Selfcatering Farm Holiday cottages Brecon Wales

Brecon
The charming old market town of Brecon is regarded as one of the most historic locations in Wales. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Usk & Honddu, the latter providing the towns Welsh name 'Aberhonddu'.

Boasting a cathedral, theatre,Site of many concerts in Brecon Jazz festival. cinema, castle ruins, stunning Georgian architecture as well as a canal basin Brecon is a great choice for an extended visit!

Towns nearby Brecon, Hay on Wye, Builth Wells, (within 1/2 hr drive)

Cardiff, Swansea, Hereford. (within 1 hr drive)

Discover The Artbeat Trail - pick up a map from the Tourist Information Centre to discover all the art shops and galleries of the town.

Brecon
Brecknock Museum occupies an historic building at the heart of an outstandingly attractive area with a rich and varied past. It offers fascinating glimpses of this past.

Visit the Brecknock Museum and learn more about the history, natural history and art of the Brecon Beacons area. The Museum is housed in the Old Shire Hall, and you can see a judge and jury try a historic case in the courtroom.

The Museum has excellent collections of Welsh art, including the work of contemporary artists. There is a regular programme of changing exhibitions, many of which feature works for sale, and a well-stocked shop.
Brecon
The Cathedral and its attendant buildings, formerly a Benedictine Priory under the control of Battle Abbey in Sussex, are amongst the most important architecturally in Wales.

Brecon Cathedral has been the site of Christian worship for more than a thousand years, dating from the days of the Norman Conquest.

Builth Wells
Only 20 min drive away The home of the Royal welsh Agicultural show the 4 day event every July 2011

Wales' top award-winning visitor attraction the National Showcaves Centre for Wales, is the most breathtaking Showcaves complex in Northern Europe. Every year tens of thousands of visitors step back in time, as they walk within the limestone rocks, and deep into the subterranean world.

Above ground there is plenty to see and do - come face to face with some of the largest animals ever to walk the Earth in our Dinosaur Park, one of the biggest collections of life-sized dinosaur models in the world! Witness how our ancestors lived during the Iron Age, and enjoy the company of our friendly giants the Shire Horses. Down on the farm, children will have a great time in the covered play areas should there be any excess energy waiting to be used up before the journey home!

One ticket gets you into 10 attractions:

• Dan-yr-Ogof Showcaves
• Cathedral Cave
• Bone Cave
• Museum
• Dinosaur Park
• Shire Horse Centre
• Barney Owl's Play Area
• The Millennium Stone Circle
Libanus only 5 min drive away
Located 1100ft (330m) above sea level, in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, with superb views of the highest mountains in South Wales. The National Park Visitor Centre (also known as the Mountain Centre) is a great place to collect information about the National Park, walks, activities and places to visit in the area. You're welcome to walk on the adjacent the common to get the best views of the highest peaks, or head out into the mountains themselves. While you're here, why not enjoy a snack or cooked lunch in the tea rooms? Or just relax and enjoy the beautiful views.