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 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 all these events on line 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
- Hay Festival 23 May – 2 June 2019
- Llandovery Motorbike weekend 6-7 July 2019
- Royal Welsh Show 22-25 July 2019
- Brecon Jazz Weekend 9-11 August 2019
- Brecon County Show 10 August 2019
- Green Man Festival 15-18 August 2019
- Abergavenny Food Festival 14-15 September 2019
- Llandovery Sheep Festival 21-22 September 2019
- Hay Winter Festival 28 November – 1 December 2019