Waun Fach Retreat

Shepherd's hut with a hot tub (added by manager 31 Aug 2022)

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  • Peaceful shepherd’s hut with a woodfired hot tub and firepit
  • At the foot of Waun Fach, 20 minutes’ drive away from Crickhowell
  • Access to a mountain footpath and bridleway; horses are welcome
At the foot of Waun Fach, the highest mountain in the Black Mountains range, this shepherd’s hut sure is peaceful. What distractions might you experience? Very few other than passing wildlife and but starry skies, as Waun Fach Retreat is in an International Dark Sky Reserve in the Brecon Beacons National Park. When it’s your time to be the visitor, set off to see Waun Fach by heading down the public footpath that runs through the farm to a mountain trail. Splendid views will be your reward… A dunk in the woodfired hot tub might be your second reward upon your return. With complete privacy and a telescope provided for stargazing on clear evenings, retiring to bed might be the last thing on your mind. The only problem is, with Georgian Crickhowell’s Grade I-listed castle and independent high street 20 minutes’ drive away and the Sugar Loaf 35 minutes’ drive away, you might need the precious shut-eye… Some suitable fuel will therefore be paramount too, so it's handy that the shepherd’s hut has cooking facilities such as a gas stove and a firepit. The solar-powered hut has a comfy kingsize bed, a private composting toilet and shower facilities too – the only thing you need to bring is bedding and towels. Exploring in a different way? Horse riders and their horses can be hosted here with prior arrangements. There’s a bridleway on the farm that joins up with the Waun Fach mountain trail. Excellent walks, lakes and mountains are just a short drive away, so all outdoorsy types should be in their element here.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Waun Fach Retreat

Talymaes

Llanbedr

Crickhowell

Powys

Wales

NP8 1SY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.92682°N
-3.12785°W

Route directions

The drive from the public road to the retreat is a track with potholes. Guests are welcome to leave their vehicles at the bottom of the drive and request a lift up the drive (please let the site know in advance). Note that the postcode covers a three-mile radius and will not bring guests to the exact location.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.8 mi Bus Station
9.2 mi Bus Station
10.7 mi Inner Bypass
Rail
9.1 mi Abergavenny Rail Station
10.9 mi Ebbw Vale Town Rail Station
12.1 mi Ebbw Vale Parkway Rail Station
Ferry
25.9 mi Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Is hiking your kryptonite? Well, what a handy spot this is, and not just for Waun Fach, which is within walking distance of the shepherd’s hut. The Sugar Loaf (35 minutes’ drive) is another fine option for hikers with its slopes and 18th-century landscaped park. Clydach Gorge (35 minutes) is less challenging in terms of slopes, but a whole day can be spent hiking at this gorgeous place. There are caves, waterfalls and old railways, a real good combo really. Perhaps you’re here to party at the Green Man Festival (25 minutes) site. Or perhaps you’re a foodie who has their sights set on attending the Abergavenny Food Festival in Abergavenny (half an hour). At other times of the year, delicious dishes are easy to track down in the town’s eateries and watersports like canoeing or canal boat rides will get you out over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.

Must see

Blaenavon Ironworks 10.5 mi

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 10.8 mi

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 10.8 mi

Brecon Mountain Railway 13.5 mi

Raglan Castle 16.1 mi

National Trust

Skenfrith Castle 14.6 mi

Cwmmau Farmhouse 15.9 mi

The Weir 16.6 mi

The Kymin 20.4 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 28.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

The Hermit's Coach Road - Waun Fach - Pen-y-Gadair Fawr 1.6 mi

Cwm Banw - Grwyne Fechan - The Hermitage - Cwm Banw 2 mi

Tal Trwynau - Pen Twyn Glas - the Gryne Fechan 2 mi

Llanbedr - Pen Allt Mawr - Pen Cerrig-calch - Llanbedr 2 mi

Cwm Banw - Tal Trwynau - Pen Twyn Glas - Mcnamara's Road - The Hermitage - Cwm Banw 2 mi

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)

    Crickhowell, Powys 4.6 mi

  • The Hay Festival (Thursday 23 May 2024 – Thursday 23 May 2024)

    Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire 10.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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  • Does Waun Fach Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Waun Fach Retreat? Is hiking your kryptonite? Well, what a handy spot this is, and not just for Waun Fach, which is within walking distance of the shepherd’s hut. The Sugar Loaf (35 minutes’ drive) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Waun Fach Retreat?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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