A tiny UK village surrounded by waterfall walks along with delightful pubs and eateries is a historical place with an interesting history. The community living in the area is made up of less than 600 people, although this temporarily swells in tourism season when visitors flock to the magical beauty spot.

Tourists and visitors across the region love to explore the “famous trail” known as The Four Waterfalls Walk near the village of Ystradfellte in Powys, South Wales. The gorgeous “Waterfall Country” location can be discovered in a part of the Brecon Beacons National Park – and one recent visitor said it’s a “great day out” featuring one waterfall which you can “walk directly behind”. There’s also historic inns to drop into and a 16th century church plus plenty of places to rest or grab a bite to eat, all surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

TripAdvisor reviewers praise The Four Waterfalls walk as “day to remember” with “fabulous sceneries”, although a few complained the popular spot can get “too crowded” at peak times.

A Cardiff man, reviewing the trail to the first waterfall on TripAdvisor, wrote: “One of the best walking experiences, it was a beautiful sunny day and [we] started from CWM Porth car park. There was enough parking space.

“It was an easy walk but beautiful. We just followed the signs to the first waterfall (took 20 to 25 mins with breaks). Not crowded, peaceful, had a picnic and left only the footprints.”

Another TripAdvisor reviewer described “spectacular waterfalls with wild swim spots” while someone else wrote that the spot is “Wales at its absolute best”.

However, not everyone agrees, one TripAdvisor reviewer described the spot as “probably the most overcrowded and disappointing walking experience”.

They wrote: “As beautiful as the waterfalls are, I really wouldn’t recommend this walk. We took our 16-month-old in a back carrier and our dog on a lead. Our toddler was great, but with a dog on a lead and lots of other dogs off lead, it became quite stressful.

“Likewise… the crowds of people doing this walk made it overwhelming and not peaceful in the slightest. There were so many people slipping and sliding, having made poor choices of footwear.”

But Ystradfellte has not always been a go-to place for holidaymakers – and to this day the rural community retains its local vibe, inhabitants are proud of their Welsh village and surrounding rural landscape.

The tiny village had to wait until 1960 for electricity and when it came they weren’t even that bothered about the exciting technological advance, at the time, one villager said televisions are “not for people like us”.

These days, the four waterfalls which are named Sgwd Clun-Gwyn, Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn, Sgwd y Pannwr, and Sgwd yr Eira has certainly become a prime spot for walking enthusiasts – and many long-standing pubs serve tourists as well as locals all-year-round.

Some of the historic pubs in the area include The Red Lion Inn in Penderyn, this gastro pub is over an hour’s walk from the village of Ystradfellte – and its top-rated online.

One thrilled customer wrote a Google review of The Red Lion Inn: “Recommended by locals because it is somewhat secluded on a hill in a picturesque location next to an old church with a cemetery.

“The Red Lion, which its name and exterior would suggest is a pub, turns out to be a fancy restaurant with creative cuisine that could easily earn a Michelin star and even offers vegetarian options. The cosy atmosphere and extremely attentive staff justify the slightly higher prices, highly recommended.”

The New Inn pub in the heart of Ystradfellte village closed over a year ago and is currently on the market, however there are several more pubs and restaurants in the surrounding area along the hiking trails.

The Stay in Wales website described Ystradfellte: “This small village, just in the county of Powys, is at the southern foot of the Fforest Fawr area of the Brecon Beacons.

“The name (Ystradfellte), translated from Welsh, means ‘floor of the valley of the Mellte’, the Mellte being one of the rivers which have their sources in the hills above the village. It’s a small village, but as this is an area of sparse population it would in the recent past have been quite an important local centre.”