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THE CHAPEL, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Pontsticill
Cottage in Merthyr Tydfil with kitchen and fireplace
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3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 130 sq m
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Merthyr Tydfil, WLS
- Place, Pen y Fan
- Place, Brecon Mountain Railway8 min drive
- Place, Brecon Beacons National Park14 min drive
- Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)59 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
EnSuite Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
THE CHAPEL, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Pontsticill
The Chapel is in Dol-y-Gaer, sleeping six people in three bedrooms.
Please note: Sunday check in is available upon enquiry only. The living areas in the property consist of a kitchen with an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, a dining room and a sitting room with Smart TV and woodburning stove. There is also a games room with table football, a darts board and seating. The bedrooms consist of a king-size with an en-suite, a double and a twin bedroom , along with a shower room and cloakroom. Outside, there is an enclosed patio with furniture and a large lawn with a pond; there is also off-road parking for 2 cars via a shared driveway, WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. This property is pet-friendly and offers a highchair. Sorry, smoking is not allowed. Within 4.5 miles there is a shop and within 2.1 miles, a pub. The Chapel makes for a charming escape to the countryside of Powys.
Amenities: Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. x2 Smart TV, WiFi, table football, darts board. Fuel, power, and wood and firelighters (sufficient for first fire), and lighter for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair available on request. Shared driveway with one other property. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Patio and furniture. Large enclosed lawned area with furniture and pond. Pet-friendly. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 4.5 miles, pub 2.1 miles. Note: There is a pond in the garden, children must be supervised at all times. Please note: There is no phone signal in this area, and the WIFI can be intermittent across the property. Please note: Sunday check in is available upon enquiry only.
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.
Town: Between Dol-y-Gaer and Dowlais in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons National Park), rests this inviting village of Pontsticill. In addition to its beautiful reservoir, the community is known for its proximity to the Brecon Mountain Railway, making it a popular destination for tourists. The Red Cow Inn and The Butchers Arms, two of the village' welcoming pubs, dish up mouthwatering meals and refreshing brews! ou can visit Parkwood Outdoors in Dol-y-Gaer, where you can go canoeing in the reservoir, or Torpantau, where you can go hiking in Taf Fechan Forest.
Please note: Sunday check in is available upon enquiry only. The living areas in the property consist of a kitchen with an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, a dining room and a sitting room with Smart TV and woodburning stove. There is also a games room with table football, a darts board and seating. The bedrooms consist of a king-size with an en-suite, a double and a twin bedroom , along with a shower room and cloakroom. Outside, there is an enclosed patio with furniture and a large lawn with a pond; there is also off-road parking for 2 cars via a shared driveway, WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. This property is pet-friendly and offers a highchair. Sorry, smoking is not allowed. Within 4.5 miles there is a shop and within 2.1 miles, a pub. The Chapel makes for a charming escape to the countryside of Powys.
Amenities: Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. x2 Smart TV, WiFi, table football, darts board. Fuel, power, and wood and firelighters (sufficient for first fire), and lighter for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair available on request. Shared driveway with one other property. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Patio and furniture. Large enclosed lawned area with furniture and pond. Pet-friendly. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 4.5 miles, pub 2.1 miles. Note: There is a pond in the garden, children must be supervised at all times. Please note: There is no phone signal in this area, and the WIFI can be intermittent across the property. Please note: Sunday check in is available upon enquiry only.
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.
Town: Between Dol-y-Gaer and Dowlais in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons National Park), rests this inviting village of Pontsticill. In addition to its beautiful reservoir, the community is known for its proximity to the Brecon Mountain Railway, making it a popular destination for tourists. The Red Cow Inn and The Butchers Arms, two of the village' welcoming pubs, dish up mouthwatering meals and refreshing brews! ou can visit Parkwood Outdoors in Dol-y-Gaer, where you can go canoeing in the reservoir, or Torpantau, where you can go hiking in Taf Fechan Forest.
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
About the area
Merthyr Tydfil
Located in Merthyr Tydfil, this cottage is in the mountains. Brecon Beacons National Park and Parc Bryn Bach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Brecon Mountain Railway and Aberdare Swimming Pool. Zip World Tower and Super Tubing are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales
What's nearby
- Brecon Mountain Railway - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
- Brecon Beacons National Park - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
- Garwnant Visitor Centre - 20 min drive - 17.8 km
- BikePark Wales - 20 min drive - 17.2 km
- Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center - 34 min drive - 35.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mango House - 14 min drive
- The Red Cow Inn - 4 min drive
- The Aberglais - 13 min drive
- The Pantyscallog Inn - 8 min drive
- Penydarren Club - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x zip-link king-size/twin 1 x double. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Ground floor cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail and WC. Kitchen. Dining room. Sitting room with woodburning stove. Games room
What makes this property unique
Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. x2 Smart TV, WiFi, table football, darts board. Fuel, power, and wood and firelighters (sufficient for first fire), and lighter for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair available on request. Shared driveway with one other property. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Patio with hot tub and furniture. Large enclosed lawned area with furniture and pond. Pet-friendly. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 4.5 miles, pub 2.1 miles. Note: There is a pond in the garden, children must be supervised at all times. Please note: There is no phone signal in this area, and the WIFI can be intermittent across the property.
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