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Coachman’s is a self-contained cottage with a beautifully decorated and really spacious bedroom with a zip and link super king bed that can also be divided to make twin beds. The handcrafted tongue-and-groove woodwork, the glowing wooden floor and the soft grey and gentle blue colour palette lend the whole room a feeling of tranquility and romance. The en suite high-spec bathroom with bath and power shower is complete with plenty of large, fluffy towels, soaps, shampoos and hair-dryer. The generous windows make the room very light and the outside door onto a tiny balcony overlooking the valley and the Black Mountains beyond is a lovely feature.
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
We do not allow Stag parties except really mature people who do not want to go crazy!
Dogs are welcome but we have a few rules - not on the furniture, please pick up the poos and rub their feet before coming into the house if muddy.
Bedrooms
1 King
Bathrooms
1 Attached (ensuite)
Meet the host
Elizabeth W
Hosting since April 2017
Languages spoken: English
Response Rate: 95%
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests: we will send you directions and a mobile to keep in touch.
We live very close by so can offer help.
The staff were pleasant, location was good , lovely fresh flowers, though the standard of the accommodation on the whole was poor and disappointing. Unfortunately the cottage was rather shabby, dated and needs updating. It definitely needs a coat of paint!
There are basic utensils in the kitchen, the baking trays though were greasy and the frying pan was not fit for use. The oven needed a good clean.
We noticed that there was an empty beer bottle on the floor in front of the cottage when we arrived and the cleaners woke us at 8am whilst moving wheelie bins across the gravel outside.
There is a wood burning stove in the lounge though no matches or fire glove.
The bedroom is spacious though mattresses are on the soft side and the duvet cover is too small and doesn't fit properly. We were kept awake on the second night by a fan sound coming from the bathroom which wouldn't switch off- very frustrating!
Unfortunately it wasn't the most relaxing break. Coachman's cottage is in need of some serious TLC and the staff need to ensure that everything is ship shape before letting it out. It wasn't value for money, that's for sure.
I decided to write this review as I don't want others to have the bad experience that we had. We went away to relax though came home stressed.
Visited August 2022
Written August 16, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
paula f
London, United Kingdom6 contributions
Idyllic getaway
Fabulous cottage for our romantic break away. The cottage has everything you need. We arrived and our home cooked meal we ordered was in the kitchen and the table set. Very welcoming. Quiet and lovely setting . Location great, easy walks with great views in the Brecon Beacons. Very good value for money and will definitely return. Owners were lovely and made booking process very easy. Highly recommend.
Visited February 2022
Written February 22, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Sherenna L
Cardigan, United Kingdom7 contributions
Lovely peaceful location - cosy accommodation.
Lovely little bolt-hole in a beautiful and peaceful location. Coachman's Cottage is located in the sweeping grounds of a beautiful Georgian Manor House. It's cosy and comfortable with good facilities and the huge bed is one the the comfiest I have slept in!! Lovely walks direct from the doorstep. Added bonus of being dog friendly - ours settled in straightaway!! Would definitely book again.
Visited September 2020
Written September 10, 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
KTP310
Reading, United Kingdom630 contributions
Lovely cottage stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay in Coachman’s Cottage, which is tastefully furnished throughout. It was so nice to find fresh flowers in the bedroom and lounge.... thank you! The bedroom and bathroom are particularly well furnished, the lounge is comfortable with a nice log burner, and the kitchen has everything you need. We were met by the housekeeper, Liz, who was so friendly and welcoming. The cottage is set in the spacious grounds of a beautiful house, in a very rural setting, about a 15-20 minute drive along some quite narrow lanes to Brecon. A great base for exploring the surrounding area, we would love to stay again.
Visited May 2019
Written May 3, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Rawlinsd
York, United Kingdom21 contributions
Mr & Mrs
Accommodation comfortable with beautiful surroundings, within the grounds of a Grade II* Listed Building. Welcoming and friendly people. We very much enjoyed our stay and even enjoyed an excellent meal upon our arrival, after our request. Indeed, we look forward to coming again. However, use of “balcony” not really practical.
Visited April 2019
Written May 1, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Jessica G
19 contributions
Wonderful
We had a great 3 days here. Comfortable and everything you need. The log burner made the cold evening so great. We got to see some beautiful stars on Tuesday evening. Its so peaceful and its a great get-away. We really enjoyed ourselves. Liza is good and very helpful over email. Her son archie is also very helpful. The housekeeper, Liz, is just to sweet for words. She is so helpful and happy to go the extra mile. We will definitaly be back again soon. We loved being out in the farmlands, no street lights, no highways and cars and no sirens and of course, pitch black evenings! They are also pet friendly. Thank you for a great time away!
Visited March 2019
Written March 13, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
lmasky
London, United Kingdom39 contributions
Lovey break in an beautiful cottage!
Stayed for a weekend to relax, and it was perfect.
Spotlessly clean, very quiet and remote which we loved.
Log fire was lovely, and the worlds biggest & comfiest bed!
We will definitely be back :)
Visited March 2019
Written March 4, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Joan M
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom31 contributions
Great accomodation
We enjoyed a short break in this lovely cottage. Greeted on arrival with a friendly welcome and a few basics to get started, Although the weather was very cold we were snug and warm. Lots to do in the area. And an amazingly large bed!!
Visited November 2018
Written January 10, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Julia F
11 contributions
Lovely cosy self catering accommodation
Quiet rural area along a country lane pet friendly cottage plenty hot water and central heated spacious bedroom and nice bathroom with good shower large grounds ideal for our pet dog
Staff are friendly and helpful shops and village approx half hours drive definitely need a car
Visited August 2018
Written January 6, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Duncan E
Bedford, United Kingdom5 contributions
Lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the country
A very nice cottage (the bedroom being the best and most comfortable part of the cottage). The staff were very helpful and friendly. Perfect location for exploring the surrounding countryside.
Visited September 2018
Written January 6, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Brecon Beacons National Park.
One of the few places in the UK designated a dark sky so wonderful stars if the weather is clear.
Tranquil, safe, unpolluted. Lots of things to do and see but also wonderful for walking, eating and relaxing
Getting around
You can walk straight from the cottage into the country or down to Llangorse Lake.
You can bike anywhere you wish.
There is no public transport so otherwise you do really need a car.
Access
Car advised
How to get there
Honestly a car is a really good thing!
So much to do and visit and also shopping.
If you are a keen biker we have a lockup for you and the lanes are pretty quiet. There is also lots of mountain biking.
You can get to us by train as far as Abergavenny which has links to all the major rail networks. It is 25 minutes from us and there are lots of taxis there.
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 3 PM • Check out by 10 AM
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
No refund available if you cancel thereafter
*Booking fee is excluded from refund amount
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