Luxury holiday cottages in the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog)
From crumbling castles to heather-cloaked mountain ranges and wildflower meadows calling out to be explored, this is a landscape of contrasts. Our luxury holiday cottages in the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) place you at the heart of it all, where days begin with misty mountain views and end beside a fire, beneath star-scattered skies.
Soaring, cloud-kissed mountain peaks make Bannau Brycheiniog a haven for adventurers. While cycle trails crisscross the region, most head out on foot, aiming to summit the twin peaks of Pen-y-Fan and Corn Du. For gentler exploration, waymarked routes span over 520 square miles of National Park. Discover timeworn castles scattered across the landscape – Brecon Castle sits at the town’s heart, while Cyfarthfa Castle guards Bannau Brycheiniog’s southern gateway and features a museum, gallery, and miniature railway. For a different aspect, the River Usk winds through town; hire a canoe or join a guided paddle. Prefer pages over peaks? Head to Hay-on-Wye for its famed summer literary festival.
Whether you’re seeking a holiday home for a family getaway or a group gathering with friends, our stays in Bannau Brycheiniog offer peaceful immersion in nature. Choose a duo of luxury farmhouses set in a private clearing beneath the peaks of Pen-y-Fan, where century-old fireplaces call to dogs and bookworms alike. A flower-strewn paddock opens onto views of the Black Mountains, while an orchard groans with plump apples come autumn. Alternatively, off the Olchon Valley’s Mountain Road, a modern-rustic farmhouse offers soul-stirring views and complete seclusion. The ultimate grown-up’s playground, there’s a hot tub, barbecue station, and fire pit – perfect for fireside chats and stargazing.
Windfall
Black Mountains, Herefordshire, UK
On the Welsh border in Herefordshire, a Victorian cider mill has been reborn as a rural escape. In Dark Sky territory, this rustic retreat promises Swedish tub soaks under infinite stars.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,550 per week, £1,150 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Fire pit, Swedish wood-fired tub
Charity
Black Mountains, Herefordshire, UK
Divinely secluded, Charity is a real wild retreat; set down a mountain road in the Black Mountains of Herefordshire, this luxury country home has a hot tub and sauna.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
From: £3,795 per week, £2,850 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Wood-fired hot tub, sauna, outdoor shower, outdoor pizza oven, table tennis, snooker room, cinema barn and badminton lawn
Celestia
Talybont-on-usk, Brecon Beacons, Wales, UK
Resting on an open clearing beneath the tops of the Brecon Beacons, cocooned by a tangle of woodland, these luxury farmhouses are an ode to mountain living in remote south Wales.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 & Up to 6 guests
From: £3,750 per week, £2,795 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Pool table, Steinway piano, fire pit with grill, and stargazing bowl
