Lovely apartment cosy yet spacious with lots of character. Very well equipped kitchen and spotlessly clean. Friendly and helpful hosts provided lots of info on the area and things to do in advance and fresh milk and delicious Welsh cakes on our arrival. The apartment is in a quiet residential area next to the park, there’s a corner shop a few minutes walk away and a cafe at the entrance to the park. A 5 - 10 minute walk into town. 10 - 15 minutes drive to beautiful countryside and the Brecon Beacons national park. Parking in the drive and plenty if street parking. We will definitely stay here again.

We loved the Rafters it’s a beautiful apartment but it is on the second floor and the stairs up to the second floor are steep this wasn’t an issue for us but something to be aware of if you are not good with stairs.

Clean, excellent location, loved the quirky room in The Rafters. Clear instructions emailed in advance of how to access the property along with lots of recommendations on things to do and places to eat. We came to the area for a specific reason and were able to come and go from the property as we pleased. It was perfect. Definitely recommend this self catering accommodation.

Nothing, we are very active and so walked down the hill each night into the town rather than using our car or taxi.

This property is extremely beautiful. It’s just off the road on a corner with plenty of spaces to park even if you can’t get on the drive. It’s in a very convenient location to get to the beacons too. The blue room we stayed in was spotless and the bed was extremely comfortable. James and Angela we cannot thank enough for all their help- from sending us a fantastic driving route to letting us know the best places of seeing the northern lights!

As we were hiking, we wanted to take pack up which we bought the day before our big hike. However when we got back we realised there was no big fridge to put it in. However James and Angela very kindly allowed us to put it in their fridge!! However, we didn’t like putting this on them so if/when we visit again we will be buying our pack up the morning of 😊

The stylish design, the good facilities, the proximity to the park, the constructive communication with the landlords. Very good care products.

The weak water jet in the shower, the lack of a wardrobe, the limited storage space for two large suitcases (we put them on the floor next to the bed), the 140 cm narrow bed with a soft, sagging mattress.

I am so so happy with everything about my stay it was amazing. The room and facilities were incredible and I had everything I needed for a wonderful stay. Everything was clean and tidy and it’s in an excellent location. The communication from Angela and Lee is the best I have ever experienced from hosts and they are so helpful. Everyone should read their suggested things to do as it’s amazing and it’s so clear that they go above and beyond for all of their guests.

Owner was friendly and very helpful. I fractured my leg whilst staying in Merthyr and James was fantastic allowing us to move from the attic room which we had booked and was amazing, to a lower floor so I did not have the stairs to contend with very helpful indeed. This was our second visit and once again could not ask for better. Thanks

The studio we stayed in was beautiful! We really didn't expect it and as it was a birthday trip for my partner, I was very glad to walk into such a beautiful space. The photos really don't do it justice. The bed was comfy and the kitchen was well equipped. The views from our room were lovely and everything was tastefully decorated. We bumped into James on our way in and out. He was very kind and helpful, even giving us some extra welsh cakes and some of his own honey as we left. The location is fabulous! We went for a hike on the Friday up to the Canadian bomber crash site, gorge walking / canyoning on Saturday which was 30 minutes down the A road and then Bike Park Wales on Sunday (yes we were exhausted after all of this) which was 7 minutes by car. I couldn't recommend staying here more.

After all of the hard work and fun activities we pushed ourselves to do, it would have been great to have a bath to come back to but we made do with a nice long, warm shower to warm our bones back up and the shampoo and body wash provided made that better.

Everything was perfect , we were blown away by how great the studio was. Super clean and has everything you need. Perfect area for exploring the Brecon beacons and lots of lovely restaurants near by. If you’re staying in Merthyr Tydfil James Places is the place to stay we loved every second of our stay ❤️

We loved staying in Angela's home so much. It was so comfortable and had everything that we needed. There were lovely touches like the little Welsh cakes and tea and coffee. The kitchen had everything that you need to prepare food. The room was lovely and warm. Thanks for the wonderful stay.

Good size studio apartment with kitchen,bathroom, living room and sleeping areas. Fun eclectic decor. Perfect resting place for visiting Brecon Beacons, quick drive to many locations such as waterfalls. we have stayed here before in another room and will surely return! Host is very friendly, making sure we have everything we need and to give any advice. Nice little treats of tea,coffee and welsh cakes. we appreciated having a small kitchen to prepare meals and a decent sized small fridge to store food. Nice to have a living room area with nice tv to relax in the evenings. a few parking spaces available at the house as well as easy parking on the street. We stayed for a long weekend and was perfect for us.

Some suggestions: Would be helpful if recycling bins were clearly labelled as well as including some drawers or storage for clothes especially for longer visits. Kitchen worked well for our stay although worth noting small portable hob so we prepared very basic meals with hob/microwave. Drain in the shower was a bit slow unsure whether it was clogged or this is normal. steep stairs to top floor, wasnt a problem for us.