James' Place at Brynawel

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.3

About this property

Historic Setting: James' Place at Brynawel in Merthyr Tydfil is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and carpeted floors. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds and room comfort. Leisure Facilities: The guest house includes a tennis court, squash court, and karaoke. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Local Attractions: Located 54 km from Cardiff Airport, nearby attractions include Cardiff Castle (39 km) and Caerphilly Castle (28 km). Activities such as fishing, canoeing, and cycling are nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was a beautiful, well kept and tastefully decorated property, spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable. Perfect after a day in the mountains!”
Michelle
Austria Austria
“Lovely room at the top of the house. Everything was as described so we knew we had everything we needed. We had the room with the kitchen and bathroom across the corridor and it was absolutely fine. We went back and forth in our pyjamas and didn‘t...”
Elena
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nicely appointed room, comfortable for a short stay. Off road parking available, a short walk downhill to the town centre for a meal out.”
Suzanne
Ireland Ireland
“We loved staying in Angela's home so much. It was so comfortable and had everything that we needed. There were lovely touches like the little Welsh cakes and tea and coffee. The kitchen had everything that you need to prepare food. The room was...”
Garry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Owner was friendly and very helpful. I fractured my leg whilst staying in Merthyr and James was fantastic allowing us to move from the attic room which we had booked and was amazing, to a lower floor so I did not have the stairs to contend with...”
Frank
Germany Germany
“The stylish design, the good facilities, the proximity to the park, the constructive communication with the landlords. Very good care products.”
Hadley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice quiet location. Spacious room and comfortable bed. Just one night on business but would stay again perhaps to explore the Brecon area further. Good communication prior to arrival.”
Phil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great view, comfortable bed, and spotlessly clean.”
Dawn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely place very pretty, very clean lovely view, peaceful , right in the centre of everything so easy to get places. And great idea the places to go thank you . We used all your ideas had a fantastic time”
Niu
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location. Very clean and the landlord is very friendly and helpful.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.3Based on 820 reviews from 8 properties
8 managed properties

Company information

At James' Places we like to offer you individually styled accommodation that is unique.. The property is located within the town of Merthyr Tydfil so is in a town setting but within a minutes drive of The Brecon Beacons, Pen Y Fan, Bike Park Wales, The Four Water Falls and Zip World. This gives you the benefit of being next door to the countryside but all close to the shops, restaurants and pubs. Enjoying your stay is our main priority so we send out a list of suggested things to do and our favourite places to eat to help you make the most of your time with us with the confidence that these activities and places to eat have our seal of approval. We are a family run business and have been operating since 2016 and have 4 houses and 14 studios at different locations around Merthyr Tydfil. We have a loyal team who have been with us since the beginning and their priority is also to make you happy.

Property information

At James' Place we can offer you either a traditional double room or 2 fully equipped studios with the added benefit of your own kitchen. You can expect quality affordable accommodation that suits you. Brynawel is a beautiful Victorian house next door to Thomastown Park and has stunning views over the Merthyr valley. Brynawel is walking distance to Merthyr Tydfil town centre, the train and bus station, but far enough away for you to have a peaceful retreat. Merthyr Tydfil is ideally placed between Brecon Beacons National Park and Cardiff, the Welsh capital, it is also one of the most historically fascinating and beautiful regions of Wales. A fifth of the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil lays within the Brecon Beacons National Park giving the area some dramatic and breath taking scenery. Guests love to walk Pen-y-fan South wales' highest mountain and the jewel in the crown of the Brecon Beacons.Come and visit the breathtaking waterfalls. Bike park Wales is but a few minutes away. We also have the facility to store bikes

Neighbourhood information

Brynawel is located a short walk from the town centre, bus station and train station. Next door is the beautiful Thomastown park and 20 minutes drive will take you to the breath taking Brecon Beacons. Brynawel is a 40 minute drive to Cardiff city centre.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

James' Place at Brynawel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform James' Place at Brynawel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.