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The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

3.0 star property
Vacation home with free parking, near Brecon Beacons National Park

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
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Near Brecon Beacons National Park, The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Individually decorated
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Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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Pen Y Ace Inn, Swansea, Wales, SA9 1FA

What's nearby

  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Henrhyd Waterfall - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • National Showcaves Centre for Wales - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Craig-y-Nos Country Park - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The New Tredegar Arms - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Gough Arms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Loaf Kitchen Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

Vacation home with free parking, near Brecon Beacons National Park
This smoke-free vacation home features free self parking. All homes are individually decorated and offer free WiFi and hair dryers. Guests can enjoy heated floors, and other standard amenities include premium bedding, electric kettles, and Smart TVs.
The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Heated floor

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 14 units
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Sleeping Giant Pen Y Cae
The Sleeping Giant Pen Y Cae Inn
The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn Swansea
The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn Private vacation home
The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn Private vacation home Swansea

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn located?

Situated in Swansea, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Brecon Beacons National Park, Henrhyd Waterfall, and Craig-y-Nos Country Park. Sbri Cymru Ltd is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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Reviews

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent accommodation large clean beautifully decorated. Excellent food Close to many places of interest
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

GLENN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an amazing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very enjoyable stay. Would definitely revisit. Excellent food in the pub next door.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful large accomodation, modern and very good location. Host were excellent. Definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah-Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Exceptional hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Highly recommend

Really fantastic accommodation- great value for money. Lovely rescue zoo with the highlight being the talking parrots! Very comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Room was spacious and comfortable bathroom very good quality
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Luxury Little Stay

Beautiful find - a little snippet of luxury and so tranquil. Top quality accommodation and so comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hotel was unique and quirky, the decor was completely different to anything else and a lot of thought and effort had gone into the individuality of the rooms! Bed was so comfy and the rain shower was so refreshing…..after a long wet walk up Pen Y Fan it was more than appreciated! Had a breakfast and an evening meal in the Peny Cae Inn, which we couldn’t fault in anyway, the food was amazing and the staff were so attentive and welcoming it was lovely!! Overall a truly wonderful stay and would highly reccomend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort, communication
Selection of high quality rooms available with comfort in mind. Easy to find and had plenty of parking. Pub/Restaraunt was right next door and offered fantastic quality food and were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Super spot

Such a lovely place, friendly communication from owner, location excellent with the added bonus of the pub and miniature zoo on site. Dog friendly too, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Birthday celebration at Penycae

What an amazing place. Everything was perfect and we didn’t want to leave
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great accomodation and location. Restaurant could do with 1-2 more vegetarian options. 10/10 would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamsin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a find! An absolutely beautiful room in immaculate condition, situated next to a lovely pub with friendly staff and easy parking. Couldn’t fault it :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kursat

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Perfect stay

The cleanest place ever stayed. New and well thought facility. Good communication. No sign at the entrance, easy to miss.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excellent!!

An absolute gem of a find. Beautifully designed and finished to the highest spec. Everything you could ever need. Pub on site which has such a warm friendly environment with excellent food. The Zoo is worth a visit and free too (donations to support it). Great for walks. The waterfalls are spectacular. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing stay.. you must try it

Amazing trip at the Sleeping Giant Hotel which is attached to the Pen y cae inn.. We arrived and was greeted by Lee and Claire, they went above and beyond to get us into our room 3 hours before checkin time.. the hotel is clean, modern with no expense spared.. the pub which is attached to the hotel has a lovely restaurant, the food was great and good value for money.. we ended up extending our stay by a extra night as we enjoyed it here that much! If you want a great stay with a good pub next door with friendly staff.. then this is the place to come! You will not be disappointed in the slightest
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

All round excellent stay with delicious food

Wasnt clear how to check in, but rung in the morning and was advised to call to pub for room card. The room was very clean, and well presented. Can see they are looked after. Nice walk in shower with 2 separate heads. Plenty of storage for clothes etc. Bed was very comfortable and made for a great night sleep. The food served at the Pen Y Cae was amazing and all the staff we encountered throughout our stay were helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much bother for them.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Room comfort, communication

Super lovely

A lovely stay for our hike on pen y fan. While 28min from the mountain, it was a perfect place to stay for a safe clean, friendly nights stay. The restaurant was delicious and the staff was so very friendly. Very interesting paintings on the walls, parrots on the property. It was super lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, modern and clean accommodations, friendly staff, good breakfast at the pub. Kids really enjoyed the playground and the zoo as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What can I say, we had a very nice stay at the sleeping giant. The room was modern, warm and comfortable. The bedding washood quality, nice and clean. Good comfy pillows. luxury shower. Staff were really nice and attentive, the breakfast was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We had a fantastic stay! The room was lovely with high end furnishings and facilities and large enough for our family of four. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the food at the pub was delicious and the animals were a particular highlight for our children as well, especially Ronnie and Reggie, the talking parrots. The hotel was well located with ample parking and there was plenty to do within close distance, including the Show Caves which was a great day out. We cannot recommend this hotel highly enough! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Absolutely amazing

Absolutely fantastic stay at the Sleeping Giant. Check in was easy and straightforward, the room was of exceptionally high standard with attention to detail and everything thought of for the customer. Plenty of choice for evening meal which was again of high standard and the staff were knowledgeable, courteous and very friendly. Good choice for breakfast, again of very good quality and reasonably priced. Location was absolutely perfect, complete with a mini zoo. Owners should be proud of what they have achieved. Would definitely recommend, and will be visiting again, several times
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Perfect family stay

We had a lovely family stay here! Beautiful, comfortable rooms, loved the onsite pub and micro-zoo. Really family and dog friendly and food was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Love it, will be back xx

Beds lovely room was spotless, food in the restaurant was amazing, even have a little zoo in the back. Stunning place xxxx
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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