Sound of the River

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Free WiFi

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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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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

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

Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Self contained flat with a small kitchen and a whole selection of food inc.uding cheese and meats, cereals,bread, crumpets and everything to go with it - amazing value. Very quiet at night. Good shower”
Victoria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Gorgeous little self contained apartment with everything you could hope for. A lovely selection of foods are supplied so plenty of breakfast options and the kitchette has toaster kettle and microwave which is ample. The apartment was clean and...”
Cathy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I requested gluten free bread which was supplied for me along with a gluten free snack treat. There was a bowl with fresh fruit and Welsh cakes as well as a nice breakfast selection in the fridge.”
Carole
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“Clean , everything was ready , stocked, bed was comfortable”
Adele
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fabulous position for a course we were doing in the Black Mountains College. Talgarth is a beautiful village with amenities, places of interest and walks right on the doorstep. Our hosts were really helpful, friendly and accommodating. They...”
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...”

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

9.9
Host review score
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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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.
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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.