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Black Cat Bach

4 Guests
2 Beds
1 Bathroom
No pets

Description

You will find Black Cat Bach hidden in the hills of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons).

The floor to ceiling glass front of the cottage allows stunning views across to the famous Sugar Loaf mountain to the front of the property and Blorenge mountain to the side.

The property has been thoughtfully designed to “bring the outside in” so you feel immersed in the natural landscape whilst enjoying the comforts of a modern well appointed home, with the added luxury of an infra-red sauna.

Whether you are cosey-ing up in the comfortable sitting room or enjoying the view from the spacious patio you will have a sense of space and calm.

You can listen to the birds, the sheep, the buzzards and occasional red kite overhead, and as the sun goes down, the view of the stars can be amazing.

On colder evenings you may like to use the infra-red sauna or turn to the range of entertainment on the 4K Smart TV (Netfilx, Free View etc) and sound system with blue tooth and CD capability.

The kitchen is fully equipped, allowing you to self-cater in style.

If you prefer to eat out there is an abundance of award winning restaurants and pubs in the vicinity.

Whilst it feels like you are in the middle of nowhere, you are in fact only 5 miles from the lovely village of Crickhowell (voted best place to live in Wales) with wonderful cafes and pubs and also only 4 miles from the delightful market town of Abergavenny with a good range of shops and restaurants.

The property is ideally situated for making the most of the area’s popular events, including the Abergavenny Food Festival, the Crickhowell Walking Festival, and the world-famous Hay Festival.

Gilwern near Crickhowell and Abergavenny.

Nearer to hand the smaller villages of Gilwern and Govilon, with a number of cosy village pubs, are only 1.5 miles away, walking distance for an evening stroll.

From the doorstep you can explore for miles, without needing to get in the car.

There are footpaths which lead from the property that can take you to on the hill tops or down into the delightful Clydach Gorge with its waterfall and wildflowers.

The quiet country lanes are excellent for cycling and there is an off-road cycle path (Sustrans route 46) that passes within a few yards of the property.

You can leave the car behind and cycle or walk to Crickhowell on the canal tow path, or to Abergavenny on a disused railway line.

For more adventures there is Canoe hire on the River Wye, as well as Horse Riding, Climbing, Caving and Canal Boat Hire all nearby.

The area is also steeped in history and legend, from Bronze Age Standing Stones to Iron Age Hill Forts, to Castles, to the more recent industrial archaeology of the canals and disused railways that once transported and processed the coal and lime of the area.

The nearby “Big Pit” of Blaenavon allows you to have a first-hand experience of the coal mines of the area and is a world heritage site.

This is a walkers, cyclists, nature lovers, foodies and historians paradise!

Come explore and restore!


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Everything you'll need

  • Wifi
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden / Patio
  • Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Pets Not Allowed

What guests are saying

4.9
Based on 43 reviews
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Black Cat Bach is in a stunning location with fabulous views, beautiful garden and terrace.

The property is very well equipped. Rachel and Nigel were most welcoming and friendly and made our stay feel special. We will definitely return and thoroughly recommend it to others

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MichaelJul 2026

The booking process was as simple as ever with Sykes and the owner Rachel got in touch personally with arrival instructions.

These were much needed because the cottage is in a beautiful rural hillside setting up a winding single track road. It took some getting used to but wouldn’t put us off returning. The views from the cottage were amazing, both from the garden and house. Rachel and Nigel have created an idyllic spot which is perfect for fans of walking and nature. There are lots of routes from the cottage and the location also lends itself to a bit stargazing. Rachel had prepared a lovely food welcome pack and was on hand with advice and guidance about the area. The cottage also had a good number of guide books and OS maps and walking routes. We had a great holiday largely spent in waterproofs and walking boots during the day and curled up with books and wine at night, but it was exactly what we needed.

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GillianSep 2025

Lovely accommodation with fantastic position and views.

Garden was great for our grandson to play football and boules etc. we particularly liked the walks behind the house towards the quarry. Everything was in the property that we needed and the terrace was lovely to sit out and eat as the weather was good.

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TimothyAug 2025

Good to know

House Rules

  • Good housekeeping bond

    This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100

  • Smoking

    Not permitted

Stay Information

  • Check-in / Check-out

    15:00 / 10:00

  • Property ref

    1002911

  • Parking

    Off Road Parking, Private Driveway

Guest & Pet Policy

  • Pets

    Not allowed

  • Children

    Children and infants welcome

  • Accessibility

    Ground floor

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