• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
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James' Place at Dowlais offers accommodations in Merthyr Tydfil, 25 miles from Cardiff University and 26 miles from University of South Wales – Cardiff Campus. This 4-star apartment offers free Wifi. Principality Stadium is 26 miles away, and St David's Hall is 26 miles from the apartment. 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. A terrace with an outdoor dining area and mountain views is offered in some units. At the apartment complex, each unit has bed linen and towels. If you'd like to discover the area, cycling and hiking are possible in the surrounding area, and the apartment can arrange a car rental service. Motorpoint Arena Cardiff is 26 miles from James' Place at Dowlais, while Cardiff Castle is 26 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 35 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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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 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
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:

  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very dog friendly with treats and poop bags provided.
  • Kathryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely little base for exploring The Brecon Beacons. Lots of space and good value for money! Loved the little terrace, great for the dog to chill out in after a long day out hiking. Little bits provided for the dog were amazing and very helpful...
  • Elfind
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly host, free parking, clean room and kitchen with all necessary things

Host Info

Company review score: 9.3Based on 751 reviews from 8 properties
8 managed properties

Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is available 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
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub 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 apply.
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bar 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 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transportation
  • Car rental
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

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

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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

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

FAQs about James' Place at Dowlais

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

  • James' Place at Dowlais can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

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

  • Check-in at James' Place at Dowlais is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

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

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, 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, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Aerobics
    • Bar crawls
    • Bike tours
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Bingo