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About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Sound of the River in Talgarth offers a spacious bed and breakfast experience with a garden and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: Each room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, tea and coffee maker, and free toiletries. Additional features include a kitchenette, dining area, and parquet floors. Breakfast and Parking: Guests enjoy a breakfast in the room with fresh fruits, chocolates, or cookies. Free on-site private parking is provided. Local Attractions: Located 45 km from Elan Valley and 14 km from Brecon Cathedral, the property is also close to Clifford Castle and other historic sites. Cardiff Airport is 99 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Samantha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely selection of cereals, fruit, yogurt, continental meats & cheese along with bread, crumpets & welsh cakes. Fruit juice & water, coffee & tea.
  • Sian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully clean and comfortable. The breakfast selection was amazing.
  • Malcolm
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Met by owner and shown all facilities, cannot fault a thing. First class in all aspects and highly recommended.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Well stocked with food and drinks, very cosy & good host.
  • Lukasz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed a couple of nights at Sound of the River — absolutely exceptional! Spotless, spacious, beautifully decorated, and incredibly comfortable. Fresh bedding and towels, amazing food, and a lovely outdoor area. We felt so welcome from start to...
  • Michaela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly host. Room was cleaned every day. Fridge full of continental breakfast items including plant based options. Dressing gowns. Use of patio area. Parking on site. Highly recommended.
  • Bashrat
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    As other reviews have said the property is well maintained with all the amenities you could want. Substantial & varied food offerings for breakfast as well as water & juice. Sky tv a bonus. Very friendly & generous host
  • Leigh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, clean and comfortable with excellent facilities. Kitchenette a nice touch that had been well stocked with excellent continental breakfast selection.
  • Trudy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Property owner left lots of nice things to eat in the kitchen! It was very clean and comfortable.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I was short on time - in and out in a hurry - but the owner/host was very accommodating, and had provided snack food I could take or leave.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

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Swn yr Afon is a self contained apartment with a king sized bed, bijou dining area, comfortable armchairs, a flat-screen TV with SKY tv and free Wifi. The bathroom offers a bath, WC and walk in shower, with towels and toiletries provided. The kitchenette is equipped with a microwave oven and fridge. We look forward to welcoming you to Talgarth…
In the foothills of the Black Mountains, Talgarth sits within the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park, which offers picturesque landscapes and is home to many outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, mountain biking and climbing or watersports on the nearby Llangorse Lake. If you are a foodie then the area is full of great eateries - fantastic fair is served up at nearby Foyles of Glasbury, The Felinfach Griffin or even in the grandeur of the magnificent Llangoed Hall. Talgarth itself is home to the Bridgend Inn which serves up the finest steaks in the County and the town also has a Cantonese takeaway, while traditional Fish and Chips served up to eat in or take away at the Castle Hotel just across the way! Talgarth nestles between the busy market town of Brecon and the World famous book town of Hay-on-Wye on the English border.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
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Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Sound of the River in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.