Local Activities

The main attraction has to be the surrounding hills and mountains be it on foot, bike, canoe, horse, or stargazing the choices are endless. There is a very useful App if you like to find things on the go called ‘Visit Brecon Beacons’. Also lots of ideas of Brecon Beacons local activites can be found on the Brecon Beacons National Park website.

There are numerous events throughout the park from agricultural shows to dark sky events, re-enactments and food festivals. A good place to find information on the Brecon Beacons activities is the Brecon Beacons site.

You will find an up to date selection of brochures in the Coach House.

A selection of activities

Bicycle Hire:  Try Bikes and Hikes for everything to do with mountain biking and cycling. They also have information on climbing, caving and other outdoor activities.

Boat Hire: Beacon Park Day Boats for canal boat & canoe hire based in Brecon.

Fishing:  On the Usk and Wye rivers and local lakes and reservoirs contact the Wye Usk Foundation for a day’s fishing and visit Brecon Town Council for a fishing licence.

Golf: These golf clubs all take visitors and are within a reasonable distance of the Coach House: Cradoc Golf Club and Brecon Golf Club

Riding: Cantref Riding Centre and Ellesmere Riding Centre

Stargazing: The Brecon Beacons National Park is an international Dark-Sky reserve with the light pollution levels being continually reduced. On a clear evening you can see the Milky Way, major constellations, bright nebula and meteor showers all from your patio or the grounds surrounding the cottage. The Brecon Beacons Observatory at the visitor centre is just 3 miles from the cottage. Dark Sky Wales hold regular events there if you do not have your own telescope or just want to join in with others.

Swimming: Brecon Leisure Centre

Walking: Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre and Brecon Beacons Park Society give guided walks throughout the summer season.

Calendar of Local Events

Glanusk Estate NGS Open Garden 19 May 2019
Brecon Jazz Weekend 9-11 August 2019
Abergavenny Food Festival 21-22 September 2019
Llandovery Sheep Festival 21-22 September 2019
Royal Welsh Winter Fair 25-26 November 2019
Hay Winter Festival 28 November – 1 December 2019
Hay Festival 22 May – 1 June 2020
Llandovery Motorbike weekend 4-5 July 2020
Royal Welsh Show 20-23 July 2020
Brecon County Show 1 August 2020
Green Man Festival 20-23 August 2020

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What our guests say

Our second visit and again we were not disappointed. Thank you for your hospitality and wonderful good humour. A great base in beautiful countryside.

Mike & Maggie - Swallowfield

2019-08-17T15:39:28+00:00

Our second visit and again we were not disappointed. Thank you for your hospitality and wonderful good humour. A great base in beautiful countryside. Mike & Maggie - Swallowfield

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Our second stay in this lovely 'home from home'. We appreciate the extra thought that has gone into making this a perfect place to spend time. We also love the wonderful setting so close to lovely places to walk and enjoy the countryside. Thank you to our hosts who are a font of knowledge about the locality.

Bar & Humph Oxfordshire

2019-06-08T15:10:00+00:00

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We have had a delightful week enhanced by superb weather. Everything at the cottage has been very good and we filled our week with walks.

Val & Alan Cottingham

2019-02-05T15:57:51+00:00

We have had a delightful week enhanced by superb weather. Everything at the cottage has been very good and we filled our week with walks. Val & Alan Cottingham

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Thank you so much for an excellent break away in the Brecon Beacons with brilliant hospitality at your charming coach house. We really appreciated the welcome pack, amazingly well stocked kitchen, local tips, log burner and friendly sheep and dogs. A real gem in a perfect spot!

Grace & Thom - Oxford

2019-11-04T16:26:33+00:00

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It's a lovely quiet cottage with only the sounds of nature to disturb you. Lovely walks from the cottage, fresh eggs from the owners chickens and not far to the local shops to stock up on supplies. Ideal accommodation for any couple with a car. Valerie is 'a mind of information' on the Brecon Beacons area, with suggestions for lots of activities.

Hilary & Colin - Warsash

2019-10-13T15:43:25+00:00

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A quaint little gem, perfect for walking in the Brecon Beacons! From the wood fire, to the fresh eggs, would definitely recommend a stay come rain or shine!

Jonathan & Emma - Birmingham

2019-11-04T16:22:14+00:00

A quaint little gem, perfect for walking in the Brecon Beacons! From the wood fire, to the fresh eggs, would definitely recommend a stay come rain or shine! Jonathan & Emma - Birmingham

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Many many thanks for the great and loving support for our welsh holiday. We felt very well at home.

Christel & Peter Neuhoff Germany

2019-02-05T16:03:30+00:00

Many many thanks for the great and loving support for our welsh holiday. We felt very well at home. Christel & Peter Neuhoff Germany

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"Loved the log burner and having a long hot bath after a hard day walking in the hills of the Brecon Beacons"

Sarah & Chris - Bristol

2019-01-31T11:15:24+00:00

"Loved the log burner and having a long hot bath after a hard day walking in the hills of the Brecon Beacons" Sarah & Chris - Bristol

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"Thank you so much for a warm welcome and a perfect end to our honeymoon. Ideal surroundings, beautiful views and back to being one with nature."

Alek & Nicky - Marlborough

2019-01-31T11:19:59+00:00

"Thank you so much for a warm welcome and a perfect end to our honeymoon. Ideal surroundings, beautiful views and back to being one with nature." Alek & Nicky - Marlborough

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We have really loved staying in the coach house. Although here primarily for the Hay Festival we have enjoyed the scenery and countryside. The cottage itself is just perfect and is so well thought out, it has everything you need and lots of thoughtful extras.

Barbara & Humph Grove

2019-02-05T16:10:43+00:00

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We had a lovely relaxing week's holiday in your cottage. The location was perfect with beautiful landscape and nature all around us, a lovely spring break.

Paul & Christine Bristol

2019-02-05T16:16:41+00:00

We had a lovely relaxing week's holiday in your cottage. The location was perfect with beautiful landscape and nature all around us, a lovely spring break. Paul & Christine Bristol

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We have had a wonderful holiday staying in your coach house. It was so comfortable and homely and had everything and more we needed. The little extras including rhubarb fresh from the garden - we made a lovely crumble.

Alison & Andrew

2019-02-05T16:14:35+00:00

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The Coach House has been lovely. Our hosts have been perfect, totally putting us at our ease. Their knowledge and expertise helped us plan our lovely weekend.

Chris & Chloe Kegworth

2019-02-15T16:08:57+00:00

The Coach House has been lovely. Our hosts have been perfect, totally putting us at our ease. Their knowledge and expertise helped us plan our lovely weekend. Chris & Chloe Kegworth

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Had a lovely Easter weekend break. Valerie gave us brilliant advice on places to go and see. Cottage was amazing, couldn't ask for more.

Dan & Kasia Southampton

2019-02-13T16:31:46+00:00

Had a lovely Easter weekend break. Valerie gave us brilliant advice on places to go and see. Cottage was amazing, couldn't ask for more. Dan & Kasia Southampton

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By good fortune we found ourselves the most comfortable and well equiped holiday home in this lovely coach house. Such a delightful setting and well positioned to see all that the Brecon Beacons has to offer. Valerie's knowledge of the area is impressive and been very helpful. We will return to this cosy cottage.

Jan & Richard Daventry

2019-04-14T14:07:02+00:00

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Thankyou so much for our lovely stay. Loads of helpful information from you both.The kitchen was very well equiped, we did't lack for anything. Especially liked having a bath after walking up Pen Y Fan - what a treat. The walks and the nature around here are just stunning and with plenty of history. We would definately recommend.

Denise & Steve - Southampton

2019-06-21T15:56:09+00:00

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Made very welcome. Our short break seemed just that. So much to do and explore. The weather was very kind to us. Thanks

Jane & Derek Lincs

2019-02-15T16:11:21+00:00

Made very welcome. Our short break seemed just that. So much to do and explore. The weather was very kind to us. Thanks Jane & Derek Lincs

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Enjoyed our stay in your cosy cottage. Great hosts with lots of tips and information. Thank you.

Simon & Emma Hextable

2019-02-14T16:13:36+00:00

Enjoyed our stay in your cosy cottage. Great hosts with lots of tips and information. Thank you. Simon & Emma Hextable

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Enchanting cottage in glorious landscape. Valerie very welcoming and beautiful fresh eggs. We'll be back.

Jacqueline & Peter Sherston

2019-02-14T16:15:24+00:00

Enchanting cottage in glorious landscape. Valerie very welcoming and beautiful fresh eggs. We'll be back. Jacqueline & Peter Sherston

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We had a really lovely time in your beautiful cottage, very well equipped and comfortable. It was a perfect base to visit all the attractions in the area.We walked the waterfalls, canal and the pathways to Brecon. Sunny all week and we were able to sit out on the patio and admire the views.

Kate & Chris - Market Harborough

2019-07-05T14:24:41+00:00

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A place so obviously developed to be at one with nature, and an example we should all follow to reverse the ongoing exitential threat to our 'tree of life'. Well done Valerie for creating such a wonderful oasis. Five stars!

Rodney Ormskirk

2019-06-08T15:13:13+00:00

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"We have had a really enjoyable time in the Brecon Beacons, spectacular scenery and perfect weather."

Keith & Madeline - Tunbridge Wells

2019-01-31T11:21:17+00:00

"We have had a really enjoyable time in the Brecon Beacons, spectacular scenery and perfect weather." Keith & Madeline - Tunbridge Wells

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What a genuinely peaceful place to stay, we enjoyed it from the off. The welcome pack was a great start to get us going. he gems of useful information even more so.

Mel & Ben - Peckenham

2019-08-17T15:42:04+00:00

What a genuinely peaceful place to stay, we enjoyed it from the off. The welcome pack was a great start to get us going. he gems of useful information even more so. Mel & Ben - Peckenham

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John and I can only endorse everything that has been said before. The weather was very kind to us. Valerie and Peter have a wealth of knowledge of the area and the welcome pack was very much appreciated. Couldn't think of a better place to celebrate John's 80th birthday.

Eve & John Buntingford

2019-02-05T16:07:21+00:00

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"Many many thanks! This long weekend in your cosy coach house was one of the best short breaks away from London that we probably had in years."

Nikki & Laszlo - London

2019-01-31T11:22:35+00:00

"Many many thanks! This long weekend in your cosy coach house was one of the best short breaks away from London that we probably had in years." Nikki & Laszlo - London

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A very well equipped and cosy cottage, well placed for visiting the area. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay, cramming in walks and visits to so many places of interest.

Richard & Maggie Hollersley

2019-02-05T16:00:56+00:00

A very well equipped and cosy cottage, well placed for visiting the area. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay, cramming in walks and visits to so many places of interest. Richard & Maggie Hollersley

https://aberyscircoachhouse.co.uk/testimonials/very-well-equipped-cosy-cottage/