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Gilfach Farm

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Secluded glamping spot on a farm on the edge of the Brecon Beacons
60 acres of woodlands, meadows and bluebell patches to wander
Easy access from the A40 and five minutes' drive from Sennybridge

‘Iechyd da!’ as they say around here (that’s ‘cheers’ for those who skipped Welsh language lessons at school). And well may you opt to raise a celebratory glass at Gilfach Farm – to your location, your comfy digs... and indeed to your clever self for picking this mighty scenic spot. The 60-acre property here has never been intensively farmed so the natural environment has been retained, with bluebell patches, wildflower meadows, a stream and ancient woodlands among the areas guests are welcome to wander around. Walk up to the highest point of the property for views over the Brecon Beacons and Pen-y-Fan, the highest peak in the park. As you wander around the farm, look overhead to see if you can spot any of the red kites and buzzards that often circle above the valley. Back down on the ground you may well encounter the farm’s resident horses, free-range chickens and ducks... and a very friendly labrador... Although the farm is secluded, it's a cinch to get to, a few minutes' drive from the A40. Cafés, shops and a fish and chip takeaway are at local village Sennybridge five minutes' drive away and country pubs are within a few minutes’ drive. Better be learning how to say 'cheers' like a native then...

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

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

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

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

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Gilfach Farm

Sennybridge

Brecon

Powys

Wales

LD3 8TY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.95931°N
-3.6033°W

Nearest transport

Coach

9.3 mi Interchange

17.6 mi Bus Station

18.4 mi Bus Station

Rail

8.9 mi Llandovery Rail Station

8.9 mi Cynghordy Rail Station

9.2 mi Sugar Loaf Rail Station

Ferry

27.7 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

The Brecon Beacons National Park is the major draw around here, and has plenty of activities to keep all tastes occupied for days on end among its limestone gorges, waterfalls, lakes and viewpoints. About 180 geocache spots are hidden around the park for something a bit different, or you could join a horse riding or pony trekking tour from Llangorse or take to the air in a glider from Talgarth – both are around a half-hour drive from the farm. For subterranean adventures, the place to start is the National Showcaves Centre for Wales 20 minutes way, for guided tours of three huge cave systems, ancient rock formations and underground waterfalls. There’s an Iron Age village here too, along with a dinosaur park and a shire horse farm. Stick around outdoors by night too: the Brecon Beacons was one of the world's designated Dark Sky Reserves. Various events are held throughout the year to help you make the most of the stargazing, but on a clear night you can do pretty well on your own by just picking a spot, killing the torch and looking up.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Aberafan	26.9 mi	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Swansea Bay	28.5 mi	Estuary	Good	Good	N/A	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Showcaves of Wales 9.6 mi

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 13.9 mi

Brecon Mountain Railway 15.2 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 16 mi

Carreg Cennen Castle 17.5 mi

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 16 mi

Aberdeunant 17.6 mi

Aberdulais Falls 20.8 mi

Cwmmau Farmhouse 26.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Pont'ar Wysg - Fan Foel - Fan Brycheiniog 5.2 mi

Brecon Brecons Visitors' Centre - Mynydd Illtud - Cefn Llechid 5.4 mi

Fan Frynych - Fan Llia - Fan Fawr - Craig Cerrig-gleisiad 5.6 mi

Mynydd Illtud Common - Twyn y Gaer - Mynydd Illtud Common 6 mi

Fan Frynych 6.6 mi

Local events

Green Man Festival (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)
Crickhowell, Powys 19.3 mi
The Hay Festival (Thursday 23 May 2024 – Thursday 23 May 2024)
Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire 21.9 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.

Reviews

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Does Gilfach Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Gilfach Farm? The Brecon Beacons National Park is the major draw around here, and has plenty of activities to keep all tastes occupied for days on end among its limestone gorges, waterfalls, lakes and … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Gilfach Farm?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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