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Rhif Deg

(Ref. 1134229)

Brecon, Mid Wales & Cardigan Bay Show on map

Customer rating 4.4

How reviews work

A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • cottage (9)
  • well (7)
  • lovely (7)
  • no (6)
  • back (5)
  • little (5)

12 Customer Reviews

  • "The cottage had everything you could need for a relaxing stay, it was near nearly everything from shops, buses to canal walks."

    I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would recommend, the only criticism, the sofa was soft and a little hard to get up out of, but then again, I'm not as young as I used to be lol. Well worth the money and will probably be back in the future. Thank you for a lovely stay.

    Hi Lisa, Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback and for your positive review. Despite the sofa being relatively new it does seem to be rather low. I am hoping to improve this tomorrow so you can enjoy it more during your next stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lisa4.0★Nov 2025

  • "Lovely little cottage in a great spot for exploring Brecon and the surrounding area."

    It's my second visit and i'll be back.

    Hi Michelle, Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Sep 2025

  • "Very well equipped and clean."

    I was ok with the stairs but some people might not have managed them and perhaps there needs to be more about this on the details? But I loved it and appreciated the thought that had gone into equipping and presenting the cottage.

    Reviewed by Rod5.0★Jul 2025

  • "Rhif Deg exceeded my expectations: the kitchen was very well equipped, the shower was nice and hot and I was able to watch both Netflix and YouTube on the television using my accounts via my mobile."

    Rhif Deg is only a five minute walk from the town centre (ten if you walk along the canal). Powys County Council recycles just about everything and the helpful renters' guide explained which colour bins outside to use. 10 out of 10 and recommended to any couple wanting to stay in beautiful Brecon.

    Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jul 2025

  • "Nice cottage and excellent location."

    As previous comments, the sofa is extremely low and uncomfortable. The shower could do with a extra clean and we didn't like having the recycle bins in the kitchen! The little courtyard just needs some tlc.

    Thank you for your feedback. I hope you enjoyed your stay. It is disappointing to know the sofa is low as it is relatively new. However, I am looking into a solution for this. The flowerbeds in the courtyard and all weeds were tended to a month ago. I will make arrangements for this to be tidied again. Unfortunately guests do not always put the bins out on bin day, so they are in the kitchen as a reminder, although more often than not they are left out the front of the property. There are always plenty of bins bags of all types required in the kitchen cupboard. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alan4.0★Jun 2025

  • "Hey, loved your cottage, had a lovely stay."

    Only comment would be better to change your front door lock as it's really difficult to unlock as confirmed by your cleaner when I was leaving. Would definitely come back, thank you.

    Thank you for leaving positive feedback, I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. I arranged for the lock to be replaced that evening, as an immediate fix until I can get the door replaced in the near future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jamie5.0★Mar 2025

  • "Although not a problem for us, the narrow twisty stairs could be a problem for others and needs to be made more clear on the description."

    The kitchen was very cold compared to the rest of the house - no heating unless we had the oven on for cooking dinner. Also very poor lighting in the kitchen in winter. The sofa was quite soft compared to what we are used to - not good for back support. It was lovely to have hot water for a shower, whatever time we got back - no waiting for it to heat up. The parking was limited. The location of the house was great - we never actually used our car for the whole week. Supermarkets, bus station etc all easily walkable. Plenty of places to eat out in town. Obviously, the surrounding countryside is wonderful and we did walks and cycle rides from the doorstep as well as using the bus to go a little further afield. We were blessed with good weather, which always helps!

    Thank you for taking the time to leave such honest feedback. Although the sofa is new, it is disappointing to hear it is less than ideal. I will be looking into improving this for future guests. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and welcome you back anytime. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Michele5.0★Dec 2024

  • "Great little cottage - cosy and with everything I needed."

    In a quiet street but very close to the town centre and the bus interchange. Good efficient communication in advance of stay from Sykes, and when I needed to contact Charlotte directly she responded quickly and was lovely. Although I stayed out of season (so maybe shouldn't generalise) the cottage was great value for what is a beautiful and popular area.

    Reviewed by Derek5.0★Nov 2024

  • "Unfortunately we had to leave the cottage on the Wednesday, due to inside stairs which are narrow and all different heights and widths."

    The sofa was very low, it was difficult for me to get up from. I had a couple of falls, one on narrow landing, top of stairs and one in lounge getting up from settee. My husband had difficulty getting me off floor. Son helped. My son who lives 20 miles away from cottage and came to cottage to help. Abergavenny was not happy with how we were managing and booked us into a hotel from the Wed to the Sat when we were due to go home. It was very unfortunate, as the cottage was clean and pleasant. It was well decorated, everything we could need provided in the cottage. Perhaps I should have read more into it. Would be fine for younger persons or, the Very fit older person.

    I'm sorry that you found the cottage unsuitable, I will look to be more explicit in the advert. However I'm glad you found the cottage to be clean, pleasant, well decorated and well equipped for everything you could have needed. It's a shame these positive comments weren't reflected in the rating given which includes cleanliness and facilities. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Elizabeth2.0★Sep 2024

  • "We don't usually submit reviews, however we felt that the description of this property oversold it and it was in need of some tender loving care."

    The points we want to draw to the owner's attention are noted below: 1. Cleanliness - crockery, tea pot and cutlery needed to be washed prior to use. Previous guests appear to have merely rinsed these items and put them away rather than throughly wash them. The washing machine also dirty resulting in marks on light coloured clothing. Rubber door seal needed cleaning and perhaps too much washing powder was used in previous washes! Spiders webs with dust were found in the bedroom and bathroom. The radiator in the bedroom was full of hair and dust. 2. Shower- the thermostat could not be adjusted, paint splatters on the shower tray 3 Bedding - flannelette sheet and pillowcases on the bed, far too warm in the height of summer 4 Other internal issues - clock in kitchen not working, fridge freezer old, fridge door doesn't always close although there is a note on the fridge saying push to close, drawer in freezer had been broken and was glued back together rather than replaced, dificult to control temperature in fridge due to its age, either freezing or not cold enough. Fruit bowl on shelf broken and although kitchen well equiped we found a lot of chipped crockery. Kitchen stools too high to comfortably sit at the breakfast bar. 5. Back garden - weeds in back seating area. Recycling bins take up a lot of room and would benefit from being all together in a stacking device. 6. Parking- Its not a quiet street, its very narrow with cars parked on both sides and no turning space at the end. Parking was a challenge and other residents asked us to move our car from the door.

    Dear Jim, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. I would like to take the time to address your points: 1. It is a shame that previous guests did not leave the crockery and cutlery in an acceptable condition. It is impossible to inspect every item during every change over. The washing machine was deep cleaned in April and I cannot control the amount of freely provided washing powder previous guests or yourself use. The radiator in the bedroom should be full of water, but I will ask the house keeper to pay special attention to the spiders which have made their home in this lovely 1850's cottage. 2. I have had no previous comments or issues with the shower thermostat and the paint you mention on the shower tray covers the filler used to repair damage by previous guests. 3. There is a range of bedding and it may be difficult to judge the weather at this time of year to fit the most appropriate choice for the week ahead. There are always cotton pillow cases fitted to two of the four pillows provided. 4. I was not aware the battery in the clock in the kitchen has run out. perhaps I will simply remove the clock to avoid this issue. The fridge door is like most fridge doors and requires the user to close it fully. This may also be attributed to the uneven floor of the old property. A new fridge freezer is on order. I was not aware one of the two fruit bowls was broken and have not inspected all crockery for chips. A table and chairs is provided for more comfortable dining. 5. The garden was due to be tidied this week but there have been back to back bookings during this busy period and I wouldn't want to interrupt any guest's stay. The recycling bins should be on the shelves in the kitchen where they are clearly labelled. I was unaware these had been moved. 6. The advert is correct in saying 'on road parking'. Most residents manage to turn around with a 3 point turn, although it is wider at the end for turning. You may not always be able to park outside the front door, but always within a few metres. It is an old street that provided access to the canal at the bottom. I do hope you found the time to leave the house during your stay and make the most of the beautiful surrounding area of Bannau Brycheiniog and convenient old town of Brecon with bountiful amenities. It's a shame that your review reduced the rating of this property from 5*'s to 4.1* and I hope other prospective guests read the many other positive reviews and know that all issues raised are addressed. Update: The house keeper has checked all points raised above and confirmed: 1. No cobwebs were found. The radiators would need to be dismantled to be cleaned and I will look in to the feasibility of this. 4. No crockery was found to be chipped and neither of the two fruit bowls are broken 5. The recycling bins were in the house, not in the garden as suggested. The gardener will attend to the weeds during a vacant period next week. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jim2.0★Aug 2024

  • "Lovely place near centre of brecon ."

    Ideally placed for walks and a fantastic canal path just behind cottage great for walking or cycling.

    Reviewed by Jean5.0★May 2024

  • "We really enjoyed our stay in the cottage ."

    Ideal base to visit the lovely surroundings of the area .Very convenient location for walking into town .The house was very well equipped for cooking ,good quality pans and utensils,knives etc We like to do our own cooking and so often rental properties are so basic .The house was very cosy and peaceful,we slept really well ,comfy bed etc ,if it got abit chilly the heating was very quick and easy to boost up a bit …Good local info was available in the booklet Lovely walks by canal (smart by the canal basin just round the corner) Tried to book canal boat trip but was not available as he’d got private booking ) All in all a lovely stay …would recommend…thankyou

    Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Apr 2024

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Summary

  • One double bedroom
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room with woodburning stove
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine
  • Smart TV and WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Roadside parking
  • Courtyard with furniture
  • One well-behaved pet welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 0.2 miles
  • Note: Please only put toilet paper down the macerator toilet, no wipes or sanitary products
  • Note: The cottage is an 1850's workers cottage and the stairs leading up to the bedrooms inside the property are steep and turn tightly.

The property

Rhif Deg, a charming, terraced property nestled on a quiet street in the heart of Brecon on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Offering traditional furnishings and a courtyard space, this delightful abode is perfect for couples with or without a little furry friend looking to escape to this beautiful part of Wales.

After a day of rambling the outdoors, or maybe biking, look forward to curling up on the sofa and tuning into the TV, whilst the woodburning stove gently crackles in the background.

Move into the kitchen, a very well equipped space with everything on hand to assist with home-cooking with a large cooker, and full size fridge whilst the breakfast bar or dining table can be used at mealtimes.

A patio door leads out to the courtyard where a refreshing drink can be enjoyed, and take in the last of the evening sun.

As the night grows dark, retreat upstairs and enjoy a quick shower before finding the relaxing double bedroom to lay your rest.

Surrounded by rolling hills, verdant meadows, and crisscrossed by the meandering River Usk, the immediate area is a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts, whilst those seeking an adventure can climb Pen y Fan, the highest peak in southern Britain, offers breath-taking panoramic views of the rugged terrain and lush valleys.

Steeped in heritage, Brecon is home to a vibrant arts scene, with local galleries showcasing the work of talented artists inspired by the stunning landscapes that surround the town, along with a host of quirky shops, pubs and restaurants worth sampling.

From this delightful Brecon self-catering Holiday Let you can explore an abundance of castles and museums, watch the red kites at the nearby feeding station, enjoy permit fishing, wander around beautiful gardens, maybe add a round of golf and then return to your romantic retreat for cosy evenings together.

However you choose to spend your time, a break at Rhif Deg is sure to impress.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

Where you’ll be staying

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BRECON

Hay-on-Wye 15 miles; Builth Wells 16 miles; Abergavenny 20 miles.

On the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park lies the historic cathedral town of Brecon, boasting beautiful Georgian and Jacobean architecture, many museums, a theatre and cinema, individual shops, restaurants and inns serving real ales and local food. The Brecon Beacons National Park offers the avid walker and keen cyclist spectacular scenery at any time of the year, with rolling countryside and valleys and the wild beauty of waterfalls and caves. The park is home to traditional market towns, castles, ancient monuments and miles of canal where many pretty walks can be enjoyed. For the less energetic, pony trekking, canal cruising or the local Brecon Steam Railway are a must. Travel a little further to Hay-on-Wye with its numerous book shops, visit the craft and collectors’ fairs and the four day Royal Welsh Agricultural Show at Builth Wells, or explore the delightful medieval town of Abergavenny. A perfect base for an all-year-round family holiday.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
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