Spend your days exploring the Brecon Beacons with your faithful hound by your side. This pretty two-bedroom terraced cottage in Talybont-on-Usk is a lovely retreat for up to three people and two adventurous canines. Walk out your door for a gentle stroll along the canal to find an eatery where four-legged customers are warmly welcomed. Return home to a roaring wood burner and country garden to sniff out.
This rustic cottage feels very homely, with elegant furnishings and throws to help keep you warm. The lounge is an inviting space to unwind after days out in the wilderness, whether you’re watching TV, playing a board game or curling up in front of the fire. On warm days, fling open the patio doors in the kitchen so Fido can wander in and out as he pleases. The garden is enclosed, so it’s safe for pets. In summer, scoff tasty BBQ treats under the stars. From the master bedroom on the first floor, it feels utter bliss to enjoy a hot beverage out on the balcony, while the single bedroom is nestled under a sloping ceiling on the second floor, offering a cosy hideaway with calming views across the valley.
Take the lead for walks around the beautiful Talybont Reservoir (2 miles) and up the Talybont valley lies Blaen-y-Glyn waterfalls (6 miles). If you’re feeling particularly energetic, hike part of the 55-mile Taff Trail, which you can join from just across the road. To see the countryside from a different perspective, jump on board the Brecon Mountain Railway (11 miles) for a nostalgic steam train ride in the company of your best boy (or girl).