Family-friendly vacation rentals in Merthyr Tydfil

A True Home‑From‑Home Below BikePark Wales

Spacious home from home beneath Bike Park Wales Sleeps up to 5 guests comfortably A comfortable 3‑bedroom home featuring 1 king‑size bed and 3 double beds — ideal for riders, families, and outdoor adventurers. Perfectly located with everything here for you. You’ll have secure bike storage, anchor points, wash and maintenance stands plus full exterior CCTV. Private off‑road parking is available for a car or van. Excellent transport links too, Pentrebach train station is just a 2 minute walk.

Ash Cottage - A Beautiful Experience

This quaint cosy cottage is purpose built and sits on the Taff Trail in the village of Troedyrhiw, with panoramic views . Less than 1 mile from Bike Park Wales, and 3 miles from Merthyr Tydfil, 9 miles from Brecon Beacons and 22 miles from Cardiff, with the benefit of private parking for 2 vehicles and ample further parking opposite. Also a safe secure alarmed bike shed, suitable for 5 large bikes, covered by CCTV, with a metered heater. AC is pay as you go, which covers the whole cottage.

4-Walkers Getaway | private Scandinavian BBQ hut

Packed with character cottage charm and with all the amenities needed for your stay, Walker’s Cottage is the perfect base to escape, recharge and find adventure. Situated in the village of Pontsticill, Walker’s Cottage offers a perfect base to enjoy the best routes and scenery the Brecon Beacons has to offer – less than 20 minutes from the base of Pen y Fan or the famous Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls, as well as a choice of outdoor activities and equipment hire available within the village.

Falls Cottage Hot Tub Log Burner Visit Wales

Falls Cottage, a beautiful three bed miners cottage that used to be two separate miners cottages originally built in the 1860s. Now known as “Falls Cottage” since around 1939. It’s set on the bank of the River Taff in mature gardens with close access to the Taff Trail linking Brecon to Cardiff Bay and within walking distance to the train station. This is the perfect cottage to stay if wanting to visit bike park Wales, Zip World and to explore South Wales with its excellent A470 location.

The Milking Parlour @ Berthlwyd

The beautifully restored Milking Parlour suits families, city sightseers and activity adventurers. Set in a rural spot, but close to the A470 and Quakers Yard Train Station, on the South Wales Metro. Halfway between Cardiff City Centre and Pen y Fan, we are ideally suited for a weekend in the bright lights of Cardiff, or the stunning dark skies of the Beacons. Locally we are within walking distance to several cosy pubs that serve food, a convenience store and the Taff Trail Cycle Path.

Cwm Farm Cwtch Farm Cottage Brecon Beacons

Cwm Farm Cwtch, is a homely cottage set on a farm in Pontsticill, Merthyr Tydfil. You can enjoy the fantastic views and scenery, take a walk around our farm and interact with the animals (donkeys, chickens, dogs). Situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park, The Cwtch is in a perfect location for a number of activities, e.g Brecon Mountain Railway, Bikepark Wales, Morlais Golf Course, River fishing and lots more. There are a number of pubs in the village that serve food and local beers.

Home from home surrounded by the Brecon Beacons

Ysgubor Bach is a converted barn situated in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park and approximately a 2 hour hike to Pen Y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales and Southern Britain. Bike Park Wales, built by mountain bike riders is on our doorstep and we are just 20 minutes by car from famous Waterfall Country. Zip World and Penderyn Whiskey are also well worth a visit. Ysgubor Bach is comfortable, has all modern amenities and is enhanced by many original features.

Welsh Home from Home experience

Ty Cartrefol used to our family home, hence the name Ty Cartrefol, the welsh name for Homely House. We believe that we can provide a welsh home from home experience for those are looking for it as well as a wonderful base for cyclists, walkers, tourists and families alike. We are in a residential area however we are are in the perfect location for our guests to experience Bike Park Wales, the Taff Trail and the beauty of the Brecon Beacons and so many other great places.

Brecon Beacons Barn surrounded by countryside

Coed Owen is a converted barn, situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park and graded 4 stars by Visit Wales. Coed Owen is one of the closest accommodations you will find to Pen Y Fan, the highest mountain in South Wales and Southern Britain. Bike Park Wales is on our doorstep and we are just 18 minutes drive from the famous Waterfall County. Coed Owen is a great place for friends and family gatherings, walkers, mountain bikers, schools, colleges and university groups.

Old Miners Cottage, Abercanaid

This bright and modern old miners cottage is a self contained home which includes 3 bedrooms and a practical bathroom on the first floor. Meanwhile the ground floor contains a kitchen and a large living/dining area with lots of light. The garden includes a lock up area for 6 bikes, where padlocks can be added as well as a place to sit to have a drink and relax. WIFI is FREE! We are perfectly located for Bike Park Wales, Brecon Beacons, Merthyr Rising, etc.

Cosy 3bedroom house log burner lge garage nr bpw

*Adventure Awaits!* Our location is perfect for those who love the great outdoors! We're close to some amazing attractions, including: - Bike Park Wales - Zip World Tower - Big Pit - Pen y Fan - Cyfarthfa Castle - Brecon Mountain Railway - Brecon beacons - 4 waterfalls walk And many more! Whether you're a thrill-seeker, nature lover, cycling enthusiast or history buff, there's something for everyone. Come and explore the beautiful Welsh town with us.

Gethin View close to Bikepark Wales and Beacons

Gethin View is a perfect location for your visit to Bikepark Wales, Brecon Beacons and 4 falls. 5 minutes walk to the train and bus station and a ten minute ride to the Bikepark. We can accommodate up to eight guests with secure bike storage inside the property. If you require additional space we have a second property 2 mins walk away, sleeping up to 8 guests (Gethin Lodge). Bike hire and guided rides around the Brecon Beacons are available on request.