Self-Catering at The Byre | Holiday Cottages in Llanddewi Skirrid

Holiday home
The Byre is set on the owners' working farm in Llanddewi Skirrid, 3 miles from Abergavenny, close to the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons) and the Black Mountains. This lovely cottage has a lower ground floor double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. Upstairs, yet still on the 'ground floor', is an open plan living area with underfloor heating and a well-equipped kitchen, sitting area and dining area. Outside can be found off road parking and a patio with furniture. With plenty of walks, cycle trails, castles, villages, tearooms and glorious countryside, The Byre is as suited to walkers and intrepid out-doors types as it is couples in search of a romantic escape.

Accomodation Details
One lower ground floor double bedroom with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Utility room.

Area
The Welsh hamlet of Llanddewi Skirrid lies amid lovely countryside, 3 miles from Abergavenny, close to the Black Mountains and Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons). The famous Walnut Tree restaurant can be found here, and more fine dining at The Fox Hunter restaurant is just a short drive away. Walkers will enjoy the variety of trails around the countryside and up Skirrid Mountain, which is the most easterly peak in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons). Abergavenny has amenities including shops, pubs and tearooms, while the Wye Valley, abbeys and castles can all be found in this beautiful region.

Region
Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.

Amenities
Oil underfloor heating. Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair. Off road parking for 2 cars. Patio area with furniture. Sorry, no pets in cottage, though one dog is welcome in outside kennel only. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 3 miles. Restaurant 1 mile. Note: Owner can offer stabling facilities for guests' horses by prior arrangement.

Mrs Blake

September 2020

Very nice holiday home, well equipped, but Mind your head on corner of cooker extractor fan, if you are tall.. Lots of nice walks close by.We were a bit restricted because of covid, it was fine as we stayed more local, But under normal circumstances, it was the perfect holiday destination. Kitty, Tim, and their son were friendly and helpful.

Mr Cook

The Byre was very well equipped and had everything that you could want.. It was in a peaceful location and the hosts were very friendly and accommodating.

Mr Cook, September 2020

January 2020

Cosy underfloor heating, lovely warm cottage in January.. Enjoyed seeing the peacocks outside our window every day.

Mrs Weeks, January 2020

September 2019

It was well equipped except no toilet roll good thing had kitchen roll with us.. There was no mobile signal and never saw the hosts. They did leave us milk and a cake.

Mr Hartley, September 2019

August 2019

Beautiful spot for exploring Brecons and surrounds.. Abergavenny is a super town with good eateries. The cottage was cosy and comfortable. but kitchen wasn’t very clean. No one there to greet us and had we not gone to ask for loo rolls on the first evening I am not sure if we would have seen our hosts at all. Which suits us in many ways. I bought eggs from the farm . Hosts then were very friendly and chatty . We could go anywhere on the farm and see the ponies bred there. Resident dogs were lovely but not when barking during the night around our cottage where they had free range. It did give us a dog fix having left our crew behind. Not much info in the welcome book. One restaurant recommended hasn’t done food for 8 years! But we found the walks we wanted any way and pubs to eat in. A very enjoyable restful quiet break.

Miss Rugg

June 2019

We had a lovely stay at the Byre.. The cottage was absolutely beautiful and very clean, with underfloor heating throughout. When we arrived the owners had left a cake for us and milk in the fridge, which was really thoughtful. The cottage had everything we needed for the week including a dishwasher, washing machine & drier, microwave, toaster and so on. The location was perfect and so relaxing. We loved the fact that the cottage is on a working farm & we were surrounded by fields of sheep, cows and horses. The owners were really friendly and welcoming & we would definitely recommend The Byre to friends and family and would love to stay there again.

Mrs Harvey

April 2019

Beautiful setting and exquisite accommodation.. We stayed here for a long weekend but wished it could have been much longer. The owner made us feel very welcome with a cake and an Easter egg- a really kind thought. Would highly recommend.

Mrs Lane

January 2019

Very comfortable accommodation in this beautiful part of the Brecon Beacons National Park.. Animals and family nearby to help in anything you might want, but totally unobtrusive. Wide choice of places of interest to go. But for me the local walks, peace, fresh air, and tranquillity hit the spot.

Mr Wilson

November 2018

2 weeks in a warm, homely well equipped cottage on a farm in beautiful Welsh countryside ..

Mrs Ford

September 2018

Everything we needed was there.. Very kind welcoming gestures of flowers, cake and milk. TV in lounge and bedroom. DVD player and DVDs Lots of leaflets about places to visit.

Mr Keys

June 2018

The Byre was very comfy and had everything (and more) that I needed.. Will definitely return!

Mrs Diss

December 2017

Had a lovely time.. cottage was well equipped and in an excellent location for walks and places to visit

Mr Ravindran

November 2017

It was very relaxing with everything we could possibly want.. Loved it.

Ms Bellis

The whole process of booking this break was a joy.. Sykes do things properly; I was kept informed, the technology all worked and the whole booking experience was easy. The Byre's is a lovely cottage and the rural setting is great. We booked because we needed a base for our booking at the Walnut Tree Inn. Our expectations were exceeded as the Byre is so spacious, welcoming, cosy and well-equipped that we'd come back again to have a proper holiday in the area. A delightful experience all round; thank you!

Smith

September 2017

Beautiful surrounding area for walking Quiet location

Ms Hancock

August 2017

Great location and accommodation

Mr Upshall

July 2017

Host are really helpful and obliging.. Property the best ever.

Mrs Berry

June 2017

This was the best holiday we've had.. We go to a self catering cottage each year and this has been the best one. The surroundings are beautiful and a brilliant base to explore The Black Mountains. We have already booked for September.

Mrs Worts

April 2017

The Byre was probably the best holiday cottage we have stayed in, in terms of quality, comfort and equipment..

Mrs Worts, April 2017

March 2017

EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR

Claireg17

September 2016

When I saw all the five star reviews I expected something really special and in some ways it was. The Byre is basically a lovely cottage. Tastefully converted with quality furniture and well equipped with lots of running hot water. Although superficially clean, when we arrived my husband spent at least half an hour clearing away countless numbers of spiders and cobwebs from the bedroom and bathroom - a bit off putting at the start of a holiday. Also the outside seating area needed a spruce up - the furniture needed cleaning and there was litter (my husband picked up an empty Pringles box that looked as though it had been there for ages). Not very welcoming. The Wi-Fi was very slow - we could just about stream audio with some breakup but nothing more - probably little the owners could do about it - however I think this should be pointed before booking.

Mr Walker

July 2016

A very restful property. The location was excellent for all the attractions of Abergavenny and the surrounding area.

Mr Leonard, March 2017

A very restful property.. The location was excellent for all the attractions of Abergavenny and the surrounding area.

Mr Rickards

May 2016

Excellent accommodation in a quiet location. The cottage is finished beautifully and is very well equipped. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay.

Mr Walker, July 2016

April 2016

Excellent accommodation in a quiet location.. The cottage is finished beautifully and is very well equipped. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay.

Mrs Baldwin

January 2016

Location and facilities were perfect for our needs.

Mr Rickards, April 2016

December 2015

Location and facilities were perfect for our needs..

Mr Kumar

November 2015

Really enjoyed the cottage. Cottage was very clean and immaculately presented. Location was quiet with good amenities near by which was what we were after.

Mrs Baldwin, December 2015

Really enjoyed the cottage.. Cottage was very clean and immaculately presented. Location was quiet with good amenities near by which was what we were after.

Mr Bursey

October 2015

The cottage was very well appointed and the owners were very friendly. It was very quiet and just what we were looking for.

Mr Kumar, November 2015

The cottage was very well appointed and the owners were very friendly.. It was very quiet and just what we were looking for.

Mr Hayes

September 2015

The property was immaculately presented. Hard to imagine how it could have been improved.

Mr Bursey, October 2015

The property was immaculately presented.. Hard to imagine how it could have been improved.

Ms Rae

August 2015

A beautifully decorated and well appointed farm stay holiday, close to an area of outstanding natural beauty. We will definitely return.

Mr Preston

July 2015

Superbly presented accommodation, it was peaceful and relaxing and in an excellent geographical location. Received a warm welcome from the owner, we were instantly made to feel at ease and at home.

Mr Hayes, September 2015

A beautifully decorated and well appointed farm stay holiday, close to an area of outstanding natural beauty.. We will definitely return.

Ms Rae, July 2015r

Superbly presented accommodation, it was peaceful and relaxing and in an excellent geographical location.. Received a warm welcome from the owner, we were instantly made to feel at ease and at home.

Mr Wilford

May 2015

The accommodation was superb; very clean and well presented. The property was in a fantastic scenic location for exploring South Wales and the Breacon Beacons and there were plenty of leaflets and ideas supplied by the owners. We were made to feel very welcome on the farm and our child had some great interactions with the animals. We would highly recommend stopping at The Byre!!

Mr Preston, July 2015

The accommodation was superb; very clean and well presented.. The property was in a fantastic scenic location for exploring South Wales and the Breacon Beacons and there were plenty of leaflets and ideas supplied by the owners. We were made to feel very welcome on the farm and our child had some great interactions with the animals. We would highly recommend stopping at The Byre!!

Mr Bridger

February 2015

This was a fantastically welcoming cottage with some lovely homely touches and great hosts. The heated floor was brilliant and overall the cottage was top specification and felt like a home from home with everything you'd like to have to hand and much more. Would definitely recommend!

Mr Wilford, May 2015

This was a fantastically welcoming cottage with some lovely homely touches and great hosts.. The heated floor was brilliant and overall the cottage was top specification and felt like a home from home with everything you'd like to have to hand and much more. Would definitely recommend!

Dr Iqbal

December 2014

Perfect cottage in a lovely location.

Mrs Tate

The Byre is warm, beautiful, well equipped - the underfloor heating is such a comfortable heat! A pleasure to be in.

Mrs Tate, November 2014

November 2014

Perfect cottage in a lovely location..

Mrs George

September 2014

This property is in a really lovely part of the Welsh countryside. It is only a couple of hours from our home which is also in the Welsh countryside and as we needed a break from all the building work we are having done it was a perfect hideaway and a very relaxing break.

Dr Iqbal, November 2014

August 2014

This property is in a really lovely part of the Welsh countryside.. It is only a couple of hours from our home which is also in the Welsh countryside and as we needed a break from all the building work we are having done it was a perfect hideaway and a very relaxing break.

Mrs Kelley

June 2014

Very relaxing, a great cottage with all you could possibly need for a holiday. Would recommend. Great for walking cycling, farm life great and had a warm welcome from the owner and their animals.

Mrs George, August 2014

Very relaxing, a great cottage with all you could possibly need for a holiday.. Would recommend. Great for walking & cycling, farm life great and had a warm welcome from the owner and their animals.

Mr Mann

April 2014

Very good location for touring and walking the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains. Excellent quality of cottage and helpful owners.

Mrs Kelley, June 2014

Very good location for touring and walking the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains.. Excellent quality of cottage and helpful owners.

Mr Miller

March 2014

The Byre was a great place to spend a few days. It is a really well converted barn with everything you need from a holiday home, lots of space and was perfect for the two of us and our baby.

Mr Mann, April 2014

The Byre was a great place to spend a few days.. It is a really well converted barn with everything you need from a holiday home, lots of space and was perfect for the two of us and our baby.

Guest

January 2014

An October holiday in the Brecon Beacons requires somewhere warm to return to at the end of the day. This property is ideal. It is well furnished, spacious and has free wi-fi. The location is very rural; car ownership is essential. Steps leading to the front door from the parking area would make access difficult for disabled visitors.

A very good place to stay.. Warm and comfortable, with easy access to the Brecon Beacons..

Mr Cox

October 2013

A very good place to stay. Warm and comfortable, with easy access to the Brecon Beacons..

Mr Barker

August 2013

Great location, beautiful cottage, great people, overall very satisfied.

Mr Cox, October 2013

Great location, beautiful cottage, great people, overall very satisfied..

Mr Watson

June 2013

Excellent accommodation in an ideal location for visiting larger towns and cities for days out. Outstanding views and excellent walking for those who enjoy that sort of holiday.

Hasman22

May 2013

We had a friendly welcome to a terrific and well equipped cottage. The welcoming cake was a nice touch. It was a good base for seeing the sites and doing a bit of walking for a few days. The representations on the website were accurate. One of the better cottages we have stayed at in the UK on our travels.

Mr Barker, August 2013

Excellent accommodation in an ideal location for visiting larger towns and cities for days out.. Outstanding views and excellent walking for those who enjoy that sort of holiday.

Mrs Rothwell

November 2012

On arrival we were greeted with cake, flowers and milk which were really appreciated. We loved the cottage and loved getting out and about as it had been our first time in Abergavenny. The owner was a lovely lady and we were invited to join their family at their fireworks display. A delightful holiday except too short. Would not hesitate in recommending The Byre.

Mr Watson, May 2013

On arrival we were greeted with cake, flowers and milk which were really appreciated.. We loved the cottage and loved getting out and about as it had been our first time in Abergavenny. The owner was a lovely lady and we were invited to join their family at their fireworks display. A delightful holiday except too short. Would not hesitate in recommending The Byre.

Mr Parry

October 2012

Quiet, chill out place, just what we wanted.

Mr Hassen

The owner was very welcoming and helpful. We would have no hesitation in recommending people to stay at The Byre.

Mrs Rothwell, November 2012

Quiet, chill out place, just what we wanted..

Mr Aston

September 2012

Excellent location, price, decor, layout, functionality and was very comfy and cosy.

Mr Parry, October 2012

The owner was very welcoming and helpful.. We would have no hesitation in recommending people to stay at The Byre.

Mr Pritchard

August 2012

Fantastic holiday cottage, had everything we needed and more!

Mr Edwell

Fantastic location, very nice cottage, well kitted out. We loved the animals on the farm.

Mr Pritchard, August 2012

Excellent location, price, decor, layout, functionality and was very comfy and cosy..

Mr Aston, August 2012

Fantastic location, very nice cottage, well kitted out.. We loved the animals on the farm.

Mr Mace

July 2012

The property is in a very beautiful setting. The owners were wonderful and the area was great, it was very easy to find our way about. Just perfect!

Mrs Aylott Williams

A truly lovely cottage which has been fitted out to a very high standard.

June 2012

Excellent cottage , very well stocked for 2 people. Very comfy and warm! Would be more tricky for 2 couples as bathroom,, loo an en suite to main bedroom. family very welcoming. Even the peacock displayed his tail fan for us twice in the week.

A truly lovely cottage which has been fitted out to a very high standard..

Mrs Aylott Williams, June 2012

The property is in a very beautiful setting.. The owners were wonderful and the area was great, it was very easy to find our way about. Just perfect!

Mr Baylay

April 2012

Very peaceful place to stay. Owners have really thought out the layout and what was on offer. On hand when needed too. Welcome pack very welcome!

Ms Thacker

March 2012

The way the cottage was decorated and furnished was very modern, fresh and clean. The cottage owners were very friendly and welcoming and let us explore the farm with our two year old, which she loved! The perfect weekend, thank you.

Can not recommend this property highly enough - Great quality of fixtures and fittings and the best equipped kitchen, a couple of amateur cooks could ever wish for. Being set on the farm with Skirrd Mountain in the background made a great base for walking and exploring the best the Brecons have to offer.

Very peaceful place to stay.. Owners have really thought out the layout and what was on offer. On hand when needed too. Welcome pack very welcome!

Miss Caudwell, March 2012

February 2012

The way the cottage was decorated and furnished was very modern, fresh and clean.. The cottage owners were very friendly and welcoming and let us explore the farm with our two year old, which she loved! The perfect weekend, thank you.

Mrs Lowe

January 2012

The standard quality of the property were fantastic and above our expectations. Would recommend and without hesitation and stay again if in the area.

Chris and Gail

December 2011

We had a very friendly welcome to a beautifully designed and thoroughly equipped cottage (at a very reasonable price too!), and it proved to be a great base for a week in this gorgeous part of Wales. We enjoyed trips out to nearby abergavenny, Blaenavon, through Golden Valley and on to Talgarth, Hay-on-Wye and Brecon ... but also loved relaxed evenings tucked up in the cottage. As an extra bonus the tiny village has an unpretentious Michelin-starred restaurant, The Walnut Tree, which serves extremely tasty, locally-sourced food. Any downsides? None for us but don't expect a local shop, and watch out for the peacocks! Only hesitation in our recommendation is that we don't want to make this so popular that we can't re-book!

Ms Thacker, February 2012

The standard & quality of the property were fantastic and above our expectations.. Would recommend and without hesitation and stay again if in the area.

Ms Malinge

November 2011

Thy Byre is a really lovely cottage in a beautiful location near Abergavenny. The owners were very friendly, showed us round and even prepared a gateaux as a 'Welcome Present'!! The cottage inside is nicely decorated, spacy and stylish. As a bonus for gourmets; it is not far from the Michelin Star Restaurant Walnut Tree! We would like to say thank you to the owners; our family had a lovely stay at The Byre and we would definitely recommend it to our friends and family when they come to visit us again!

Mr Lawther

October 2011

Comfortable, quiet, lovely and extremely well-equipped cottage. A really helpful owner. Great situation for exploring the area with The Walnut Tree Inn being a nearby bonus. Very reasonably priced let too. Hope to go back one day.

Mrs Lowe, December 2011

Thy Byre is a really lovely cottage in a beautiful location near Abergavenny.. The owners were very friendly, showed us round and even prepared a gateaux as a 'Welcome Present'!! The cottage inside is nicely decorated, spacy and stylish. As a bonus for gourmets; it is not far from the Michelin Star Restaurant Walnut Tree! We would like to say thank you to the owners; our family had a lovely stay at The Byre and we would definitely recommend it to our friends and family when they come to visit us again!

Ms Malinge, October 2011

Comfortable, quiet, lovely and extremely well-equipped cottage.. A really helpful owner. Great situation for exploring the area with The Walnut Tree Inn being a nearby bonus. Very reasonably priced let too. Hope to go back one day.

Mrs Parry

September 2011

The property was superb and the owners were very friendly and made us very welcome.

Mr Lawther, October 2011

The property was superb and the owners were very friendly and made us very welcome..

Mr Mrs Arkley

July 2011

Great hosts and a good base from which to tour South Wales. We enjoyed getting out and about but also relaxing at times in and around the property.

Mrs Parry, September 2011

Great hosts and a good base from which to tour South Wales.. We enjoyed getting out and about but also relaxing at times in and around the property.

Mrs Willcocks

June 2011

The lovely accommodation, location, Welsh cakes, dogs, peacocks etc etc. Everything about this accommodation was good quality and it felt like the owners had gone out of their way to make us feel welcome. It is the nicest place we have stayed at.

May 2011

Our unseasonably warm and sunny week in the Black Mountains was more than equalled by the warm and generous welcome we received at this newly opened property. The cottage itself is well furnished and equipped, and well located for days out by car along the Heads of the Valleys, Black Mountains, and the borderlands along the Wye Valley. The walk up Skirrid Fawr is easily achieved directly from the cottage. There are a couple of very nice restaurants within a short drive from the cottage; but we found we had to go a bit further to find a pub. All this at a very reasonable price - highly recommended!

The lovely accommodation, location, Welsh cakes, dogs, peacocks etc etc.. Everything about this accommodation was good quality and it felt like the owners had gone out of their way to make us feel welcome. It is the nicest place we have stayed at.

Mr Farrell

March 2011

We liked everything about The Byre. It was so clean and airy, everything was first class.

Mr Read-Leah

Owner provided welcome supplies on arrival - cake, milk, bread etc - which were lovely. The location of the property is ideal for a variety of excellent days out and provides a warm and comfortable base to which to return. It is also very peaceful despite being a working farm.

Mrs Willcocks, May 2011

Owner provided welcome supplies on arrival - cake, milk, bread etc - which were lovely.. The location of the property is ideal for a variety of excellent days out and provides a warm and comfortable base to which to return. It is also very peaceful despite being a working farm.

Mr Read-Leah, March 2011

February 2011

We liked everything about The Byre.. It was so clean and airy, everything was first class.

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The Byre in Llanddewi Skirrid, Monmouthshire