The Star Bunkhouse, Brecon Road (A40), Bwlch, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7RQ

Call Emma & Peter Harrison on 01874 730080 or 07341 906937

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Dog friendly, self catering bunkhouse near Brecon

Croeso i Fyncws y Seren - welcome to The Star Bunkhouse: an ideal base from which to explore the beautiful Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. Situated in the village of Bwlch, you can expect a warm and comfortable stay in this self-catering bunkhouse. There are spacious bedrooms, cosy lounge and dining areas with books, magazines and board games, fully-equipped self-catering kitchen, BBQ area, hot showers, drying room with washing machine, off-road parking and free WiFi.

We can sleep up to 20 people in bunkbeds spread over 6 bedrooms. Bookings from individuals and couples as well as small & large groups are all welcome. A popular choice for family gatherings, reunions, school & youth groups (11+), clubs & societies and all outdoors enthusiasts. Dog friendly by arrangement.

The bunkhouse is situated alongside the Beacons Way long-distance footpath in the gap ('bwlch') between the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons (which includes Pen Y Fan) mountain ranges. Meet and swap stories with fellow travellers if use of the bunkhouse is shared, or book sole use for your group.
Perfect for exploring Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. In the village of Bwlch alongside the Beacons Way. Expect a warm & comfortable stay in a dog friendly bunkhouse. Spacious bedrooms, lounge/dining areas, fully equipped self-catering kitchen, BBQ, hot showers, drying room & off-road parking. Accommodation for up to 20 people over 6 bedrooms. Private bedrooms or sole use for individuals, couples & groups.
Croeso i Fyncws y Seren - welcome to The Star Bunkhouse: an ideal base from which to explore the beautiful Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. Situated in the village of Bwlch, you can expect a warm and comfortable stay in this self-catering bunkhouse. There are spacious bedrooms, cosy lounge and dining areas with books, magazines and board games, fully-equipped self-catering kitchen, BBQ area, hot showers, drying room with washing machine, off-road parking and free WiFi.

We can sleep up to 20 people in bunkbeds spread over 6 bedrooms. Bookings from individuals and couples as well as small & large groups are all welcome. A popular choice for family gatherings, reunions, school & youth groups (11+), clubs & societies and all outdoors enthusiasts. Dog friendly by arrangement.

The bunkhouse is situated alongside the Beacons Way long-distance footpath in the gap ('bwlch') between the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons (which includes Pen Y Fan) mountain ranges. Meet and swap stories with fellow travellers if use of the bunkhouse is shared, or book sole use for your group.

This accommodation is featured on our map of South Wales and Pembrokeshire and here is its own website.

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Details

  • Beds & Rooms:

    20 beds over 6 bedrooms: 1 or 2 bunkbeds in each bedroom (including some single-over double bunkbeds)

  • Open:

    All year. All day.

  • Price per night:

    Private rooms from £22. Sole use from £280.

  • Booking:

    By email or telephone

  • Directions:

    On the A40 between Crickhowell and Brecon

  • Public Transport :

    Nearest train station: Abergavenny 13 miles. Bus route: X43 Abergavenny-Brecon. Nearest airport: Cardiff Airport 50 miles.

  • Walks :

    Long Distance Walkers AssociationLong Distance Walks Lon Las Cymru Cambrian Way Beacons Way
This accommodation is featured on the following pages
Discounts for Youth Groups Family Friendly Mountains Close to a Pub Dog Friendly Bunkhouses Individuals welcome School Groups En suite rooms Accommodation for Cyclists Dark Sky Areas IHUK Community Brecon Beacons & the Black Mountains Mid Wales & Welsh Borders

This accommodation is available at the following peak times

Available August Bank Holiday 2025 Available October Half Term 2025 Available for Christmas 2025

Facilities

cPrivate rooms
&Family rooms
dBedding provided
gFully heated
kSelf catering facilities
'Bike/equipment store (lockable)
iDrying room
jShowers
pClothes washing facilities
[WiFi
uWithin 3 miles of NCN
ZDogs by arrangement

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News & Offers from The Star Bunkhouse

Weekend available due to cancellation: 11-13 April 2025

January 29th 2025

Available for exclusive hire for up to 20 people (or book private bedroom(s) for solo travellers, couples or smaller groups)

Looking to organise a weekend away?
Weekends are very popular at The Star Bunkhouse, so we thought we’d bring to your attention that
11-13 April 2025 is currently available due to a cancellation.

Late Availability

Discount for all secondary school and post-16 educational bookings

August 18th 2024

Are you planning a DofE expedition or an educational field trip? Did you know that we offer a 10% discount for all* educational bookings? Our bunkhouse lies alongside the Beacons Way long distance footpath in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. We have a large projector screen and flipchart/whiteboard/pens (if required) and plenty of space for minibus parking. We can sleep up to 20, with 2 or 4 in each bedroom (6 bedrooms available), and we have flexibility to provide a separate bathroom for staff use.

(* N.B. our bunkhouse is less suitable for primary age… we are on a main road & we don’t have much space to play outside!)

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