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.

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 😊

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.

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.

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.

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.

Highly recommend! The Rafters suite is truly perfect. Comfy bed, sofa and TV area, excellent kitchen facilities and bathroom. Whatever brings you to Merthyr, you can't go wrong with James' place. I happened to briefly met James and Angela who were super friendly but instructions given went above and beyond what you would expect so if I hadn't have met them things still would have been perfect. Self check-in super easy. I know where I'll be staying when I next head up to the Brecon Beacons! Really excellent value

The fact I was in the area for work/exams!

The studio apartment was stylishly presented, clean and a great use of the space. It had everything we'd want for a short stay. The owner was very attentive, friendly and easy going. The addition of them providing milk, tea/coffee and Welsh cakes was a lovely touch and made us feel very welcome. We would certainly book here again!

It didn't have a negative impact on our weekend at all but the sofa was a little uncomfortable and with only 2 desk chairs and the bed as alternatives it felt a little limited on seating options.

Good location, comfortable bed, kitchen fully equipped and hosts were nice and friendly. Quirky detail throughout the accommodation.

Wasn’t sure what accommodation we had booked, slightly misleading as the pictures/ details are not clear ie was we sharing the bathroom/ kitchen with the other studio flat?. we also thought our accommodation would be like the rest quirky but It wasnt. Layout needs looking at i.e plug sockets by desk/ bedside cabinet/ where do you store clothes ect. Bathroom equipment needs updating (toilet roll holder), sign needs adding to the kitchen/ bathroom.

Our stay at James places was brilliant and everything I was looking for. The room was amazing and the bed was so comfy!! Everything was clean and tidy and the room has everything you need. The hosts are so lovely and friendly and help us out with things to do during our stay and the location is brilliant. We will definitely be back here again, everything was perfect.