Falls Cottage Hot Tub Log Burner Visit Wales

Falls Cottage, a beautiful three bed miners cottage that used to be two separate miners cottages originally built in the 1860s. Now known as “Falls Cottage” since around 1939. It’s set on the bank of the River Taff in mature gardens with close access to the Taff Trail linking Brecon to Cardiff Bay and within walking distance to the train station. This is the perfect cottage to stay if wanting to visit bike park Wales, Zip World and to explore South Wales with its excellent A470 location. The space Falls Cottage is completely private and fully secure with all windows overlooking the river/mature gardens/mountains. All windows and doors face the private area and you will feel completely secluded in this tranquil spot though we are conveniently located on the lane that leads to the small village of Troedyrhiw if in need of supplies. Please note our location is an ideal base for exploring Wales/ commute to Cardiff or Swansea on train/ walks along the taff trail, drive with ease to nearby Brecon Beacons. Please see distances below to local amenities. Please note that the property has a spiral staircase. While many guests love its character, it can be a bit more challenging to use for those with mobility concerns / young children. Bedrooms first floor: Each bedroom has a view of the mountains and woodland. There are three gorgeous bedrooms with black out blinds and a convenient upstairs toilet. Bedroom 1: Double room Bedroom 2: Double room Bedroom 3: Twin room Kitchen and living space ground floor: A spiral staircase leads down into the spacious fully equipped kitchen. The separate dining and lounge space is open plan with a log burner and ample space to enjoy the views from the beautiful lounge window. We have a large wooden table that sits 6 guests and two 3x seater sofa’s. Bathroom ground floor: There is a large family bathroom downstairs with freestanding bath and double shower that leads onto the patio to access the path to the hot tub. Outside: The outdoor space has two large patios, a garage for bike storing with an area to wash down bikes. We have the added bonus of an outdoor hot water tap to help with washing bikes. Additionally a bbq area, sofa seating, a dining table and the luxury hot tub beside the woodland and river. Parking: There is a big private driveway for up to 3 vehicles. Full Amenities: - Open deck with luxury hot tub (please not the hot tub will be ready to use from the evening of your stay due to full changeover each stay) - Free high speed WiFi - Smart TV - Fully equipped kitchen - Walking distance to the train & bus station - Complimentary arrival toiletries - Fresh linen & towels on arrival - Welcome pack with tea, coffee and biscuits - Prosecco on arrival - Exclusive use of the entire cottage - Secure bike storage - Woodland, river and Mountain View’s - Free standing bath -Private parking for 3 vehicles - BBQ ; this requires lump-wood charcoal and is a beer barrel bbq grill. - Outdoor seating (One bag of logs per stay if provided complimentary) Location: We have a private position however we are very close to the local village for those must need supplies where you can walk down the lane to the corner shop in just a few minutes. Train links from the nearby train station in Troedyrhiw can be found just a short 5 minute walk away which is great to get out and explore nearby Swansea/ or Cardiff. You can reach Cardiff via train in just 50 minutes. Bike park Wales can be reached in less that 10 minutes via car, we are located just off the same roundabout. Our location is a great base just off the main commute road to the Brecon Beacons. Suggested places of interest: Merthyr- Cyfartha Castle 10 min drive. Also has a splash park and park for children, a miniature railway and lake to feed ducks. Penyfan - 20 mins. 2.5 hours to walk in total Garwnant waterfall walk 15 mins drive away. We also recommend Garwnant for families with forestry and play area. Penderyn Distillery - 20 min drive Big Pit Museum 30 min drive. Blaenavon Ironworks 25 min drive Brecon town- 30 min drive Talybont on Usk- canal boats 40 min drive Abergavenny town- 30min drive Sugar loaf mountain walk in Abergavenny ( 3-4 hour walk) Cardiff- 40 minute drive. Cardiff Castle, shops, restaurants, museum, Bute park. Great day out for all. Swansea town and nearby mumbles for sea air :) 55 min drive Adventures - Zip World Tower 30 min drive Caerphilly castle - 27 min drive St Fagans Welsh life museum- 40 min drive. Great family day out. National show caves and dinosaurs- 46 min drive. Great family day out. Brecon Mountain railway- 16 min drive. Good one for families. There are Taf trail walks immediately from the house too. One to Brecon and One to Cardiff We are of course very close to Bike Park and there is Trail to get there via the taf trail. We do suggest a car for reaching places. Guest access Lock Box self check-in Other things to note Things to note: Extra charge per 4 people We base of price on 4. There is an extra charge per -4+ guests so please ensure to put in the correct number of guests into the search. We operate a minimum age policy of 25 for the lead guest. Please ensure you comply with this house rule as we may require proof of identification. Hot tub: On day bookings; hot tube may not be available till the second day of your stay. For all pre booked stays the hot tub will be ready from the evening of your stay. This is due to each stay being emptied, cleaned, filters changed and refilled and will take time to heat. Please wait till it reaches 38degrees. Stairs: Spiral staircase that could be more difficult for young children/ or guests with mobility issues. Please ensure to get insurance cover for this stay we unfortunately cannot offer any refunds for cancellations but will be happy to move dates. Our Cleaning fee includes the full maintenance and service of the hot tub which is carried out every stay. Please note the hot tub likely won’t be ready to use until 7pm on your arrival (colder months) due to the maintenance and heating required. This varies at different times of the year. Cleaning Fee Policy We kindly remind all guests that the cleaning fee you pay is designated to prepare the property for your stay. This includes linen hire, full hot tub maintenance and adhering to enhanced cleaning protocols to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and comfort for every guest. However, paying a cleaning fee does not eliminate the expectation that the property be left in a reasonably tidy condition upon checkout. Guests are required to follow the checkout procedures and maintain the property during their stay. To respect the property and future guests, we ask that you: Wipe down surfaces after cooking. Use the dishwasher for dishes. Dispose of waste in provided black bags. Basic cleaning materials are provided for your convenience to help you maintain cleanliness during your stay. While our properties are professionally cleaned between stays, any additional cleaning required due to neglect may result in extra charges being billed to the guest. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in keeping our property in excellent condition, just as you would your own home. Thank you for your understanding and respect.