If you wish to speak with a member of staff, please visit the coffee shop/telephone (01639) 730 284/phone the mobile number printed on your welcome pack.
Pets (2 maximum) are welcome at Pen-y-Bont Cottage, but please observe a few basic 'house rules' during your stay:
All appliances in Pen-y-Bont Cottage are run from the main electrical circuit. The distribution board is in the utility room just off the kitchen. All trip switches are labelled for your convenience.
Wi-Fi is available free of charge:
Network name - Penybont Guest
Password - 1212121212
Ystradgynlais is just 6 miles away, where you will find a number of small stores, banks, petrol stations, take-away restaurants and supermarkets.
The following are just some of the local pubs and restaurants in the area. A limited take away service is available from these establishments.
Abercrave Inn - 01639 731002
The Aubrey Arms - 01639 842116
www.facebook.com/thenewaubrey
Ancient Briton - 01639 730273
Prices Arms - 01639 700370
www.facebook.com/The-Prices-Arms-Coelbren-102131883191525
Pen-y-Cae Inn - 01639 730100
www.penycaeinn.com
Pen-y-Bont Cottage is situated midway between Brecon and Swansea, and are approximately a 20-mile drive away from both. Brecon is a market town situated in the Brecon Beacons. Swansea has all the trappings of a major city with the additional out-of-town shopping areas.
For your convenience, a washing machine and a tumble dryer can be found in the cottage. There is also a washing line in the enclosed rear garden.
Wales has a law governing the sorting of recyclable waste.
The following items must be recycled:
- Food
- Paper and card
- Glass bottles and jars
- Plastic containers, tins, cans, foil and drinks cartons
The recycling/waste area is to the left of the steps leading up to reception.
FOOD
There are small food bins in your accommodation supplied with bag liners (reception can provide you with additional bags if required). These bags should be recycled in the BROWN bins.
PAPER/CARD
Please use the BLUE bins.
GLASS
Please use the GREEN bins.
PLASTIC/TINS
Please use the RED bins.
Non-recyclable waste should be disposed of in the regular bin.
If you plan to visit The National Showcaves Centre for Wales during your stay, don’t forget to take along the cottage keys to receive a discounted rate!
Please check opening hours due to current Welsh Government restrictions.
An hour’s drive from Pen-y-Bont Cottage is the beautiful Gower Peninsula, an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’. Award-winning beaches and some truly unforgettable walks in this area are a must, especially if the weather is kind!
Pembrey Country Park (near Llanelli, Junction 48 off the M4) also offers fantastic walks, and mile after mile of sandy beach.
There are several of these magnificent strongholds close to Pen-y-Bont Cottage, the closest being Carreg Cennen in Trapp (near Ammanford). Further afield are the magnificent fortifications of Caerphilly Castle, or the fairy-tale design of Castell Coch.
Welcome to waterfall country! Henrhyd Falls (the tallest in South Wales and the filming location of ‘The Batcave’ in The Dark Knight Rises) is just 3 miles away in the village of Coelbren. It is easy to find - simply exit the cottage grounds, turn left, drive south until you reach the Pen-y-Cae Inn, and then follow the B-road opposite to their car park.
Over in the next valley at Pontneddfechan, you will find a succession of powerful waterfalls, beautiful gorges, and superb walks. Head for ‘Cwm Porth’ car park to begin this memorable experience.
There are two bus stops just outside the main entrance to The National Showcaves Centre for Wales, which is only a two-minute walk from the cottage. Please take care if walking along the main road.
Buses run to Brecon in the north and to Swansea in the south. This is known as the ‘T6’ service. For an accurate timetable, please visit http://www.trawscymru.info/t6/ or telephone 0300 200 22 33.
The nearest main line stations are in Neath and Swansea, offering connections to London, the Midlands, and the South West.
For connections to the ‘Heart of Wales Line’ and the North there are stations at Ammanford and Abergavenny.
Please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk for accurate timetables and further information.
For those guests staying at Pen-y-Bont Cottage for two weeks, fresh linen and towels will be issued on the Saturday of each week. Due to current restrictions you will have to vacate the accommodation whilst our staff change the laundry for you.
If something breaks or stops working during your stay, please call 07528 195 261.
Please check out of your accommodation by 09:00. Please contact Alun on 07528 195 261, you will be asked to leave your key on the dining room table. Please remember to report any problems or damages with your accommodation, and empty all rubbish. Please make sure you have all your belongings with you when you leave.
If you are unable to check out by this time, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can ensure your accommodation is cleaned in time for our next guests.
If you decide to leave earlier than 09:00, please let us know so that we can make arrangements for the locking of your accommodation, and the safe deposit of your key.
Due to current restrictions the reception area is closed, however if you require any assistance please call 07528 195 261.
Pen-y-Bont Cottage
Brecon Road
Glyntawe
Swansea
SA9 1GJ
01639 730 284