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James Place @ Dowlais

Adults-only apartment in Merthyr Tydfil with free parking

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
CA $152
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15

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84 High Street, Caeharris, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, CF48 3HB
  • Brecon Mountain Railway
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Brecon Beacons National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • BikePark Wales
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil is home to James Place @ Dowlais. Cyfarthfa Park and Museum and Aberdare Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Brecon Mountain Railway and Aberdare Swimming Pool. Super Tubing and Zip World Tower are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and rock climbing nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Parc Bryn Bach - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Cyfarthfa Park and Museum - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Brecon Mountain Railway - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • BikePark Wales - 8 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Troed-y-Rhiw Station - 7 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kam Wah - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Penydarren Boys and Girls Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pant Cad Ivor Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Morlais Tavern - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rudi's Fish and Chips - ‬14 min walk

About this property

James Place @ Dowlais

Adults-only apartment in Merthyr Tydfil with free parking
An outdoor tennis court, a computer station and free self-parking are available at this smoke-free apartment building. WiFi in public areas is free. Each apartment offers a separate bedroom. Housekeeping is not available.
James Place @ Dowlais offers 7 accommodations.
Recreational amenities at the apartment include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Business services

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.0 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20.0 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at James Place @ Dowlais?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

How much does it cost to stay at James Place @ Dowlais?

As of Aug 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at James Place @ Dowlais on Aug 14, 2025 start from CA $182.16, 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.

What time is check-in at James Place @ Dowlais?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at James Place @ Dowlais?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is James Place @ Dowlais located?

Situated in Merthyr Tydfil, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Brecon Mountain Railway, Cyfarthfa Park and Museum and Ynysfach Engine House. Joseph Parry's Ironworker's Cottage and Joseph Parry's Cottage are also within 3 miles (5 km).

James Place @ Dowlais Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Fabulous Place To Stay

Fabulous place to stay could not fault it in anyway.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay. Perfect to access the Brecons. Everything we needed in the studio. Very comfortable, clean, quiet with all facilities needed for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
clean quiet comfortable - really good
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Will be staying again

Easy to access, free parking round the corner, tidy and clean,
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicol

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Fantastic highly recommended

Perfect stay 10/10 no complaint
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything you could need was available and a lovely view of the hills. Spacious, lots of info about the area, convenient to the town (and the hospital with free ER care!)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy stay, good, clean and well managed. Comms were excellent and highly detailed making pre/stay/exit very easy. Location very close in driving distances to the mountains and the local amenities in Merthyr. All highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great studio apartment

Great studio apartment, perfect for what I needed it for. The homemade Welsh cakes were a lovely touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Welcoming, comfortable, clean studio. Excellent communication from James & Angela. Great location & near amenities. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location to be based from for hiking in the area. Love the decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great hotel

Great stay incredibly comfy room and great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

MR N P TULLY

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
the property is well maintained and has all you need
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayatri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022