• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
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Offering city views, James' Place at Dowlais is an accommodation situated in Merthyr Tydfil, 40 km from Cardiff University and 42 km from University of South Wales - Cardiff Campus. This 4-star apartment offers free WiFi. The apartment has family rooms. Each unit comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a dining table, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom with shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. Some units have a terrace and/or a patio with mountain views and an outdoor dining area. At the apartment complex, each unit has bed linen and towels. A car rental service is available at the apartment, while cycling and hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Motorpoint Arena Cardiff is 42 km from James' Place at Dowlais, while Cardiff Castle is 42 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 57 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

FREE parking!

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Zarya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the top floor views. Spacious apartment with everything you needed.Good jumping off spot for local drives to walks etc.
  • Breitenbach
    Germany Germany
    Easy self check-in, nice accommodation to use as starting point for hiking in the Brecon Beacons. The kitchen is well equipped and the Apartment had enough space for 3 people.
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Studio was lovely. Very stylish and comfortable. Fantastic kitchenette and bathroom. Spoke to James the host on arrival and he was very helpful.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.3Based on 740 reviews from 8 properties
8 managed properties

Property information

James' Place@Dowlais offers 7 individually and creatively styled self-catering studios. They are ideally placed for exploring the Brecon Becons, climbing Pen-Y-Fan or visiting Bike Park Wales amongst many of the other great activities in the area or for working away from home. They are only a 5mins drive from the town centre and there is a bus stop right outside which can take you to the main train and bus station. Each studio has a separate but en-suite Kitchenette with all the essentials plus en-suite Shower-Room. We also provide a few surprising luxuries with Soap & Glory complimentary toiletries, a pint of milk and freshly baked home-made welsh cakes to welcome you to Wales.

Neighbourhood information

James' Place@Dowlais is located a 5min drive from the town centre with a main Train Station and Bus Station. Nearby there are a couple of restaurants and a large super market. Merthyr Tydfil is ideally located for exploring the Brecon Beacons, walking Peny-Fan or around the Waterfalls. In addition it is only 5 minutes away from the world renowned Bike Park Wales., 30 mins from Cardiff and 1 hour from the beach at the Mumbles.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of James' Place at Dowlais
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transport
  • Car hire
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

James' Place at Dowlais takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 00:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted James' Place at Dowlais accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform James' Place at Dowlais in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about James' Place at Dowlais

  • James' Place at Dowlais is 1.7 miles from the centre of Merthyr Tydfil. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, James' Place at Dowlais is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • James' Place at Dowlais offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Aerobics
    • Pub crawls
    • Bike tours
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Bingo

  • Check-in at James' Place at Dowlais is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • James' Place at Dowlais can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • James' Place at Dowlais has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at James' Place at Dowlais may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.