Tŷ Newydd Holidays

Tŷ Newydd Holidays sits just outside Brecon in Powys, a working holiday let that's become something of a landmark in its own right for those exploring Mid Wales. It's the sort of place you'll spot on the drive through and wonder about - a proper old Welsh property that's been kept on as a holiday rental rather than left to crumble like so many rural buildings do.

What you're looking at is a traditional stone house that tells you something real about how people lived in these valleys. If you're staying at Pencelli Castle Caravan & Camping Park less than a mile away, or any of the other sites dotted around Brecon, you'll pass it on your wanderings through the area. It's worth knowing what you're looking at when you do.

The house itself is mainly of interest to those who appreciate vernacular architecture or are keen on the history of rural Welsh life. Unless you're actually booking it as a holiday let - which seems to be the primary point of it - you won't get inside, but the exterior is handsome enough to warrant a photo if you're into that sort of thing. Don't expect a visitor centre or opening times in the traditional sense. This is a private property that happens to function as holiday accommodation.

Families using the nearby camping parks would do better spending their time on the Brecon Beacons walks or visiting Brecon itself. But if you're the type who notices old buildings and wants to know their stories, Tŷ Newydd is a decent reminder that Mid Wales is full of these quietly significant places.