Riverside Retreat, Sleeps 15 -Brecon Beacons Ideal friends and family getaway

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A two-story wooden house with a sloped roof, a gravel driveway, and outdoor seating with metal chairs and a table.
A dining area with a large wooden table, six chairs, and a chandelier.
A room with a wooden door leading to a bedroom with a bed and a mirror on the wall.
A rustic living room with stone walls, a wooden dining table, and a television.
A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, a green vase with plants, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Brecon Beacons National Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Brecon, Powys
  • Place, Brecon Beacons National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Welsh Showground
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Shower room 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Brecon

Located in Brecon, this holiday home is in a rural area. Brecon Castle and Ely Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brecon Golf Club and Cradoc Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider National Showcaves Centre for Wales and Maze.
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Map
Brecon, Powys

What's nearby

  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Craig-y-Nos Country Park - 15 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center - 23 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Llangorse Lake - 43 min drive - 44.1 km
  • Royal Welsh Showground - 53 min drive - 64.7 km

Getting around

  • Llandovery Station - 26 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morgan Brothers Coffee Shop - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The White House Country Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Penycae Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The International Welsh Rabbit Center - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Tanners Arms - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Retreat, Sleeps 15 -Brecon Beacons Ideal friends and family getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riverside Retreat, Sleeps 15 -Brecon Beacons Ideal friends and family getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Retreat, Sleeps 15 -Brecon Beacons Ideal friends and family getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Retreat, Sleeps 15 -Brecon Beacons Ideal friends and family getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Retreat, Sleeps 15 -Brecon Beacons Ideal friends and family getaway located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of National Showcaves Centre for Wales, Maze and Brecon Beacons National Park. Craig-y-Nos Country Park and Craig Cerrig Gleisiad a Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

We were made to feel very welcome and given lots of info on stuff to do locally. Had a lovely stay and would love to return as there is so much to do and see.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2022
Thanks for your kind review and glad you all enjoyed yourselves
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walking weekend

Perfect for our annual boys (middle aged men) walking weekend. Great location and accommodation. Hosts Nicky and Ray were on hand with advice on walks and sourcing beer from excellent Antur brewery but super relaxed and accommodating. Fantastic stay which everyone enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2023
Thanks for the review Luke, glad you all enjoyed the cottages and the beer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So gorgeous!

Such a lovely property right next to a gorgeous stream with cute lambs running around the hillside! Separate cottages were great - loads of bathrooms and kitchen areas. Lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a hidden gem!

We booked this stay really last minute and it exceeded our expectations in every way. The cottages are all clean and spacious and the hosts have thought of everything you may need to make your stay comfortable. The games room was an added bonus and of course the horses make the stay very special. Would definitely recommend and would visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thankyou very much for your lovely review , so glad you all enjoyed your weekend , thanks Nicky and Ray
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely family holiday

Family holiday in the heart of Wales . We had a lovely time the cottage was perfect for us with a large living area both inside and outside so we could all dine together and we had our own little cottages with full facilities as well . Beautiful surrounding area lots of walks from the cottage . The weather wasn’t kind to us but there was lots to do nearby the hosts were very helpful . The grandchildren loved the family pets and seeing the horses each day . I would highly recommend we will definitely book a return trip .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
Hi Karen, thankyou for the lovely review we hope to see you again in the future !
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and quiet

Family groupd of 15 ranging 8 Month oud infant to 72 year old Grandad. Nicky was very helpful on the lead up to the stay answering any queations we had promptlyOn arrival we had a detailed view around the 3 cottages and even got shown a map of the surrounding area of great site seeing sites and walks. The Garden was a little smaller than expected but again Nicky was extremely helpful and accomadating and gave us the field to play the garden games we had brought along. Overall great people great accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good property, very friendly & helpful host, nice location. Some niggles with the heating & cooker but generally quickly sorted out. The property description was not too clear on the lack of on suite facilities, creaking first floors made movement to the bathroom at night a little noisy. The high step into the ground floor shower room was difficult for the older family members & a handle in the shower would have helped. The games room was a great feature
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Property

Wonderful house in a lovely location, 15 of us stayed there to celebrate my Dads 80th birthday. Lovely eating area outside by the stream & also a great table inside. The owners were very friendly, lovely chocolate cake on arrival & very accommodating with the children playing football & lots of space for them outside to run around. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Idyll

Great location surrounded by beautiful hills, quiet & tranquil. Great facilities with outdoor fire & tables.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great countryside location

Lovely location. Great set up. Relaxed and welcoming hosts. Excellent for 3 groups who want to stay together plus have separate spaces.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blissfully secluded

Beautifyl properties in a lively quiet setting. Everything you need for a large family get together or team building session. Largest cottage great for all getting together.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant property in a beautiful location

We had a fantastic time staying at the lodges with plenty of room for us all and great space for us all to be together in the main house. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed. With a delicious cake waiting for us on arrival! Thank you for having us to stay, this house would definitely be first on my list to come back and visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Archival

8/10 Good

Homely and well maintained

The Happy Horse Cottages were as described, very clean, comfortable beds and well equipped kitchens which comfortably accommodated our family gathering of 15 with ease. Nicky and her delightful dogs made us very welcome. The property was in a peaceful location with a large outside seating area and BBQ. Would have enjoyed a larger TV screen for the 6 x bed cottage lounge.
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