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The Byre

Cottage & Vacation Rentals in Llanddewi Skirrid, Wales

99 Reviews
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Guests 2 guests Bedrooms 1 bedroom Bathrooms 1 bath From: €377 weekly

Holiday Rental Description

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.

Key Features

  • Parking
  • On a Farm

Holiday Rental Amenities

  • Cooker
  • Baby Cot
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge
  • High chair
  • Kettle
  • Linen provided
  • Parking
  • Parking space
  • Towels provided
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wifi
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Key Features
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  • On a Farm

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Self-Catering Reviews

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
September 2020
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
November 2017
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
July 2016
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
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.
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
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 Hayes
September 2015
The property was immaculately presented. Hard to imagine how it could have been improved.
Mr Bursey, October 2015
September 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
July 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
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 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
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 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
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!
Dr Iqbal
December 2014
Perfect cottage in a lovely location.
Mrs Tate
December 2014
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
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.
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
April 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
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.
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.
Guest
January 2014
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
August 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
May 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
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 Parry
October 2012
Quiet, chill out place, just what we wanted.
Mr Hassen
October 2012
The owner was very welcoming and helpful. We would have no hesitation in recommending people to stay at The Byre.
Mrs Rothwell, November 2012
October 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
September 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
August 2012
Fantastic location, very nice cottage, well kitted out. We loved the animals on the farm.
Mr Pritchard, August 2012
August 2012
Excellent location, price, decor, layout, functionality and was very comfy and cosy..
Mr Aston, August 2012
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
July 2012
A truly lovely cottage which has been fitted out to a very high standard.
Guest
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.
Guest
June 2012
A truly lovely cottage which has been fitted out to a very high standard..
Mrs Aylott Williams, June 2012
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.
Guest
March 2012
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.
Guest
March 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!
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
December 2011
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
October 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
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
September 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
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 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.
Guest
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!
Guest
May 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.
Mr Farrell
March 2011
We liked everything about The Byre. It was so clean and airy, everything was first class.
Mr Read-Leah
March 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.
Mrs Willcocks, May 2011
March 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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