We also have a bar and pool room so you can have a quiet drink and meet the locals (don't be afraid, they don't bite!) or other like-minded travelers. Abergavenny and the surrounding area, One of the traditional entry points into Wales from England, Abergavenny is the gateway to the beautiful Brecon Beacons and is an ideal base for exploring South Wales and the border region. Abergavenny is a bustling market town surrounded by picturesque mountains - the Sugar Loaf, Blorenge, and Skirrid Fawr. The landscape is timeless, rich in history and timeless. Many areas of natural beauty and historical attractions are within easy reach. - Read more

Nestled in the Llanthony Valley in the Black Mountains of the Brecon Beacons, this small hostel was once a hill farm. It's now an excellent base for walkers and cyclists with routes leading through unspoilt countryside in all directions, including the Cambrian Way, Offa's Dyke trails and Sustrans Route 42. Those with literary interests will want to visit Hay-on-Wye eight miles away, while there are more than enough monastery ruins nearby to satisfy history buffs. Horseriders will also be happy here, with riding arranged directly from the hostel. The hostel has a conservation site and bird hide. - Read more

Farm-based bunkhouse accommodation and camping, Practical coracle making and willow sculpture workshops, Sale of willow for weaving, plants, and other home grown produce. Relax and explore your creative talents in the peace of the beautiful Welsh countryside. Middle Ninfa Farm, situated within the Brecon Beacons National Park on the edge of the newly designated Blaenavon World Heritage Site, offers bunkhouse accommodation, camping and hands-on training in creative working with willow. - Read more

Located on a working hill farm in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park, just outside the market town of Abergavenny "The Gateway to Wales" Smithy's has been open since Easter 1995. Accommodation in the Bunk House consists of two dormitories sleeping 24 with separate showers, wash basins and drying area. The kitchen is adjacent with a common room with wood burning stove across a small courtyard. The Olde Crown Inn is situated at the top of the drive where guests can enjoy Bar or Restaurant meals together with a range of traditional beers and an incredible selection of whiskeys. - Read more

This old stone barn used to house the market cart up to 50 years ago (think of "The Hay Wain" by Constable). It now has sleeping accommodation for up to 16 people. Perfect for groups that want to get out into the wild open spaces and return to basic, cheap accommodation that provides warmth, drying facilities, and where dinner can be eaten sitting round the woodburning stove. Perfect for two or three families that want to ride in the school holidays, or where adults may wish to let their children do the riding while they explore the valley on foot or by car. - Read more