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Merlin Cottages: 4* Merlin House, Games Room, Sleeps 6

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A rural landscape with rolling hills, a grassy field, and a gravel path.
A living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a television, and a window.
A two-story white house with a red door, surrounded by a grassy yard and a hill in the background.
A dining table set for four with white plates, wine glasses, and a bottle of wine. The table is placed in front of a stone wall with a fireplace.
A stone fireplace with a black chimney, a leather sofa, and a person sitting in the foreground.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Arcade/game room

Explore the area

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Llandovery, WLS
  • Place, Brecon Beacons National Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Dinefwr Craft Centre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Llandovery Castle
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Merlin Cottages: 4* Merlin House, Games Room, Sleeps 6

Merlin Cottages is a cluster of 3 properties with a shared games room with panoramic views over the Brecon Beacons and Carmarthenshire. Merlin House (sleeps 6) is high standard 4 star accommodation in historic buildings of great character renovated to a high standard.

Merlin House sitting room has two sofas with an inglenook fireplace and log burner for great atmosphere. There is also a second reception room with two sofas. A long farmhouse kitchen with dining table has a half moon fireplace with former bread oven in the stonework. There is a downstairs shower room. Upstairs there is a galleried landing with great views over the Brecon Beacons National Park. There is a double ensuite, double, and two single bedrooms. Outside there is a private enclosed garden with patio , garden furniture, barbecue and large lawn.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1433722
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Llandovery

Located in Llandovery, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brecon Beacons National Park and Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center, while National Showcaves Centre for Wales and Erwood Station Craft Centre, Gallery and Tea Rooms are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Royal Welsh Showground and Aberglasney Gardens. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Map
Llandovery, WLS

What's nearby

  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Dinefwr Craft Centre - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Heritage Centre - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Llandovery Castle - 14 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Llandovery Golf Club - 17 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Llandovery Station - 16 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bluebell Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The White Hall Hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Llandovery Clock Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The New White Lion Hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪West End Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Merlin Cottages: 4* Merlin House, Games Room, Sleeps 6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Merlin Cottages: 4* Merlin House, Games Room, Sleeps 6?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Merlin Cottages: 4* Merlin House, Games Room, Sleeps 6?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Merlin Cottages: 4* Merlin House, Games Room, Sleeps 6?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Merlin Cottages: 4* Merlin House, Games Room, Sleeps 6 located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Brecon Castle. Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center and Dinefwr Park & Castle are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alun J.

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

Wonderful stay

Lovely property in gorgeous location; great to have somewhere comfortable and quiet to return to after working during the day.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gareth G.

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

A Very Pleasant Stay

We spent a wonderful summer in this pleasant little cottage near Llandovery. A nice place to find rural quiet on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, and a good base for exploring mid and west Wales.
Stayed 41 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erica W.

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

great location

This property could do with some TLC , that said it suited us , and the wifi worked fine .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

thanvir c.

Loved it

Lovely home, with plenty of space for 9 adults and the games room was a huge bonus loved by all
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

victoria b.

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

Relaxing Break

Had a lovely relaxing break, merlin house was spacious, comfortable, clean and set in beautiful rural location! Just what we needed to unwind from our busy city lives. We will certainly be booking again! We had lovely break! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2021
Thank you we are glad you enjoyed the relaxing location...
Verified review

8/10 Good

April B.

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

Beautiful views

We felt the property was in need of TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michaela H.

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

Very enjoyable week

We had a very enjoyable week in Wales based in the cottage. It was in quite a remote location and so we did have to drive everywhere, but we knew this in advance. However, it was big enough to comfortably fit two families of four and had plenty of kitchen equipment etc for all. The games room was a bonus. The only real downside was the wifi which was effectively non-existent (we gave up trying to use it), and the unfortunate whiff from what we assume was the septic tank. Otherwise, we were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2021
We are glad you enjoyed Merlin House and the Games Room. We are awaiting Openreach to get a connection so use EE mobile boxes. They are limited but work when placed in a window. Septic tanks are fully maintained but we will double check, thanks for letting us know.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dr Ali N.

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

The best experience after a hard time with Covid pandemic around

Just amazing to look around this beautiful landscape, cozy and warm cottage and nice people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2021
Many thanks for your stay and hope to welcome you another time. Best wishes David and Wendy
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alex C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

We loved staying at this amazing property in the middle of the Brecon nowhere! The house was generally as expected with stunning views and well equipped. It might have benefitted from a couple of extra little touches like bread, milk and dishwasher tablets and the wifi really wasn’t useable, but we had a great time so no big dramas.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2021
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for leaving the cottage perfectly. Welcome packs will return once Covid-19 risk assessment allows and WiFi is limited as landline broadband isn’t available yet.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

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

3 days in Mid Wales

Two families meeting around half way between our two houses. Lovely property, games room was an added plus for the children (and adults) Good facilities, the only thing I felt was missing was some more outdoors furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2021
Thanks for being great visitors and glad you enjoyed the games room. We have added some furniture to High Barn and are considering more for other cottages
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Excellent weekend

Lovely cottage and views, plenty of space for 8 adults. Property was easy to find and well equipped. Games room was well used. All enjoyed and would definately recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Glad you enjoyed the cottage and hope to welcome you again. Best wishes David and Wendy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

excellent stay, very comfortable, beautiful setting

excellent stay, well informed before hand by the owner on how to get keys, directions etc. sorted us out a cot as well. very well equipped kitchen, nice and cosy, games room an added bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

Karl G.

Fantastic property with great views

Stayed here with my family (8 in total) and we all had a great time, would definitley reccommend. Great views of landscape and farmland.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and the views across the farmland and the Brecon Beacons. Thank you.

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