Pen Y Banc

2nd time here.

Absolutely stunning cottage with beautiful surroundings. The owners welcomed us on first night which was lovely. They have pet goats and sheep next to cottage in fenced land next-door. The only criticism I have ( which down to hot weather) was that the lounge area was unbearable to relax in the day because of hot weather. Even with windows open it was like an oven. Also you can't check in until 4pm and have to be out by 10am. So after paying for Mon- Fri, we only had 3 full days. (So quite costly for amount of time you can spend in cottage) You don't want to visit places nearby with a car load of cases.

The accommodation was excellent, more than we could have imagined.

The view from the hot tub is absolutely amazing. Steve the host was so helpful, giving us plenty of ideas of where to visit in the surrounding area. I will definitely be returning at some point.

Steve, the owner, was really helpful.

We little issues but the little we had Steve resolved very quickly. We cooked a meal for 10 easily Car parking was very good and the facilities were spot on. Will definitely stay again if we head that way.

The photos of Pen Y Banc don't do the property justice.

We arrived with gorgeous blue skies to a house that is so beautiful, clean, spacious and with the best views you could wish for! The beds were so comfy, plenty of bathrooms and the hot tub which just topped it off. Can't wait to go back.

We stayed at the property as a group of family/friends to celebrate a birthday.

We were all pleasantly surprised by how spacious the property was. It was really easy to sit and socialise together which was really important to us. The bedroom set up worked really well for us and the number of bathrooms in the property was a real bonus. The kitchen was lovely and spacious with plenty of cupboard space and a large fridge freezer. I felt the property was well stocked with practical things such as bin bags, dishwasher tablets etc. Steve the owner was there to greet us when we arrived and was really helpful showing us around and explaining how the hot tub worked. The views are incredible from the property and the company of the goats and sheep was lovely as well. Overall we were all really pleased with the property and had a thoroughly enjoyable stay. I would definitely visit again.

Lovely views for a restful break, well equipped and spacious accommodation, friendly host

We stayed for 4 nights at the cottage and had an absolutely lovely time!

Kids are well catered for, lots of kids plates etc. Rooms are lovely and spacious with comfy beds. It’s a great base for exploring locally, we went to zip world, the elan valley dams and walked into Builth Wells in a lovely sunny day. Overall we had an amazing time and would definitely book again!

Five of us stayed at this lovely property, in March 2026 for a long weekend, and it was wonderful!

The cottage is large, well laid out, immaculately presented, and everything you need in the kitchen is there in multiple forms, and the views are beautiful. Steve was a brilliant host, meeting us when we arrived to check we were ok and to show us settings for the hot tub, and central heating, and then leaving us to it, and we knew we could contact him if we had any questions or concerns, but we didn't need to. We all had a brilliant time, we didn't leave the property, because we are familiar with the area and often enjoy visiting places nearby, so instead we spent all our time in the cottage together playing games, listening to music, enjoying lovely food, and of course enjoying the beautiful views and hot tub. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your lovely property. We would love to come back sometime.

A beautiful, spacious and comfortable house with incredible views over the river.

Steve was a fantastic host. Beautiful location with lovely walks on the doorstep. Lots of places to visit nearby and always lovely to come back to the hot tub to warm up! Couldn’t recommend this place enough.

Steve was lovely when i first arrived.

The cottage was beautiful in every way. Lovely furnishings, very spacious. Views amazing. Me and the mrs loved it that much we are looking to book again. It has everything you need. We loved it, and were fussy. Well done Steve and Jillian. Beautiful :)

Wonderful accommodation with stunning views over the River Wye!

The cottage was clean and warm on arrival (winter rental), beds very comfortable and the Hot Tub invitingly warm and clean! The main living area was plenty large enough and comfortable for our party of 8 + dog! The large kitchen is well equipped as is the separate utility room which along with spacious car parking for 3-4 cars helped make our stay effortless and comfortable!

An excellent property.

Very spacious for x2 families of 4. Was not far to get to Hay-on-Wye and Elan Valley for our half term mini break. The views were amazing. The hot tub was heavenly and the beds were very comfortable. Would definitely stay again!

The property was very clean, tidy and superbly positioned with a lovely outlook.

We would have no reservations in recommending this property.

I can’t recommend this place enough!

Steve was absolutely fantastic — friendly, helpful, and made us feel right at home. The views were stunning, and the hot tub and all the facilities provided were incredible. It’s the perfect spot to relax and take in the scenery. Please don’t miss the opportunity to stay here — you won’t be disappointed! Thank you both for such a wonderful stay. — Kieran and friends

Great house with great features.

Hot tub was really nice. The view was splendid. Nice contact to the friendly owner. We missed nothing.

What a wonderful place!

The bungalow accommodated 3 generations (and dog!) more than comfortably. Spotlessly clean in a peaceful setting. Welcoming and informative owner. Very well equipped kitchen and games cupboard as well as smart TV and the amazing hot tub. The views are utterly incredible and many a hour was spent watching the cows drink at the riverside, red kites in the sky, the bonus of the ospreys nesting close by, insane sunsets and stargazing. The property is close to Builth Wells which has lovely vibe with little shops /petrol station/Burger King and pubs/cafes etc along the river - highly recommend the Drovers cafe. If you need larger town for Tesco/Aldi etc property is about 20mins from llandrindod wells. During our week we used PenYBanc base and visited Gigrin Farm for the spectacular Red Kite feeding (booking essential) Hay-on-Wye (great Sunday lunch at Kilverts Inn) Tenby (approx 1hr45min drive) Mach Loop, Newton House, so there is lots to do around, with suggestions and information leaflets available in the property. Check the opening times of the more local pubs as the closest one did not open until 6pm - also check opening times of local take always as again we found this was not as advertised in menu leaflets. In summary we had a fantastic time in a wonderful property.

What a lovely home.

The best holiday home we have stayed in and we've stayed in a lot. Views are incredible and the bungalow is unbelievable. The host are so welcoming and helpful. Thank you

Lovely place.

Had a problem with the TV on first day but Steve did everything he could to get it sorted, even taking a spare tv to the place. Hot tub was lovely and warm. We were allowed to feed the pigmy goats in the paddock behind the cottage. No complaints whatsoever.

We had a wonderful few days in our holiday cottage Pen Y Banc.

The cottage is very well appointed and the views spectacular. We would all visit again, a really fantastic find. Thank you

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

It was great to have our expectations fulfilled - no nasty surprises on arrival, as is sometimes the case. Lovely house, in a lovely setting, with perhaps the friendliest and most helpful hosts we have known. Plenty of great walking and cycling in the immediate vicinity, in a very scenic and uncrowded part of Wales. The carefully maintained hot tub was a real bonus.

Accommodation is lovely - larger than expected - web pictures don't do it justice.

Views are incredible - best we have seen in all our years of holiday cottages in the UK. Steve (the owner) is extremely helpful - mentioned to him that it would be good to have a small bench by the front door to help us (oldies) get our footwear off - bench arrived the very same day

Absolutely beautiful property, amazing views with very helpful and nice host.

Property is finished to the highest standard, lovely bedrooms and bathrooms, everything you could want in the kitchen and very spacious. Great hot tub! Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone and would love to return one day.

We had a wonderful family mini-break at Pen Y Banc.

The holiday home is beautiful and catered extremely well for the three generations staying there. Very clean, comfortable and well maintained. The views were absolutely stunning. The host was very friendly and helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed by all. Thank you!

Lovely place.

Strongly recommended

Absolute gem of a property!

It had everything we needed add more. We had a dog with us that was not stranger friendly! The owners made sure we had our privacy at all times whilst still maintaining the hot tub. Everything was beyond our expectations absolutely beautiful. The views were to die for and the calming sound of the river opposite just added to the tranquility. We really couldn’t recommend it highly enough for a get away from it all break. 5 Stars and can not wait to return.

Lovely bungalow with stunning views.

The owner was super friendly and helpful, nothing too much trouble. Accommodation was perfect for 8 of us, really enjoyed the space especially the kitchen and view

What a beautiful property!

We stayed here for a week and loved every minute. The views are to die for and the property itself is immaculate. It’s close enough to Builth be able to nip out for whatever you may need but far enough away to appreciate the tranquility of the surrounding countryside. The property itself has everything you need for a break away and is all of high quality. I would definitely recommend this property and had I not booked next years breaks already then I would be booking to return next year. The owner is lovely, very friendly and approachable. We will definitely return here. Thank you for a lovely stay

Beautiful property in stunning setting.

One of the comfiest beds I’ve slept in. The house was perfect for our stay and Steve was really helpful. Highly recommend.

Had a fabulous stay with fantastic views can’t wait to return!

Lovely property, fantastic beds & mattresses.

Everything that we needed was there. Hot tub brilliant with great views. Owner very supportive, very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended.

An excellent property.

Really enjoyed our stay there. Owners very attentive and helpful. Great facilities. Lovely beds. We all slept sooo well. Great views ( even tho it was not the best weather ) kitchen was well stocked. Everything we needed was there. Thoroughly recommend !!

We've all had a fabulous holiday and didn't want to leave.

Pen y Banc is the best property we've ever stayed in. Spacious, modern, comfy beds, spotlessly clean and stunning views. The Owners were so lovely, and have thought of everything to make sure you have a relaxing, amazing holiday. Thank you so much, we'll definitely be back.

What a lovely property!

Deceptively spacious, airy and bright, and set in a beautiful location. This property has just about everything you could want in a holiday let. Comfortable rooms, nice bathrooms, a well stocked kitchen. The outdoor space was great, taking in the stunning views was an awesome way to wake up in the mornings, especially watching the red kites flying around, and a crane down on the river. We also enjoyed watching the local farmer working with his dogs herding sheep in the surrounding fields. The hot tub was also a bonus. As a family of 7 (over 3 generations), the house more than catered for all of us. The owner is also friendly and approachable should there be any issues (we didn't have any) Our teenage niece enjoyed fussing the owners goats. We have been doing holidays cottages for a few years and this was one of our favourites.

A wonderful stay!

The house was great, immaculate, lots of space for our family and the views are superb. The hot tub was fantastic and spotlessly clean. Very easy to relax and return home re-energised! All in all a fantastic place, highly recommended.

Pen Y Banc is an absolutely incredible house.

The views are breathtaking - even better than they look in the photos. A red kite nests nearby and often glides around in front of the house - often really close to it, which is a spectacular sight. The house is really spacious, with excellent facilities - everything you need is there including a well kitted out kitchen with loads of utensils, pots, pans etc, and a separate utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, sink etc. The beds are comfy. Bathroom and en suite facilities all worked perfectly. The hot tub is a fab feature as well, as it gives you another opportunity to enjoy the incredible view. The host was very friendly and helpful too. It was a very happy holiday : )

We couldn’t fault it, it was absolutely brilliant!

Owners were so welcoming and friendly and we even got to feed and stroke the two little goats that are there. All in all a really great stay and actually our favourite that we’ve been on in the UK. So thank you very much.

Lovely house in a beautiful spot.

Very clean, well equipped kitchen, masses of space, owner very responsive. Would recommend!

A lovely, well-sited bungalow overlooking the River Wye, set in a quiet location and with easy access.

The bungalow was well appointed and equipped, with modern decor and furnishings. It was well looked after, very clean and suitable for our four-legged friends. The hot tub proved a real bonus and again was well maintained and checked daily. The owner, who lived locally, was very friendly and helpful… with a lovely Welsh accent. Many thanks Steve for a wonderful holiday and please let us know when the next holiday home is up and running.

Stayed at Pen y banc for my partners Birthday celebrations.

Fabulous place to stay

Pen y Banc was an excellent property in a stunning location.

A beautiful house, very well equipped and spotlessly clean. Spacious and very comfortable (particularly the beds). And that lovely view from the big patio windows. We had a lovely weekend, and enjoyed the hot tub! The host was very welcoming and friendly. Useful fenced garden and terrace area for the dog.

Beautiful accommodation with stunning views.

Easy access to areas of outstanding natural beauty. Very friendly and accommodating Owner, hot tub was greatly appreciated.

Fantastic views from the house and the cottage itself is beautifully set up.

Steve was incredibly helpful during our stay as well. I'd happily recommend the cottage to anyone staying in the area.

Pen-y-Banc is exceptional.

Spacious, well equipped, with effective heating and showers and a good selection of beds that should suit most parties. This the first cottage I have stayed in for some time in which I have not had to sleep on the floor thanks to my need for a firm and zero-sag mattress: one of the beds met this need. This place also boasts perhaps the finest view I have ever seen from a cottage in forty years of UK self catering holidays. The only point I would flag to newcomers is that the best way to find it is to use the precise map reference given in the key collection email, because the drive is easily missed.

Absolutely gorgeous place and views, couldn't fault our stay and the owner was very accommodating which made us feel at home, we will be back next year for sure.

Fantastic property in a great location, the views are marvellous.

We had a fabulous week and visited many great places, all within an hours drive. It was a pity the weather was not better, too cold to use the hot tub most evenings and to many clouds to appreciate the night sky. The property itself is very well laid out, well appointed and very comfortable. My wife loved the wall colour and took the name of the paint. Will look to come back some time next year. Great food at the seven stars, shame about the parking at the pub. Many thanks for a great holiday.

Steve was brilliant throughout.

He was the perfect host! The property was exactly as described and more than met our expectations. Beds were extremely comfortable. Spacious living and dining areas. Outside seating was stunning and the hot tub was gorgeous! The whole family loved our holiday and nobody wanted to leave! THANK YOU

The holiday home has the most incredible view !

The home too is so comfortable, spacious and everything is of a very high standard. We had the most amazing week - I can honestly say that it was our best family holiday. We enjoyed star-gazing in the hot tub in the evenings and in the day, we explored the stunning countryside. There is so much to see and do. This property is ideally located to visit the mountains, or to visit the beaches.

Very nice house with very friendly and accommodating owner Steve.

We really enjoyed our stay there and would definitely return!

Do not hesitate to book Pen-Y-Banc!

As well as being set above the most beautiful valley with a stunning view, and it’s own resident Buzzard who visited us daily, it is a fabulous bungalow, with all home comforts (the mattresses in all 4 rooms are the most comfortable!). There is everything you need in the kitchen for self catering, as well as loads of storage and cupboard space, a pantry and utility room, the list goes on. The hot tub is lovely and again enjoys the beautiful view down the valley. Book it!

The house is beautyful.

The view is very nice. The whole house is very nicely furnished.

This place is absolutely amazing!

Inside it is spacious and immaculately clean, the photos do not show how well finished and big it is. The views are stunning, and the hosts are very friendly and approachable and they made our stay very enjoyable. We will 100% book this again!

We have just arrived back from the most incredible stay here.

The photos do not do this beautiful cottage justice! The property is kept to a very high standard, and the spacious rooms were such a treat. The highlight of the location is by far the hot tub looking out over the gorgeous views. We will definitely be back again. Thank you.

The photos and description of this listing doesn’t do it justice.

The house is stunning, comfortable, homely, well equipped and the views are incredible. The homeowner Steve was brilliant, making sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back, we had the most wonderful weekend away!!

The photos don’t do this property justice it is stunning.

All finished to a high standard and comfortable. Everything in this property is of high quality. We came as a group of 5 and we were spoilt for space. The location is beautiful with fantastic views. We all had a great time and would definitely come again.

The cottage was absolutely lovely.

Everything we could of needed, really clean, beautiful interior and lots of space. The hot tub was a bonus and the views were to die for. The weather wasn't great bit the cottage meant that this didn't matter. We would happily come again.

Beautiful space with amazing views.

Home was very clean and spacious with all the basic supplies you need. Owner was very helpful and polite. Even told us not to worry about rushing out on our last day. The weekend was amazing, me and my friends couldn't be more greatful.

Fantastic home with amazing views of the River Wye.

The house was immaculately clean and very well set out. There seemed to be everything we needed for our stay. We will definitely be returning. The owners were lovely and really helpful.

Had the most amazing twixmas away at pen y banc was an amazing place to stay very comfortable with amazing views Steve was an amazing host who always went out of his way to make this experience even better would highly recommend a stay at pen y banc best holiday will definitely be coming back in the summer.