WELCOME TO GETHINOG
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Gethinog is a 200 year old former Welsh farmhouse nestling on the
outskirts of Talybont-on-Usk in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National
Park. It is surrounded by lovely countryside with many walks
literally on the doorstep, and is an ideal base from which to enjoy
the Welsh countryside. A warm welcome awaits you in this family run house. The attractive and comfortable en-suite bedrooms have colour television and hospitality trays. There is a choice of double bedroom with en-suite bathroom or a twin bedded room , (two single beds) with en-suite shower. All rooms are centrally heated. Afternoon tea and cakes can be served in the garden or dining room (according to the weather).A home cooked Evening Meal is available if ordered by 2 p.m.(1400 hrs). For more information - telephone Mrs. Christina Gale on U.K. : 01874 676258 Overseas +44 1874 676258 E.mail: gethinog@iclway.co.uk Web: gethinog.co.uk |
Talybont-on-Usk is a small village in the Usk Valley set beside the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal. It is 6 miles from the market town of Brecon, which has the beautiful mountain of Pen y Fan (the highest in South Wales) as a backdrop.
The village has 4 pubs, a village shop/post office, a playing field and tennis courts. It is a very good centre from which to tour the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains.The canal was built in the 1790's and was the main transport route when many goods were carried by horse drawn barges. Today it is only used for pleasure trips, and canal boats can be hired. From Talybont it is a pleasant walk along the towpath to Brecon or towards Abergavenny in the other direction.
The Talybont Reservoir is a beautiful area, and well known for its wildfowl. A short distance beyond the reservoir are the Blaen y Glyn waterfalls with lovely views from above the falls.
The Taff Trail which is a footpath/cycle track from Cardiff to Brecon runs through the village and passes Gethinog. The historic Brynoyre Tram Road which terminated at Talybont-on-Usk is now part of the Taff Trail.
Abergavenny and the Sugar Loaf, Hay on Wye - the well known "book town", the Royal Welsh Showground near Builth Wells, and Llanthony Abbey and the Gospel Pass are all within easy driving distance. Cardiff and Swansea are both about 50 miles away.
Talybont on Usk is situated just off the A40 between Crickhowell and Brecon.
Take the slip road signposted Talybont on Usk about 2 miles after passing through the village of Bwlch. The slip road will take you down over the River Usk. Carry on along this road until you come to the end and turn right. Go straight through the village of Talybont and out the other side until you come to some pink cottages on your left. Turn left - signposted Talybont Reservoir (by the War Memorial). Turn right at the first turning (about 200 yards) and then turn immediately right again into our car park. Gethinog is the white house just up the lane.
Ordnance Survey map reference ;- SO 108,233
We are listed in Stay in Wales, the leisure
and accommodation resource for Wales.
The Brecon Beacons is well known for its spectacular scenery and there are many lovely places for walking and site seeing, but there are also plenty of other things to see and do.
Brecon Beacons Mountain Centre - information centre on the Brecon Beacons - exhibitions, bookshop, tea rooms - lovely walks from the centre. Admission free
Garwant Visitor Centre - Information on forestry and wildlife in the area - picnic places, forest trails Admission free
Llangorse Lake - Largest natural lake in South Wales - Water sports. Rope Centre and Pony trekking in Llangorse village
Monmouth and Brecon Canal - walk along the tow path or hire a canal boat
Dan-yr-Ogof Caves - Impressive show caves - replicas of prehistoric animals - Iron age farm and Shire horse centre Admission charge
Ystradfellte - spectacular waterfall country - caving
Cwm Carn Forest Drive - Beautiful views - picnic areas Admission charge
Brecon Mountain Railway - Steam locomotives - round trip of 7 miles along side of Taf Fechan Reservoir - locomotive sheds - restaurant
Talybont reservoir - beautiful scenery - fishing by permit
Hay on Wye - Famous "book town"
Llanwrytd Wells - Smallest Town in Great Britain - Red Kite country. Abergwesyn Pass - spectacular narrow mountain road following old Drovers Road to Tregaron where you will find the Welsh Gold Centre
CASTLES
There are many castles and Manor Houses in Wales - a few of the local ones are:
Raglan Castle - one of the finest medieval fortress in Britain Admission charge
Tretower Court and Castle - outstanding medieval Manor House built round galleried courtyard - also a medieval garden and fortress Admission charge
Penyclawdd Court - medieval Manor house - gardens - motte and bailey. Open weekends April-September Admission Charge
Llancaiach Fawr - Living History Museum - Travel back in time to experience life in the Civil War era Admission Charge
Castle Coch nr Cardiff - Enchanting Fairytale castle built on a wooded hillside Admission charge
Caerphilly Castle - Medieval ruined castle with a leaning tower Admission charge
MUSEUMS
Brecon - Brecknock Museum and South Wales Borderers Regimental Museum
Abergavenny - history of Abergavenny - in Abergavenny Castle former seat of the Lords of Abergavenny
Nelson Museum Monmouth - collection of items depicting life of Admiral Horatio Nelson - also history of Monmouth including displays of Charles Stuart Rolls co-founder of Rolls Royce.
Gwent Rural Life Museum, Usk
St.Fagans Cardiff - Open Air Museum
Big Pit - Guided tours of a coal mine
Cycarthfa Castle - museum of Industrial Iron Age in South Wales set in a Regency period house. Set in lovely parkland. Also Aquarium and Natural History Display
©Created on ... January 25, 2003