Brecon cottage holidays Holiday rentals - country cottages to rent in Brecon
Brecon is a market town in Powys in Mid Wales. It sits at the junction of where the River Usk and Afon Honddu meet and just minutes away from the spectacular Brecon Beacons National Park. The village is the go-to-place when the weather isn't great as there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants to keep you entertained. Once a month, there is Brecknock Farmers Market that attracts vistors from all over the region.
Apart from immaculate countryside and stunning scenery, the Brecon Beacons is one of 11 International Dark Sky Reserves in the world. On a clear night you can see the Milky Way, major constellations such as Ursa Major, Nebulas and Shooting Stars.
| At a glance... | |
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| Brecon Beacons National Park | ✔ |
| Star Gazing | ✔ |
| Highest point, Pumlumon Fawr at 752m | ✔ |
| Hiking and Cycling Trails | ✔ |
| Car Recommended | ✔ |
| Nearest international airport | Cardiff (75km) |
| Nearest train station | Abergavenny on the Cardiff-Manchester line |
Featured cottages in Brecon
Brecon has a wide selection of self catering cottages nestled around the pristine countryside to suit all budgets and tastes.
See all cottage rentalsThings to see and do in and around Brecon
From your Brecon cottage, there is so much to see and do without travelling far.
| A few suggestions... | |
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| Visit the Dolaucothi Gold Mines | ✔ |
| Craig-Y-Nos Country Park | ✔ |
| Hire a boat and cruise along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal | ✔ |
| Day trip to Llyn Tegid – Bala Lake in Snowdonia | ✔ |
| Canoeing on the Rivers Wye and the Usk | ✔ |
| Explore Brecon Castle | ✔ |
| National Botanic Gardens of Wales, Carmarthenshire | ✔ |
| Carreg Cennen Castle | ✔ |
Our view on Brecon
Brecon is an idylic and relaxing village just minutes away from the spectacular Brecon Beacons National Park. With excellent facilities and packed with plenty of things to see and do for all ages, Brecon is one of the top hot spots in Wales for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether taking a romantic break or family holiday, renting a cottage in Brecon provides the space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want - home from home.
