James’ Place @ Bike Park Wales and The Brecon Beacons

The house itself was clean and we liked the quirky decor in the house and in the back yard, the hosts have obviously made a lot of effort with this. The hosts emailed lots of ideas about local places to visit and walk, were responsive when we contacted them about access and returned our damage deposit promptly.

The property description is deceptive as it suggests it is more rural or has access to surrounding greenery and activities - described as “offering a tennis court and terrace James place @bike park wales is in an area where guests can engage in cycling hiking and squash “ 'Facilities' are listed as : Fishing, terrace, canoeing, No smoking throughout, tennis court, mini golf, hiking, internet This suggests these facilities are on site, as there is a separate heading below of 'Popular attractions nearby' whereas the only way to access everything on the list apart from the terrace (decked back yard with sitting area and hot tub) and the internet, was by car. The website description and photos give the impression of a rural setting or a property on a holiday home site, so we certainly did not expect the property to be in a rather deprived residential housing estate with no greenery and building works within 40 yards, there was a lot of dog poo and litter on the pavements, we overlooked a skip from the front bedrooms, and the neighbours back garden covered in dog excrement from the back bedroom. We were also able to hear the neighbours talking through the thin walls and the paint of the bathroom ceiling was peeling. We left after 1 night because we didn’t feel our car was safe in the public car park at the end of the road and despite the metal front door and the heavily barricaded access to the rear courtyard we didn't feel our belongings were safe.

the location was great and a very quiet neighbourhood with friendly people

it wld be great to have a bedside light so we didn’t fall over getting into bed 😂 new frying pan and saucepans? better peeler? small things - we had a good time