James' Place at Dowlais

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Business Traveler

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : The room was lovely and warm. I brought extra blankets as I like to snuggle up and sometimes I find I can get cold during the night... this room was spot on. Cute little room/kitchen/living room in one. Lovely bathroom too. I first booked the room with the patio on the GF, however as I had to change my stay to one night only, I was given another room on the GF. Which was fine as the room with the patio is better for somebody who is staying two nights or more. No issue there.Also, my two ginger boys (Hungarian vizslas) were staying with me and there was enough room for their crate. Great location to Pen y Fan, 20 minutes drive. If you are traveling with a dog (s) make sure they are wee/poo trained and sleep throughout the night as there is no direct access to a garden/ open field area. If your puppy needs a wee in a middle of the night, you will have to get dressed, go out on the main road and into the car park. However, at the end of the car park, there is a great open area for the dogs, which is spot on. It's fenced off and big enough to do their business before you head to Pen y Fan. You can park right in front of the place, however it might take you a few "driving around" before a space is available. Also, you are not in a country side, you are next to a few take aways shops and local premier inn...
  : Sooo... As I am a light sleeper, I could not work out the noise.. i could hear this hummming noise... was it fridge? What was is it?! The only bad thing I can say about this place was the humming sound which I think came from the bathroom fan above the bed... not much sleep for me. Maybe there was a switch to turn it off? Don't be expecting views as such, hotel pub garden is in your view. Just close the curtains. However, it's a lovely little place.

Wonderful
Traveller Type:
  : The bed was super comfortable which was a bonus. The room was bright and airy. Great location for exploring the Brecon Beacons.
  : Lack of towels, only one bath towel so we had to share. No tea towel in the kitchen to dry the dishes.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Modern rooms with all you need for a comfortable stay Tea coffee abs even Welsh cakes and chocolate awaited our arrival

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Lots of noise for pipes deed to have more information in room and main entrance as u come in it's not too inviting if u have not been there u may not want to stay as Frist impression court and a light to see what u doing wend you are trying to get in and what room are where as we didn't notice where are room was
  : The noise in the room all night long not sure where it comes for

Very Good
Traveller Type:
  : I thought the accommodation was great. Plenty of amenities. Everything was comfy and great value for money. The owners gave us lots of information which was very useful.
  : Nothing really. A few things I would say though, make sure you bring cash. For some reason, every local business only takes cash. One suggestion maybe add a plug and a multi charging cable to the room.

Fair
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The proximity to the Brecon Beacons was good, as was the pint of milk in the fridge upon our arrival. The free parking near the property was a bonus too. Welsh cakes and some Cadbury chocolates were left for us which was pleasant.
  : The utensils, pans and crockery in the kitchen were dirty with dried on food debris. There is an induction hob, and the only saucepan supplied wasnt compatible. The sharp knife was dull, unable to slice through an onion. In the bathroom, there was hair allover the shower cubicle floor, and the clean bath towels had a previous guests hair stuck to it. The floor of the room was also grubby. Walking around in white socks soon turned the soles black and sticky. We checked the reviews to see if this was a one off, and the host feedback of most people would have sorted it out themselves doesnt fill you with desire to bring this up with the hosts.

Very Good
Traveller Type:
  : The rooms were well equipped and comfortable.
  : Too many air fresheners and diffusers. Also the information folder about places to eat in the area was very out of date - most of the places listed have closed since the list was made.