The Star Bunkhouse
The Star Bunkhouse, Brecon Road (A40), Bwlch, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7RQ
Call Emma & Peter Harrison on 01874 730080 or 07341 906937
Dog friendly, self catering bunkhouse near Brecon
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.
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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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 bedrooms from £27 per room. Sole use from £280.Booking:
By email or telephoneDirections:
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 Walks Lon Las Cymru
Cambrian Way
Beacons Way
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This accommodation is available at the following peak times
Available October Half Term 2025 Available February Half Term 2026 Available Easter 2026 Available Spring Bank Holiday or Half Term 2026 Available August Bank Holiday 2026Facilities
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News & Offers from The Star Bunkhouse
Witch upon a Star! Dare you stay here at Halloween?
September 25th 2025
Here’s our discount code for mid-week bookings throughout October & the Halloween weekend of 31 Oct-2 Nov (now available due to a cancellation)
Our bunkhouse is much older than it looks from the outside & our guests often wonder if it’s haunted! It’s a very old inn with lots of character inside. No one has told us that they been spooked, but have we all missed something? You could have a terror-ific time!
Our SPECIAL OFFER is as follows – a discount for all new bookings for October –
15% off any ‘private bedroom’ booking in October 2025
20% off any ‘exclusive hire’ booking between Monday 27th October-Saturday 1st November 2025
When you book online, simply add our latest discount code STAROCTO25 in the booking notes and pay the deposit, and we’ll reduce the final balance and resend you the booking confirmation.
p.s. our usual discounts are not included in this offer.
Spook ya later!
10% discount for youth groups in South Wales
September 12th 2025
This bunkhouse is owned and run by Emma and Peter Harrison, both qualified Mountain Leaders. Youth groups receive a 10% discount, and Armed Forces and Blue Light members receive 5%. Ideally located for exploring Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, the bunkhouse features a lounge and dining area, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, drying room, and off-road parking.
Latest Blog about The Star Bunkhouse
Alex and Jaffa visit The Star Bunkhouse in Bwlch in The Brecon Beacons National Park.
April 10th 2018
For the next Alex and Jaffa adventure we were invited to stay at The Star Bunkhouse in Bwlch in The Brecon Beacons National Park and joined a walk around Talybont on Usk lead by The Forest of Dean Ramblers.
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