The cottage, as seen from the opposite hillside
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Croft Y Cwm

Abergavenny (4mls N), Brecon Beacons
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 2
5
star
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Luxury
Family friendly
Off the beaten track
High up on a Hill
Cool and Contemporary
Rustic
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Luxury living in the beautiful hills beyond Abergavenny
  • Breath-taking views from the private patio terrace on the edge of an International dark skies reserve
  • Endless walking trails in the heart of the wonderful Black Mountains
Property code: 46637

An idyllic cottage nestled on a quiet hillside with far reaching views across the Sugar Loaf Mountain from the south facing terrace. Set in the heart of the glorious Black Mountains, it's just a short drive from the market town of Abergavenny and picturesque Crickhowell. With woodland trails, miles of  National Park trails & plenty of country pubs it is the perfect get away from it all.

Close to the natural border between England and Wales there are incredible walks and mountain bike trails right from the door with riding stables in the neighbouring valley for pony trekking. Historic castles, beautiful abbeys and ancient churches nearby, as well as the market town of Abergavenny within 15 minutes, famed for its food festival each September and Hay on Wye with its world famous literary festival each May. The Cathedral cities of Brecon and Hereford are within 45 minutes.

Enter the cottage into the kitchen / diner with range style double electric oven and gas hob, fridge, dishwasher, freezer, washer/dryer and wood burner. The lounge has another wood burner (first basket of logs included), comfortable sofas and excellent Wi -fi in case you do need to do some work! There is a smart TV and Blu-ray. From here there are steep stone steps up to the first bedroom which is a super king-size bed which can also be made into a twin on request. This room is cosy and full of light with doors leading onto the garden. Another few steep steps up to the first floor with the master super king-size bedroom, small en suite shower room and WC. Along the hall is another twin room, and there is a family bathroom with roll top bath, shower over and WC.

Outside is a stunning terrace with plenty of seating, BBQ and lawn area with spectacular views.

Please note: Croft y Cwm is only suitable for an absolute maximum 4 adults and 2 children aged 12 or below. The bedrooms are accessed by steep stone stairs which may not be suitable for the elderly or a guest with walking difficulties. Only dogs over 1 year and under 12 years old will be accepted.

Please note: The track up to the cottage is very steep  and bumpy and is not suitable for low sports cars.

Following and during very dry spells, there may be a requirement for conservative use of water (when showering etc) to preserve the water supply as the property is spring fed.

 

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 super-king-size (can be arranged as a twin on request), 1 twin (can be arranged as a super-king-size on request
  • SLEEPS strictly a maximum 4 adults + 2 children (12 yrs or below, including babes in arms). 
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over the roll-top bath and WC, 1 small en-suite shower room with WC
  • Range cooker, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, larder and microwave
  • Nespresso coffee machine (with 10 pods provided)
  • Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available
  • Hairdryer
  • 2 Wood burners (first basket of logs included with each)
  • Smart TV, DVD
  • South-facing terrace with outdoor furniture and solid fuel BBQ (please provide your own fuel), plus a private terrace accessed from the twin bedroom
  • Mostly stock fenced garden but we cannot guarantee that the garden is fully dog secure
  • Woodland area beyond the garden which guests are welcome to explore
  • Shops, pubs and restaurants 4 miles
  • No mobile phone signal
  • There is a steep, spiral, cottage-style stone staircase (not suitable for toddlers, young children or anyone who experiences walking difficulties)
  • Water is supplied from a spring – following and during very dry spells, there may be a requirement for conservative use of water (when showering etc) to preserve the water supply
  • The cottage is located 400 metres off the country lane at the top of a steep and bumpy driveway. The track is unmade and, in the winter months, leaf and rainfall can make it challenging for some cars and is not suitable for low slung sports cars. During November, December and January we recommend 4x4 cars only unless guests are happy to park at the bottom of the track.
  • Dogs are welcome downstairs only, please keep them off the furniture. Only dogs over 1-year-old and under 12 years old will be accepted
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Avril Hitchman

This property joined our collection in 2016 and is managed by Avril.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Vivien, 6th September 2024

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This is a really delightful and unusual cottage. The description on the site is very accurate and we had a lovely holiday. It is tastefully furnished and the kitchen was well equipped. Beds are extremely comfortable. The sitting room likewise has comfortable chairs and is cosy. The view is beautiful. The drive is steep but we were fine, best to arrRead moreive in daylight.! Loved it and would certainly come again. Katie was really good at communication and the directions are clear. Hide

Reviewed by Kelly, 30th August 2024

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What a wonderful place. As well as being in beautiful location and lovely in its own right, the owners have been generous in providing a really well stocked kitchen, lovely furniture, great beds etc. It was great to have dog with us and enjoy walks from the door. We had a great holiday and will rebook for next year.

Reviewed by David, 23rd August 2024

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Reviewed by Kevin, 24th May 2024

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Reviewed by David, 10th May 2024

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Very peaceful and welcoming cottage, felt on holiday as soon as we arrived, good walks from the cottage and surrounding area, the Brecon-Monmouth canal walk a must.

Reviewed by Louise, 3rd May 2024

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We had a fantastic stay at Croft Y Cum. We loved everything about our holiday. The kitchen was so well equipped with plates, dishes, glasses and cutlery. The views were brilliant, we took some bird feeders and had a wide range of birds visit the garden. A very relaxing break with fantastic weather as well.

Reviewed by Tracey, 26th April 2024

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A second stay in this lovely cottage in the most beautiful location. Peaceful, surrounded by birdsong with nice walks from the door. Dogs love the garden too. We will be back again!

Reviewed by Tracey, 5th April 2024

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The cottage is fabulous, with everything you will need. The beds were comfy. There was just so much room and amazing views. It was the best cottage we have ever stayed in and the location was fabulous. It was also the best equipped cottage ever.

Reviewed by Alexander, 29th December 2023

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A lovely break over New Year!

Reviewed by Joanna, 15th December 2023

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We had an amazing stay in this lovely cottage, a place to get away from it all. We could have quite easily spent the whole time there just relaxing. The beds were really comfortable too.

Reviewed by Daniel, 1st December 2023

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Reviewed by Tracey, 29th September 2023

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What a stunning house in a beautiful tranquil location! The attention to detail is lovely, from the way the house has been decorated to every bit of equipment you need for a great stay. The location is breathtaking and if you are looking for a complete getaway in the most peaceful surroundings this is the perfect house. We will definitely be back aRead moregain! Hide

Reviewed by Jan, 22nd September 2023

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Beautiful secluded cottage with stunning views.

Reviewed by Maia, 16th September 2023

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We had a wonderful holiday at Croft Y Cwm. The house is beautiful and so comfortable. I'd been worried about the track but it was fine (normal car, very wet weather) so don't be put off! The beds were lovely, we really enjoyed the wood burner, we cooked and baked a lot and found all the kitchen equipment we needed. There were instructions and advicRead moree in a folder, and Katie responded promptly to an email I sent when we had a question. There were so many books I wished we could stay longer! Hide

Reviewed by Ben, 8th September 2023

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We had a fantastic week in the cottage, a stunning spot with great walking on the doorstep!

Reviewed by Karen, 1st September 2023

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A lovely cottage in a fantastic location, peaceful and private. A great location for exploring the Brecons.

Reviewed by Andrew, 25th August 2023

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Lovely cottage in a fabulous location. Outside the view is amazing and the lovely garden and seating areas make the most of it. Inside is very homely and we were able to take advantage of having all three rooms as super kings! We had our dog with us and the enclosed garden was great. The first part of the track up to the cottage is quite steep and Read morewe had rain on a few days that made it slippy and challenging even in an SUV so it's not for the nervous driver. Hide

Reviewed by Marieke, 28th July 2023

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We have been here 2 times now and would love to come back a third time. There is nothing not to like about Croft y Cwm It's a gem

Reviewed by Nicola, 21st July 2023

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Really enjoyed our stay at the cottage.

Reviewed by Diana, 23rd June 2023

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Really was the best holiday home I have ever stayed in. Location is really tucked away so you don't have any distractions. The house has been decorated beautifully with lots of special touches. I will remember the beautiful view, breathtaking!

Reviewed by Marieke, 12th May 2023

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We loved the cottage; in fact We liked it so much we booked it again this summer. If you like comfort, feeling welcome and a private setting, do not hesitate to book.

Reviewed by Wendy, 5th May 2023

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Fabulous location, really lovely cottage.

Reviewed by Nick, 21st April 2023

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Hands down this is the best cottage we have stayed in over many years. The location is simply stunning, facilities and level of attention to detail in terms of kitchen equipment/cleaning materials etc etc was excellent as it should be at the price point/luxury property. The beds comfy, and really quiet. Yes the lane / access is step so take it slowRead more, and in winter for sure some cars would struggle...but once you reach the property..WOW! Great view. Log burners cosy, and the WIFI is excellent! Hide

Reviewed by Shamaila, 12th February 2023

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A beautiful cottage with amazing views. We have just returned from a very relaxing family break at this lovely property. The attention to detail in the cottage was fantastic. The owners were extremely helpful and able to answer all our questions and give recommendations prior to our break. Lots of opportunities for walks and days out. There is WiFiRead more at the property, a small TV, board games, books and a lovely fire. Hide

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