2 Tan-yr-Eglwys

2 Tan-yr-Eglwys is a characterful three-bedroom holiday home in the peaceful hamlet of Cilybebyll, set between Neath and Pontardawe in the green Swansea Valley. Carefully renovated to provide modern comfort while keeping its traditional cottage character, it sleeps four and makes an excellent, well-connected base for families and friends exploring South Wales — from the city and the coast to the waterfalls of the western Brecon Beacons.

A renovated character cottage in the Swansea Valley

This is a home that balances old and new nicely. Thoughtfully updated throughout, it offers everything you would expect of a modern holiday let while retaining the warmth and charm of a traditional Welsh cottage — including a log burner for cosier evenings by the fire. With a strong 9.3 out of 10 guest rating from 62 reviews, it is a comfortable and genuinely welcoming place to come back to after a day out.

Bedrooms and living space

Three bedrooms sleep up to four guests, with one king-bedded room and two twin rooms — a flexible layout for a family or two couples travelling together. The ground-floor bathroom has a bath with a shower over, and the living space is comfortable and characterful, centred on the log burner with central heating throughout for year-round warmth.

Kitchen, utility and outdoor space

The fully equipped kitchen includes a coffee machine and the usual appliances for self-catering, and there is a handy utility room with a second sink and a washing machine — a real plus for longer stays or muddy-booted family holidays. Outside, a terrace and outdoor seating areas give you somewhere to relax, while an outdoor play area with a children’s playhouse will keep younger guests happily occupied. There is free private parking on site and free Wi-Fi throughout. Please note the cottage is non-smoking, pets are not accommodated, and the minimum check-in age is 25.

• Sleeps up to 4 across three bedrooms (one king, two twin)
• Ground-floor bathroom; log burner and central heating
• Fully equipped kitchen plus a utility room with washing machine
• Terrace, outdoor seating and a children’s play area with playhouse
• Free private parking and free Wi-Fi
• Non-smoking; no pets; minimum check-in age 25
• Highly rated — 9.3/10 from 62 guest reviews

Cilybebyll and the Swansea Valley

The cottage sits in quiet countryside in the lower Swansea Valley, on the River Tawe between the city of Swansea and the western edge of the Brecon Beacons — around nine miles from Swansea and roughly twenty minutes from the M4, making it both peaceful and easy to reach. From here you can be on the glorious beaches of the Gower Peninsula, the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in well under an hour, while the waterfall country around Ystradfellte and the wider Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) lie to the north. For more places to stay in the region, see our guide to Swansea accommodation.

The hamlet setting is part of the charm: quiet and rural, yet far from cut off. You are surrounded by the green hills and river valleys of the lower Swansea Valley, with country walks close by, while the M4 is only around twenty minutes away — so day trips to Swansea, the Gower beaches or the waterfalls of the Brecon Beacons are all comfortably within reach. It is an ideal base for a family who want a peaceful retreat to come home to but plenty to do within a short drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people does it sleep? Up to four guests across three bedrooms.

Is it easy to reach? Yes — it is around twenty minutes from the M4 and nine miles from Swansea.

Is there a log burner? Yes, the living room has a log burner.

Is there parking? Yes, free private parking on site.

Are pets allowed? No, pets are not accommodated, and the cottage is non-smoking.

What’s nearby? Swansea, the Gower Peninsula and the western Brecon Beacons.

For a comfortable, well-placed country base in the Swansea Valley, check availability and reserve your stay using the booking options on this page.