TyrChanter Bed and Breakfast

A beautiful house set in a stunning location, Ty'r Chanter is a perfect retreat offering guests access to private fishing on the Usk, shooting, riding and wonderful walking country

Ty’r Chanter makes an ideal base for exploring the Brecon Beacons and the National Park. There are 30 hills of 2000+ feet within easy reach, and we can advise on walks in the Beacons which will take you off the beaten track. The Park provides opportunities for cycling, sailing, pony trekking, golf, gliding – the list is endless.

Pony Trekking

There are many opportunities for horse riding close by where you can enjoy the spectacular scenery with highly experienced guides who cater for every level of expertise. You can enjoy full day or half day tours, or simply have some fun for a couple of hours. Most centres cater for very young children. Try Cantref Riding Centre on 01874 665223.

Quad Bike Riding

An exhilarating afternoon can be had 30 minutes from us with Taff Valley Buggy Trails on 02920 831658.

Indoor Rock and Rope Climbing

The Brecon Beacons host a huge indoor climbing centre where you can try climbing in a safe environment over natural and artificial rock. Excellent for families of all ages. Contact them on 01874 658272 or www.activityuk.co.uk

Water Sports

Lots of fun can be had at Llangorse Lake where canoeing, sailing, wind surfing, water skiing or rowing can be enjoyed – 01874 658596.

Canal Boat Rides

Dragonfly Cruises, 07831 685222, organise trips along the tranquil Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. Alternatively you can self drive with Brecon Boats on 01874 676401. Perfect for a leisurely day or half day of stress relief.

Golf

We have lots of golf courses close by of varying standards, but all with fantastic mountain scenery to admire. A selection are: Cradoc in Brecon 01874 623658, Brecon Golf Club 01874 622004, Monmouthshire Golf Club in Abergavenny on 01873 852606 or the Rolls of Monmouth on 01600 715353.

Fishing

The Rivers Usk and Wye are some of the finest fishing rivers in Wales and both run through the Brecon Beacons with permits purchasable in Brecon, Abergavenny or the Gliffaes Hotel just below us. Closer to home we also have four miles of our own fishing on the River Usk that is available to take on a daily basis.

Museums

A unique underground tour of a real coal mine. You will be kitted out with a helmet, cap-lamp and battery pac before you descend 90 metres into another world. Telephone 01495 790311.
www.nmgw.ac.uk

When you visit Brecon make sure you see the treaures of the The Royal Regiment of Wales. The museum has an extensive archive relating to the 1879 Zulu war. Telephone: 01874 613310.
www.rrw.org.uk

Wales has dozens of fine castles to visit, White Castle was one of the three castles built to control a strategic entry point into Wales.
Telephone 01600 780380.
www.cadw.wales.gov.uk