The Surrounding Area

Millbrook

Made up of just 5 dwellings and criss-crossed by streams, the hamlet of Millbrook sits ½ mile from the village of Llangenny. Surrounded by lush gardens and fields of livestock, the cottage itself is reached via a bridge over a stream. Millbrook sits alongside the banks of the river Grwyney, and also boasts an enormous and beautiful Sweet Chestnut tree, which is said to date from as far back as the 12th century. Numerous footpaths and bridleways give access straight from the cottage to routes to the nearby Sugar Loaf Mountain and many other trails all over the Brecon Beacons.

A short walk takes you into the parish of Llangenny, a village of just over 100 people. The local pub ‘The Dragon’s Head’ offers local ales and fantastic food.

Brecon

Brecon is centrally positioned in the National Park and is a very popular resort for walkers, mountain bikers and those who just enjoy being within the beautiful surrounding countryside with its’ panoramic views. The cathedral town boasts two museums; the Welsh Borderer’s Museum houses a diorama of Rorke’s Drift and the Brecknock Museum with a display of rural life, natural history and ancient Brecon. There is a visitors centre at Brecon Cathedral along with a shop and cafe. Recreational facilities include boating, tennis, a new leisure centre with an indoor swimming pool, various children’s parks and two fine golf courses. The town centre is quaint with two supermarkets, a cinema, shops and a wide selection of restaurants, inns and cafes. There is an annual world renowned Jazz Festival held in the town during August attracting visitors and performers from all over the world. There are many walks from the town centre, along the promenade, through the “Groves”, up into the Beacons, along the river banks or canal or just into the surrounding countryside. In the surrounding area there are many country village inns worth a visit. Five miles from Brecon is the National Park’s Visitor Centre at Libanus, a centre exhibiting the natural history, geology and scenery in the area. There is a cafe, picnic area and shop where, with the aid of wardens, ‘activity days’ can be planned and guided walks are organised.