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Beautiful waterfront cottage with stunning views

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Interior
Outdoor dining
Waterfront Conservatory
The living room | dining room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, South Wales Borderers Museum
  • Place, Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery
  • Place, Brecon Cathedral

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Beautiful waterfront cottage with stunning views

Beautiful 2 Bedroom canal front cottage with stunning views across the Brecon and Monmouthshire canal.

Centrally located just a couple of hundred yards from Brecon town centre and its bustling shops and cafes and only a short drive from some of the most beautiful waterfalls and mountain peaks in Wales.

Swan cottage is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

With a full-length waterfront conservatory and garden, you can enjoy the stunning location all year round. No matter the weather.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised in the back garden.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
1 well behaved dog is welcome. Downstairs only.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Brecon

Located in Brecon, this cottage is on the waterfront. Ely Tower and Castell Dinas are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brecon Golf Club and Cradoc Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Brecon, Wales

What's nearby

  • South Wales Borderers Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ely Tower - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Brecon Cathedral - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Brecon Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Garth Station - 25 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Canal Side Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The George Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪National Park Visitor Centre - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful waterfront cottage with stunning views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Beautiful waterfront cottage with stunning views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful waterfront cottage with stunning views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful waterfront cottage with stunning views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful waterfront cottage with stunning views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery and Ely Tower. Heritage Centre and Brecon Cathedral are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mija d., Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

We loved the house
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leon back

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house by the canal

Very nice clean and tidy house by the canal Perfect place as a base for Brecon town and the mountains . Both nights spent by the fire at the Clarence lovely food and a pint or two of Butty . Great staff and also some beautiful photography to look at there . Lovely home and as always good people in Brecon .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a treat

Amazing little cottage overlooking canal with a log burner for chilly nights. What more could you ask for? Fully equipped and clean kitchen, bathroom and really beautiful homely house. We absolutely loved our weekend here! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay away

Despite the draining of the canal we had a lovely stay. Cottage was great and in a perfect location. Helen (the host) was very kind in giving us a small discount due to canal drainage! I would add mirrors above the chests of drawers in the bedrooms and the use of a clothes airer to make it even more perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynn r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property and location

I would give this cottage 10 out of 10 for everything. It is spotless very comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped. The tea bags coffee and milk in the fridge were appreciated. The sun lounge is very relaxing over looking the canal and the cottage is close to everything. The only faults we had were the stairs are very slippery and could maybe do with some carpet on them? And the street is so narrow and over crowded it is impossible to park down there but we did find alternative parking on the main street. We will definately be back again. It was a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location/lovely cottage

Great cottage - very comfortable and well equipped. Fantastic location right by the canal and close to the busy town but quiet and peaceful. We had sunshine all weekend and were able to enjoy sitting in the garden but also made use of the conservatory in the cooler evenings and can imagine even on a wet day it would be lovely to sit and watch the world go by. Well located for exploring the Brecons and based on a previous review - we walked the four waterfalls walk and agree it is a stunning walk - popular but perfect on a hot day. Parking is the only downside but managed to park on the main street and the neighbours that we met were very friendly so have no doubt they wouldn't mind anyone taking time to unload/load outside the property if needed. Would happily stay here again and Helen was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaushalya G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an amazing stay. The cottage is so lovely. It is located in a very picturesque place and is very central. It is a cozy and comfortable place and I can only describe the place as heavenly. Helen, the host, is a great communicator and was very welcoming and accommodating. The place was clean. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils, tea, coffee and milk. The sun room is a great place to do some leisure reading while enjoying the view of the canal. There is a nice fire place (with logs and other required things stocked) which you can enjoy in the cozy living room. The bedrooms are beautifully decorated. Highly recommend this place.
Sun room overlooking the canal
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Es waren schöne erholsame Tage in der Unterkunft!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Josephine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay - lovely spot by the canal. As advised parking was a bit tricky. Property had everything we needed, was clean and all our queries were answered promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All very comfortable and cosy downstairs in the lounge and the kitchen was well equipped. However, the bedding was a little tired and could do with renewing. There was no useable mirror in the bathroom. The bathroom cabinet was too high up to see into unless you were very tall, so useless for cleansing your face and teeth and putting contact lenses in. Nowhere to stand your shower gel or shampoo in the shower except the floor. Very few plug sockets upstairs. But the view was lovely along the canal and the sunroom fab. Great area and Brecon is lovely. Recommend the Castle of Brecon Hotel. Fabulous food albeit a little more expensive than your normal pub. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

bonnie d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location. nice walks, pubs, shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Helen’s cottage is lovely and had everything we needed for a family of 4 adults. We loved the conservatory overlooking the canal and made good use of the garden. Helen was very responsive to our queries and made sure that our stay was comfy. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, quiet. Very nice kitchen. The canal and the beautiful mountain view were great!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erik F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exploring Brecon

Lovely stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely stunning retreat

Exceptionally clean, bright, cozy cottage with stunning views. Quiet, peaceful, felt like a retreat while being conveniently in the center of town. Host communicated very proactively and responded quickly. The kitchen was excellently equipped to cook for our family of four, and watching the duck families on the canal provided endless peaceful entertainment!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay on canal

We enjoyed our stay here. Everything worked well and we really enjoyed sitting in the sun room watching the comings and goings on the canal as the sun went down.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadie Aston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning

We regularly rent for short breaks all over the country and this was one of a favorites ever. The cleaners need a superb review all of their own!The decor is perfect for the property and the kitchen contains everything you could need.The garden overlooking the canal is simple and beautiful. We were blessed by the weather so we had a few relaxing drinks watching the world go by and enjoyed ever moment.The town has a variety of shops and is easily walk-able (5 minute stroll) from the cottage. The nearest pub is only 2 minutes walk away. There are many other 'drinking holes', the majority of which are dog friendly. In fact the majority of the town is dog friendly.If you like a takeaway they're not in short supply. Chinese, Indian, Thai, English, Fish and chips .....and more!The only thing I would say to be wary of is that some of the pubs don't follow their on-line advertised opening times so check them out particularly if you want to go for food. Not that you'll ever be left hungry. Don't be afraid to ask the locals for their suggestions, there are some nice places on side streets that you perhaps wouldn't otherwise find.We never return to the same place twice because there's so many places to see in the UK but if we did, Swan Cottage would be at the top of the list.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Loved being on the canal. Could watch the boats and walkers from the private patio. Full kitchen if you like to cook. Bedrooms were nice sized and great beds. We loved the location for walking around town. Very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little gem in heart of Brecon town

Stayed here for 2 nights with my girls and an assistance dog. Very impressed with the ease of check in via key box. Charming property right on the canal. A little garden was a bonus too. Cupboards are well stocked with the basics so no need for cleaning items or tea ,coffee, milk, oil, salt and pepper etc The only problem encountered was that the street is very narrow and was full of parked cars for most of our stay. We managed to park in the main road and on our last day when we returned there was a space so we grabbed it!! Made packing up much easier 😊 The property is so convenient to walk into town for dinner in the evening or for a morning stroll along the canal. We would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swan cottage

Excellent, very clean. Everything there that you need.. nice little package to welcome you. Milk t bags coffee Welsh cakes etc… It is right on the canal where you can see the boats . We recommend the boat trip. Lovely and relaxing… very friendly ducks…. Everyone so friendly.. . Great for shopping, visit the cathedral and there are 2 museums , one is the military museum, very interesting. Lovely places for food. Basically a lovely holiday to experience …
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous place

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here - fantastic sun room overlooking the canal where we spent most of our time watching the world go by. Lots to do in the area - highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Royal Welsh Show

Great location, super cute cottage just outside of the Royal Welsh Show area but easy to travel backwards and forwards to on a daily basis. We loved our stay, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaj R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Cottage

Loved every minute of our stay here! Waking up and feeding the ducks with my kids every morning, having coffee in the sunroom, fly fishing from the backyard, so many great memories. Location is perfect, cottage is modern and bright with everything you need and Helen the owner is so nice and helpful. Will be back!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Beautiful location very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gut

Alles perfekt
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Helen Munday

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Hi, I'm your host Helen.

I was born and raised here in the Brecon beacons and have spent my life exploring every inch of this beautiful place I call home.
I am so excited to share my lovely canal front cottage with you and hope you relax and enjoy it as much as I do.

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