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Beautiful waterfront cottage with stunning views

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Exterior
Interior
Outdoor dining
Waterfront Conservatory
The living room | dining room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Brecon, Wales
  • Brecon Cathedral
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Pen y Fan
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Beautiful waterfront cottage with stunning views

Beautiful 2 Bedroom canal front cottage with stunning views across the Brecon and Monmouthshire canal.

Centrally located just a couple of hundred yards from Brecon town centre and its bustling shops and cafes and only a short drive from some of the most beautiful waterfalls and mountain peaks in Wales.

Swan cottage is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

With a full-length waterfront conservatory and garden, you can enjoy the stunning location all year round. No matter the weather.

Property manager

Helen Munday
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised in the back garden.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
1 well behaved dog is welcome. Downstairs only.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Brecon

Located in Brecon, this cottage is on the waterfront. Ely Tower and Castell Dinas are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brecon Golf Club and Cradoc Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding.
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Brecon, Wales

What's nearby

  • Brecon Cathedral - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Brecon Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Pen y Fan - 22 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Garth Station - 25 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop in Beer and Gin House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee 1 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brecon Tap - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hills - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful waterfront cottage with stunning views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful waterfront cottage with stunning views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful waterfront cottage with stunning views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful waterfront cottage with stunning views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park. Ely Tower and Heritage Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sadie Aston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning

We regularly rent for short breaks all over the country and this was one of a favorites ever. The cleaners need a superb review all of their own!The decor is perfect for the property and the kitchen contains everything you could need.The garden overlooking the canal is simple and beautiful. We were blessed by the weather so we had a few relaxing drinks watching the world go by and enjoyed ever moment.The town has a variety of shops and is easily walk-able (5 minute stroll) from the cottage. The nearest pub is only 2 minutes walk away. There are many other 'drinking holes', the majority of which are dog friendly. In fact the majority of the town is dog friendly.If you like a takeaway they're not in short supply. Chinese, Indian, Thai, English, Fish and chips .....and more!The only thing I would say to be wary of is that some of the pubs don't follow their on-line advertised opening times so check them out particularly if you want to go for food. Not that you'll ever be left hungry. Don't be afraid to ask the locals for their suggestions, there are some nice places on side streets that you perhaps wouldn't otherwise find.We never return to the same place twice because there's so many places to see in the UK but if we did, Swan Cottage would be at the top of the list.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Loved being on the canal. Could watch the boats and walkers from the private patio. Full kitchen if you like to cook. Bedrooms were nice sized and great beds. We loved the location for walking around town. Very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little gem in heart of Brecon town

Stayed here for 2 nights with my girls and an assistance dog. Very impressed with the ease of check in via key box. Charming property right on the canal. A little garden was a bonus too. Cupboards are well stocked with the basics so no need for cleaning items or tea ,coffee, milk, oil, salt and pepper etc The only problem encountered was that the street is very narrow and was full of parked cars for most of our stay. We managed to park in the main road and on our last day when we returned there was a space so we grabbed it!! Made packing up much easier 😊 The property is so convenient to walk into town for dinner in the evening or for a morning stroll along the canal. We would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swan cottage

Excellent, very clean. Everything there that you need.. nice little package to welcome you. Milk t bags coffee Welsh cakes etc… It is right on the canal where you can see the boats . We recommend the boat trip. Lovely and relaxing… very friendly ducks…. Everyone so friendly.. . Great for shopping, visit the cathedral and there are 2 museums , one is the military museum, very interesting. Lovely places for food. Basically a lovely holiday to experience …
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous place

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here - fantastic sun room overlooking the canal where we spent most of our time watching the world go by. Lots to do in the area - highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Royal Welsh Show

Great location, super cute cottage just outside of the Royal Welsh Show area but easy to travel backwards and forwards to on a daily basis. We loved our stay, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaj R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Cottage

Loved every minute of our stay here! Waking up and feeding the ducks with my kids every morning, having coffee in the sunroom, fly fishing from the backyard, so many great memories. Location is perfect, cottage is modern and bright with everything you need and Helen the owner is so nice and helpful. Will be back!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Beautiful location very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gut

Alles perfekt
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central, well kept accommodation

Comfortable, spotlessly clean, well located. Lovely situation beside canal with waterside garden. Parking quite tricky in very narrow street but we managed to park within 100 yards. We would happily return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

Wonderful spacious cottage. Lovely and clean. Well appointed. Everything you could need for a wonderful break. The sun room and garden by the canal were amazing to relax and watch the world go by. The owner of this property has gone the extra mile to ensure her guests have the best break xxx
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A stay on the Brecon canal

The property was great and as advertised. The town was easily accessible and the surrounding countbeside very pretty.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynn r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property and location

I would give this cottage 10 out of 10 for everything. It is spotless very comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped. The tea bags coffee and milk in the fridge were appreciated. The sun lounge is very relaxing over looking the canal and the cottage is close to everything. The only faults we had were the stairs are very slippery and could maybe do with some carpet on them? And the street is so narrow and over crowded it is impossible to park down there but we did find alternative parking on the main street. We will definately be back again. It was a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peta P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brecon canal house

We loved staying here right on the Canal in Brecon. It was very central for everything we needed to do. The view from the conservatory onto the canal was a huge bonus. Everything was clean and comfortable. Thank you very much Helen
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay away

Despite the draining of the canal we had a lovely stay. Cottage was great and in a perfect location. Helen (the host) was very kind in giving us a small discount due to canal drainage! I would add mirrors above the chests of drawers in the bedrooms and the use of a clothes airer to make it even more perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon back

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house by the canal

Very nice clean and tidy house by the canal Perfect place as a base for Brecon town and the mountains . Both nights spent by the fire at the Clarence lovely food and a pint or two of Butty . Great staff and also some beautiful photography to look at there . Lovely home and as always good people in Brecon .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a treat

Amazing little cottage overlooking canal with a log burner for chilly nights. What more could you ask for? Fully equipped and clean kitchen, bathroom and really beautiful homely house. We absolutely loved our weekend here! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

julie ann A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely venue, tired house

Bad odours all through the house, previous tenant left rotten fish. Lounge carpet smelly, laminate for pets please. Mattress full of large brown stains, bedding cheap polycotton. Conservatory window leaking in the rain, desperately needs varnishing. Lovely views we spent a couple of days here, very expensive for 3nights . Host responsive to take on board comments.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Ingham-jones

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

We absolutely loved our stay at Swan Cottage. This lovely place is right on the canal side and the conservatory is the most perfect place to sit to watch the dog walkers and boats go by. It is situated just a short walk from town which has plenty of eateries and shops We will definitely be booking to return again The cottage is a lovely size with two double bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs and toilet downstairs. It was spotlessly clean and the games and dvds are a winner with children, especially liking the domino set Thank you for having us
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mija d., Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

We loved the house
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rosaleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A charming canalside cottage.

The cottage was spacious and perfectly positioned in Brecon within easy walking distance of the town centre. In the main the accommodation was comfortable, however we found the cottage quite chilly. We were unable to work out how to turn up the temperature on the central heating and used the electric heater and the blankets provided in the evenings. When we've stayed at VRBO properties previously there has been coffee, provided, both instant and ground, there was neither here although there were tea bags. Overall we enjoyed our stay and the issues described above were minor and did not overly affect the enjoyment of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs

Beautiful location. Had a restful couple of days. Perfect location to climb Pen Y Fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage by the canal

The cottage is in a great location, within walking distance of Brecon town centre and close to the canal tow path that is ideal for a stroll or longer walk. Parking is tricky as the road is very narrow and can only take cars on one side, so gets full in the evening, but there is usually space on the main road at the top which seems safe. The cottage has everything you need for a short stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location/lovely cottage

Great cottage - very comfortable and well equipped. Fantastic location right by the canal and close to the busy town but quiet and peaceful. We had sunshine all weekend and were able to enjoy sitting in the garden but also made use of the conservatory in the cooler evenings and can imagine even on a wet day it would be lovely to sit and watch the world go by. Well located for exploring the Brecons and based on a previous review - we walked the four waterfalls walk and agree it is a stunning walk - popular but perfect on a hot day. Parking is the only downside but managed to park on the main street and the neighbours that we met were very friendly so have no doubt they wouldn't mind anyone taking time to unload/load outside the property if needed. Would happily stay here again and Helen was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, Peaceful Home

Swan Cottage was an absolutely lovely base for our week-long exploration of the Brecon Beacons. It was clean, comfortable, and it felt like every need had been anticipated. And the conservatory was just fabulous! We loved having coffee out there each morning watching the ducks swim by. It was a very short walk into town and was very conveniently located to all of the activities we wanted to do. Parking on the street right in front of the house is a bit tricky, but we never had any issue finding parking close by on the main street. Would not hesitate to stay there again if we were visiting the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Helen Munday

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Hi, I'm your host Helen.

I was born and raised here in the Brecon beacons and have spent my life exploring every inch of this beautiful place I call home.
I am so excited to share my lovely canal front cottage with you and hope you relax and enjoy it as much as I do.

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