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 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.