Luxury Canalside Holidays in the Brecon Beacons

Situated on our private wharf just outside Abergavenny, this Grade II-listed cottage was originally the home and office of the wharfinger – the man who managed the busy wharf. This detached self-catering cottage, set in 30 acres of broadleaf woodland on the side of the Blorenge mountain, is located in both the Brecon Beacons National Park and Blaenavon World Heritage Site. Llanfoist Wharf - the most admired location on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal - dates back to the early 1800s and features in Alexander Cordell’s bestseller, Rape of the Fair Country. It was built to transfer pig iron from the tramroad, which came down the side of the Blorenge mountain, to the canal, and then across the world via the port of Newport. Originally a hive of industry, Llanfoist Wharf is now a tranquil spot nestled amongst the trees. The adjacent 19th century warehouse is both our home and the base for our luxury narrowboat holiday business, Beacon Park Boats. Wharfinger’s Cottage may be hired for a relaxing waterside break, or can be combined with time on our boats (available March to October) for a longer holiday.