Rhongyr Isaf Centre
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Add your business details- A 17th-century bunkhouse for group getaways in the Brecon Beacons
- Direct access to a 100-mile walking path through the national park
- Self-catering kitchen, lounge area, games room and wifi
Bunk up in the Brecon Beacons at Rhongyr Isaf Centre, a brill base for outdoor adventures – and family or group get-togethers – in Waterfall Country, one of the most popular parts of south Wales’ only national park.
The accommodation here is a 17th-century property with oodles of original features – from exposed oak beams to arrow-slit windows – and can cater to you and up to 42 of your closest pals in nine centrally heated bedrooms.
Speaking of catering, this spot in Powys has a well-equipped kitchen with a microwave, fridge, freezer and six-burner cooker. The dining area's got room for up to 46 people (so you might have to fend off a few bodies if you want the woodburning stove all to yourself). And when you'd rather not take care of the cooking? Award-winning pubs serving tasty meals are nearby.
The house has a living room for lounging and a couple of shower and toilet areas too. There’s also a spacious kit drying room for dumping all your outdoor gear – you might very well be muddy after walks on the 100-mile footpath that crosses the national park, a part of which is accessible from practically outside the property’s front door.
If you’re eager to embark on expeditions in the wilds of Wales, tour operators in the area organise activities like rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing, kayaking, gorge walking, caving and mountaineering.
Campground type
1Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote locationUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Rhongyr Isaf Centre
Pen-y-cae
Powys
Wales
SA9 1GB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.81761°N
-3.66953°W
Nearest transport
Bus12.1 mi Bus Station
12.2 mi Railway Station
13.4 mi Bus Station
Rail11.6 mi Treherbert Rail Station
12 mi Aberdare Rail Station
12.2 mi Neath Rail Station
Ferry18 mi Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
Airport22.7 mi Swansea 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
Head to one of the highlights of the Brecon Beacons, the National Showcaves Centre for Wales (five minutes’ drive), to shuffle through the 10 miles’ worth of underground passages on the hunt for stalactites and stalagmites.
Back above the surface, set off on a wander around the many waterfalls in this section of the national park, ticking off Henrhyd Falls, the highest in the area (10 minutes), as well as the impressive Sgwd Gwladys (20 minutes) and Sgwd Yr Eira (40 minutes).
Another aquatic attraction to amble towards is Llyn y Fan Fach (45 minutes), a popular lake for pottering around. There’s a four-mile walk to be had from a car park just past Llanddeusant along a river and a mountain ridge with views down over this 10-hectare body of water.
The whole area, much like most of the Brecon Beacons, is a birdwatchers’ paradise. Turn your head skyward in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the red kites, carrion crows and kestrels while you’re strolling through the landscape.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberafan | 16.7 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Swansea Bay | 18.9 mi | Estuary | Good | Good | N/A | Good |
| Bracelet Bay | 21.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Limeslade Bay | 22 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Langland Bay | 22.6 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Showcaves of Wales 1 mi
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 7.3 mi
Aberdulais Falls 10.6 mi
Carreg Cennen Castle 12.9 mi
Brecon Mountain Railway 13.2 mi
National Trust
Aberdulais Falls 10.7 mi
Aberdeunant 14.7 mi
Dolaucothi Gold Mines 19.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Tafarn-y-Garreg - Fan Hir - Fan Brycheiniog 1.6 mi
Ystradfellte and Cwm Porth 5 mi
Ystradfellte and the Nedd Valley 5 mi
Porth-yr-ogof, Nedd and Mellte Waterfalls 5 mi
Waterfall Circuit 5 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 15, 2024 – Thursday, August 15, 2024)
Crickhowell, Wales 21.3 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.
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- Does Rhongyr Isaf Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Rhongyr Isaf Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Rhongyr Isaf Centre? Head to one of the highlights of the Brecon Beacons, the National Showcaves Centre for Wales (five minutes’ drive), to shuffle through the 10 miles’ worth of underground passages on the hunt … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Rhongyr Isaf Centre?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime On-park accommodation Arrive: noon – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m.