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Old Factory House

Defynnog, near Brecon, Mid Wales
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Beautifully restored holiday home for eight overlooking the River Senni
  • With gorgeous views and set in the heart of the beautiful Bannau Brecheiniog /Brecon Beacons
  • Ideal for the Pen y Fan and Cribyn peaks, and the Brecon Beacons National Park Mountain Centre
Property code: OC-BN151

Revel in the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park from this four-bedroom stone property overlooking the River Senni. Located in the quiet hamlet of Defynnog, it’s ideal for a friends’ reunion or two families holidaying with their beloved dogs. The fabulous garden, which runs down to the water’s edge, is great for lapping up the sunshine or dining alfresco. And with an undercover hot tub to soak in, you can enjoy the views in luxury whatever the weather.

Warm tones make the cottage feel very homely, and there’s ample space for everyone to spread out. Light the wood burner in the lounge and settle down to watch TV with the dogs curled up at your feet. Prepare delicious holiday feasts in the kitchen, which has a breakfast bar and is warmed by underfloor heating that cold paws will appreciate. If you want a night off from cooking, amble half a mile down to the village pub with your hounds. Before bed, take them for one last mooch around the garden. As it’s not enclosed, you’ll need to keep a close eye on them. A downstairs bedroom with wet room means there’ll always be someone reassuringly close to your pets overnight. The other bedrooms are upstairs, and include a bunk room for the kids.

Fantastic dog walks are in plentiful supply in this part of Wales. Tackle the trails around the peaks of Pen y Fan, Corn Du and Cribyn or go for a more leisurely stroll along the canal towpath in Brecon, 10 miles away. Closer to home, the Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre is 4 miles from the cottage. Breathe in the spectacular views from here, bound around in the play area and refuel with refreshments and doggy treats in the tearoom.

  • 4 bedrooms – 3 doubles and 1 with bunk beds
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 family bathroomwith shower over bath & WC, 1 en-suite wet roomwith shower & WC(downstairs), 1 en-suite with shower & WC,and 1 separate WC (downstairs)
  • Electric oven with hob, extractor fan, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, toaster 
  • Washing machine and additional fridge/freezer in utility room 
  • Wood burner (logs provided)
  • TV with Freeview and DVD 
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Spacious garden with garden furniture and BBQ
  • Cot & high chair available
  • Hot tub available
  • Ample parking
  • Storage for bikes
  • Fishing available
  • Village pub less than 0.5 miles away 
  • 2 miles from cafe, pubs, garage, shop and Post Office
  • The garden leads down to a river - children and pets to be supervised at all times 
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Ceri Gittoes

This property is personally managed by Ceri.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sarah 25th March 2026

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Absolutely beautiful accommodation. Home from home. Idyllic location

Reviewed by Emma 27th December 2025

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An amazing stay at this beautiful cottage. Had everything we needed and more. In a fantastic area! The hot tub was great to relax in after a full day walking and exploring!

Reviewed by Melissa 20th December 2025

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We stayed for a week over Christmas as two families of four and couldnt fault our stay. The cottage was beautifully decorated and felt warm and cosy from the moment we arrived. The kitchen was well equipped, the hot tub was a real highlight, and the hosts were very accommodating and always at the end of the phone if needed. The local pub was a loveRead morely traditional pub with friendly staff, and the surrounding walks, village church, and yew tree were beautiful. We cant recommend this place enough ss Hide

Reviewed by Hannah 23rd October 2025

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We had a wonderful stay at the Old Factory House during October half term. We were a multi generational party and the house catered so well for us all. The kitchen is well equipped and the extra fridge/freezer in the utility area was a great addition. The house is a great size and the bedrooms and en-suites were perfect for us. The hot tub was greaRead moret, we were in there multiple times a day and it was a special treat to see the family of Kites flying over the hills every afternoon. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 10th October 2025

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Lovely cottage, in a nice quiet beautiful location. The cottage was clean, tidy, modern, and there was plenty of space, inside and outside. Kitchen was very well equipped, and beds were comfortable. Plenty of parking outside. The owners had kindly provided a bottle of prosecco and chocolates for our arrival. We had a great holiday with family, the Read morelocation is great for exploring the area. We made good use of the fantastic hot tub after the long walks! Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Colin 8th September 2025

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A great place to stay, well equipped and very comfortable, worth noting that the garden is not secure and if you have dogs they could get out to the road if not well observed.

Reviewed by Charles 23rd August 2025

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A very warm and friendly cottage for a family to relax and enjoy. It is very well equipped with crockery, cutlery and pans to facilitate home cooking if desired. Also it comes with plenty of indoor games and some outdoor games to occupy all age ranges. We made god use of the hot tub and very pleasing to see David Price arrive to check on its cleanlRead moreiness. He was also a font of local places to visit. It was pleasing to see the wild life around with Red Kites, a kingfisher, heron and House Martins. Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 23rd July 2025

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Overall we loved the cottage, the location and were happy with the layout inside. We were comfortable and had a very relaxing time.

Reviewed by Gemma 20th June 2025

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Lovely cottage in a pretty location. Beds were comfy and house was well equipped. Dog friendly and there was plenty of space.

Reviewed by Wendy 13th June 2025

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The old Factory House was exceptionally well equipped with everything you need for a home from home holiday. The village is lovely the gardens were perfect for family bbqs and plenty of space for our dogs. We had the most relaxing holiday with family, the location is great for exploring the area, with a fantastic hot tub ready on our return from exRead moreploring. We couldnt of asked for more, and a stones throw from a lovely pub with great food. Hide

Reviewed by Tracey 6th June 2025

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We all had a wonderful break, thank you so much.

Reviewed by Amie 3rd May 2025

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We had a fabulous stay at Old Factory House! The house was well equipped and was lovely and clean. The hot tub was a great added bonus and we spent most evenings in there after busy days exploring. It is a great location with Pen y Fan 20 minutes away, plus easy access to the Taff Trail for cycling from nearby Brecon. The Tanners Arms is a two minuRead morete walk away for a drink and we ate a lovely pub dinner at The Usk Railway Inn in Sennybridge, 15 mins walk away. Highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Derek 25th April 2025

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what beautiful place! hot tub was lovely as was the stream that ran along side the property, had everything you needed in the kitchen and more! The Tanners Arms is worth a visit Sunday roast was delicious! Also International Welsh Rarebit Tea room worth a visit too.Pen Y Fan and Corn Du wasn't far away and was a good climb,shops only about 10 mins Read moredrive but if you wanted bigger shops they where a little further away. overall we would definitely stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 14th March 2025

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Reviewed by Deborah 6th March 2025

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We had such a great time as a family of 7 and 2 babies at this beautiful cottage which has everything you need for a lovely break. The large hot tub was a bonus too. Quiet location, beautiful scenery and only minutes in the car away from the town and great walks. Would love to return! Thanks!

Reviewed by Rachel 11th January 2025

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We had a lovely stay, in what is a nice spacious house in a great location. We loved the outside Hot Tub area, and we were lucky enough to have clear skies meaning we could look at all the beautiful stars. There was plenty of space for us all and the kitchen was very well equipped and the house toasty and warm. We also really enjoyed the log fire. Read moreWe really enjoyed visits to a couple of local pubs, The Railway & Usk Inn, and The Tai'r Bull Inn. Both less than a 10 minute drive. Hide

Reviewed by Bryan 30th December 2024

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Great location next to the river. Well equipped and cosy with plenty of space for everyone. (We were a party of 8)

Reviewed by Claire 21st December 2024

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Lovely place to stay. Really well equipped. Would definitely return

Reviewed by Jonathan 13th December 2024

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Great property with lovely outdoor space. We stayed just before Christmas, 3 couples, 3 kids and 2 dogs. The house was decorated for Christmas, there was plenty of space downstairs for everyone and a very well equipped kitchen, we cooked a huge Sunday roast with no issues. Local pub is so close we were able to pretty much cook the roast without leaRead moreving. The landlady was very friendly and accomodating of the kids. We highly recommend this property and would like to return in the summer. Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Claire 29th November 2024

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Beautiful location, wonderful cottage, comfortable hot tub. Great pub at the end of the lane.

Reviewed by Shirley 15th November 2024

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Highly recommend

Reviewed by Claire 8th November 2024

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Amazing well kept cottage in a beautiful location, just what we need for a relaxing girly weekend break. The hot tub was huge and big enough for us all to enjoy at the same time. A welcome bottle of wine from the owners was a lovely touch. We will definitely recommend and be back.

Reviewed by Amy 1st November 2024

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Lots of space for two families of four at the old factory house. The house is spotless and had everything we needed. We all enjoyed the hot tub! The location is great within - the village is lovely, picturesque views and a welcoming pub round the corner for an easy meal out. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, thank you!

Reviewed by Peter 13th September 2024

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We had an excellent holiday. The facilities were very good and we especially liked the Hot Tub. The owner came every morning to check the Hot Tub was ready for use. The location was good and it is a peaceful place to switch off from town or city life.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 9th August 2024

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Perfect location, peaceful, large flat garden and near to some great walks. The house was large, comfortable, well equipped and spotlessly clean. Couldn't ask for more, thank you.

Reviewed by Gill 5th July 2024

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Lots off bird life and a very quiet location. Perfect for chilling out. The local pub, Tanners Arms and International Welsh Rarebit Centre both in the village and worth a visit.

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.