With a stay at The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn in Swansea, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park and Craig-y-Nos Country Park. .This vacation home is 17.2 mi (27.8 km) from Pen y Fan and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Henrhyd Waterfall.
Brecon Beacons National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Craig-y-Nos Country Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
Swansea Beach - 51 min drive - 26.4 miles
Swansea Marina - 52 min drive - 25.2 miles
Royal Welsh Showground - 55 min drive - 43.9 miles
Getting around
Llansamlet Station - 25 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 89 min drive
Restaurants
Loaf Kitchen Bar - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 16 min drive
The Gough Arms - 10 min drive
Ynyscedwyn Arms Pub & Hotel - 8 min drive
Craig-y-Nos Castle - 2 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn
The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 14 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and you can also request irons/ironing boards.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Bedrooms
Premium bedding
Bathroom
1 private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Heated floor
Entertainment
32-inch smart TV
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single-level property)
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board on request
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
14 units
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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 cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
The Sleeping Giant Pen Y Cae
The Sleeping Giant Pen Y Cae Inn
The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn Swansea
The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn Private vacation home
The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn Private vacation home Swansea
The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 80 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 80 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 80 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
chris
Feb 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Lovely modern cabins, great walk in shower, comfy bed, lovely location, food in the pub is outstanding and staff are brilliant.
chris
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good
Kenneth
Oct 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great stay
Comfortable stay ,pub next door serves great food ,excellent staff would recommend
Kenneth
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
richard
Oct 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent accommodation large clean beautifully decorated. Excellent food
Close to many places of interest
richard
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Mrs Rebecca
Feb 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The room was absolutely spotless, so comfy ! Shower was amazing even had a little warmer to warm bathroom up.
Staff was amazing and the food was too notch!
Mrs Rebecca
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
GLENN
Dec 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an amazing stay
GLENN
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Peter
Dec 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The room was ckean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Peter
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Manu
Jun 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing place and very kind and welcoming staff, would love to go back for a longer stay!
Lovely, modern and clean accommodations, friendly staff, good breakfast at the pub. Kids really enjoyed the playground and the zoo as well.
Natalie
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Claire
Nov 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely one night weekend getaway, rooms were immaculate. Food at the Pen Y Cae inn was amazing, staff were friendly and welcoming. The little zoo they have on the back of the property was a added highlight to our stay and enjoyed walking around looking at the animals and birds.
Claire
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carly
Feb 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Perfect family stay
We had a lovely family stay here! Beautiful, comfortable rooms, loved the onsite pub and micro-zoo. Really family and dog friendly and food was outstanding.
Carly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent
C
Jan 19, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Perfect in every way.
C
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jo
Mar 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very enjoyable stay. Would definitely revisit. Excellent food in the pub next door.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful large accomodation, modern and very good location. Host were excellent.
Definitely stay here again.
Gary
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
Nov 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely quality room, clean and spacious. Bed super comfy! Nice powerful shower.
Easy to park. Pub really cosy, dinner was delicious.
Micro Zoo really sweet.
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
jacquie
Aug 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Food at the inn was superb
Pork loin and sauce the best I’ve ever had
Children’s meals a really good size and very tasty
Accommodation was clean and comfortable
Would stay again and recommend to friends
jacquie
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emma
Aug 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Everything about our stay was positive. Everything about the food in the restaurant was delicious and the staff were friendly and professional in the evening and at breakfast. The room we stayed in was perfectly clean, fresh and comfortable. It was a perfectly relaxing night away.
Emma
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay
Rhys
Dec 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Room was clean, staff very friendly, food was very, very good at the pub... Things which need a little improvement..
Tired furniture
Tired decorating and maintenance
Rhys
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
David
Dec 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Fantastic
Great place to stay and very quiet
David
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah-Jane
Dec 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Exceptional hosts!
Sarah-Jane
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
PAUL
Oct 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Apartment exactly as described. Clean and comfortable. Meals in the adjacent building were delicious and the staff were very friendly and welcoming.
PAUL
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Sarah
Jan 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Love it, will be back xx
Beds lovely room was spotless, food in the restaurant was amazing, even have a little zoo in the back. Stunning place xxxx
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Toni
Mar 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Luxury Little Stay
Beautiful find - a little snippet of luxury and so tranquil. Top quality accommodation and so comfy.
Toni
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good
Gregory
Oct 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Room was spacious and comfortable bathroom very good quality
Gregory
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Michelle
Apr 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
night away in a beautiful placev
beautiful place . fantastic hosts .
food was great.