Brecon Beacons Landscape

Brecon Bunkhouse

Simple, Spacious and Affordable Group Bunkhouse Accommodation in the Heart of the Brecon Beacons, Wales; sleeps 28.

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Welcome to the Brecon Bunkhouse

Space, flexibility, and a warm welcome for outdoor groups.

Stay for the Actual Weekend

Fri anytime until Sun evening — £700 exclusive use.

We welcome groups here to enjoy outdoor pursuits in the wonderful countryside on our doorstep. Groups love us because we offer exclusive use for the whole weekend, arriving anytime Friday and leaving anytime on Sunday, meaning you can really make the most of your weekend.

We are suitable for Outdoor Activity Groups, D of E Groups, Scouts, Hiking Groups, Gliding Groups, Wild Swimming Groups, and family gatherings.

PLEASE NOTE: We want to be honest with you. We are maybe better thought of as a 'camping barn' rather than a holiday cottage — the bunkhouse really is pretty basic, but it's clean, with loads of space, a warm welcome and an unbeatable location!

Brecon Bunkhouse Exterior
Cozy Wood-burning Stove Catering Kitchen Comfortable Bunk Beds

Rooms & Facilities Breakdown

Bedrooms (Sleeps up to 28)

Brecon Bunkhouse sleeps up to 28 people in comfortable, adult-sized bunk-beds across 6 bedrooms, offering good flexibility for larger groups and privacy for smaller groups. Rooms vary from 2 bunks to 10.

You will need to bring everything you need to sleep with — a sheet, sleeping bag, duvet, pillow etc. Bring everything you need to make yourself comfortable!

The bunkhouse bedrooms are carpeted, and have large double-glazed windows to give you plenty of light, with lined curtains for when you want to sleep past dawn! Electric points are provided for hairdryers, phone charging, computers etc.

Note: There are no ladders for the bunks, so top bunks will not be suitable for everyone!

Heating, Living & Service Rooms

  • Heating: Centrally heated and well insulated. Cosy wood-burning stove in the lounge (logs £10 per basket, payable on site).
  • Kitchen: Fully equipped with cooker, microwave, large fridge, crockery and cutlery for the whole group. Catering stove to handle big meals.
  • Lounge: Large, comfortable separate lounge for evening relaxation with comfortable sofas and armchairs.
  • Dining Room: Chairs and tables for the entire group — for meetings, quizzes, conferences as well as eating.
  • Boot Room & Storage: Boot room for dirty boots and outdoor clothes, plus storage and cleaning facilities for bikes or canoes next to the bunkhouse.
  • Bathrooms: 3 separate toilets upstairs and 2 shower rooms.

Local Activities

Adventure awaits right from our door in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

The area offers a wealth of activities right from the bunkhouse door — hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, horse-riding, gliding, and more. Located in the eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park, you can step outside and immediately begin your adventure without even getting into your car.

Brecon Beacons Landscape

Explore the beautiful Brecon Beacons (Photos courtesy of Ann Dierikx at Mynydd Marketing)

🥾 Hiking & Walking (Right from the Door)

We are situated right on the popular walking routes for Castell Dinas and Waun Fach, so you don't even need to use your car to start hiking!

  • Castell Dinas & Brecon Peaks: We're right on a fantastic walk to Castell Dinas featured on Walking Britain. From the bunkhouse, you can easily access the best peaks in the park including Pen Y Fan, the highest peak in the Park and the second highest in Wales!
  • Waun Fach Walk: You can find full route details and maps for the Waun Fach walk and other surrounding trails on Walking Britain.
  • Talgarth ('Walkers Are Welcome'): Our nearest town Talgarth is the first town in the Brecon Beacons to be awarded 'Walkers Are Welcome' status. Enjoy planned routes, join the annual Talgarth Walking Festival, or visit the beautifully restored mill in the town centre.

🚴 Mountain Biking

Close to Sustrans National Route 8 (Lon Las Cymru). Great local bike hire & routes from Bikes & Hikes in Brecon or Drover Holidays in Hay.

🛶 Water Sports & Outdoor Groups

Contact Black Mountain Activities for white water canoeing and group pursuits, or Gorge Walking Wales for exciting gorge walking.

🐎 Horse Riding

We run a riding centre Trans Wales Trails nearby and offer discounted day rides for bunkhouse guests (suitable for competent riders).

🛩️ Gliding

Trial flights and gliding trips available at the nearby Black Mountains Gliding Club.

In the heart of the Black Mountains

Find your way to the Brecon Bunkhouse.

Brecon Bunkhouse lies in a hidden valley in the heart of the Black Mountains, which forms the easterly part of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales. By car, the bunkhouse is 25 minutes from Brecon town, 25 minutes from Abergavenny, and 25 minutes from Hay on Wye, making it an ideal central point to access the best of the park.

Just 3.5 hours from London, 2 hours from Birmingham, and easily accessible by train to Abergavenny station, where taxis will bring you to the bunkhouse. There are also bus routes to Brecon and Talgarth so public transport gets you close — do ask and we can advise.

Once you are at the bunkhouse, you don't need to use your car to access hiking routes, mountain biking, horse riding, and the local pub (bring your torch for the walk home!).

Address for Sat Nav:

Brecon Bunkhouse, Cwmfforest Farm, Brecon LD3 0EU

Please note: There is no sign for the bunkhouse — it's situated on the left as you drive into the farm. We are a riding centre too, so you will drive under a big sign saying 'Trans Wales Trails'. We send detailed directions when you book.

Pricing

Simple and affordable rates for exclusive use or individuals.

Most Popular

Weekend Exclusive

£700

For the whole weekend

  • Exclusive use of the bunkhouse
  • Sleeps up to 28 guests
  • Arrive anytime Friday
  • Leave anytime Sunday evening

Weekday Exclusive

£280

Per week night

  • Exclusive use regardless of group size
  • Sleeps up to 28 guests
  • Great for school & mid-week trips

Small Groups

£25

Per person / night

  • Minimum 10 people
  • Subject to availability
  • Ideal for smaller hiking parties

Terms & Extras

  • Minimum Stay: 2 nights over weekends, 1 night in the week.
  • Minimum Group Size: 10 people (unless it's a Bank Holiday, Christmas or New Year, where exclusive use of the whole place is required).
  • Dogs: Up to 2 dogs welcome at £10 each per night (downstairs only).
  • Logs: £10 per basket for the wood-burner (enough for one night's burning, payable on site).
  • Payment Terms: A 40% deposit holds your places, with the balance due a month before your stay. We accept cheques, bank transfer, debit cards, and PayPal. Full details provided upon booking confirmation.

Availability & Booking

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Our calendar is live and always up to date.

Booking Request Form

We aim to contact you within 48 hours to confirm your dates and provide payment details.

Any questions? Call or message Emily on 07855 967399 or email breconbunkhouse@gmail.com.