Name: Brecon Beacons Discovery Tour 2024
Brand: DHTour
SKU: 1
Price: $2,980 pp
Availability: InStock

Brecon Beacons Discovery Tour: 7 nights based at Nythfa House, Brecon, Brecon Beacons

Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book.

Explore the best of the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) with a seven-night discovery tour. Dig deep into the region’s mining past in UNESCO-listed Blaenavon, visit St Fagan’s National Museum of History, and find out what medieval life was like at Tretower Court and Castle. And alongside ample time to browse the bookshops of Hay-on-Wye, there’s a ride on the Brecon Mountain Railway, and a fascinating riverboat cruise along the River Tawe aboard the community-run Copper Jack.

Tour Details

Highlights:

Visiting St Fagans National Museum of History
Discovering the mining heritage of Wales at UNESCO-listed Blaenavon
Riding the Brecon Mountain Railway
Browsing the book shops of Hay-on-Wye
Enjoying a river cruise on the Copper Jack
Relaxing in the comfort of our country house in Brecon

Pick Up Location & TIme

Nythfa House, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7NN (Google Map)
4:00pm – You’re welcome to check into the country house hotel from 4pm onwards.

Drop off Location & Time

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way onward.

Price Includes

High quality en-suite upgraded accommodation at Nythfa House
Excellent food in our country house, full board (B,L,D daily)
The services of our knowledgeable leader, ensuring you get the most from your holiday
Full-day excursions with all transport on touring days in a good-quality, comfortable mini-coach

Meals

7 breakfasts
6 lunches
7 dinners
1 tea

Price Excludes

Airfare
Transfers
Pre / Post hotel nights
Travel to/from the Country Hotel (The nearest railway station is Abergavenny)
Admissions (please allow approx. £10 per day for entrances)
Driver / Tour Leader gratuity is at your discretion
Travel Insurance

What to Expect

Unpack Once!

Explore places of interest, beauty, heritage and wonder. Enjoy active guided sightseeing on relaxed-pace trips to revel in the history, landscapes, architecture and culture of your chosen destination. Our knowledgeable leaders will provide fascinating detail to bring it all to life. Travel between locations by mini-coach or public transport following a carefully planned itinerary.

Accommodation at a country house hotel
Full Board Meals – from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day
Knowledgeable leader
Transport between locations

All our carefully-curated itineraries are designed by our experts. While we make every effort to adhere to the described itinerary, we may take alternative routes or adapt the running order for weather and/or operational reasons.

On each Discovery day, you will be walking roughly 3-5 miles (5-8km) throughout the course of the day as you explore the venues and locations we visit. You’ll also be hopping on and off the coach throughout – you should expect to spend the majority of the day on your feet. Most of this walking will be at attractions but some may be across country tracks or footpaths so be sure to bring sturdy shoes. There will also be stairs to climb in the majority of the venues you visit, though other more accessible options may be available. At some venues, there may also be uneven surfaces, such as cobbles or rocky paths.

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival Day

You’re welcome to check in from 4pm onwards where you’ll have a complimentary cream tea to tuck in to. (D)

Accommodation: Nythfa House

Day 2Talgarth Mill and Tretower Court and Castle

This morning we’ll see Talgarth Mill in action, an intricate 18^th century watermill producing award-winning stoneground flour. Before we leave, we’ll head to the on-site café and bakery to sample a selection of its produce too.

Then we’ll travel to Tretower Court and Castle. Take a peek inside this medieval fortified manor house, whose walls are testament to 900 years of fascinating history. (B, L, D)

Accommodation: Nythfa House

Day 3Castell Coch and St Fagans National Museum of History

Our first stop of the day looks like something out of a fairy tale. We’ll wander around Castell Coch (the ‘Red Castle’), admiring its Gothic Revival exterior and lavishly decorated interiors, which are a masterpiece from the Victoria era.

Then we’ll head over to the outskirts of Cardiff to spend time at St Fagans National Museum of History. Here you’ll be able to find out more about the story of Wales and its people. You’ll have extensive collections to peruse as well as historic buildings to visit, all set in meandering parkland. (B, L, D)

Accommodation: Nythfa House

Day 4Free day

A free day for you to explore the local area or to relax in the Country House. Our Discovery Points help you make the most out of your free day. There’s plenty of maps and a selection of the best local walking routes, as well as weather forecasts and public transport options – plus details about other places to visit. (B, L, D)

Accommodation: Nythfa House

Day 5Blaenavon and Brecon Mountain Railway

We’ll delve into Wales’ mining past at Blaenavon World Heritage Site. You’ll have the option of visiting Blaenavon Ironworks or the award-winning Big Pit National Coal Museum where you can gain an insight into what life was like for miners and ironworkers.

The afternoon takes on a slightly more relaxed pace as we ride the Brecon Mountain Railway. Sit back and watch the film-like scenery above the Pontsticill Reservoir pass you by. (B, L, D)

Accommodation: Nythfa House

Day 6Border Country

If you’re a book lover, then you’re in for a treat on this morning’s amble as we head to Hay-on-Wye, which is renowned for its books and bookshops. You’ll have free time to explore, so take your time to find some more holiday reading.

Afterwards, we’ll travel to the Victorian era at Brobury House and Gardens with its delightful setting on the banks of the River Wye. Exuberant formal planting and panoramic views over the rolling countryside unravel as we wander around its peaceful surroundings.

Then it’s over to the village of Weobley to admire its famous ‘black and white’ timber framed buildings. (B, L, D)

Accommodation: Nythfa House

Day 7Swansea

With so much to see and do, we’ve devoted a full day to exploring the coastal city of Swansea.

You choose how you spend your time here, but some of our favourite places to visit are The National Waterfront Museum, The Dylan Thomas Centre, or The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery.

We’ll all meet up again in the afternoon for a cruise on the Copper Jack, run by the Swansea Community Boat Trust. You’ll uncover some of the city’s forgotten heritage as we trundle up the River Tawe. (B, L, D)

Accommodation: Nythfa House

Day 8Departure Day

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home. (B)

Dates and Prices

Departure Dates	Per person (single or twin)	Single in a double room
2024: June 7	$2,980	$3,260
2024: July 26	$2,980	$3,260

Pricing

Pricing is per person (pp) based on single/twin/double occupancy.

Supplement applied for single in a double room.

Rates include room upgrade (premium) and membership fees.

Rates are in $ CAD.

Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book.

Ask us for the best available pricing for your dates & choice of airline. We can assist in your travel to/from the Country House.

During your Discovery Tour you’ll have the opportunity to visit many fascinating places. The following is our provisional programme, and your leader may adjust it at their discretion, taking into account factors such as weather, local opening times, or other events. This holiday includes active sightseeing and you should expect to spend lots of time on your feet.

Most admissions to places of interest are not included. Please allow up to £10 per day for admissions to all the places of interest we will be visiting. The full adult price is given but there are usually good reductions for parties and seniors. If you are a member of the National Trust, English Heritage or similar, remember to bring your card for free admission to their properties. Please bring cash as card machines are not always available at all venues.

Sometimes things happen beyond our control – the weather, traffic jams or changes at the places we visit. If we need to adjust your holiday programme, for whatever reason, your leader will help smooth the way.

Travel Details:
Address is: Nythfa House, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7NN

By Train:
The most convenient railway station is at Abergavenny.

By Taxi:
The 20-mile journey from Abergavenny railway station takes approximately 40 minutes. You can pre-book a taxi from our recommended taxi company, A&A Cabs. As a guide price, it cost £35 per 4-seat taxi in 2020. 8-seat taxis are also available at a higher rate. A&A Cabs will arrange shared taxis wherever possible. Please pre-book your taxi at least 7 days in advance by contacting:

A&A Cabs*
Tel: +44 (0) 1874 622288
Email: aandabrecon@yahoo.ie
The return taxi journey can be arranged on your behalf by the Nythfa House Manager.
*A&A Cabs is not owned or managed by us.

By Bus:
The X43 bus operates from Abergavenny station to Brecon. Alight at the bus interchange in Brecon. Facing the road, head left along Heol Gouesnou to the traffic lights. Turn right heading uphill along Cerrigcochion Road for around 70 yards, and then turn left into Belle Vue Gardens. Head along the road and turn right at the Tjunction (still Belle Vue Gardens). Head up the road to another T-junction and turn left into Cerrigcochion Lane. Walk for about 15 yards and you will see the Nythfa House sign on your right.

By Car:
Most guests approach Brecon via the A40 from Abergavenny or the A470 from the northwest. These two roads converge at a roundabout on the Brecon bypass. At the roundabout follow the B4601for a mile into Brecon. Turn right at the second mini roundabout, then go straight on at the cross roads with traffic lights. After 500yds turn sharp right into Mount Street, then second left into Belle View Road. Stop at the top of the road at the T Junction then go straight ahead up the drive to Nythfa House.

Hotel Descriptions

Nythfa House

Pretty country pile Nythfa House stands above the traditional mid-Wales market town of Brecon and sits within easy reach of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Having spent its early life as a large private house, the building has been converted into a comfortable country hotel. The interiors look like they’ve evolved naturally over time, staying rooted in the local area and house architecture while being filled with contemporary furniture and colours. As well as 28 rooms and a range of public spaces and an inviting indoor pool to tempt you, there are pretty grounds and a short walk to the streets of Brecon itself. The contrasting countryside close by provides challenges including sweeping ridges, an ascent of the Black Mountains and scaling Pen-y-Fan as well as more subtle strolls through the river-carved landscapes of the Melte Valley, along the trail of a series of awesome waterfalls, or time dawdling through the second bookshops in Hay-on-Wye.

Address: Nythfa House, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7NN

Room Amenities: Tea & coffee-making facilities, TV, Hairdryer, Toiletries, Wi-Fi

Stay in the smartly presented rooms in the main house or in one of the handful of garden rooms across the grounds. With 28 rooms, Nythfa House has plenty of space and there’s a range of ‘Classic’, ‘Premium’ and ‘Superior’ Rooms to choose from. Opt for Rooms 6 or 7 in the main house for delightfully decorated, spacious places to stay, each with sumptuous views over the garden and Brecon Beacons. Room 21 is a quirky ‘Premium’ room up in the eaves, with a separate sitting space and cosy bedroom, just mind your head on the low ceiling. Look out for the fresh floral designs in the pretty garden rooms too, which have their own small deck.

Premium Rooms are more spacious en-suite guest rooms. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers, and comfortable mattresses.

Hotel Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, boot room and drying room, extensive garden, indoor swimming pool, lounge, library and board games to borrow

After a day exploring cascade country or the Beacons, come back to the house and its specially tailored walkers’ facilities. At the front of the house there’s a pretty garden to pause in, with a putting green and croquet lawn attached. Duck into the conservatory to enjoy views out over the gardens from under the twisting branches of an old vine. Across the way in a separate building is a good-sized indoor swimming pool with floor-to-ceiling windows at one end. Whether you relax in the lounge, or get together with other guests for a board game or great conversation, make sure to make time for the cosy bar, and try a dram of award-winning whisky from the local Penderyn distillery, which uses water from the Brecon Beacons National Park. There’s also a Welsh gin that’s wonderfully well regarded.

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