La Cala

3.8★

10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

24 Customer Review(s)

Lawrence
September 2024

“Very much enjoyed our stay at La Cala.”

Facilities ideal after a days walking. Overall very comfortable.

Facilities ideal after a days walking. Overall very comfortable.

- Lawrence, September 2024
Nicola August 2024

“The house looks lovely.”

It has been done up very tastefuly and has plenty of room. The large kitchen, seating and dining area was great for our extended family holiday. On the downside, the majority of the mattresses were very old and very uncomfortable. We also had trouble with the ovens, only one of which we could get to work. Also, the fridge was too small for a large group. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay.

- Nicola, August 2024
Susan July 2024

“La Cala is spacious, the open plan lounge kitchen area and the quiet sitting room excellent, the kitchen is well equipped and the property is well situated.”

We enjoyed our stay. Some things that would make La Cala better; the mattresses on all but the bed in the main bedroom were very poor, and uncomfortable with springs sticking into the occupants in some cases - this is disappointing given that clients have pointed this out over at least 6 years of reviews. Our duvet, we discovered on stripping the beds at the end of our stay, was badly stained, including with blood and the mattress protector worn out. Also commented on in previous reviews are sticking doors- an easy thing to remedy - the doors to the ensuite bathroom and one of the twin rooms had this problem and one of our party - a strong young male - had great difficulty getting out of his room on the first night, after which he left it ajar. Another area, commented on by many previous reviewers is the shower arrangements. There is no proper shower in the house despite there being plenty of space for one. The slipper bath in the ensuite bathroom is very difficult for elderly people to get in and out of and if you are tall is uncomfortable to sit in. It is very difficult to stop water from the hand held shower spraying all over the floor. It is a lovely house for families - there were 7 adults, 1 toddler and 2 babies in our party- so a few items for children would be a useful addition - eg high chair and cot. With the improvements suggested above this would be a wonderful holiday venue.

- Susan, July 2024
Mark April 2024

“Overall an enjoyable stay at a great location just inside the south side of Brecon Beacons national park.”

There were just four of us and so we had plenty of room. The cottage is well equipped but would benefit from a bit of maintenance to keep in good working order. The neighbouring Penderyn distillery is well worth a visit if you like or would consider trying Welsh whisky. Issues 1. Cleanliness - the cleaning was only superficial with dust/debris still in corners and under beds, the stair carpet was covered in dirt/debris, the dining table separator covered all sorts of food and other debris. 2. The blinds and curtains had almost no effect on lowering the sunlight entering the rooms. After 6am it was almost impossible to remain asleep - I hate to think what summertime would be like. Inaccuracies 3. There are two pubs in the village, neither of which is within a 5min walk. The Red Lion (good food but expensive) is about 8min up a very steep hill. The Lamb Hotel is about 12min along the main road and has a small bar with well-kept and cheap beer and a friendly landlord (no food). Improvements 4. The mattresses in the room next to the main bathroom should be changed - it caused back pain to the person using it. 5. Even though there were only 4 of us, there were not enough quantity and variety of glasses to use. 6. The shed lock was difficult to open and should be cleaned/replaced. 7. The property would benefit from a proper shower. 8. Even though I am reasonably fit, I struggled to get out of the bath in the main bedroom. 9. Only five coffee capsules were left with the coffee machine. This made it only a gimmick as it could not be used each day. 10. The sliding cupboard in the kitchen would not close properly and made access to the plate cupboard annoying. 11. Some of the door handles/catches for the bedrooms and bathrooms need maintenance/replacement as these often stuck.

- Mark, April 2024
Mark August 2023

“House is well proportioned and equipped as well as being ideally placed for access to the Brecon Beacons / South Wales coastline and Mid Wales.”

We were a group of 8 and always felt we had more than enough room. In addition there is plenty of parking around the house which made life a whole lot easier than some other properties we have stayed in. There were a couple of issues we can across unfortunately as stated in some of the other reviews a couple of the beds are not overly comfortable and realistically need new mattresses. Another problem we found were most of the bathroom doors and one of the bedrooms had a habit of sticking, the result was on a couple of occasions people got stuck in those rooms and had to be released. TBH the above would be pretty easy to fix with some minor maintenance. Lastly one issue we found was related to the baths, unfortunately a few weeks before the trip one of our party broke her hip. There are no dedicated showers and the baths are a little on the deep side with no grab handles, whilst fine for someone able bodied it was a little problematic for us.

- Mark, August 2023
Dewi October 2022

“Really nice holiday house.”

Two good sized bathrooms with baths. The only thing missing was a proper shower. Taking a shower in a bath is not common in The Netherlands.

- Dewi, October 2022
Katie August 2022

“We have just returned from La Cala after a 7 night stay for a party of 8.”

The location of the house is brilliant for walks in the Brecon Beacons and the size of the house is fantastic but could require some improvement. We felt with the size of the house the space could utilised alot more ie king size beds and bigger sofas. The beds felt old and very uncomfortable and could also use more neutral bedding. Just a few tweaks could really make this house amazing. A clothes airer would be a great help as it has an outdoor rotary line but you can't guarantee good weather in Wales so we were a bit stuck. A few bits in the kitchen felt a bit dated and could do with updating. The previous occupants hadn't put the bins out on time so we had almost a week of bin bags outside the driveway and every morning we had to tidy all the litter up in the street as the crows had pecked open the bin bags. All in all it was a pleasant stay but would only stay here again if it was updated and the space was utilised more. Great pub at the top of the hill though!

- Katie, August 2022
Catherine July 2022

“The house was lovely and spacious.”

Our only issues were, a couple of the beds were uncomfortable and you could feel the springs as well as hear them. Also the lack of a shower, there were 2 shower heads in the baths you can hold whilst washing, the issue was having to climb in and out of the bath wasn’t easy for some people. Great space as there was 9 of us. Still had a lovely holiday, thank you.

- Catherine, July 2022
Andrea April 2022

“Lovely spacious property for 2 families.”

Good location for exploring Brecon Beacons and Waterfall county.

- Andrea, April 2022
Peter March 2022

“We had a great stay.”

think some parts of the property didn't look clean like the stairs and the fruitbowl; it took some.while.to get.hot water in the baths. The beds weren't very comfy especially the downstairs.bed.room. Kitchen was well stocked for utensils but the kettle.seemed a bit small.for many guests.

- Peter, March 2022
Deborah November 2021

“We knew before we went that there were no overhead showers in either bathroom but it really did turn out to be very inconvenient and an overhead shower or shower cubicle would be more user friendly.”

Part of the decking needs some attention as it was extremely slippery when it was damp/wet and an outside light at the back would be useful. Having said that it was extremely clean, very cosy and warm, (actually a little too warm at times for us) and the hot water was plentiful (though beware, scorching hot), very spacious, plenty of room and the main lounge/kitchen/dining area was comfortable. It's in an excellent location, especially for distillery tours, Brecon Beacons etc. We only used the main bedroom and one of the twin rooms but those beds were comfortable. Overall, recommended.

- Deborah, November 2021
Pauline July 2020

“Had a brilliant stay, plenty of room to spread about, everything you needed and owners kept in touch which was very helpful.”

Would highly recommend we were a mixture of ages from OAP to 6 years and all loved it.

- Pauline, July 2020
Jonathan March 2020

“A fantastic holiday home in a great location.”

The house is large and spacious, so there was plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the property. It had all of the facilities that we needed and plenty of appliances and utensils for us to cook/clean etc. The owners kept in touch with us before, during and after our stay and were very pleasant. The drive into the Brecon Beacons from here was very nice and the property is situated in an ideal location to explore Cardiff/Swansea and the surrounding coastline too. I would highly recommend this.

- Jonathan, March 2020
Sam August 2019

“Good communication from the owner, had slight issues due to previous occupants and owner tried his best to sort them efficiently.”

The house itself is stunning and has great facilities very comfy bed in the master bedroom and the bath is amazing. Would certainly recommend this house and is definitely among contenders for our next family holiday.

- Sam, August 2019
Claire July 2019

“A lovely, very large property with lots of space for larger groups or two families sharing a holiday.”

Open-plan kitchen / dining / sitting area made for very sociable evenings and was a great space to relax in. Plenty of sleeping options for us as a group of six single friends, and we ended up with the luxury of having a bedroom each, with the smaller lounge having a sofa bed. Pleasant sunny garden in which we enjoyed our morning cuppas, and evening drinks, although the decking does need some attention. We found the lack of a shower a bit frustrating as it took a long time in the evenings for all six of us to get bathed and ready to sit down to eat, it also felt like an awful waste of water to take a bath every evening.

- Claire, July 2019
Richard April 2019

“Lack of chairs throughout house, including in the living room.”

3 of the dining chairs that were present, were broken! Poor kitchen equipment - eg a very small 2 x slice toaster, for 8 adults! Only one medium sized kettle. The light bulb above the cooker had blown, making life difficult. Generally, the lighting in the place needs attention - probably one third of the light bulbs had blown/didn't work.. Woefully inadequately sized fridge, and it had broken/missing shelves inside it. We had to ask for a quilt to be supplied for one of the beds, and also 3 extra towels were required. An accumulation of dust under the beds, etc. The venetian blinds throughout the house looked like they had not been cleaned in years. There was no bath mat in the en suite bathroom. Garden poorly maintained, the garden furniture well past their useful working life, and the decking around the back was rotting in places. This was advertised as a 'luxury cottage', and it probably was 10 years ago. It is no longer.

- Richard, April 2019
Terry June 2018

“Lovely cottage in relation to space & supplies such as crockery, cutlery etc.”

Beds: some were comfortable but the double room downstairs & one of the twins had metal beds with thin, lumpy mattresses on them. Also small things such as nowhere to hang the towel in the downstairs toilet. Outside, the decking needs urgent attention with areas that have gone spongy & other places where the wood has raised making a trip hazard. The grass has been cut in places & then left on the ground. It just needs some TLC to bring it up to the 5 star standard it could be.

- Terry, June 2018
Margaret February 2016

“The house is elegant, spacious, warm and well appointed.”

We loved the open plan kitchen/dining area/lounge arrangement, with the separate cosy sitting room. It was ideal for our family of 10 spread over 3 generations. The location was ideal - near enough to a (quiet) A-road to provide good access to the Brecons, and so that we didn't worry about the prospect of snow.

- Margaret, February 2016
Jo March 2014

“The house was a lovely base for us to explore the Brecon Beacons and visit Cardiff.”

The facilities are excellent and lots of space. A very well appointed house and we would highly recommend it to others.

- Jo, March 2014
Robert August 2013

“Lovely house,exactly in the location we wanted to be.”

The children all loved it, particularly the stream.

- Robert, August 2013
Graham December 2012

“Plenty of room and sufficient equipment for the numbers.”

Cosy and warm.

- Graham, December 2012
Sarah August 2012

“We loved being right in the Brecon Beacons - easy routes further in and to other nearby villages/towns.”

The property was just what we needed with plenty of space for all of us.

- Sarah, August 2012
James December 2011

“The size of the property, the location, the cleanliness and the availability of bedding.”

The kitchen diner was large and served as a good central hub. There was also a large dining table for everyone to sit at. The cooker is a large range master and we didn't have a problem cooking for 10 people.

- James, December 2011
Ian August 2011

“A very quiet area, which is just what we wanted.”

A lovely cottage that is very roomy with everything we could possibly need. The welcome package was a nice touch. Although the cottage is next to a main road there was no noise or disturbance from traffic.

- Ian, August 2011

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Summary

Five bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 1 x double with en-suite slipper bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin, 1 x single with pull-out stacker bed
Bathroom with corner bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC
Ground floor basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area and sitting area (seats 6)
Second sitting room (seats 4) with double sofa bed if required.
Gas central heating (underfloor on ground floor)
Range cooker with 4 electric ovens and 6 gas hobs, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, music system, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 3 cars
Lawned garden and decked patio with garden furniture
Secure shed for bicycles
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 5 mins walk
Note: Open stream in garden, children to be supervised
Note: Property about 50 yards from A-road, so may be some related traffic noise.

The property

A spacious detached house in the village of Penderyn, within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons).

The superb quality throughout this cottage makes for a perfect base for family groups to gather in the spacious open plan living area, where the cooks can enjoy the excellent kitchen while others chat around the table or relax in the sitting area.

A second sitting room offers a retreat for quiet reading or catching up.

With five spacious bedrooms, two superb bathrooms and a delightful garden, you will be more than happy to return after lovely days out exploring this beautiful part of Wales.

The location in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons) makes it perfect for walkers while others may enjoy a steam railway ride through the Beacons.

A visit to the Penderyn Distillery beckons, just down the road, while fishing and cycling at the renowned Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre are close by.

The sandy beaches of the South Wales coast are easily accessed, so whatever the time of year, all the family can enjoy this lovely cottage.

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About the location

PENDERYN

Aberdare 6 miles; Swansea 26 miles.

Penderyn is a small village in mid-Wales, home to a whisky distillery with a popular visitor centre, plus two pubs. Penderyn is set within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons), and as such makes a great base for enjoying some of the wonderful walks and cycle trails around the park. The sandy beaches of South Wales are easily reached, as is the university city of Swansea.

Penderyn, Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales & Pembrokeshire (Ref. 5108)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Very much enjoyed our stay at La Cala.”

“The house looks lovely.”

“La Cala is spacious, the open plan lounge kitchen area and the quiet sitting room excellent, the kitchen is well equipped and the property is well situated.”

“Overall an enjoyable stay at a great location just inside the south side of Brecon Beacons national park.”

“House is well proportioned and equipped as well as being ideally placed for access to the Brecon Beacons / South Wales coastline and Mid Wales.”

“Really nice holiday house.”

“We have just returned from La Cala after a 7 night stay for a party of 8.”

“The house was lovely and spacious.”

“Lovely spacious property for 2 families.”

“We had a great stay.”

“We knew before we went that there were no overhead showers in either bathroom but it really did turn out to be very inconvenient and an overhead shower or shower cubicle would be more user friendly.”

“Had a brilliant stay, plenty of room to spread about, everything you needed and owners kept in touch which was very helpful.”

“A fantastic holiday home in a great location.”

“Good communication from the owner, had slight issues due to previous occupants and owner tried his best to sort them efficiently.”

“A lovely, very large property with lots of space for larger groups or two families sharing a holiday.”

“Lack of chairs throughout house, including in the living room.”

“Lovely cottage in relation to space & supplies such as crockery, cutlery etc.”

“The house is elegant, spacious, warm and well appointed.”

“The house was a lovely base for us to explore the Brecon Beacons and visit Cardiff.”

“Lovely house,exactly in the location we wanted to be.”

“Plenty of room and sufficient equipment for the numbers.”

“We loved being right in the Brecon Beacons - easy routes further in and to other nearby villages/towns.”

“The size of the property, the location, the cleanliness and the availability of bedding.”

“A very quiet area, which is just what we wanted.”

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About the location

PENDERYN