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James Place @ Brynawel

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A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a wooden crate labeled "Agricultural & Horticultural For The Smallholder & Home Gardener" with a note about seed varieties. - James Place @ Brynawel (Merthyr Tydfil)
A window with a view of a hilly landscape. - James Place @ Brynawel (Merthyr Tydfil)
A white building with a sign reading "Brynawel." - James Place @ Brynawel (Merthyr Tydfil)
A cozy attic bedroom with a wooden floor, a teal sofa, a bed with a quilt, a table with chairs, and a mirror with hanging lights. - James Place @ Brynawel (Merthyr Tydfil)
A room with a wooden table, two red chairs, a vase with flowers, a sewing machine, and a hanging light fixture. - James Place @ Brynawel (Merthyr Tydfil)
Located close to Brecon Beacons National Park, James Place @ Brynawel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Business services

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Studio, Private Bathroom, Mountain View

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a plant on the desk.

Luxury Studio, Private Bathroom, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Exclusive Studio, Ensuite, Garden View (The Rafters)

A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a hanging lamp, and a staircase.

Exclusive Studio, Ensuite, Garden View (The Rafters)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Ensuite, Garden View (Garden room)

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden chair, a dining table, and a potted plant.

Deluxe Studio, Ensuite, Garden View (Garden room)

  • Garden view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Merthyr Tydfil is home to James Place @ Brynawel. Joseph Parry's Cottage and Brecon Mountain Railway are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre and Aberfan Leisure Centre. Sobell Leisure Centre and Aberdare Swimming Pool are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Merthyr Tydfil travel guide
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Brynawel, Queens Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, CF47 0HD

What's nearby

  • A historic castle with multiple towers and a well-maintained garden.
    Cyfarthfa Park and Museum
    3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • A waterfall cascading into a calm pool surrounded by lush greenery and rocky cliffs.
    Brecon Beacons National Park
    7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Joseph Parry's Ironworker's Cottage
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Joseph Parry's Cottage
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Merthyr Tydfil Station
    7 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Y Dic Penderyn
    11 min walk
  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • Winchester
    12 min walk
  • Subway
    10 min walk
  • The Belle Vue Hotel
    10 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor tennis court

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit/debit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is James Place @ Brynawel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at James Place @ Brynawel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at James Place @ Brynawel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is James Place @ Brynawel located?

Situated in Merthyr Tydfil, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, Joseph Parry's Ironworker's Cottage, and Joseph Parry's Cottage. Cyfarthfa Park and Museum and BikePark Wales are also within 3 mi (5 km). Merthyr Tydfil Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

James Place @ Brynawel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rinki

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Really enjoyed our stay here. The property is beautiful and our room had a lovely view of the garden, plus a handy little kitchen area. James was great - had a good chat with him and he gave us loads of helpful recommendations for the area. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was tidy and ideal with the small kitchen area (due to dietary requirements, it is very helpful to have somewhere to prepare breakfast/lunch etc and this is what caught our eye when we were looking for a room for a couple of nights). Nice views of the mountains from the room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Nicola

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The room was cosy and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place to stay

Great place very clean and tidy with a great bed, and would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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The View was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful property, comfortable, quiet, well organized keyless entry.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maisy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a great find when looking to stay near the brecon beacons, great location and close to everything you’d need during your stay. The room was spotless and beautifully decorated and everything necessary is provided. The check in process was also hassle free. Overall very worth a visit and very fairly priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kentaro

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It is a very quiet place, and the staff is very kind and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Molly

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The property was lovely, the room was very clean and we had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

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Lovely stay as always. Clean, well finished rooms and a warm welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hon Tak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a studio for two nights which was on 1/F and clean. A bottle of milk and some cakes were offered, which tasted good. We could park in the driveway or on the street. We visited the Four Waterfalls and hiked to the Pen y Fan along the horse shoe route, both spots were within 30 minutes of drive. Tesco and restaurants were just within a few minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

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Would definitely recommend

Absolutely amazing place to stay Prime location Excellent quality Would definitely stay again Would definitely recommend 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable bed, nice and clean throughout. Good position
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a night in The Rafters. Beautiful clean studio with living area on one side, bed on the other and small table to dine in the middle. Bathroom with shower. A kitchen to the side with all that is needed for a stay plus some milk in the fridge and welshcakes which was such a lovely little touch! We had a fabulous stay and if we’re ever in the area would be happy to stay again! ⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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We were here for a few days to explore this part of Wales. This house with self-catering rooms was ideal for our stay. A short walk away is a wonderful cafe with fresh baked goods and a nice espresso. The town centre is a short distance down the hill where there are a few pubs, shops and restaurants. There are some great hiking opportunities nearby as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful house, I wish I could have stayed longer. Bed was very comfortable and the Mountain View was a great touch. Lives all of the cute decor. Will definitely be back. The Welsh cakes were tasty too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Great little studio flat. Perfect for 2 people. Kitchen well equipped, great hair dryer, lovely towels, comfy bed, great all round apartment. Didn’t bother me but 2 flights of stairs into the rafters of the house for anyone with mobility issues. Very comfortable, wound stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Room with a Brilliant View

The room was absolutely beautiful and was very impressive coming into the building. The views were great and the bed was extremely comfortable. There was a ladybird infestation which was a bit concerning but nonetheless, the room was brilliant and well worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will stay again

It was a lovely stay, just one night before a day at bike park wales. I was told to leave the bike in the hall way and it was fine there. Parking was tight with a bike rack on so i dropped it to get the car over as far as i could. The room was beautifully decorated, bed comfy, shower amazing and the whole place was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Graham

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Merthyr or a-bust

Lovely studio 20 mins from where I was working. Clean tidy and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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Fantastic property and excellent communication with the owners. Stayed in the studio and the fact you have the whole of the 2nd floor to ourselves we didn’t mind so much that the kitchen and bathroom where a few steps across the hall. Left us a little gift of Welsh cakes which was a lovely touch. Had emails with recommendations on places to go, drink and eat which I think was a great touch. Would stay at this property again and would also look in to the other properties they have.
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

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James’ Place in the Rafters is as cosy and spacious in person as in the photos. The decorative touches and comfortable furnishings, bed included, make this studio a very unique and pleasant place to stay. As stated in the listing- a car is a must and the room is not accessible for anyone with mobility issues (steep narrow stairs).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Janeetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Overall it was a good stay, spacious bedroom. James is a nice person and he maintains his place really well. We got some complimentary welsh cakes and some milk on day 1, which was nice. One star less - as the kitchen and bathroom is opposite to the bedroom and where we had to walk thorugh an open corridor. (open to next door person, so need to be careful from bathroom or kitchen) Also parking inside the property was bit of a struggle, if any vehicles inside. Overall it was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Chandni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room window was great. Bed and pillows were comfy. Unfortunately the chairs in the room were uncomfortable and bathroom needed a few hooks to hang clothes and towels especially as it is not ensuite.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

PAUL

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An excellent stay in one of the studio suites. Spacious room, full kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026