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Reviews of The Gremlin Lodge This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

48 The Watton, Brecon, LD3 7EG, United Kingdom

#18 of 21 B&Bs and inns in Brecon

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Review Score

Based on 158 B&B reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free Wifi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    9.0
    Spacious, clean accommodation in central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No freezer compartment. Mattresses and pillows could be better. Poor message replies / communication. Pub garden outside could be noisy with late night drinkers and there was an event on when we stayed which we weren't told about despite it being immediately outside our front door / bedroom window.

    Own front door. Convenient location, walking distance to supermarket and pubs / restaurants. Excellent kitchen facilities which allowed you to comfortably self cater. Very Spacious, with 2 toilets. Option to sleep downstairs, although we didn't.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    9.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The cottage was clean and comfortable,everything you could need for your stay was there and the host was very pleasant .The location was great we really enjoyed our stay .

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very little - no oven and a few bulbs out.

    Location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2025

    9.0
    very good stay well recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the bed

    The breakfast goods were plentiful and Gareth was a top host 👍👍🍾

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small issues with plumbing (downstairs toilet sink wouldn't empty) but very minor

    Just what we needed for trip to the area. Good location with all facilities required for quiet visit to do our own stuff

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2025

    8.0
    Pleasant and enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no hob/cooking rings which were advertised as being included. Also no hot water throughout our stay unless through the shower.

    Cleanliness, facilities and location. Fresh milk and bread provided for breakfast which was lovely. A genuine nice feel of the property and surroundings.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit dated and the shower wasn't very powerful

    Great location had car parking included in the price, suited us for a long weekend away also dog friendly

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2025

    8.0
    It was pleasant, convenient, clean and Gareth's swift responses to my queries was a great relief.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Just your booking system - it did confuse me plus the details did not make it clear that sleeping accommodation was on the 1st floor - but that's a small matter! Also didn't realise until the eve of our departure that there is a Gremlin pub virtually next door - and I used to live nearby and had hardly noticed that - it may have made a difference with regard to us deciding whether or not to go out to eat or just have a pleasant drink in the Gremlin pub!

    We liked the accommodation and were pleasantly surprised that we had ground floor and then 1st floor bedroom/bathroom - which was not obvious from the booking details. Also that coffee/tea and breakfast basics were included - so we would describe it as an Air BnB booking - which was a relief. Gareth was so helpful and pleasant when we had a query. I would certainly recommend it to others and visit again myself. I am in my 80s so do struggle with technology and did find your booking system rather confusing and managed it in the end but not without some anxiety...but all in all Myself and my friend were very satisfied.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2025

    7.0
    Great location, size and price
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There wasn’t much to dislike.

    How close it was to the parkrun we visited. It was perfect for my friend and I, just the right size and very competitively priced.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2025

    7.0
    Beautiful location, ideal set up for local or further afield, dog friendly and self containing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    At surface value our stay was what it needed to be. We have specific requirements for beds so were expecting them to be hard. Which they were. Though this is subjective. There were a few things that need attention - hairdryer in the upstairs bathroom. Toilet in the downstairs WC wouldn't flush. Odour from kitchen units. Nail clippings on the bedroom carpet. Futon in the living area is not really a sofa and for guests spending the whole day out walking you need somewhere with a touch more padding for ones extremities. The TV time was not in synch with actual time which was very strange and confusing. Again, we only spent an hour or so watching it but it should be updated. The parking area is used by, please excuse my assumption, pub staff. We were looking to leave the property late at night and manoeuvring was a nightmare.

    This venue offers an excellent location if using Brecon as a base, or for Brecon alone. It is practically on the river and has excellent access to various points of interest. The set up of the cottage is great and everything someone could need for a stay. The upstairs layout was convenient for our party, with a sizeable bathroom. The downstairs offers a useable kitchen, downstairs toilet, kitchen table with TV and sofa. There is good lighting outside the property which was useful as we had two dogs with us needing to use the facilities. *There was also a desk fan in the bedroom which was ideal. *Breakfast was nice though not diabetic friendly. Not a criticism because there is apparently an option to highlight this. I missed it. My guest enjoyed toast, tea and cereals. *Having a fridge is also handy for insulin.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2025

    8.0
    Amazing stay in a lovely location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only negative for us was the pillows on the bed were very flat but that’s it.

    The property was lovely and has everything you needed. The breakfast items were a nice idea and Gareth our host was friendly and helpful. Lovely being so near the canal and cycle route. Would stay again

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2025

    8.0
    Great little cottage in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location with parking facilities so able to leave the car and walk to town centre , cottage cosy & comfortable with everything you need , and close to Brecon canal .

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Other than not being able yo have a bath because there wasn't any hot water and the tv in the bedroom didnt work. It's was very clean and a nice stay.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2024

    8.0
    Great location, comfortable stay. would book again. Great value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Shower was tepid and the sofa uncomfortable but we managed fine.

    Great little cottage in perfect location with free parking. Very cosy. Nice to have two toilets and a hot bath as well as a shower. Kitchen facilities perfectly adequate with toaster, kettle and hob. Dogs werre made very welcome in the cottage as well as in the pub! Very good value for money in Brecon.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect location lovely town
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hot water but made do with the shower being hot

    Location and staff lovely

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2024

    9.0
    Brecon Bargain
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    sofa downstairs had problems locking so we supported it and where able to use it so we worked around the issue

    Facilities where excellent nice and clean Breakfast included great location and great price

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2024

    9.0
    2 lovely days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    a small issue with hot water, we did cope .

    location really good, loads cereal,milk, bread and a few other provisions. beds quite comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very quiet, yet very near town and nature walks. Aldi around the corner. Beds very comfy and covers not too hot.Two toilets. Basic food there on arrival. Various busses go to Brecon. Brecon is a small historic town.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2024

    8.0
    Value for money. Location good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattresses were not very comfortable, also kitchen utensils were sparse, more sharper knives. Hot water was intermittent, either scalding or cold.

    Breakfast was good, fridge fully stocked.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed near the window needed a new matress. An uncomfortable sleep. The settee downstairs not comfortable either.

    Close to the town centre and canal.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2024

    8.0
    Great little cottage with good facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Facilities & location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2024

    7.0
    We enjoyed Brecon. Plenty of space.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattress was hard, old and springs poked into me. Luckily there was a spare mattress down stairs which I put over the old mattress. The old hair drier is falling apart at the end. It looks so old I wonderIng if its electrically safe ?

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2024

    7.0
    Really enjoyed our stay and will be back. Thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    New mattress on bed near window needed.

    Near to town and walks, we could take the dog. The cottage was very well equipped

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2024

    8.0
    Will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little tired

    Fabulous location, friendly staff at the pub! Lovely of the owners to leave a food hamper

    Stayed in June 2024

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