to Llangorse lake (5mon drive) which has a gorgeous lake walk, cafe and shop. Hide

Reviewed by Dirmuid 24th June 2023

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The house is very comfortable, quiet and well equipped, with lovely views across the valley. The garden is a real bonus which we used a lot during our stay. We had a most enjoyable holiday.

Reviewed by Angela 3rd June 2023

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Had a wonderful week in this very well equipped family home. Spent many hours in the garden as weather was glorious, sunset towards Llangorse Lake was lovely. Great base for visiting lots of sights, villages and towns.

Reviewed by Angela 13th May 2023

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This was the best property we have ever stayed in. It truly is a beautiful house with an amazing garden and views. WiFi fantastic which was important for our older sons. We were blessed with sunshine so used the garden lots inbetween trips out. I highly recommend Tower House.

Reviewed by Katie 8th April 2023

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The most comfortable holiday house we have ever stayed at. Large enough for lots of people but with the different spaces feels homely and cosy. The conservatory meant we could enjoy the lovely view and garden in all weathers. Everything is done to a high spec, brilliant heating and comfy beds and tonnes of kitchen equipment so it feels like a luxurRead morey to stay here. We felt at home straight away. The kids loved the trampoline and massive dolls house and games of hide and seek were epic. Hide

Reviewed by John 1st April 2023

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A fantastic house in a fantastic part of Wales. When we walked through the door for the first time, even the teenagers said 'wow' - so many original features blended beautifully with the conveniences of modern living. The trampoline was a hit for all the kids (6-15). The house was warm, well cared for, clean throughout with entertainment ranging frRead moreom board games to online (good internet) to digital TV. We would happily stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Diana 18th March 2023

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Reviewed by Philippa 3rd March 2023

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This really is the most idyllic cottage. So beautifully decorated and furnished, with stunning views all around. Everything has been so thoughtfully provided, whether in the kitchen or games provided for all ages. The location is excellent for exploring the Brecons. All in all 10/10. We hope to return again.

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