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On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Gilfach?

From £297 (for 3 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Gilfach

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Remote site on a farm on the northern fringes of the Brecon Beacons
Pen y Fan 20 minutes’ drive; Brecon Mountain Railway 35 minutes
Dogs welcome; traditional pubs within a five-minute walk along the A40

Looking for a peaceful hideaway in the vicinity of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons)? Somewhere with a remote vibe but easily accessed, without having to navigate unforgiving, narrow, possibly unpaved roads? Well, Gilfach (which – appropriately enough – means ‘hideaway’ in Welsh) might just be the place for you. Tucked away in the valley of the River Usk, this site feels blissfully isolated. However, it is only a five-minute drive from the A40, which makes it possible to reach the market towns of Brecon (to the east) and Llandovery (to the west) in about 20 minutes. Gilfach sits on the northern fringes of the Brecon Beacons, which translates into epic hikes for you and your canine companion, who is a welcome guest here. However, please be mindful of the fact that you are staying on a farm (a centuries-old farm at that), and that there will be other animals around – from sheep and horses, to the owners’ dogs – so keep your dog on a lead while on site. If the only hike you want to go on is the one leading to a well-poured pint of ale and a home-cooked meal, you’re in luck: there are a couple of (dog-friendly) watering holes within a five-minute walk, just across the river. Along the A40, there are also a petrol station and a couple of shops where you can stock up on sausages or anything else you might fancy cooking on your campfire.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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100% would stay here again

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Oct 2025 Sue P.

2 bedroom cabin

Liked We had a lovely stay at Gilfach farm, a lovely warm welcome and the views were outstanding..
The accommodation was really cosy with a nice log burner to keep us warm. A real tranquil place to be and get away from the hustle and bustle of it all..

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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 Composting toilet 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

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Dedicated quiet space

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Gilfach

Sennybridge

Brecon

Powys

Wales

LD3 8TY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.95912°N
3.60333°W

Nearest transport

Coach

9.3 mi Interchange

17.6 mi Bus Station

18.3 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

Airport

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

Ready to tackle Pen y Fan (20 minutes’ drive)? There are several trails to the summit, and you can let your fitness levels decide which one you choose, whether the easy route, which starts about halfway up the mountain, or the challenging eight-mile climb past Llyn Cwm Llwch lake, where you can stop for a dip or a paddle. At the Red Kite Feeding Station (20 minutes) in Llanddeusant, visitors watch from a hide as dozens of birds of prey (not just red kites, but also buzzards and ravens) swoop down catching their lunch in mid-flight. It’s a pretty awesome (and noisy) sight. The Brecon Mountain Railway (35 minutes) is a heritage line that takes you on a five-mile journey from Pant (just north of Merthyr Tydfil), past the Pontsticill Reservoir, to Torpantau, in the Brecon Beacons. While you wait for the train, you can devour a scone (or some traditional Welsh bara brith bread) in the tea room at Pant station.

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
Bracelet Bay	31.5 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Limeslade Bay	31.7 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Langland Bay	32.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

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

The Weir 34.2 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

Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)
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