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title: "James’ Place @ Brynawel, Merthyr Tydfil"
description: "James’ Place @ Brynawel in Merthyr Tydfil: rated 9.3 by guests, Guesthouse. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Guesthouse
# James’ Place @ Brynawel

Thomas Town, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

9.3 ·  Exceptional 14 reviews ·  #2 #2 of 9 in Merthyr Tydfil ·  6.3 Location score
## About James’ Place @ Brynawel

James’ Place @ Brynawel is a guesthouse in Thomas Town, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom. Guests rate it 9.3 out of 10 across 14 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi, pets allowed. It is 510 m from the centre of Merthyr Tydfil. The nearest airport, Cardiff International Airport (CWL), is 39 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 3

- **Pets:** Pets allowed

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 5

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## Live prices around James’ Place @ Brynawel

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## How James’ Place @ Brynawel scores

Compared with the average hotel in Merthyr Tydfil.

-   Guest rating **9.3**
-   Location **6.3**
-   Public transport **8.8**

Merthyr Tydfil average

## Amenities

Free parkingFree Wi-FiPets allowed

### Pool & wellness

-   Hot tub

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Car hire

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Pets allowed
-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **57**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **60**

- **Shops within 500 m:** **10**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Merthyr Tydfil railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">380 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cardiff International Airport (CWL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">39 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">88 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Merthyr Tydfil</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">510 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Tesco Extra</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">330 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Beacons Pharmacy</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">400 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Cyfarthfa Castle Musuem & Art Gallery1.3 km
-   A2b Taxis1.7 km

## Weather in Merthyr Tydfil

[Merthyr Tydfil weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/wales/merthyr-tydfil/weather)

### Compare

## Compare James’ Place @ Brynawel with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Castle Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/castle-hotel-merthyr-tydfil/) Hotel ★★★ 510 m away
    
    7.9
-   [James’ Place @ Pontmorlais](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/james-place-pontmorlais-merthyr-tydfil/) Apartment 520 m away
    
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-   [Studios At Glenthorne](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/studios-at-glenthorne-merthyr-tydfil/) Apartment 1.0 km away
    
    9.4
-   [Bessemer Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bessemer-hotel-merthyr-tydfil/) Hotel ★★★ 1.8 km away
    
    8.8
-   [James’ Place @ Dowlais](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/james-place-dowlais-merthyr-tydfil/) Apartment 2.6 km away
    
    9.0
## Questions about James’ Place @ Brynawel

### What are the check-in and check-out times at James’ Place @ Brynawel?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at James’ Place @ Brynawel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is James’ Place @ Brynawel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cardiff International Airport (CWL), is 39 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does James’ Place @ Brynawel have?

James’ Place @ Brynawel has 3 rooms.

### Are pets allowed at James’ Place @ Brynawel?

The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near James’ Place @ Brynawel?

Yes: Tesco Extra, about 330 m away (5 min walk).

### Where is the nearest pharmacy to James’ Place @ Brynawel?

Beacons Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 400 m away (7 min walk).

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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