Guests say
La Cala is a spacious and well-situated cottage in South Wales, ideal for exploring the Brecon Beacons and local attractions. Guests appreciate the property's ample space, well-equipped kitchen, and the cosy and warm atmosphere. The scenic garden and the property's location are also highlights.
The property's cleanliness has received mixed feedback. While some guests found it to be clean, others noted issues with dust, debris, and unclean blinds. The inconsistency in cleanliness standards has led to a slightly above average score.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the Brecon Beacons, walks, and local amenities, including pubs. The scenic drives and ease of access to nearby cities like Cardiff and Swansea contribute to a high score.
Comfort levels are varied among guests. While the living spaces are commended for their spaciousness, several reviews mention uncomfortable beds and the lack of proper showers, which affects the overall comfort score.
Facilities have room for improvement. Guests have suggested the need for updates in kitchen appliances, lighting, and garden furniture. The absence of overhead showers and issues with maintenance such as sticking doors have impacted the score.
There is insufficient information regarding any thoughtful gestures or gifts provided by the owners, as no reviews mention such details. Therefore, a score cannot be given for this category.
About this property
A spacious detached house in the village of Penderyn, within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons). The superb quality throughout this cottage makes for a perfect base for family groups to gather in the spacious open plan living area, where the cooks can enjoy the excellent kitchen while others chat around the table or relax in the sitting area. A second sitting room offers a retreat for quiet reading or catching up. With five spacious bedrooms, two superb bathrooms and a delightful garden, you will be more than happy to return after lovely days out exploring this beautiful part of Wales. The location in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons) makes it perfect for walkers while others may enjoy a steam railway ride through the Beacons. A visit to the Penderyn Distillery beckons, just down the road, while fishing and cycling at the renowned Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre are close by. The sandy beaches of the South Wales coast are easily accessed, so whatever the time of year, all the family can enjoy this lovely cottage.
Penderyn is a small village in mid-Wales within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons), and makes a great base for enjoying the walks and cycle trails around the park. The sandy beaches of South Wales are easily reached, as is the university city of Swansea.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 1 x double with en-suite slipper bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin, 1 x single with pull-out stacker bed.
Bathroom with corner bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area and sitting area (seats 6).
Second sitting room (seats 4) with double sofa bed if required.
Gas central heating (underfloor on ground floor).
Range cooker with 4 electric ovens and 6 gas hobs, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, music system, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Lawned garden and decked patio with garden furniture.
Secure shed for bicycles.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 5 mins walk.
Note: Open stream in garden, children to be supervised.
Note: Property about 50 yards from A-road, so may be some related traffic noise.
Reviews (17)
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Lawrence
Facilities ideal after a days walking. Overall very comfortable.
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Nicola
It has been done up very tastefuly and has plenty of room. The large kitchen, seating and dining area was great for our extended family holiday. On the downside, the majority of the mattresses were very old and very uncomfortable. We also had trouble with the ovens, only one of which we could get to work. Also, the fridge was too small for a large group. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay.
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Susan
We enjoyed our stay. Some things that would make La Cala better; the mattresses on all but the bed in the main bedroom were very poor, and uncomfortable with springs sticking into the occupants in some cases - this is disappointing given that clients have pointed this out over at least 6 years of reviews. Our duvet, we discovered on stripping the beds at the end of our stay, was badly stained, including with blood and the mattress protector worn out. Also commented on in previous reviews are sticking doors- an easy thing to remedy - the doors to the ensuite bathroom and one of the twin rooms had this problem and one of our party - a strong young male - had great difficulty getting out of his room on the first night, after which he left it ajar. Another area, commented on by many previous reviewers is the shower arrangements. There is no proper shower in the house despite there being plenty of space for one. The slipper bath in the ensuite bathroom is very difficult for elderly people to get in and out of and if you are tall is uncomfortable to sit in. It is very difficult to stop water from the hand held shower spraying all over the floor. It is a lovely house for families - there were 7 adults, 1 toddler and 2 babies in our party- so a few items for children would be a useful addition - eg high chair and cot. With the improvements suggested above this would be a wonderful holiday venue.