Brecon Beacons Country Home, sleeps 15+ family/pet friendly, perfect for walking
The Old Vicarage is a beautiful country home with a huge rambling garden, nestled in the Brecon Beacons on the sides of the Sugar Loaf Mountain. Successfully rented for 20 years to many large groups, families, walking groups, reunions and birthday parties.
Stunning views, walks and hikes all year round, birdwatching, cosy fireplaces, firepit, AGA. Perfect for large groups & families. Kids love the treehouse, trampoline, wendy house and exploring the garden's woodland.
The house is perfect for large groups of friends and families looking for a scenic, relaxed get-away, a walking holiday, or celebratory get-together and comfortably sleeps as many as 16 people. The house has its quirks and oozes rustic charm and character. Family-friendly with toys, board games for kids to get their hands on and DVD and Smart TV capabilities. Kids adore the tree house, wendy house and trampoline (supervision required). Paradise for pets; good WiFi.
N.B: Guests must bring their own towels.
For a video of the house and area: https://vimeo.com/55612842 (A little outdated now, as we have a new kitchen and some new beds since!)
Ground floor: Kitchen - Fully equipped, spacious, with cosy AGA for warmth/cooking, and Britannia gas range. Dining room - perfect for large group meals, opens out with French windows onto the terrace and the front lawn of the garden. TV Room - (the 'snug') with fireplace, sofa, large TV with Netflix/iPlayer access etc, a large selection of DVDs and toys. The red room (sitting room) - relax with a drink in the evening around the large fireplace on the comfortable sofas, maybe play chess? Downstairs Bathroom with powerful shower. Back Kitchen - connected to kitchen for washing up/laundry/tumble dryer/muddy boots/dogs with backdoor leading outside. Extra storage room - storage for extra freezer/fridge space and washing machine.
Upstairs: 1. Master Bedroom (Super king bed), with ensuite bathroom 2. Twin Room 3. Double Bedroom with super king bed/day bed/single bed (particularly useful for child to share room with parents) & fireplace 4. Twin Room with basin 5. Main Bathroom with shower/bath 6. Double Room with fireplace, with annex connected bedroom with two single beds (perfect for parents and young children)
Loft: Double Room (with extra single bed) Single Room Twin beds in landing, great for kids
Three acres of unique, gorgeous, rambling garden to explore and relax in - one of the best features of the house: three different tiers of lawn, as the house is located at the foot of the Sugar Loaf.
Main front lawn with terrace, deck chairs, outside dining table, chairs and benches, firepit, gas BBQ, table tennis table, wendy-house, swing from very old beautiful oak tree.
Lower Lawn with trampoline (kids should be supervised), leading down into woodland area - great for kids to explore and make dens, collect mistletoe and holly at Christmas!
Follow the winding path up to the Upper Lawn - smaller with more privacy, great area for peace and quiet, gorgeous views.
Treehouse (nestled under huge old yew tree - you won't be able to see it until you go looking for it!) - rope ladders leading up to its balcony (not suitable for young children unsupervised), and walkway.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Likely extra charge - Depending on size
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Crickhowell
Located in Crickhowell, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Crickhowell Castle and Tretower Court & Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway and Super Tubing. Travelling with kids? Consider New Tredegar Leisure Centre and Markham Community House and Leisure Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.
Brecon Beacons National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club - 39 min drive - 54.8 km
Cardiff Castle - 55 min drive - 68.7 km
Principality Stadium - 56 min drive - 69.4 km
Cardiff Bay - 57 min drive - 69.7 km
Getting around
Abergavenny Station - 17 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 82 min drive
Restaurants
Courtyard Bar, Green Man Festival - 11 min drive
The Grofield Inn - 9 min drive
Beaufort Arms - 7 min drive
Casa Bianca - 9 min drive
The Bear - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Brecon Beacons Country Home, sleeps 15+ family/pet friendly, perfect for walking pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Brecon Beacons Country Home, sleeps 15+ family/pet friendly, perfect for walking?
As of 13 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brecon Beacons Country Home, sleeps 15+ family/pet friendly, perfect for walking on 14 April 2026 start from NZ$1,787, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Brecon Beacons Country Home, sleeps 15+ family/pet friendly, perfect for walking?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Brecon Beacons Country Home, sleeps 15+ family/pet friendly, perfect for walking?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Brecon Beacons Country Home, sleeps 15+ family/pet friendly, perfect for walking?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Brecon Beacons Country Home, sleeps 15+ family/pet friendly, perfect for walking located?
This family-friendly Crickhowell holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Crickhowell Castle, Tretower Court & Castle and Old Market Hall. Sugar Loaf Mountain and Usk Priory Church of St Mary are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Host very friendly, everything in the house convenient and just as advertised. It was superb in every way from a practical point of view, and really charmig and beautiful house, garden and surroundings.
Nic B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 January 2026
Nick and family were perfect guests - please return!!
We had a great stay at the house! The garden was great for our BBQ, and Nick was helpful with everything we needed. The home is spacious, and the rooms are quirky, with a great vibe with artwork and books. The location was easy to get to, and it was easy for us to get out for a day at the mountain biking park. The dining area was perfect for our meal and fit us all comfortably. And we spent the evening out just relaxing and chatting in the garden with the beautiful views of the hills. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Really enjoyed our stay. Lovely home with lots to do and great garden space. Some kitchen equipment could have been cleaned a bit better. Nick rushed to get the property ready for us as it was a bit of a last minute booking so very grateful.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2020
Glad you enjoyed it - will have a word with the cleaners!
The Old Vicarage is in a tranquil, remote and beautiful location. It is the perfect property for family gatherings or surprise birthday celebrations. The communication with the property owner was seamless and the property itself full of charm and character. Highly recommend a visit with easy access to Sugar Load and Abergavenny. We intend to return one day soon as we did not want to leave.
Jemma S.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2020
Its taken me too long to respond to such a lovely review - thank you. I wish I could live here all the time & delighted you liked the house!
About the host
Hosted by Nick Bowen
My name is Nick Bowen, I am 58 years old and I have three grown up children (aged 20, 25 and 27) called Tom, Larry and Georgie. We bought the house as a holiday home in 1999, and used to come here most weekends and holidays while also renting it out. I grew up in Cardiff, and I am now a practising as a barrister in London. My family and I love walking in the hills of the Brecon Beacons, lounging in the garden, and relaxing by the fire.