Guests say
Kooky Cottage in Brecon is a charming and cosy property with a wood burning stove, praised for its character and quiet location. It is within walking distance to local amenities and offers a well-equipped kitchen. The unique steep stairs add to its quirkiness, though they may not suit everyone. Guests have enjoyed peaceful stays and recommend the cottage for its proximity to lovely walks and the town.
Most guests found the cottage to be clean and tidy, with fresh linens and towels. However, there was an isolated incident of the property not being clean upon arrival, which has slightly impacted the score.
The cottage is well-located in a quiet street, close to the centre of Brecon with easy access to shops, pubs, restaurants, and walking trails. Parking is generally manageable, contributing to a high score for location.
Guests describe the cottage as cosy and comfortable, with a lovely log burner adding to the ambience. The steep stairs and some issues with the bed and boiler have been noted, affecting the comfort score.
The cottage is equipped with necessary kitchen tools and a cosy log fire. However, comments about the steep stairs, dampness in the kitchen, and a weak shower suggest room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
While guests have mentioned a welcoming box of chocolates following a cleaning issue, there is not enough consistent information about thoughtful gestures or gifts to accurately score this category.
About this property
Situated in the bustling and historic market town of Brecon, on the edge of the scenic Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons National Park), lies this Grade II, end-of-terrace cottage. Set over three floors, Kooky Cottage is a charming escape for couples seeking exploration of South Wales. After a day of rambles, look forward to relaxing in the sitting room, offering a traditional décor with exposed stone work and sash windows, while the woodburning stove provides a cosy ambiance. When you’re not dining at a fine restaurant in the town, enjoy whipping up home-cooked meals within the kitchen/diner, appointed with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and washing machine, handy for when your walks take off on a muddier route! Climb to the first floor to discover the double bedroom with a hanging area and chest of drawers for storing clothes, while across the landing is the bathroom with bath and shower over, so you can decide how best to prepare for the day. The market town of Brecon has plenty to offer in the form of history, from its 11th century modest cathedral with stunning stained glass, to the Regimental Museum of The Royal Welsh, showcasing military history and exhibits. Soak up culture within the Y Gaer Museum, Art Gallery & Library housed in a Greek revival building dating back to 1842 with many fascinating exhibits to discover, or for those seeking a little more adventure, explore the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons National Park), where you can enjoy a host of outdoor activities at the Llangorse Multi Activity Centre, offering rock climbing and horse riding, or visit Llangorse Lake for boat hire and fishing. With all this, plus the towns of Abergavenny to the South and Builth Wells to the north, Kooky Cottage provides an excellent touring base, all-year-round.
Brecon is the market town which sits at the top of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons National Park), serving as a gateway for walkers, cyclists and adventurers to head into the delights of the beautiful Mid-Wales landscape. The town boasts a wealth of history, with Jacobean architecture and a historic cathedral too, along with a great choice of independent shops, pubs and restaurants, with locally sourced produce to enjoy.
Accommodation
One double bedroom.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Lower-ground-floor kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with sofa bed and woodburning stove
Gas central heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking on a first-come, first-served basis.
Shared rear courtyard suitable for bike storage.
Front patio with bistro table and chairs.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no children and no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: The cottage is named after the quirky stairs Both sets of stairs inside the property are steep and turn tightly The lower stairs have a low ceiling Please take care.
Nearby points of interest
- Pen y Fan
- Tretower Castle & Court
- Motte at Builth Castle
- Wyeside Arts Centre
- Hay Festival
- Penderyn Brecon Beacons Distillery / The Welsh Whisky Co Ltd
Reviews (19)
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Patricia
Kooky Cottage. It was quiet and comfortable. But we could have done with thicker pillows on bed. Also, as we had such lovely weather, we would like to have taken advantage of bistro table and chairs in garden as advertised. We do, however, hope to return at a later date.
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Nigel
In a quiet area. Could do with a more powerful shower.No car parking available outside the property, even the car park you suggested behind the cottage. Parked in the side street.
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Michael
The kitchen being on a lower level to the main room makes this especially problematic. We unfortunately couldnât stay as a result. This needs clearly highlighting in the description..