Kooky Cottage

We enjoyed our stay in this very small, old house.

The stairs are very steep and tight but this was no problem for us. The kitchen is well-equipped.

We were impressed with the amount of products available for our use (e.

g. washing powder, hand wash, toilet rolls etc). We weren't impressed that we had to do some cleaning of the property ourselves when we arrived. My wife cleaned the outside of the kitchen window and it improved the room's ambience considerably. We loved the "kookiness" of the cottage, but by the end of the week we were tired of twisting and bending to get between floors. Even though the owner did their best to prepare us for the stairs, the sheer verticality of them still surprised us. You have to go down to the kitchen backwards or you're going to be banging your head on the way down If you're tall, old, grumpy or lack mobility, avoid. If you're short, young, athletic, and like unique experiences, enjoy :)

No tea or coffee available - had to navigate ourselves in the dark to Mossison’s to purchase some.

Bath towels too small for an average to large person. Stairs too steep - even though this is mentioned in the listing. Even though dogs were welcome there was no secure area outside for them. Finding the place in the dark to check in after 5pm was challenging, but no flexibility in checking in/out early or later was available Bed was very comfortable but lack of space meant my husband banged his leg on the bed Due to not feeling comfortable and the weather having snowed and more expected, we abandoned our stay after one night.

Value for money was excellent and each room was well furnished and comfortable.

I would say though that the inter connection between rooms via the stairs did cause us a slight issue but being runners and fairly fit we soon established an easy method. If you have any mobility issues then I would think twice about booking it. The stair issues to be fair is highlighted in the information on the Sykes site. There are plenty of parking spaces very close to the cottage and we didn't have an issue with not having a dedicated space. Overall the cottage is very well appointed and great value for money.

We had a lovely cozy week at Kooky Cottage.

The stairs were no problem and just as described. The cottage was in a great position near the cathedral and town and easy to get to lots of fabulous walks. Bins were a bit confusing as some were in the road and some in the garden and I could have done with a hairdryer but I gather this will be provided fior future guests. We would definitely return, thank you.

Stairs an issue very steep and my dog could only say in the living room but the cottage was lovely and very close to the town which had amazing walks on the doorstep would recommend the Gurkha and the canal and forge bridge walk

Property was nice.

In a quiet area. Could do with a more powerful shower.No car parking available outside the property, even the car park you suggested behind the cottage. Parked in the side street.

We loved our time at quirky.

Kooky Cottage. It was quiet and comfortable. But we could have done with thicker pillows on bed. Also, as we had such lovely weather, we would like to have taken advantage of bistro table and chairs in garden as advertised. We do, however, hope to return at a later date.

Lovely place bathroom tiles and shower screen could do with a good clean

The stairs are extremely steep and turn tightly with a low ceiling .

The kitchen being on a lower level to the main room makes this especially problematic. We unfortunately couldn’t stay as a result. This needs clearly highlighting in the description..

Everything was fine, but found the stairs a bit of a problem as I have problems with my knee and found it troublesome as I live in a bungalow.

I was however told there were stairs, so no reflection on the accommodation at all. Many thanks, Frank

We had a lovely stay in Kooky Cottage, very clean and tidy and only a short walk to the local town.

The fire was lovely too. The only thing i could mention would be never having a reception to watch tv that said it didn't bother us really because we was never in but i could imagine some would like to have that especially if they had been out all day and fancied a quiet night in.

A cozy little cottage, clean and the kitchen equipped with the necessary tools.

The only problem is the stairs, especially to the kitchen, the location is very convenient, close to the center.

Great little cottage.

Lovely and clean. We knew the stairs would be tricky from previous reviews so we were aware.

Unfortunately the boiler broke down the day before I arrived so was without hot water for three days.

At least the weak shower was hot!! The stairs were very steep as warned in the brochure but they were all uneven and quite slippery as they were painted. Would be better if carpettes. As the kitchen was half basement it smelt damp and mould was to be found on the back of the cupboard on left and on some utensils. A shame as kitchen was well equipped and pretty if lacking in natural light. The last thing that was a shame for me was that there was no grass at all and my dog won’t pee on concrete. It is a pretty cottage and within easy walking distance of good walks and the town but I will not be returning.

Please place a larger fridge in the kitchenette, this one much too small

Lovely property, ideal for a brief weekend visit to Brecon.

Town was a short walk from the cottage. Parking was easier than expected and the cottage itself very comfortable and well maintained and equipped. My only thought for those with any mobility issues the stairs up and down are very steep. My wife and I managed ok and we really enjoyed our stay.

Cottage was not clean on arrival, bedding not changed, dirty towels on the floor.

Had to go for a long walk in the rain, waiting for the cottage to get cleaned. Lady responsible for the situation came with a box of chocolates and apologized the following day.

understand this is an old property which slopes upstairs but if this was mine l would jack up the low side of the bed rendering it level and providing for us anyway, a better nights sleep, just our thoughts?

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Kooky cottage is a quirky little place.

There is a cosy wood burning stove and the owners have refurbished the place in a tasteful fashion. It is very close to all amenities and there are lots of dog friendly coffee shops etc. The stairs are fine going up but coming down is a bit scary! Our elderly Retriever was marooned in the living room as he could manage the stairs.

We had a really lovely stay at Kooky Cottage over Christmas.

The property was in a perfect location for some lovely hikes and walks, the town had everything in walking distance which was useful. The cottage itself has everything you need, with a really nice kitchen. The host had left a basket of useful information about the area and we did some of the suggested walks. The log fire made the cottage very cosey too! The stairs do take some getting used to but as long as you take them slowly they aren't too much of a problem. For some reason I assumed the property would have been decorated for Christmas, but on reflection I should have checked this, however it did not take from the lovely time we had there. The area was quiet and friendly too.

We had a lovely stay at this cottage over New Year, it is definitely Kooky not a problem for us we loved it, they have listed this explaining the stairs are steep and you should expect this fully as described however, it all adds to the character.

We had a great stay, did some walking going to the local town, and cooked all our meals in the kitchen, although a shared yard we never saw anyone else during our stay, it's so peacefully quiet, a lovely log burner adds to the stay. We would return and definitely recommend

Great location.

Kooky Cottage is cute and qwerky. The log burner was a great addition, made it very cosy. Thank you!

Kooky cottage was such a great find!

We stayed for 4 nights beginning of this month (August) and didn't want to leave. The cottage was very cosy and comfortable with a whole lot of character. Owner has thought about, and supplied everything you could need for your stay. We found the cottage very clean and all linens, towels etc clean and fresh. Lovely decor also! Added bonus of a sofa bed which was handy too. Table and seating available to sit outside also, we didn't use them but was good to know we had the option. The stairs are steep, of varying sizes, and ceiling above them is low but with time and care they're fine to navigate!...this just adds to the character and charm though, it is a 1850s property! Great location very quiet street, easy to walk into the centre of Brecon. Street parking available in front of property, not a lot of room but we had no issues thankfully. We really enjoyed our time here and would love to visit again. Will recommend to friends and family!

Lovely quirky cottage, the stairs are a bit steep but manageable.

Has everything you need. Great location for pubs and restaurants.

The cottage was convenient for popping into the town, but it was not so easy to pop up or down stairs in view of the stairs steepness being greater than expected.

Sykes were good at responding to any queries that we had and the info left by the owner was very good and informative. It was great for a mini break for access to the Beacons. The wood burner was better when we got some seasoned wood.

Nice little cottage, comfortable and very clean.

Description needs to state difficulty of stairs particularly for young kids and those ( like me) of a certain age