Llandovery Vacation house rental with internet access, walking, fireplace and TV

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  • House
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 5 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Child friendly
  • Car essential
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Merlin Cottages is a small complex of three cottages Merlin House (8), Merlin Barn (6), High Barn (5). Please see our other adverts for availability in these properties. The Cottages are 4 Star VisitWales with Walkers Welcome Award. There is a purpose built Garden Building with Games Room, Laundry and Walkers Drying Room. 3 and 7 night prices are fixed but please ask for a quote for better rates on 4 to 6 night stays.

* 19th Century Historic House

* 5 bedrooms (King, 2 double, twin, single) & 3 bathrooms

* Idyllic location near a working livestock farm,

* Breathtaking views of the Brecon Beacons National Park,

* The Crychan Forest is on the doorstep with miles of trails for walking and cycling,

* Abundnant wildlife and fishing,

* The ancient market town of Llandovery is just 4 miles with Tourist Information Centre,

* Family days out include National Botanic Gardens and Carmarthenshire castles,

* 'Great childrens' days out including National Showcaves, National Trust Goldmines and Red Kites.

* Ideal central location to explore the towns, countryside, attractions and beaches South, West and Mid Wales,

* Great driving country with uncongested roads.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Full bed
  • Bedroom 3: Full bed
  • Bedroom 4: Twin bed
  • Bedroom 5: Twin bed
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 En suite, 1 Wet room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Table tennis
  • Pool or snooker table
  • Games room
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

About the owner

David S.
Calendar last updated:
04 Jul 2022

Years listed:
11

Languages spoken: English
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Sarah S

Family holiday
Aug 2015

We had a great stay at Merlin House, David the owner was there when we arrived and very helpful. The house was very well equipped and had everything we needed for our stay

30 Aug 2015

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Response from the owner
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and the children enjoyed the garden and games building. Best Wishes, D&W

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sapnaparekh
Mumbai (Bombay), India

lovely house with breathtaking views!!!
May 2015

Live like a local!!! Superb house with all the amenities of a modern home. Surrounded by rolling hills trees n sheep!! cant get better. small road leads to the house, its isolated but the views are so… More 

16 Jun 2015

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Response from the owner
Thank you for being great guests and we love the photos. Best Wishes, David and Wendy

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mabel1348
London, United Kingdom

Perfect for a short break with family
Jul 2014

We stayed with extended family - 7 adults and 1 child. for 3 nights at Merlin House in July 2014. Pre- stay information from the owners was brilliant and they couldnt have been more helpful in terms… More 

21 Jul 2014

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WayfarerViandante
wigan

Brilliant
May 2014

Ver good views walks. A while to near shops nice sight seeing in the local areas. Child's play room with games

29 May 2014

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A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

Lovely cottage in very special remote country spot
Jul 2013

We rented Merlin House for a long weekend in early July 2013. There were 8 of us in the group - 6 adults and 2 children and we were very well catered for. The cottage itself is traditional but very we… More 

23 Jul 2013

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