Holiday House in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales:

This holiday house has stunning views over the countryside!

Ideal base for exploring the Welsh Valleys and beyond... Several country parks are a short walk or drive away such as Bryn Bach Country Park. Within easy walking distance is a general store, and several friendly pubs serving a reasonable selection of good food. Short Breaks available all year.

Holiday in Merthyr Tydfil: Ty Newydd Farm Cottage and Lodge is easily accessible to the ~Heads of the Valleys~ A465 road, so is very quick to get to the Water Theme Park, Brecon, Merthyr Tydfil, Abergavenny, Hay-on-Wye, Cardiff, Swansea, the Gower Peninsular, Caves and National Botanic Gardens. Golf, fishing, riding, tennis, and many more activities are all nearby. The immediate area is fairly urban with open rugged hillside a few minutes up the road. This is an ideal base for those with families in the area, or with an interest in industrial archaeology, and the countryside. The road behind the cottage leads to the Tredegar/Merthyr Tydfil side of the Brecon Beacons with miles of beautiful walking and very good for mountain bikes. The cottage is near Trefil overlooking the Welsh Valleys in a semi-urban location, situated at the south foot of the Brecon Beacons, west of the Wye Valley, east of the Black Mountains, and just north of the Heads of the Valleys. (OS Map 13 - Brecon Beacons National Park Eastern Area). Merthyr Tydfil and nearest train station 4 miles.

Among the closest are the Big Pit Mining Museum, Cefn Coed Colliery Museum and the Blaenafon Iron works. Cyfartha Castle was built by the iron-master William Crawshay 11 in 1824. It is a grand castellated mansion set in 160 acres of parkland and overlooked his iron making empire and has been called "the most impressive monument of the Industrial Iron Age in Southern Wales". There is now a museum and art gallery providing a fascinating glimpse into 3000 years of history. Nearby is the Taff Fechan Nature Reserve, which is an SSSI (a special site of scientific interest). There is the Brecon Mountain Railway, which children love, where you travel back to the age of steam, taking a seven mile round trip with a stop where visitors can enjoy a forest. The railway passes through beautiful scenery into the Brecon Beacons National Park and also the full length of the Taff Fechan Reservoir with the razor sharp profile of Pen-y-fan at 2906 feet dominating the horizon.

The Taff Trail, is a long distance path linking Cardiff to Brecon via Merthyr Tydfil, is specifically designed for cyclists and walkers. The trail passes through a variety of landscapes allowing the user to explore beautiful countryside. Merthyr Tydfil is an idea location for people wishing to be in the South Wales area for touring or for visiting friends and relatives. However, it is perhaps not suitable for holidaymakers who have no previous knowledge of the location. There is an excellent golf club only ½ mile away which has an excellent "cordon bleu" chef. There are country public houses serving good family meals in the near vicinity. It is only 30 minutes on dual carriageway to Cardiff with its theatres, waterside restaurants, and Millennium Stadium. Brecon and Abergavenny are 20 miles.

The rental rates for this property are quoted in GBP per property per week.

Booking fee: £15.
Short break price (2/3 nights): £ 210

Duvets and pillows provided visitors may bring their own bed linen and towels or hire from the owner. All heating and electricity inclusive. Good mobile reception. Pets welcome after discussion with the owner. There is a no smoking policy within both properties.

When available, free-range, organic produce is on offer, from the vegetable gardens.