Located in Llandovery, this country house is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brecon Beacons National Park and Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center, while National Showcaves Centre for Wales and Erwood Station Craft Centre, Gallery and Tea Rooms are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Royal Welsh Showground and Aberglasney Gardens. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, hiking, and cave exploring nearby.
Brecon Beacons National Park - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
Dinefwr Craft Centre - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
Heritage Centre - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
Llandovery Castle - 14 min drive - 9.3 km
Llandovery Golf Club - 17 min drive - 9.7 km
Getting around
Llandovery Station - 16 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 143 min drive
Restaurants
The Bluebell Inn - 16 min drive
Llandovery Clock Cafe - 13 min drive
The White Hall Hotel - 13 min drive
The Royal Oak Inn - 36 min drive
Penygawse Victorian Tea Rooms - 13 min drive
About this property
Merlin Cottages: 4* Merlin House, Games Room, Sleeps 6
Merlin Cottages is a cluster of 3 properties with a shared games room with panoramic views over the Brecon Beacons and Carmarthenshire. Merlin House (sleeps 6) is high standard 4 star accommodation in historic buildings of great character renovated to a high standard.
Merlin House sitting room has two sofas with an inglenook fireplace and log burner for great atmosphere. There is also a second reception room with two sofas. A long farmhouse kitchen with dining table has a half moon fireplace with former bread oven in the stonework. There is a downstairs shower room. Upstairs there is a galleried landing with great views over the Brecon Beacons National Park. There is a double ensuite, double, and two single bedrooms. Outside there is a private enclosed garden with patio , garden furniture, barbecue and large lawn.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Property # 1433722ha
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Frequently asked questions
Is Merlin Cottages: 4* Merlin House, Games Room, Sleeps 6 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Merlin Cottages: 4* Merlin House, Games Room, Sleeps 6?
As of Jun 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Merlin Cottages: 4* Merlin House, Games Room, Sleeps 6 on Jul 30, 2026 start from $351, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Merlin Cottages: 4* Merlin House, Games Room, Sleeps 6?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Merlin Cottages: 4* Merlin House, Games Room, Sleeps 6?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Merlin Cottages: 4* Merlin House, Games Room, Sleeps 6 located?
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly country house is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Brecon Castle. Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center and Dinefwr Park & Castle are also within 20 mi (32 km).
Merlin Cottages: 4* Merlin House, Games Room, Sleeps 6 Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
We spent a wonderful summer in this pleasant little cottage near Llandovery. A nice place to find rural quiet on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, and a good base for exploring mid and west Wales.
Had a lovely relaxing break, merlin house was spacious, comfortable, clean and set in beautiful rural location! Just what we needed to unwind from our busy city lives. We will certainly be booking again! We had lovely break! Thank you
We loved staying at this amazing property in the middle of the Brecon nowhere! The house was generally as expected with stunning views and well equipped. It might have benefitted from a couple of extra little touches like bread, milk and dishwasher tablets and the wifi really wasn’t useable, but we had a great time so no big dramas.
We had a very enjoyable week in Wales based in the cottage. It was in quite a remote location and so we did have to drive everywhere, but we knew this in advance. However, it was big enough to comfortably fit two families of four and had plenty of kitchen equipment etc for all. The games room was a bonus. The only real downside was the wifi which was effectively non-existent (we gave up trying to use it), and the unfortunate whiff from what we assume was the septic tank. Otherwise, we were very happy with our stay.
Two families meeting around half way between our two houses. Lovely property, games room was an added plus for the children (and adults) Good facilities, the only thing I felt was missing was some more outdoors furniture.
Caroline D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly P.
Jan 18, 2018
Excellent weekend
Lovely cottage and views, plenty of space for 8 adults. Property was easy to find and well equipped. Games room was well used. All enjoyed and would definately recommend.
Kelly P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Helen C.
Oct 28, 2016
excellent stay, very comfortable, beautiful setting
excellent stay, well informed before hand by the owner on how to get keys, directions etc. sorted us out a cot as well. very well equipped kitchen, nice and cosy, games room an added bonus
Helen C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016
Archival
8/10 Good
Karl G.
May 6, 2016
Fantastic property with great views
Stayed here with my family (8 in total) and we all had a great time, would definitley reccommend.
Great views of landscape and farmland.