The location was in a busy commuter area but it didn't cause any problems with noise as it is in a more secluded part of the area. There is a handy takeaway for meals if you require food, also a handy snack bar in the morning for breakfast rolls, obviously we don't want to be cooking, but there is a fully functional kitchen if required. The host has it well equipped for normal family life even down to the supply of pet bowls (unused by us)! The lounge is adequately equipped with TV etc, again not used by us but it is there! The furniture is of a high quality and is well looked after. There is a patio area outside of the kitchen with a table and chairs. The bathroom is fitted with a bath and shower which is inside the bath, it is an excellent shower with a rainforest facility and has the best pressure ever, also a big benefit of soft water. (Essex people will understand this comment) The bedrooms are fully fitted and did what we needed. The heating system is spot on as we managed to get rain and a temperature drop, It warms the house in minutes and can be turned off! The whole house was well cleaned and to a good standard. We tried to book an extra night but due to it's popularity it was already booked out.

Some parts need a little TLC but generally it doesn't affect the stay, due to neighbours the parking is restricted to one car any others have to be parked on the road, (NO big deal). The stairs and bath may be a problem to anyone with mobility problems but I managed at 77 Y O.

Communication from the owner was good. Instructions were clear for collecting the key from the lock box outside. The property is a whole house, so it has a lot of space, including a good size living room and good size bedrooms. The kitchen has a good selection of utensils, hob, microwave. One allocated parking space within a private parking area, albeit note comments below. Handy location for visiting the local area - it was easy for us to get out of the town and up into the hills. Price was good for a whole house. Shower was good - decent pressure and plenty of hot water.

I did note that the outside light does not work beside the key box - a torch may be useful on dark nights. Kitchen could do with a dishwasher really, especially for longer stays/when more than a couple of people are staying over. Property needs a good, thorough clean, as well as some minor maintenance (e.g. toilet seat is loose). The only negative really is the awful neighbour. You can see from the attached photo that she has placed pot plants right on the edge of her garden, making it awkward to get past if you are parked on the drive in the allocated bay. Especially awkward when unpacking and you have a larger vehicle. But worse is her shouting at visitors and snooping on what they do. While I was packing our rucksacks in our van, she came out to look at/stare at what I was doing. Then on the day we left, she opened her window and shouted at my wife about how we were late back the night before (we got back at 9pm, after having dinner at a local pub - hardly late!). She also complained about us leaving early - we had a running race to get to, so had no choice and I did actually try to be quiet when we left. Unfortunately this issue is out of control of the owner, but it would put us off ever booking again because it is upsetting, especially as we do try to think of others. Putting aside the issue next door, I would have graded the property 8 or 9 out of 10 (higher if cleaned/maintained), so I hope my 7 out of 10 grade is reasonable, as I do understand the owners have very little control over who their house is located near to. We all come across idiot neighbours. Wouldn't life be easier if every property were detached! :-)

Very close to shops, pubs and perfect for hiking Pen y Fan

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Location was perfect, nicely positioned for access to high street, bingo and pen y fan. Very peaceful neighbourhood and had a lovely chilled, wholesome girlie weekend

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