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Welcome to Capel Cartref, our homely chapel with a 'step free entrance'. Our spotlessly clean holiday accommodation welcomes families with young children, discerning groups, people who are wheelchair users, plus it is pet friendly.

Capel Cartref is a large 5 bedroom holiday let with a secure garden and fast WIFI.  Our home accommodates people who love to explore the wonders of both South Wales and Mid Wales. The former chapel (Originally called Capel Newydd, meaning New Chapel), turned holiday home is situated in the heart of the valley next to a wide meandering River Twrch.

The exterior offers the comfort of a veranda and balcony that overlooks the river, which plays host to a variety of wildlife . The river views provide the perfect setting for heron, brown trout, dippers and the occasional kingfisher and otter. The garden to the holiday home is enclosed, ensuring a safe space for children and dogs.

Entrance through the front double doors of our holiday accommodation is wheelchair accessible and leads you through the vestibule into the large lounge which boats its high vaulted ceiling.  Also, on this level are 2 double bedrooms, a large kitchen/diner, a wet room plus a store room; all of the ground floor rooms have wider doorways, allowing for wheelchair access. The lounge has satellite TV and Blu Ray DVD Player, Amazon Fire Stick plus lots of space. 

Capel Cartref has been renovated to a 5 Bedroom house of high standard. It is currently graded as 4 star holiday let with www.visitwales.com and has 157 Reviews with www.tripadvisor.com, most of which are 5 star and some 4 star. Advertising on AirB&B has brought us 112 x 5 Star Reviews and 1 x 4 Star Review.  On Google we have 16 x 5 star reviews.

The 1st floor is accessed via a staircase which leads to a gallery landing - a place to sit in peace. The 1st floor also includes 1 double bedroom, 1 twin room, 1 main bathroom, 1 main bedroom with king size bed and en-suite shower room, one private balcony (leading off main bedroom) which overlooks River Twrch.

Capel Cartref is situated on the border of Powys, and Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacon National Park).
Within the surrounding area are beautiful scenic walks that can be accessed without a car. Crossing the river at the rear of the chapel and heading up the steps eventually leads you to farm land with accessible roads that lead to a beautiful forest, offering scenic views of the valley.

There is very fast WIFI at the chapel and leaflets available with local places to visit and there are places to eat and drink within a short 15 minute drive, or if you prefer to eat locally, there is The Crown Inn 43 Heol Twrch Cwmtwrch Isaf SA92TD, Cwm-twrch which is situated approximately 500 yards from Capel Cartref.

Beaches open all year round to dogs are just a 40 minute drive away, however, Swansea Bay is a mere 12 miles from the chapel and is 'dog free' during the summer holiday season.

Three Cliffs Bay (Post Code SA3 2HD) (OS Grid SS536879) and Rhossili (Post Code SA3 1PP) - both at The Gower... however, access to them is tricky for anybody with mobility issues but the views from the top are gorgeous!

For food at the Rhossili, The Worm’s Head Hotel, Rhossili, Gower, Swansea SA3 1PP (Tel 01792 390512) (email info@thewormshead.co.uk) NO DOGS ALLOWED INSIDE

Langland Beach, Mumbles is only dog friendly from September - May. Postcode is SA3 4QP. OS Grid SS607872

The Mumbles (also part of The Gower), comprises of a long promenade aligned with shops and cafes. The beach is part sand and pebble. There is a pier which is open all year round with an arcade, a small bowling alley and shops. The RNLI operate from the Mumbles and have for over 175 years.

The Mermaid Cafe Bar & Restaurant - 686 Mumbles Road | Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4EE Tel. +44 1792 367744

BANNAU BRYCHEINIOG (BRECON BEACONS NATIONAL PARK):
At the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, are the waterfalls of four or five rivers: the Afon Hepste, Nedd Fechan, Afon Pyrddin, Afon Mellte and Afon Sychryd. Due to the diverse number of waterfalls in the Valley of Neath, it has been nicknamed 'Waterfall Country'. Details of two splendorous walks are Henrhyd and Ponyneddfechan:

Henrhyd Falls -  Signposted from the A4067 and A4221 by brown tourist signs. The car park is located just outside Coelbren on the minor road to Pen y Cae.
This is not accessible for people with mobility restrictions. 

Ponyneddfechan - Is a more accessible walk along the river that has small water falls along it's way.  The Angel Pub is right next to it and sells local ales and provides good food. Post code - SA11 5NR (You will feel like you're being taken down a dirt track before you arrive - this is the right way).

Dan yr Ogof, located at the National Showcaves Centre for Wales, is a long cave system in south Wales,about north of Ystradgynlais and southwest of Brecon, in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Dan-yr-Ogof Abercrave, Abercrave, Brecon SA9 1GJ Tel No. 01639 730801 (Open from April to October)

Aberdulalais Tin Works and Waterfalls - Neath Port Talbot, SA10 8EU

Ty Anturiaeth, 83 Church Road, Seven Sisters, Neath, SA10 9DT

For bike hire there is Tawe Bikes. There are various cycle routes including a circular one that takes you from Pontadarwe to Swansea https://tawebikes.com (+44) 7988 852997 123 Herbert Street, Pontardawe SA8 4ED Email - tawebike@protonmail.com

The National park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Brecon LD3 8ER The National Park Visitor Centre is approx 25 minute drive from Capel Cartref

If you fancy booking a ghost night, or just love old buildings, there is always Craig Y Nos Castle Brecon Rd, Pen-y-cae, Swansea SA9 1GL Tel 01639 730725

A lovely place for dog walking and appreciating plant life is Clyne Park, Mumbles Road Mill Lane, SA3 5BD. Although some of the paths are steep and contain steps so not great for people who use wheelchairs or mobility scooters.

Ancient Briton, Brecon Road, Pen-y-cae SA9 1YR Tel 01639 730273 - A very friendly pub serving good food, with a range of ales and local cider. Children and dogs welcome. It is situated quite close to Dan-yr-Ogof Caves, Henrhyd Falss and Craig-y-Nos Counry Park.

For pub/food closer to the chapel, there is The Crown, which is situated approximately 500 yards) It reopened in 2021 after being named The Ffynnon. Tel. 01792 983405 crown.inn@yahoo.com

Tafarn Twrch (The Castle Inn), 2 Bethel Road, Lower Cwmtwrch SA0 2PS - pub within walkable distance. No food served but they do have a pool table…

The Aubrey Arms, Gurnos Road, SA9 2LA is located off the main roundabout heading into Lower Cwmtwrch. They serve steak and visitors have recommended it. Tel. 01639 842116

Saws-Deka (Som-Tum Authentic Thai Take Away) - based in car park of Godrergraig social/working men’s club Ystalyfera SA9 2HA

New Tradegar Hotel is also quite a nice homely pub/restaurant, Tel 01639 830229 Upper Cwmtwrch SA9 2XG

Pen & Cae Inn, Brecon Road, Pen Y Cae, Swansea Valley, SA9 1FA Tel 01639
730100 - FIFTEEN MINUTE DRIVE AWAY BUT WELL WORTH THE JOURNEY

For another dog friendly eatery, there is also The Clock Works in Ystradgynlais, (on the same site as Tesco). Wind Road, SA9 1AD. Tel. 01792 721084 The menu contains ‘typical’ pub food as well as nachos and pizzas. If you visit their website, it is possible to download the menu. https://www.theclockworkspubystradgynlais.co.u2