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James Place Dowlais

Newport · United Kingdom

84 High Street CaeharrisView location

9.4/10Excellent105 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition9.6/109.6
Neighborhood7.6/107.6
Value9.0/109.0
Amenities9.6/109.6
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About James Place Dowlais

With a stay at James Place @ Dowlais in Merthyr Tydfil, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park and Parc Bryn Bach. This apartment is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Brecon Mountain Railway and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Cyfarthfa Park and Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and a computer station. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 11:30 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Children not allowed Caters to adults only Car recommended Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Property uses a professional cleaning service Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
    • The property is professionally cleaned.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    Guests will receive lockbox information. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards
    • Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
    • Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
    • This property is professionally cleaned
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: GBP 20.0 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Brecon Mountain Railway 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Cyfarthfa Park and Museum 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Joseph Parry's Ironworker's Cottage 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Joseph Parry's Cottage 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Parc Bryn Bach 5 km / 3.1 mi
Pontsticill Reservoir 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Parc Cwm Darran 8 km / 5 mi
Brecon Beacons National Park 8 km / 5 mi
BikePark Wales 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Bedwellty House and Park 10 km / 6.2 mi
Aberfan Leisure Centre 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Aberfan Disaster Memorial Garden 10.7 km / 6.7 mi
New Tredegar Leisure Centre 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Garwnant Visitor Centre 13.2 km / 8.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about James Place Dowlais

9.4
Excellent
105 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
9.6 /10
Neighborhood
7.6 /10
Value
9.0 /10
Amenities
9.6 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2026
Paula
Big, clean room with a kitchen and bathroom. Smooth self check‑in. Quiet area and quiet building. Good location for exploring nearby mountains and waterfalls if you’re travelling by car.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2026
John
I love this place, so much room ..
Any visit to Wales will only fell better if you stop at James Places .. excellent concept..
Business
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2026
Samuel
Lovely and clean although noise from upstairs when staying on the ground floor was audible and seemingly unavoidable.

That aside, it’s a cosy little spot that I would highly recommend as an affordable option to anyone looking to explore the Brecons.

The information provided by the hosts on local amenities and things to do was thorough and very informative.

All in all a solid stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
Hans
Always enjoy staying at any James Place properties, never had a complaint to make.
Clean, comfy, great decor, staff are always friendly and helpful.
Just splendid!
Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Jun 2026
Alfredo
Lovely place but the photos aren't too accurate. I was excited at first but underwhelmed when I saw it in real life. The room was too dark too. Location is okay and there's a nice Chinese restaurant Infront. Still worth the money though
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Ivan
Great customer service. Great location. Affordable.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2026
T
Pretty reasonable place with easy parking and decent amenities
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Nov 2025
Danielle
The room smells clean as you come in, always a great start. Spotlessly clean. Rooms are ensuite with a little kitchen area, all decorated differently. We had a little table to eat at as well. Chocolates and home made Welsh cakes with milk in the fridge was a nice touch. Self check in with a pin code key box. Building felt secure. Great views of the hills from the top room. Street parking available just outside the front door. A couple of convenience stores very close. Great location for visiting Merthyr.
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2025
Vicky
My accommodation at James's Place was perfect for my needs. Modern and stylish design. Fresh and clean throughout. Nice touches such as Welsh cakes and milk on arrival. Great information shared about the local area. Would highly recommend 10/10
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2025
Martin

A very comfortable experience

Lovely little guest house. Quirkily decorated, very clean and lovely little extras... the fresh milk and Welsh cakes were very much appreciated.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2025
Hans
I really enjoy staying at a James Place property, always a go to wherever I am in the area... excellent
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2025
Helen
Great stay. Perfect to access the Brecons. Everything we needed in the studio. Very comfortable, clean, quiet with all facilities needed for our stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2025
John
Easy stay, good, clean and well managed. Comms were excellent and highly detailed making pre/stay/exit very easy. Location very close in driving distances to the mountains and the local amenities in Merthyr. All highly recommended.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2024
Paul
Great location to be based from for hiking in the area. Love the decor.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2024
Gareth

Great hotel

Great stay incredibly comfy room and great facilities
Business
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2024
Gary
the property is well maintained and has all you need
Business_and_leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2024
Alex

Great studio apartment

Great studio apartment, perfect for what I needed it for. The homemade Welsh cakes were a lovely touch.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2023
Oliver

Will be staying again

Easy to access, free parking round the corner, tidy and clean,
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2023
Nicol

Fantastic highly recommended

Perfect stay 10/10 no complaint
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2023
James
clean quiet comfortable - really good
Business
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2022
Paul

Fabulous Place To Stay

Fabulous place to stay could not fault it in anyway.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2022
Rachael
Welcoming, comfortable, clean studio. Excellent communication from James & Angela. Great location & near amenities. Highly recommend!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2022
Carol
Everything you could need was available and a lovely view of the hills. Spacious, lots of info about the area, convenient to the town (and the hospital with free ER care!)
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2022
Verified traveler

Great little stay

Great stay, room clean and comfy. Easy checkin process. Would use again. Recommended.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2022
Anita
Fab location to explore the area, excellent information provided by the host prior to arrival. Apartment is clean and comfortable with nice welcoming touches.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2021
Sharon

Perfect

Great stay. Room and kitchenette had everything we needed. Lovely decor.
Really appreciated the emails prior to arrival - great recommendations and made the trip.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2021
david
quirky little place nice and clean ,thats easy to find with handy local takeaways close by
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Clean place with lovely home made snacks on arrival. We didnt meet due to Covid but the instructions were clear. So we had no issue. The door was hard to open first time, just need to press the buttons slowly and firmly as James mentioned in the email. Nice big TV in the room.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2021
Nigel

Very Good

Good place to stay, has everything you need
Business
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2021
Ronan

Good.

Overall very good.
Took a while to find the switch for the shower!
Slightly bombarded by emails.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2021
Verified traveler
Perfect accommodation. The host was so friendly and helpful. Would love to stay again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2021
Wayne

Well worth a sray

Lovely little apartments very comfy bed didnt want to get up it was so comfortable.Little kitchen with microwave and an induction hob small fridge freezer,it felt like home from home.
Value for money and I would definitely stay again.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2021
Rob

10/10

Fantastic apartment. Everything was spot on. Great value for money, will definitely stay again.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2021
Marek

Its windy on top of the hill

The property was easy to get into and all info was emailed to me before my arrival so there was no need to speak to anybody. All facilities were found to be clean and all windows were left open so the room was fully aired.
There was a nice personal touch with the the chocolates and welsh cakes and refreshing to see proper milk in the fridge for a cuppa.
Business
8/10
Excellent
28 Jan 2021
Jeff
Good standard of apartment that more than did the job, only thing for me was no instruction on how to use the heating...otherwise all good will stay again
Business
4/10
Poor
31 Oct 2020
Mark

No what i expected

The pictures on here di dnot reflect the actual standard of the room i was in.
Business
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2020
Marina
The property is very well located, and just a few minutes drive from many of the main attractions like Pen y Fan and other nice towns like Crickhowell.
The size of the studio is perfect for 2 people and is very well equipped however instructions on how to use some of the appliances, heating and the electric shower would have been helpful.
It was also very clean however there was a bit of humidity smell coming from the bathroom (which can easily be fixed by cleaning the shower hose) and on the corridor when entering the property.
Lastly, the communication about check-in/check-out is all automated and via email which is great and safe during coronavirus times.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2020
Allie
Had an amazing stay in this modern property. The studio flat has everything you need and is close to the Brecon Beacons, food shops and takeaways so really convenient for everything. Would definitely recommend it.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2020
Ida

Great studio!

Great place! Plenty of room and great kitchen! Easy self check in and loved the welsh cakes in the room. Easy to get to and back from Bike Park Wales! Will definitely come back.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Nov 2019
Sophie
The flat was clean and warm and the Welsh Cakes were a nice touch. The area is a bit quite but there is a nice Bangladeshi restaurant opposite and you’re not far from the Brecons or nearby Abbergavenny
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2019
Mark

An absolute blinder of a place.

I don't do 5* reviews but after staying in Idris at Jame's place I just had to. The room is clean and tidy but its not just a room. My visit had a small kitchenette and en suite bathroom all of which was super clean and well looked after.

Before coming here I used to check the chain hotels first for availability, now Jame's place is the first choice for me whilst I'm working away.

There is on site parking, well close parking around the back which is a bonus, curtains keep the night light out and it soon get's lovely and toasty in the room.

I'd say it's a home away from home but I dont have the design styles of this lovely room / mini apartment. At the risk of making it harder for me to get a booking, really do consider this as it's a gem
Business
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2019
Mark

Excellent room.

We're originally from Merthyr but hadn't stayed at Jamie's previously, always preferring hotels or friends. We were very impressed with room 4 and the kitchen facilities were a bonus, as was the milk and chocolates!
Booking was easy as was entry to the property, we'd definitely stay here again and would highly recommend it.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2019
Mike
Fully automated check in and check out, charming room and great views. Convenient for the Brecon Beacons
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2019
Chris

Nice weekend in Wales

Lovely stay in Wales! The apartment is a good size, nice kitchen with utensils to cook own meals, good bathroom with big shower. Apartment is just outside national park which was perfect for us as we enjoyed taking in the views whilst driving to Brecon town about 25mins away and to pen y fann about 20 mins. Apartment is in quiet location but next to takeaway (kebabs and pizza) which was good also on outskirts of meryth tidvil with bowling, cinema and restaurants! Good location and nice relaxing break! Thank you :)
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2019
james
nice touch with the welsh cake and chocolates. very nice room. could not fault
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Great room, nice and spacious, kitchen has all you need, quirky decor, easy to find, park and keyless entry, all simple and efficient. Big thumbs up
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Really lovely studio room , great decor throughout !! Very homely feeling a cracking place to stay ! I would recommend this place highly ! . Great amenities on your doorstep . Brilliant I’ll be back again when over this way . Thank you .
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2019
Matt

Mat

Very clean and well presented
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
08 Aug 2019
Michelle
Studio was bright and airy and very clean. A little compact for 3 people but very satisfied overall. Situated beside grocery store public house and takeaway. Would definitely stay there again.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
07 May 2019
Sarah

Good value

Let yourself in and out, nice room, kitchenette and bathroom. Very clean and all mod cons.

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James Place Dowlais
84 High Street Caeharris, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

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