Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre

From £210 For 1 night, 7 adults 10 3 reviews
Traditional farmhouse with lots of outdoor space (added by manager 13 Aug 2020)

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Traditional farmhouse with lots of outdoor space (added by manager 13 aug 2020)
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Splendid views from the seating on the deck (added by manager 13 aug 2020)
Traditional farmhouse set in the brecon beacons (added by manager 23 jul 2021)
Outdoor seating area (added by manager 13 aug 2020)

  • Spacious self-contained units at a Brecon Beacons activity centre
  • A 10-minute drive from Brecon and 20 minutes from Pen y Fan
  • Instructors on site for guided walks, canoeing and gorge walking
Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre is a scenic Powys site in the northern part of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park National Park (aka the Brecon Beacons), 10 minutes’ drive from Brecon and with direct access to the A470 for easy travels. The views from this quiet rural site (part of a traditional 19th-century Welsh farmhouse called Argoed Lwyd) are pretty special: to the east are the peaks of Pen y Fan and Corn Ddu, and to the south the nature reserve of Craig Cerrig Gleisiad and the summit of Fan Frynych mountain. There’s plenty of outdoor seating provided outside the farmhouse so it’s easy to find a spot in which to settle to take it all in. But it’s not all about the scenery seen from the site itself: this is also a handy location for getting out and about for days of walking, mountain biking or road cycling (all of which can be done directly from the site) or for travelling a little further afield for the multitude of other activities within the park. If you need a hand to sort any of these, the experienced instructors at the centre offer activities including canoeing, gorge walking and guided hill walks or waterfall walks. Accommodation on site is in two self-contained spaces, each of which has several bedrooms (with bunk beds), a comfy lounge area, a dining space and bathrooms. Each also has a spacious and well-equipped kitchen along with an outdoor patio area that’s fab for outdoor meals or morning cups of tea. Supplies for all this can be picked up in Brecon – or you might like to treat yourselves to a meal out at the pub 15 minutes’ walk away.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Breathtaking location with simple facilities of a very high standard.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Gillian D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Longbarn 3 bedroom bunkhouse

Liked: Argoed Lwyd has been a real retreat. We were greeted by ravens and red kites flying above the fields surrounding the Longbarn. The day bought hundreds of butterflies to the garden and in the evening bats could be seen and heard. The simplicity of the accommodation suited us. It is clean, well maintained and everything worked. The staff we contacted and met were helpful and very happy to give information about the local area. The view of Pen y fan from the barn is worth the cost alone. We would love to return again one day.

Disliked: Having to go home.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful setting, great for self catering.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Claire P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Farmhouse 5 bedroom bunkhouse

Liked: Beautiful setting, great for self catering.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very well clean facility with extremely good staff support.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Longbarn 3 bedroom bunkhouse

Liked: One of the best place to stay in Brecon area. Nice Mountain view and nice accommodation with enough space for a group of people, beds, wash room kitchen items, dining space and items. Wonderful self manageable place. Everyone enjoyed stay. Looking forward to stay in future too.

Disliked: No Wifi

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs 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

Picnic table

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

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

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre

Argoed Lwyd

Libanus

Powys

Wales

LD3 8EN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.92492°N
-3.47398°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4 mi Interchange
13 mi Bus Station
14.2 mi Lidl
Rail
13.1 mi Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station
13.5 mi Llangammarch Rail Station
13.9 mi Rhymney Rail Station
Ferry
29 mi Swansea Queens Dock 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

When you’re done with the trails that take off directly from the site and you fancy travelling a little further afield for a hike, Pen y Fan mountain (20 minutes’ drive) will be one for the books. If you’re not quite up to one of Wales’ bigger mountains just yet, the Four Falls Walk (25 minutes) has a loop around four waterfalls or Bike Park Wales (half an hour) will get you on a pair of wheels instead. For things just for the kids (and big kids, of course), the Play Barn at Brynich (10 minutes) has some splendid soft play for a tumble or Cantref Adventure Farm (20 minutes) has everything from tobogganing to pig races and horse riding. Bag a new book from the bookshops in Hay-on-Wye (half an hour), take a masterclass or tour around the Penderyn whisky distillery (25 minutes) or rock up for some watersports at Llangorse Lake (20 minutes). There’s a whole host of things to do and caverns and a dinosaur park could make the cut too, as the National Showcaves Centre for Wales (25 minutes) are close by too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Aberafan 27.2 mi Estuary N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Brecon Mountain Railway 10 mi

National Showcaves of Wales 11.1 mi

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 11.3 mi

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 19 mi

Blaenavon Ironworks 19.3 mi

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 21.4 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 22 mi

Aberdeunant 22.5 mi

Cwmmau Farmhouse 23.4 mi

Skenfrith Castle 29.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Brecon Brecons Visitors' Centre - Mynydd Illtud - Cefn Llechid 0.6 mi

Mynydd Illtud Common - Twyn y Gaer - Mynydd Illtud Common 0.8 mi

Fan Frynych - Fan Llia - Fan Fawr - Craig Cerrig-gleisiad 1.3 mi

Cwm Gwdi - Bryn Teg - Pen-y-Fan - Cwm Gwdi 2.4 mi

Fan Frynych 2.7 mi

Local events

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

    Crickhowell, Powys 13.3 mi

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

    Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire 18.1 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.

Want to know more about camping in Powys?

  • Does Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre? When you’re done with the trails that take off directly from the site and you fancy travelling a little further afield for a hike, Pen y Fan mountain (20 minutes’ drive) will … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre? From £210 (for 1 night, 7 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.