If you are looking to escape to the beautiful landscape of the Brecon Beacons, this selection of holiday cottages in Crickhowell offer a marvellous base for your escapades. Idyllically placed in the Usk Valley, backed by Pen Cerrig-calch to the North with the Iron Age Hillfort of Crug Hywel perched on its summit, Crickhowell offers a scenic setting for your next holiday in rural Wales.
Why a Cottage in Crickhowell?
The settlement is a small, Georgian market town and these Crickhowell cottages benefit from being within easy reach of a number of independent shops, cafes and ancient inns, as well as the remains of a motte-and-bailey castle that was built by the Normans.
Walking fans will certainly enjoy a stay at Crickhowell accommodation, as there are plenty of routes to follow around the Usk Valley and the nearby Black Mountains, with a variety of terrains and gradients to suit all levels of ability. The village itself additionally hosts the renowned Crickhowell Walking Festival, an annual festival offering a week full of walks and events.
For different outdoors adventures, Black Mountains isn't far and is ideal for cycling enthusiasts, whilst a handful of picturesque reservoirs behold ample watersports opportunities. To learn more about the local area, have a read through of our handy Brecon & the Brecon Beacons travel guide.
Places to Visit near Crickhowell
Get to know the Brecon Beacons National Park by paying its picture-postcard towns and villages a visit, such as Llangenny, or venture to the outskirts to discover Abergavenny, with its renowned market and fascinating museum, along with Blaenavon, a town that is steeped in history, where visitors can enjoy touring the Big Pit National Coal Museum and board Blaenavon's Heritage Railway.
Travel a little further away to come across the town of Merthyr Tydfil, where the fantastic Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery awaits with its selection of fine art. The town additionally rests near the Brecon Mountain Railway and Morlais Park; there is plenty to do here!
These self-catering Crickhowell cottages also sit within driving distance of the renowned towns of Hay-on-Wye, Hereford and Newport, with each destination offering a plethora of sights to see and things to do.
Types of Brecon Beacons Holidays
Begin making unforgettable memories by booking one of these delightful Crickhowell holiday cottages!
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