About this property
Historic Setting: James' Place at Brynawel in Merthyr Tydfil is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and carpeted floors. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds and room comfort. Leisure Facilities: The guest house includes a tennis court, squash court, and karaoke. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Local Attractions: Located 34 mi from Cardiff Airport, nearby attractions include Cardiff Castle (24 mi) and Caerphilly Castle (17 mi). Activities such as fishing, canoeing, and cycling are nearby.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
Patricia
United Kingdom“We couldn't asked for a better place to stay, warming studio with very comfy bed and the view from our windows were amazing.
There's plenty of shops/pubs within 10min walk from James place.
We forgot to thank you for the lovely Wales cakes James....”
Poonam
United Kingdom“The place was nice and cozy, clean - really clean. I loved it.”
Christine
Australia“Beautifully decorated ensuite room with lots of really sweet touches. Friendly owners who emailed us with a great list of suggestions for things to see and do.”
Janet
United Kingdom“Very comfortable bed, kitchen facilities excellent for our needs. The communication with hosts was also excellent.”
Ian
United Kingdom“It was a beautiful, well kept and tastefully decorated property, spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable. Perfect after a day in the mountains!”
Michelle
Austria“Lovely room at the top of the house. Everything was as described so we knew we had everything we needed. We had the room with the kitchen and bathroom across the corridor and it was absolutely fine. We went back and forth in our pyjamas and didn‘t...”
Elena
United Kingdom“Nicely appointed room, comfortable for a short stay. Off road parking available, a short walk downhill to the town centre for a meal out.”
Suzanne
Ireland“We loved staying in Angela's home so much. It was so comfortable and had everything that we needed. There were lovely touches like the little Welsh cakes and tea and coffee. The kitchen had everything that you need to prepare food. The room was...”
Garry
United Kingdom“Owner was friendly and very helpful.
I fractured my leg whilst staying in Merthyr and James was fantastic allowing us to move from the attic room which we had booked and was amazing, to a lower floor so I did not have the stairs to contend with...”
Frank
Germany“The stylish design, the good facilities, the proximity to the park, the constructive communication with the landlords. Very good care products.”
Host Info
Company review score: 9.3Based on 823 reviews from 8 properties
8 managed properties
Company info
At James' Places we like to offer you individually styled accommodation that is unique..
The property is located within the town of Merthyr Tydfil so is in a town setting but within a minutes drive of The Brecon Beacons, Pen Y Fan, Bike Park Wales, The Four Water Falls and Zip World. This gives you the benefit of being next door to the countryside but all close to the shops, restaurants and pubs.
Enjoying your stay is our main priority so we send out a list of suggested things to do and our favourite places to eat to help you make the most of your time with us with the confidence that these activities and places to eat have our seal of approval.
We are a family run business and have been operating since 2016 and have 4 houses and 14 studios at different locations around Merthyr Tydfil. We have a loyal team who have been with us since the beginning and their priority is also to make you happy.
Property info
At James' Place we can offer you either a traditional double room or 2 fully equipped studios with the added benefit of your own kitchen. You can expect quality affordable accommodation that suits you.
Brynawel is a beautiful Victorian house next door to Thomastown Park and has stunning views over the Merthyr valley. Brynawel is walking distance to Merthyr Tydfil town centre, the train and bus station, but far enough away for you to have a peaceful retreat.
Merthyr Tydfil is ideally placed between Brecon Beacons National Park and Cardiff, the Welsh capital, it is also one of the most historically fascinating and beautiful regions of Wales. A fifth of the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil lays within the Brecon Beacons National Park giving the area some dramatic and breath taking scenery. Guests love to walk Pen-y-fan South wales' highest mountain and the jewel in the crown of the Brecon Beacons.Come and visit the breathtaking waterfalls. Bike park Wales is but a few minutes away.
We also have the facility to store bikes
Neighborhood info
Brynawel is located a short walk from the town centre, bus station and train station. Next door is the beautiful Thomastown park and 20 minutes drive will take you to the breath taking Brecon Beacons. Brynawel is a 40 minute drive to Cardiff city centre.
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Amenities of James' Place at Brynawel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
House rules
James' Place at Brynawel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Please inform James' Place at Brynawel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
