Ystradgynlais holiday cottage rental with internet access, walking, TV and rural retreat

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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 25 km
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

We are very pleased to announce that Heol Giedd was awarded Certificates of Excellence for 2018 and 2019 by Trip Advisor, thanks to the lovely reviews we received from our guests.. Although this 150 year old cottage was awarded 4 stars to sleep three people, extra sleeping is available by the use of a sofa bed in the sitting room. This would need to be folded back after use to enable the sitting room to be used. There is also a small fold out bed in the second bedroom that would accommodate a child. Bedding is provided to cover all sleeping arrangements. The bathroom is on the ground floor. The property was totally renovated a few years ago and has been owned by the same family for at least 150 years. Heol Giedd is a stone built cottage on the edge of busy village of Ystradgynlais, a short distance away from Brecon National Park, with the River Tawe meandering outside the front door. The centrally heated property , is fully equipped with washing machine, dryer, full size cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, bedlinen, towels, cutlery , china, kitchen utensils to facilitate five people if required. It is ideally situated for walking the Brecon Beacons, exploring the caves or taking in the beautiful beaches of the Gower Peninsula. The village of Ystradgynlais has all you might need for a self catering holiday and came first in Wales in Bloom 2018 and 2019 and was given an award in Britain in Bloom 2019. Local shops, pubs and eateries are within walking distance, and can provide almost everything you might require including film showings, etc., in the Welfare Hall (look out for "What's on at the Welfare Hall" advertising banners) but larger supermarkets are a short drive away. Neighbouring villages also provide a selection of pubs and restaurants. There is a small private garden, ideal if the weather is good for sitting in the sun with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Single Bed
  • Beds in other rooms: Sofa Bed
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair available

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

We, the owners, do not live near the property, but are always in contact if there is a problem and someone nearby will endeavour to sort. Keys will probably be sent to you a week or so before your stay by recorded delivery, or if this is not convenient for you someone will be at the cottage to meet and greet you. Lots of things to do in the area. Good walking country - the cottage is situated very near to the Brecon National Park with its caves, waterfalls, etc. In the opposite direction is the town of Swansea and the lovely beaches of the Gower Peninusula. Many information leaflets under the coffee table in the cottage.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: £50.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Suitable for children, but please note that front opens straight into pavement bordering a road, (local traffice, not busy). Pets are allowed but please check with owner and note that house opens onto pavement bordering a road (not busy, local traffic). Back has enclosed garden.
House is too small for large parties
Please check re check in and check out times. May vary dependent on how busy cottage is.

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Manager restrictions

Minimum stay: 2 night

About the owner

Wendy M.
Average reply time:
1 hour 0 minutes

Calendar updated:
20 Feb 2024

Years listed:
10

Languages spoken: English
This Cottage has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and sleeps 5. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 31 Mar 2013. Located in Powys, it has 50 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £544 to £802.
The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 20 Feb 2024.
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Reviews

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helen d

Home from home
Sep 2023

Clean, lovely cottage with a nice big kitchen and super shower. Backing onto the river Tawe, with a little courtyard garden. The bed was like sleeping in a cloud. All in all a lovely friendly place to… More 

Reviewed 24 Sep 2023

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Owner's reply:
Thank you Helen for your kind review. Glad you enjoyed despite the weather. Hope to welcome you again some day. Wendy Morgan.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Dan C
London, United Kingdom

A wonderful home home.
Sep 2023

THANK YOU COTTAGES.COM My wife and I took our Cocker Spaniel Puppy on holiday to Tawe Cottage in Ystradgynlais down in South Wales. From day one until we went a week later, we enjoyed this comfortabl… More 

Reviewed 23 Sep 2023

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Owner's reply:
Thank you Dan and Anita, so glad you enjoyed your stay in the cottage and hope to welcome you again some day. Wendy Morgan

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Charles B
London, United Kingdom

Lovely stay
Sep 2023

Had a week staying in this lovely warm and inviting cottage. It's located in a very friendly little Welsh town, with a great pub just up the road. Lots of great walks nearby. Nice big bathroom wi… More 

Reviewed 22 Sep 2023

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Owner's reply:
Thank you for your lovely review, much appreciated, hope I will welcome you again some day. Wendy Morgan

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Nomad56275426435

What a wonderful place to stay!
Aug 2022

Such a lovely and very quaint cottage that had everything we needed and more. It was also immaculate and very clean! Plenty of space to park. There is lots of space to relax in the living room, the ki… More 

Reviewed 9 Aug 2022

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Owner's reply:
Thank you Lena and family for such a great review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay, and it was great *chatting" to you. Best wishes Wendy and John.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

Fantastic stay at Heol Giedd
Apr 2022

We had an amazing time in Ystradgynlais. The cottage was lovely & spotlessly clean. It was home from home & equipped with everything we needed. The bed was very comfortable we had great nigh… More 

Reviewed 24 Apr 2022

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Owner's reply:
Thank you Cheryl and Graham for your kind review - it is much appreciated. We are pleased you had a good time and hope you may visit again sometime. Best wishes, Wendy & John

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Wendy (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

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Send Wendy (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Wendy (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Wendy (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Wendy (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Wendy (the owner) before booking?

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If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Wendy (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Wendy (the owner) a message.

If Wendy (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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