Capel Cartref Capel Cartref,

Self-cateringWelcome to Capel Cartref! Now that 'We're Good to Go' and have reopened the doors to our spacious 'home from home' holiday accommodation that welcomes dogs and children. Capel Cartref is situated on the border of Powys, and Brecon Beacon National Park.

Capel Cartref is a large space accommodates groups and large families that like to enjoy the wonders of both South Wales and Mid Wales. The former chapel (Originally called Chapel Newydd,meaning New Chapel), turned holiday home is situated in the heart of the valley next to a wide meandering River Twrch.

The exterior offers the comfort of a veranda and balcony that overlooks the river, which plays host to a variety of wildlife . The river views provide the perfect setting for heron, brown trout, dippers and the occasional kingfisher and otter. The garden to the holiday home is enclosed, ensuring a safe space for children and dogs; the two wooden gates are original windows of Capel Newydd.

Entrance through the front double doors of our holiday accommodation leads you to the ground floor which is all on one flat level offering, 2 double bedrooms, a large kitchen/diner, a love spacious lounge with vaulted ceiling, a wet room and a store room. The lounge has satellite TV and Blu Ray DVD Player, plus lots of room, spacious enough for large groups

Capel Cartref (formerly Capel Newydd) has been renovated to a 5 Bedroom house of high standard. It is currently graded as 4 star holiday let with www.visitwales.com and has 137 Reviews with www.tripadvisor.com, most of which are 5 star.

The 1st floor is accessed via a staircase which leads to a gallery landing - a place to sit in peace. The 1st floor also includes 1 double bedroom, 1 twin room, 1 main bathroom, 1 main bedroom with king size bed and en-suite shower room, one private balcony (leading off main bedroom) which overlooks River Twrch.

Within the surrounding area are beautiful scenic walks that can be accessed without a car. The Brecon Beacons National Park is just 1 mile from Capel Cartref. Crossing the river and heading up the steps eventually leads you to farm land with accessible roads that lead to a beautiful forest, offering scenic views of the valley.

There is WIFI at the chapel and leaflets available with local places to visit and there are places to eat and drink within a a short 15 minute drive.

Dog friendly beaches are just a 40 minute drive away. The Gower, Swansea Bay is home to spectacular beaches and cliff top views:

Three Cliffs Bay (Post Code SA3 2HD) (OS Grid SS536879) and Rhossili (Post Code SA3 1PP) - both at The Gower... however, access to them is tricky for anybody with mobility issues but the views from the top are gorgeous!

For food at the Rhossili, The Worm’s Head Hotel, Rhossili, Gower, Swansea SA3 1PP (Tel 01792 390512) (email info@thewormshead.co.uk) NO DOGS ALLOWED INSIDE

Langland Beach, Mumbles is only dog friendly from September - May. Postcode is SA3 4QP. OS Grid SS607872

The Mumbles (also part of The Gower), comprises of a long promenade aligned with shops and cafes. The beach is part sand and pebble. There is a pier which is open all year round with an arcade, a small bowling alley and shops. The RNLI operate from the Mumbles and have for over 175 years.

The Mermaid Cafe Bar & Restaurant - 686 Mumbles Road | Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4EE Tel. +44 1792 367744

BRECON BEACONS NATIONAL PARK
The National park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Brecon LD3 8ER The National Park Visitor Centre is approx 25 minute drive from Capel Cartref

At the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, are the waterfalls of four or five rivers: the Afon Hepste, Nedd Fechan, Afon Pyrddin, Afon Mellte and Afon Sychryd. Due to the diverse number of waterfalls in the Valley of Neath, it has been nicknamed 'Waterfall Country'. Details of two splendorous walks are Henrhyd and Ponyneddfechan:

Henrhyd Falls - Signposted from the A4067 and A4221 by brown tourist signs. The car park is located just outside Coelbren on the minor road to Pen y Cae.
This is not accessible for people with mobility restrictions.

Ponyneddfechan - Is a more accessible walk along the river that has small water falls along it's way. The Angel Pub is right next to it and sells local ales and provides good food. Post code - SA11 5NR (You will feel like you're being taken down a dirt track before you arrive - this is the right way).

Dan yr Ogof, located at the National Showcaves Centre for Wales, is a long cave system in south Wales,about north of Ystradgynlais and southwest of Brecon, in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Dan-yr-Ogof Abercrave, Abercrave, Brecon SA9 1GJ Tel No. 01639 730801 (Open from April to October)Heol TwrchLower CwmtwrchSwanseaSA9 2TEUnited Kingdom51.778156649300-3.789548663400https://www.roomcheck.co.uk//Ystradgynlais-Self-catering-Capel-Cartref/details/?dms=3&pid=1102772

Capel Cartref

Self-catering with 1 unit £750-£1550 pupw sleeps 10

VISIT WALES 4 STAR SELF-CATERING, CYCLISTS WELCOME, WALKERS WELCOME, GOOD TO GO, WTTC SAFE TRAVELS

Capel Cartref,

A homely chapel and home for home holiday cottage. Self catering holiday House, very spacious and full of home comforts.

Reviews:

(5)

Details

Capel Cartref was formerly a chapel built in 1930. The lounge ceiling is vaulted, exposing the original beams of the chapel. Window sills, shutters, kitchen cornice etc have been hand-crafted by proprietor from the original pews.

Capel Cartref is situated in the Swansea valley of Cwmtwrch which is close to the border of Brecon Beacons. There is one pub within walking distance, approx 500 yards from the chapel plus a large Tesco and Asda just one mile and two miles away respectively. Within one mile from the holiday home are restaurants and pubs that serve food. Immediately next to the chapel is a shop 'Max Rocks' that sells cards and stationery in the Welsh language (maxrocks.co.uk) Leisure faciilities are within 20 minutes driveable distance and include Dan Yr Ogof Caves, (National Showcave Centre), Afan Forest Mountain Bike Centre, Swansea's LC2 Complex (12miles), Brecon Beacon Mountain Centre, Vale of Neath Waterfall, Henrhyd Falls. A further 20 minutes takes you to The Gower Peninsula which provides breathtaking sights of Rhossily Bay, fantastic beach and cliff walks of Three Cliffs Bay and the steady promenade of The Mumbles where there is a host of eateries plus a pier. Capel Cartref is a dog friendly holiday home. Children welcome from any age.

Contact

79 Victoria Road,
Wargrave,
Berkshire,
RG10 8AG

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Address

Heol Twrch,
Lower Cwmtwrch,
Swansea,
SA9 2TE

Directions

Plan route using Google maps

Map reference: SN 766103 Lat: 51.77816 Long: -3.78955

From M4, junction 45, follow A4067 toward Pontadawe until the A4068 is reached (approx 10miles). Take the A4068 toward Cwm Twrch - Capel Cartref is approx 3/4 mile on the left, next to the Post Office

Facilities

Children welcome
Radio
Television
Satellite TV
Ironing facilities
Private parking
Garden
Building of historical interest
Central heating
Laundry facilities
Freezer
Microwave cooker
Dishwasher
Linen provided
Fishing
Golf available (onsite or nearby)
Cleaning service
Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
WiFi or internet access
DVD player
CD player
Coach parties welcomed
Single sex groups welcomed
Hairdryer
High chairs available
Cots available
Barbecue
Drying facilities
On street/public parking
Washing machine
Mobility Accessibility Facilities

Reviews

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Mr R
United Kingdom
08 August 2018 Rated as 5 out of 5

“EXCELLENT”

This holiday accommodation is TOTALLY EXQUISITE!

Reply from Capel Cartref at 9 Aug 2018

Thank you for the 'exquisite' review! We hope you return again very soon. Thank you for looking after Capel Cartref during your stay. Kind regards, Yonni and Marnie

Cleanliness Rated as 5 out of 5

Staff Service Rated as 5 out of 5

Value for Money Rated as 5 out of 5

Location

Facilities and Services Rated as 4 out of 5

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Self-Assessed Accessibility Details

Parking

Parking for Single unit properties:
- Parking space provided
- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
Parking for Multiple unit properties:
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc
- Gravel
Route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Flat (i.e. without steps)
- Has ramp
- Steps and no ramp

Access

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:
- Toilet and bathroom
- One or more bedrooms
- Lounge
- Kitchen
- Dining room
- Toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- Outdoor facilities
Good contrast between the floor and walls

Bed/ Bathrooms

Bedroom furniture can be re-arranged if requested by guest
Bedrooms available with non-allergic bedding (ie non-feather pillows)
Bedrooms available with no fitted carpets
Bathrooms available with:
- Separate shower unit
- Bath with shower
- Bath
- Wet room
Separate shower unit with support handrails available
Separate shower unit with fixed shower seat or shower chair available
Bath with support handrails available
Taps in bathroom with lever handles available
Bathrooms available that have been specially adapted for wheelchair user

Entrance

Steps to the main entrance:

4
Number of steps to entrance

Handrail by steps

Ramp to entrance

Handrail by ramp

Entrance is well lit

Kitchen

Sink taps have lever handles
Seating available in kitchen

General

Guest information available in large print (14pt and over)

Notes

Front Door flashing light system will be installed in near future. The front enterance has a solid ground, ramp with handrail and very small threshold (6mm high x 20mm). All ground floor doorways are widened for wheelchair use. The walls are plain, the ground floor is oak floorboards, newly laid and solid. There is change in flooring between the hallway to wetroom and hallway to kitchen/diner. At rear of the building, there is a hreshold at the doorway leading to the veranda. The car park is based at the rear of the building, however there IS parking space at the front of the building but it does not have 'disabled' sign as it's on the public road. There is a lay-by opposite Capel Cartref which can be used also.

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