Blaenavon Penny-Y-Fan Brecon Beacons National Park

Brecon Beacons & Blaenavon & Excellent location, nice double room, and incredible price! Location Right in the heart of Wales and Brecon Brecon National Park near by. A few seconds walk from bus station Unlimited Fibre broadband (5x faster than standard broadband ) Per night extra £1 for Internet, speeds of up to 38Mbps Right in the heart of Wales,Brecon Beacons and the Blaenavon World Heritage Site are near by. Just off main Road and bus stop. Fully furnished double room. Quite and bright location. Double bed with brand-new mattress. Brand-new wardrobe, chest drawers,bedside table. Nicely decorated. For everyone's safety and security, HD CCTV, Carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarms installed in front and back door and corridors and kitchens. This is a non-smoking establishment. Guests may smoke outside property. No food or alcohol or fizzy drinks in the room, especially take-ways. The dining area can be used. Pay as you go cleaning. Vehicles are parked at the owners risk in Public Car Park where has CCTV. For the comfort of other guests, no pets are allowed. Visit South and West Wales and you will never far from a mountain or the seaside - so it's no wonder walkers, cyclists, surfers and sailors love to come and visit. There are few museums which feature a 100 metre journey underground. The Big Pit Mining Museum is located in a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery, just a short drive from Cardiff. All the guides are former miners and the tour offers the unique opportunity to experience just what it was like to work in a coal mine during the 1950s. Afan Forest Park, Neath Port Talbot The quality of the five mountain biking trails of Afan Forest draws visitors from all corners of Britain. There are many other attractions besides, including numerous walks and the Afan Forest 4x4 tour. The South Wales Miners Museum charts the industrial heritage of the area, while Kanji Wood is a Japanese garden that creates a reflective and peaceful retreat in the midst this all-action corner of the South Wales Valleys. Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales Valleys Merthyr was the focal point of iron production during the Industrial Revolution. It became the most populated town in Wales at the turn of the 19th century, with people drawn from all over the world to work at the ironworks owned by the Guest and Crawshay families. Cyfarthfa Castle was built by William Crawshay II in 1824 and the museum offers a fascinating insight into the colourful history of Merthyr. The Bunch of Grapes One of a rising number of quality places to eat and drink in the South Wales Valleys. The Bunch as it is affectionally known, is a characteristically unpretentious pub serving locally-sourced food and drink, including award-winning Otley ales. It has also become a focal point for lively events, such as the Sausage and Beer Fest and a Barbecue and Beer Sale. You can see the recurring theme there… Caerphilly Castle, South Wales Valleys This is the biggest and arguably the most impressive castle in a country that isn’t short of an ancient monument or two. Just a short drive from Cardiff, Caerphilly Castle is surrounded by an elaborate collection of moats and islands and was renovated during the 19th century under the instruction of industrial magnate the third Marquess Of Bute. Unfortunately, history doesn’t record whether he was a keen water skier. Sultan the Pit Pony in Caerphilly, South Wales Valleys The UK’s largest figurative earth sculpture features a 200 metre horse, created by landscape sculptor Mick Petts. It was carved on the site of a former coal tip on the outskirts of Ystrad Mynach and has been included among the Top 10 Woodland Sculpture Trails, compiled by the Woodland Trust. Gnoll Country Park, near Neath The Vale Of Neath is a fascinating area featuring numerous geological attractions, including a series of dramatic waterfalls. The Waterfall Centre in Pontneddfechan is a good place to start your exploration. You’ll find details of how to find such landmarks as Sgwd Gwladys, Melincourt Falls, Aberdulais and Sgwd yr Eira, on the fringes of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Blaenavon Ironworks, South Wales Valleys Blaenavon Ironworks offers a real step back in time to the height of the industrial revolution. This was the setting for an ingenious multi-furnace ironworks established toward the end of the 18th century, resulting in Wales becoming the most important steel-making producer in the world. Penderyn Whisky Distillery, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Brecon The distillery in the rural village of the Rhondda Valley is the first Welsh whisky producer since the 19th century and has won innumerable awards for its less-is-more approach to producing quality single malts. The visitors centre has tours, tasting sessions and masterclasses, as well as an exhibition of whisky-making in Wales. Brecon Mountain Railway in the snow, Brecon Beacons by Griffin Guiding A picturesque journey on a traditional steam train takes in some magnificent sights, including the Taf Fechan valley and reservoir. Locals recommend a bowl of traditional Welsh cawl, a hearty Welsh broth, at the Red Cow pub in Pontsticill; and who are we to argue? Attractions within short drive distance include 'Big Pit' the National Mining Museum of Wales, Cordell Community Museum and the historic Ironworks. Throughout the summer, and on special weekends, Blaenavon & Pontypool Railway volunteers run steam, or diesel. We are also 400 yards from National Cycle Network . The area is excellent for walking, cycling, bird watching and sight seeing. Family history research is also popular with the new records office at Ebbw Vale. The town is conveniently located to allow access to many other attractions – Brecon Beacons National Park, Monmouthshire and Brecon canal, Caerleon Roman remains and ampitheatre and many castles including Abergavenny, Raglan, Chepstow, Caerphilly and Cardiff. Retail therapy Swimming pool is within reach too! Train from Cardiff to Ebbw Vale Station or X4 Bus from Cardiff which comes direct to property, Mon-Sat: 7:30am–11pm · every 30 min.Fares:£6.50 Service Number:X4 Provider: Stagecoach in South Wales Route:Cardiff - Merthyr - Abergavenny - Hereford. Duration of journey:1 hours 38 mins. Travelling from:Cardiff Central Station, Cardiff Going to:Beaufort, Blaenau Gwent. Parking Although parking is available in the car park,There are 40 car park facility. we've never had problems with people dropping off bags and suitcases. Checking in and out Check in is any time after midday. Please vacate your room before 11:0am or let us know when you would like to check in and out So we will organise with other guest. Wireless Internet Per night price is £1 Estimated broadband speed Your estimated speeds are: 30.2Mb download speed 11.7Mb upload speed Getting in and out You can be supplied with your own key for the front door; just ask. Feel free to come and go at your leisure but please respect our other guests especially if coming in late. Lost keys are charged at £10 each. Bathrooms Require to dry after use.