With a stay at James Place @ Brynawel in Merthyr Tydfil, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park and Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre. .This guesthouse is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Joseph Parry's Cottage and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Joseph Parry's Ironworker's Cottage.
Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Joseph Parry's Ironworker's Cottage - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Joseph Parry's Cottage - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Cyfarthfa Park and Museum - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
Brecon Beacons National Park - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
Getting around
Merthyr Tydfil Station - 7 min walk
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 64 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min walk
Y Dic Penderyn - 11 min walk
Sparkles Bar - 11 min walk
Subway - 10 min walk
Winchester - 12 min walk
About this property
James Place @ Brynawel
James Place @ Brynawel offers 3 accommodations.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor tennis court.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 guestrooms.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor tennis court and karaoke.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free offsite parking
Free self parking on site
Things to do
Karaoke
Outdoor tennis court
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Business services
Computer station
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property welcomes adults only
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
James' Place Brynawel B&B Merthyr Tydfil
James' Place Brynawel B&B
James' Place Brynawel Merthyr Tydfil
James' Place Brynawel
James Brynawel Merthyr Tydfil
James Place @ Brynawel Guesthouse
James Place @ Brynawel Merthyr Tydfil
James Place @ Brynawel Guesthouse Merthyr Tydfil
James Place @ Brynawel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Really enjoyed our stay here. The property is beautiful and our room had a lovely view of the garden, plus a handy little kitchen area. James was great - had a good chat with him and he gave us loads of helpful recommendations for the area. Would definitely come back!
Rinki
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Mohammad
Dec 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We really enjoyed this visit. Very nice accommodation and very well decorated!
The room was tidy and ideal with the small kitchen area (due to dietary requirements, it is very helpful to have somewhere to prepare breakfast/lunch etc and this is what caught our eye when we were looking for a room for a couple of nights). Nice views of the mountains from the room.
This was such a great find when looking to stay near the brecon beacons, great location and close to everything you’d need during your stay.
The room was spotless and beautifully decorated and everything necessary is provided. The check in process was also hassle free.
Overall very worth a visit and very fairly priced.
We booked a studio for two nights which was on 1/F and clean. A bottle of milk and some cakes were offered, which tasted good. We could park in the driveway or on the street. We visited the Four Waterfalls and hiked to the Pen y Fan along the horse shoe route, both spots were within 30 minutes of drive. Tesco and restaurants were just within a few minutes.
We booked a night in The Rafters. Beautiful clean studio with living area on one side, bed on the other and small table to dine in the middle. Bathroom with shower. A kitchen to the side with all that is needed for a stay plus some milk in the fridge and welshcakes which was such a lovely little touch! We had a fabulous stay and if we’re ever in the area would be happy to stay again! ⭐️
Lovely place, would definitely stay again, only other thing I would highlight is that there is no oven, the shower is tight and the sofa is not very comfortable, but that’s it!!
I will be staying again!!
We were here for a few days to explore this part of Wales. This house with self-catering rooms was ideal for our stay.
A short walk away is a wonderful cafe with fresh baked goods and a nice espresso.
The town centre is a short distance down the hill where there are a few pubs, shops and restaurants.
There are some great hiking opportunities nearby as well.
Beautiful house, I wish I could have stayed longer. Bed was very comfortable and the Mountain View was a great touch. Lives all of the cute decor. Will definitely be back. The Welsh cakes were tasty too.
Great little studio flat. Perfect for 2 people. Kitchen well equipped, great hair dryer, lovely towels, comfy bed, great all round apartment. Didn’t bother me but 2 flights of stairs into the rafters of the house for anyone with mobility issues. Very comfortable, wound stay again.
The room was absolutely beautiful and was very impressive coming into the building. The views were great and the bed was extremely comfortable. There was a ladybird infestation which was a bit concerning but nonetheless, the room was brilliant and well worth the money.
It was a lovely stay, just one night before a day at bike park wales.
I was told to leave the bike in the hall way and it was fine there.
Parking was tight with a bike rack on so i dropped it to get the car over as far as i could.
The room was beautifully decorated, bed comfy, shower amazing and the whole place was quiet.
Fantastic property and excellent communication with the owners.
Stayed in the studio and the fact you have the whole of the 2nd floor to ourselves we didn’t mind so much that the kitchen and bathroom where a few steps across the hall.
Left us a little gift of Welsh cakes which was a lovely touch.
Had emails with recommendations on places to go, drink and eat which I think was a great touch.
Would stay at this property again and would also look in to the other properties they have.