Big Pit National Coal Museum
With facilities to educate and entertain, Big Pit is an exciting and informative day out. Don't miss the underground tour. Visit the Big Pit website
YHA Llangattock Mountain Bunkhouse
Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1LGOverview
Set in the south east of the Brecon Beacons National Park, YHA Llangattock Mountain Bunkhouse offers doorstep access to ancient woodlands, rare marshland, wildflower meadows, Llangattock caves and cliffs, and excellent mountain walks. Blenaevon World Heritage site is a short distance away.
YHA Llangattock Mountain Bunkhouse takes its carbon footprint very seriously and has been graded Gold by the Green Tourism Business Scheme. The hostel has previously been awarded a Goldstar for Greenest Hostel/Bunkhouse in the UK, so rest assured you’ll be doing your bit while you stay.
Why guests love YHA Llangattock Mountain Bunkhouse
Accommodation at YHA Llangattock Mountain Bunkhouse
Bed in a shared room
Dorm rooms have multiple beds, are typically more affordable than private rooms, and shared with other people who may not be travelling together. A typical shared room includes bunk beds, a reading light and a storage cupboard for each guest, secured by a padlock if required.
Children aged between 12 and 15 can stay in dorm rooms as long as an adult of the same gender accompanies them.
Some dorms may be en-suites, meaning that they have a bathroom in the room that you would be sharing with the other people in your dorm.
Private rooms
Don't fancy sharing a room? Private rooms typically include a storage cupboard for each bed, secured by a padlock if required, a reading light and a wash hand basin. Shared shower and toilet facilities are located near to the room.
Private en-suite rooms
Enjoy your own space with a private en-suite room. Private rooms typically include a storage cupboard for each bed, secured by a padlock if required, a reading light and a wash hand basin.
Camping
Camping is only available to increase numbers as part of a sole use or Exclusive Hire booking. Please contact the hostel directly if you wish to add camping to your booking.
Hire the whole place
This hostel is occasionally made available for hire on an exclusive basis. This means that you can have the place to yourself and choose how many of your friends, family, club mates, etc., join you.
We allocate availability for exclusive use in blocks, typically up to 90 days in the future. If you are looking for space to stay with us on a normal shared basis, and can’t see any availability three months or more into the future, then this hostel may be being held for Exclusive Hire.
Things to do around YHA Llangattock Mountain Bunkhouse
Mountain Biking in Llangattock
Crickhowell is a hub for Brecon Beacon National Park mountain biking routes, but there are a number of other routes in the area for all abilities.
Cycling in Llangattock
YHA Llangattock Mountain is perfect for super-fit cyclists as the hostel is 1000 foot up!
Walking and Rambling in Llangattock
High up in Brecon Beacons, right on the Cambrian Way, you can walk from the bunkhouse door and take your choice from a variety of routes.
Chepstow Museum
Explore the rich and varied past of this ancient town, once an important port and market centre.
Nantyffin Cider Mill Inn
At the foot of the Black Mountains, on the A40 between Crickhowell and Brecon, is this award winning Inn. Visit the Inn website
Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery
** currently the actual museum is going through a refurbishment, so is closed. The shop is open. ** Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery is one of the finest and liveliest small museums i
Hostel facilities
- 24-hour access
- BBQ area
- Coach parking on premises
- Corridor zoning
- Cycle store
- Dining room
- Extra-large garden/grounds
- Free parking on premises
- Garden/grounds
- Highchair
- Intermittent mobile coverage
- Luggage store
- Minibus parking on premises
- Mountain view
- Outdoor seating
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared drying room
- Shared lounge
- Sole use
- Water refill station
- WiFi
Hostel need to know
Self-catering: YHA Llangattock Mountain Bunkhouse is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.
Parking: There is parking at the hostel.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Llangattock Mountain Bunkhouse, except on our campsite or when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
YHA Llangattock Mountain Bunkhouse - Access Statement
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Volunteering
The bunkhouse owner is a trustee of a large range of charities and not-for-profits in the area and can suggest a wide range of environmental volunteering opportunities if required.
History
The bunkhouse is set high up in the mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park. This is the precise location described in Alexander Cordells Rape of a Fair Country and is positioned on the borders of the Blaenavon World heritage site, The Clydach Gorge.
Meet the team
Manager recommends: For a different activity break, try caving at Llangattock Hillside - the largest network of caves in Europe. We can put you in touch with caving instructors, so there's no excuse!
