Fancy a pint at a beer festival run in a National Trust owned, community run pub? Or if you are visiting the area because of the popularity of enjoying walks in the forest with your dog, how about supporting a community group to raise funds for the maintenance of the village playground by joining in the village dog show? At Gilfach Wen I do not just offer comfortable accommodation for groups, but also share information so that guests experience life in a forest based community.

These are just a couple of examples of events happening close to Gilfach Wen Barn in Brechfa, Carmarthenshire on the first bank holiday in May. Unusually that weekend is still available to book but the service is not limited to that weekend. Providing information on the best places to visit or things to do is part of the service all year round. If you have any other interests, want advice on the best beaches for games, taking the dogs, exploring rock pools with the children. or country walks. If you need local contacts like minibus companies for an evening out without designated drivers its all part of the service.

Gilfach Wen Barn is a bunkhouse on a working farm just half an hours drive from the Welsh end of the M4. With plenty of options for forest or hillside walks on the doorstep, or a short drive to reach local beaches, the brecon beacons national park or explore other areas of the Cambrian Mountains. There is a village pub and shop in walking distance and I can put you in contact with the local minibus company if you would like to head to other pubs, restaurants or clubs for an evening out.