Brecon is at the centre of the Brecon Beacons National Park which spans 519 square miles (1,344 square kilometres) of beautiful mid-Wales countryside in the west of the UK which contains some of the most spectacular and diverse landscapes in Europe.
The area is home to Pen y Fan, with its distinctive red table top summit - the highest Old Red Sandstone summit in Britain - as well as some of the UK’s most spectacular waterfalls, caves and wooded gorges. The landscape is scattered with prehistoric monuments, Roman remains, and medieval castles.
Within the Park you will find a plethora of activities whether it be outdoor pursuits, sightseeing or shopping. Within the cottage you will find details of many attractions and facilities available to you.
At a Glance
Within minutes of the cottage you will find:
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Brecon town centre
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Brecon and Swansea Cathedral
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Brecon Castle
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The promenade and boat house
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Brecon Cinema
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Local theatre
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Leisure centre including, swimming and ten pin bowling
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River walks
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Canal walks/boat rides
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Woodland trails
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St Mary's Church
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Brecon Museum
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Regimental Museum
Within an hour by car you will find:
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Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor's Centre
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Pen Y Fan
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Hay on Wye (town of books)
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Dan yr Ogof Show Caves
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Swansea Bay/Mumbles (excellent beaches)
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Cardiff (Welsh capital)
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Brecon Mountain Railway
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St. Fagan's Museum of Welsh Life
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Rhondda World Heritage Centre
