Sied yr Ardd | Holiday Rental in Brecon Beacons National Park, Powys

Holiday home
Sied yr Ardd is a detached, cabin-style cottage next to the owner's home on the outskirts of the village of Ystradgynlais. The cottage sleeps two adults in one double bedroom and there is also a shower room, an open plan living area with a kitchenette, dining area and sitting area. There is a garden room with a woodburner attached. Outside there is off road parking for one car with additional roadside parking available and a patio with furniture. Sied yr Ardd is an ideal base for couples looking to get away from the hustle and bustle and discover the splendour of South Wales.

Accomodation Details
One double bedroom with a king Size bed and a brown leather recliner sofa. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchenette, dining area and sitting area. Garden room with woodburner.

Area
Ystradgynlais is a former mining and industrial town in the Tawe Valley on the edge of the formidable Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons). The area is peppered with strong valley communities that benefit from the fabulous location and being easily accessible, with the mountains rising into the extensive Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons) and a myriad of outdoor activities, perfect countryside for walking and cycling with routes stretching away in all directions.

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 Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons) and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.

Amenities
Electric panel heaters with woodburner. Integrated single oven, Integrated microwave, 2-ring electric hob, fridge/freezer, TV with Freeview, DVD, Bluetooth CD/radio, WiFi. Washing machine available in outdoor storage shed, Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 1 car with roadside parking outside the property. Bike storage. Private gravelled patio with furniture and BBQ. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1 mile. Note: Four steps to access the property and four steps down to garden room.

Dashcam D

June 2022

This is an excellent place to stay with everything provided. We were greeted with a welcome pack which was very good of Mike and Pat to provide. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Very friendly and Mike even went out of his way to provide the means to charge my electric car. It is well situated within easy reach of the Brecon Beacons and the waterfalls. Beaches are within an easy driving distance. I cannot praise this little cottage enough. Although it's small, only catering for two it is ample big enough. It has a lounge, bedroom and bathroom with a shower and a wood burner room. Caters well for dogs, though we don't own one, with two dog beds. We are certainly looking to book it again sometime. 10 out of 10for Mike and Pat and all they provide. Thanks for a lovely weeks stay.

Mrs Bowley

August 2020

Very good location for cycling and walking, and for visiting the Bretons or coastal areas

Mrs Bowley, August 2020

It was wonderful very tranquil surroundings we took our dogs they loved it slahing away in the streams in the woodland But the actual cottage was fantastic everything you could possibly want was there and more .. It was absolutely spotless lots of little extras we had a cuppa tea and bread and butter when we arrived it was great highly recommend just could have had a few less showers.

Mrs Taylor, August 2020

July 2020

Amazing place to stay and amazing location.. Hosts Pat and Mike could not do anything more for you, extremely welcoming and friendly and full of recommendations for local walks and places to eat. Added bonus that our dog was able to join us. Thank you so much.

Miss Cooper, July 2020

Due to covid and easing of lockdown in Wales cottage met are expectations as we were aware that little extra touches re: soft furnishings, leaflets would not be available.. The cottage was very clean and had a supply of bleach spray, hand gel etc and we felt safe from the time we entered the cottage to when we left. It was well equipped and am unable to think of anything that was missing. The garden room was great to return too especially with 2 dogs who laid in beds provided by the owners, snoring after an adventurous time exploring. There are walks on the doorstep. The owners were helpful in suggesting places to visit in regards of off lead dog walking. I can recommend the 4 waterfall trail and Craig y Nos country park for both dog lovers and none dog lovers. I am unable to report on any eating establishments as at time of visit Wales had only started to open up to eating outside. This did not deter us and we found that the Ancient Mariner had a small café with outside seating serving breakfast which my husband enjoyed even of a plastic plate. I would stay at this cottage again if I was visiting this part of Wales in the future.

Mrs Tidmarsh, July 2020

December 2019

Nice cottage, good base for walking.. Good choice of local shops. Nearby pubs and cafes.

Mrs Westbrook, December 2019

Lovely cottage, comfortable and cosy.. Plenty of kitchen essentials available, even a slow cooker. Took 2 dogs with us, who thoroughly enjoyed. Plenty of walks close by, and the outhouse is very cute. The owners were great, just left us to it but were there if we needed anything. Would definitely recommend and be visiting again.

Martyn W

November 2019

Spent a delightful week at this cottage. It was the perfect base for all we wanted to do in South Wales. The owner had a fire going for us the day we arrived to make us feel welcome, and left some treats in the kitchen for us. It's the little things like that that made the holiday more special. Would most definitely return of holidaying in the same area again.

GoPlaces39364863857

October 2019

We spent 2 lovely weeks at Sied Yr Ardd in the lovely town of Ystradgynlais. It is very dog friendly and we found loads of lovely walks nearby. The owners Pat and Mike are a lovely couple and nothing is too much for them to do, we loved them. The local "hostelliers" were even more appealing. We found a lovely Cafe in town called The Loaf which made us very welcome, so much so we went back and back. We will be going back again next year to sample the delights of the local area. In our mind this is the far best rental through Sykes for 2 people we have had. Many thanks again for a lovely break.

Miss Oldfield, December 2019

The cottage was perfect for our requirements and a great base for our holiday..

Mr Mayes

April 2019

The welcome pack was great and totally unexpected.. The accommodation was clean and well appointed, our dog loved the dog bed. Really good for two people, might be a struggle for any more than two. Would definitely stay again.

Mr Bate-Durward

March 2019

For me and my husband it was are privacy.. it was fantastic knowing the owner's were right there if we needed them. when we did message and the response was straight away.at the same time you would never have known that they were even there. For me and husband and our two dogs the cottage was just perfect. we love the out house with the seating area and the beds for the dogs it was perfect we came back from a walk. we tried every takeaway there was,Chinese,Indian pizza,chippy, all perfect food shop just 5 min walk a way and a lovely please to walk your dogs at the bottom of the road next to the river.

Mrs Walker

December 2018

This was our second visit - lovely little village, but not far from Swanse and lots of beautiful beaches.. It's nice to go somewhere we can take the dogs without compromising on comfort or quality.

Mr Cameron

November 2018

This is our second time of using this cottage this year and again there was nothing that I could fault with either the place or the location.. It is set in an idyllic location with easy access to many featured attractions within easy travelling distances. It has good comfortable facilities and provides everything that you would need for a relaxing holiday. I would use this location again and fully recommend it.

Mr Woodley

September 2018

First class cottage lovely setting , the owners thought of everything you needed and even provided extras such as a welcome hamper and things for the dogs.. . Extremely happy with our stay

Susan S

August 2018

spent a week july/August, Beautiful, comfortable, clean....love this property. dog friendly. Lovely thoughtful welcome basket for us, & doggy treats for our pooch. Happily recommend this property.

Pat and Mike are so welcoming and its a lovely place to stay, lots of good places to visit nearby

Mrs Baker

Really unusual little cottage, the welcome pack was a lovely touch, our dogs loved the dog beds.. Nice location for getting into the mountains. Mike and Pat are friendly and accomadating hosts.

russlee101

July 2018

We have two dogs and this cabin was ideally suited to our needs for a break in the Brecon Beacons hill walking and visiting local attractions. Best of all there are such great walks right next to the property for the dogs including a river. The property itself is extremely well equipped including a much needed electrical fan for the summer. The owners are very welcoming but stay out of the way unless needed. I would recommend this for a short break.

Mr Lee

The cabin is exactly as described and offered us a great break with two dogs in the Brecon mountains.. The kitchen was well equipped and the owners offer a very good DVD collection should your activity be rained off. Overall a good cabin thoughtfully laid out with good facilities for a short break.

A lovely cottage located in an idyllic location.. The hosts had made everything possible for a relaxing break including providing a wonderful welcome pack for our arrival. Accomodation was first class. I would certainly recommend this location and am considering making further bookings for the future here

Mrs Bright

June 2018

Cottage was lovely, wonderful welcome package waiting on arrival, well situated property to explore the beautiful Welsh countryside, would return without question..

Mrs Warsop

The super shed was lacking natural light.. Fitting a Velux window in the roof would be a big improvement light wise as we had to have the lights on all the time we were inside. The weather was terrible misty and raining so we had to stay in as we are senior citizens and my husband was not well. The shed was more suitable for bikers with the bike store area and garden room, who with a beer or two wouldn't notice the lack of light. The photos are a true record. The hosts were very good and helpful everything was spotless and clean the bed very comfortable. The goody's left for us provided our breakfast on the first day. milk, bread, butter, eggs, jam. tea and sugar. There was everything you need in the kitchen, had to get used to the combination oven/ microwave. lots of nice touches and a small garden with furniture. We went home early due to the weather and illness.

David-Rochester-Kent

May 2018

The 'garden room' was a fantastic place to sit, unwind and reflect on the day's activities; whatever the weather, sitting in the garden room was relaxing and comfortable - a great addition to the cottage. Hosts were very friendly and helpful and on-hand if/when needed. Cottage was very clean and comfortable with a small garden area for the dog to stretch his legs. Location was perfect for exploring the Brecon Beacons, Carmarthenshire and South Wales in general. Highly recommended - we had a brilliant week here in May 2018.

Comfortable, lovely decor, well equipped & really nice owners.. Will definitely go back again & recommend to all our family & friends. Had a fabulous holiday.

Mr Cook

April 2018

Loved the undercover outside space

Dr Aronsson-storrier

March 2018

A wonderful spot for exploring the Beacons - highly recommend!

angrybarry

February 2018

Such a shame only 3 people have written a review of this beautiful holiday home so simply had to contribute our own. We had such a lovely time staying here. Fantastic facilities, comfy bed, awesome sort and so much to do nearby. Loved the fire being lit for our arrival and Pat & Mike were so friendly. Loved the hamper left out for us - a welcome of bread, eggs, butter, milk, strawberry jam and welshcakes what's not to love? Just the ticket when arriving on a Sunday afternoon! We followed Mike's advise for local dog walks and places to go and all recommendations were spot on. Particular highlights were the nearby caves and also our walk/climb up Pen-Y-Fan - amazing views! Also worth mentioning how accommodating the home is for dogs. Fresh water and doggy treats left out for our arrival plus 2 beds to choose from in the garden Room - our little pooch was spoilt for choice! We'll definitely be returning here one day. Thanks Pat & Mike

Lovely little getaway for me, wifey and two little doggies.. Close to good walking routes in the beacons and 30 mins from Aberavon beach. All facilities you could ask for. Log burner and welcome hamper on arrival were highlights for us. We sent Pat a text when we were half an hour away, and the log burner had been lit for our arrival on a cold afternoon. Made the garden room lovely and warm. Thanks. Chris and Charlotte.

Mr Floyd

December 2017

The holiday home was as described and the hosts were both friendly and helpful.. We would happily recommend Sied yr Ardd as a good base from which to explore the Beacons and surrounding areas.

Mr Littleton

July 2017

We both had a fantastic time.. This was our second time at the property, the owners are great, nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommended.

Mr Steele

Mike & Pat very welcoming, the corrage had extra that was not expected.. Welome basket waiting for us when we arrived (Bread/Milk/Eggs/Cake). Very relaxing cottage

Mr Mccartney

June 2017

We would recommend this property.. It was fantastic. The owners are FANTASTIC. Thank you very, very much for our holiday. The only setback we had was the weather. Never mind WE Will BE Back

Mr Hatfield

May 2017

Very nice place to stay, comfy bed and all facilities.. Well recommended.

alan338sykes

September 2016

just returned from lovely relaxing holiday at sied yr ardd.owners made us feel very welcome and were very helpful.accommodation was very clean and had everything you needed.

Mrs Weston

July 2016

Sied Yr Ardd was clean and well appointed. The accommodation was fantastic for our two dogs. The garden room was especially useful. The bed was very comfortable.

We were very impressed with Sied yr Ardd, everything you could need for a great week away. We will definitely be back.

Mr Ohalloran

June 2016

Location was idea for what we wanted to do. Accommodation was ideal for a couple. Owners were available but never intrusive. They seemed like very nice people who made an effort to make you feel at home.

Mr Fay

The quality of the cottage and the privacy it provided without complete seclusion allowed us to enjoy a fantastic restful break which we all four needed. The easy access to the town and the warmth and friendliness of the locals were the icing on the cake. The variety of locations to investigate and the snooze ability of the garden room were appreciated by all. Really fantastic in all, would score it 15 out of 10.

kathmarsh57

We have just returned from a fantastic week in Ystradgynlais. The property was amazing, catered for every need, nice personal touches including tea/coffee facilities and a really nice welcome basket. It was nice and private with option to eat outdoors in the sun or in secluded covered area. I left an electric toothbrush charger which they found and have sent it back to me by first class post at no cost. Well done Michael and Pat, thanks for a lovely week. Paul & Kath

Mrs Ives

May 2016

The garden room was a bonus. Our 2 dogs were made very welcome and Mike and Pat were lovely and helpful.

Di M

My husband and i have just returned from a lovely week spent at this chalet. The decor is lovely and modern with everything you could want for a self catering holiday. Mike and Pat, the owners are very welcoming and provided a hamper on arrival. The garden room is a great add on and we sat out there every evening with our glass of wine keeping our dog company as he didn't want to move from the bed provided for him. It also meant that when we bought him back muddy or wet from our walks we didn't have to fret where we were going to put him. The property is ideally situated for reaching all areas of the Brecon Beacons and we did just that, going up to the Usk Resovoir across to Brecon and down to the Gower. All in all a lovely week spent in a lovely little property in a beautiful part of the country. We will definitely use again.

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Sied yr Ardd in Brecon Beacons National Park, Powys