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Our bunkhouse offers casual & comfortable accommodation, designed for muddy boots, for up to 20 people.

The Star Bunkhouse

Spacious bedrooms – all bed linen provided; beds will be made up on your arrival. NB. Our policy is that you will only share a bedroom with members of your own party:

Rooms 1 & 4 – 1 x triple sleeper bunk bed with double bed on bottom bunk and single bed on top bunk
Room 2, 5 & 6 – 2 x single bunk beds
Room 3 (family room) – 1 x single bunk bed & 1 x triple sleeper bunk bed + en-suite bathroom

Male & Female WCs

OUTSIDE SPACE

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The Star Bunkhouse in the village of Bwlch is an ideal base from which to explore the beautiful Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.

The bunkhouse is situated alongside The Beacons Way long-distance footpath in the gap (‘bwlch’) between the Black Mountains and the Central Beacons mountain range (which includes Pen Y Fan).

Outdoor Adventure Activities

Walking

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The bunkhouse is owned and run by Emma and Peter Harrison.
Emma and Peter are both holders of the Mountain Leader award, and also offer guided walks in the Black Mountains as well as the Central and Western Beacons.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US

Location

ADDRESS:

The Star Bunkhouse
Brecon Road (A40)
Bwlch
Powys
Wales
LD3 7RQ

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Tel: 01874 730 080

Mob: 07341 906 937

Email: info@starbunkhouse.com

Croeso i Fyncws y Seren -
Welcome to The Star Bunkhouse

The Star Bunkhouse (‘Hostel or Bunkhouse of the Year’, The Great Outdoors Awards Silver 2018, finalist 2021) in the village of Bwlch is an ideal base camp for exploring the beautiful Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.

You can expect a warm, comfortable stay in our family run bunkhouse designed for all lovers of the great outdoors. We have spacious bedrooms (including an en-suite Family Room), homely lounge with wood burning stove, books & magazines, board games, free WiFi, well-equipped self-catering kitchen, large dining tables, cosy snug with extra seating, plenty of hot showers, drying room & laundry, BBQ area with picnic benches & car park.

We can sleep up to 20 people in bunk beds spread over 6 bedrooms. We offer private bedrooms suitable for individuals, couples & small groups, or exclusive use for larger groups. We are also dog friendly by arrangement.

The bunkhouse is situated alongside The Beacons Way long-distance footpath in the gap (‘bwlch’) between the Black Mountains and the central Brecon Beacons (which includes Pen Y Fan). We are across the road from the New Inn & Beacons Backpackers, both popular with locals & visitors, and well known for its excellent real ales, friendly atmosphere & great food (advance booking highly advised).

Please visit breconbeacons.org for ideas about activities and places to visit in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, and Discover Llangorse & Bwlch to see what’s happening in our immediate locality.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Emma & Pete

Fully equipped kitchen with:

Ovens, microwaves, toasters, kettles, fridges & freezer
Large sink & dishwasher
Cutlery, plates, bowls, mugs, cafetieres, glasses, saucepans, baking trays, casserole dishes, chopping boards, etc.
First aid kit & cleaning materials (handwash, washing up liquid & cloths, tea towels, kitchen cleaner, dishwasher tablets, etc.)

Open plan lounge & dining area with:

Games corner with board games, quiz books, puzzles & toys
Our fireplace Library (Brecon Beacons National Park walking & cycling routes, OS maps, outdoorsy/country living books & magazines,
fiction & non-fiction set in or about Wales, children's books)
Seating & large dining table
Woodburning stove & kindling bucket (seasoned hardwood logs for sale, or bring your own!)

Snug (‘cwtch’); hallway leading to Drying & Shower Rooms:

Additional seating & large dining table
Tourist information leaflets
Small, but efficient, drying room with clothes rail, boot racks, dehumidifier & washing machine (£1 per wash, detergent provided)
Male & female shower rooms with sinks, WCs, private shower cubicles & plenty of hot water!

Emma is an experienced guide who has hiked all over the world - highlights include the Canadian Rockies, Alaska & the Himalayas. She is an uplands volunteer for the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, and has appeared on BBC One Wales as Derek Brockway's guide on Weatherman Walking.

Emma's 'Mountain Training Association' profile

Pete is an experienced leader for adventurous training, and has led numerous hill walking expeditions and challenges in the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia, as well as further afield in places such as the Ardèche Gorges and the Dolomites.

Pete's 'Mountain Training' profile

* Emma is part of the Black Mountains Ambassador Network. As Mountain & Moorland Ambassador, she has undertaken extensive training to promote and support safe and sustainable visits within the Black Mountains and upland areas. The area is looked after by the Black Mountains Land Use Partnership, a pioneering cross-border collaborative venture between landowners, graziers, regulatory bodies, community groups and local businesses to promote the restoration and sustainable management of the Black Mountains environs. It also aims to improve the wellbeing and economy resilience of those who live and work in this iconic area as well as sustainably enhance the visitor experience. Visiting the area? You can download the free visitor guide code here.

The Star Bunkhouse’s owners Emma & Pete are both holders of the Mountain Leader (ML) award.

We offer guided walks in the Black Mountains* (Eastern Beacons) and the Central and Western Beacons, to guests staying at the bunkhouse. The Brecon Beacons National Park holds a very special place in our hearts, and we love to share our enthusiasm for the landscape, history, geology, flora & fauna, myths & legends and so much more!

We also offer training for any groups planning, for example, a charity trek or expedition, which covers aspects such as packing & kit, movement on different types of terrain, (wild) camping and practice treks.

You can be assured about your comfort and safety at all times: we are highly experienced mountain guides trained in outdoors first aid, and all activities within the remit of our ML qualifications are fully insured. We are also linked to a network of other freelance MLs in Wales, so additional guides may be invited to join us if required.

Prices depend on length of walk and number of leaders required (1 leader per 10 people). Prices available on request.

Guided Walks - an optional extra for ‘exclusive use’ bookings only

We offer private bedrooms suitable for individuals, couples & small groups, or exclusive hire for larger groups. Bookings are secured with a 25% deposit, with the remaining balance due on or by your arrival date. We accept debit/credit card payments or bank transfers. PayPal & cheques by request.

Exclusive hire for large groups of up to 20 people:

£280 per night (Sun-Thu); £280-£360 per night dependent on group size (Fri-Sat)

Optional extras for exclusive hire bookings only (with advance notice):

Guided Walks: see http://www.starbunkhouse.com/guided_walks.html
Continental Breakfast: £7.50pp - see menu
Packed Lunch: £7.00pp - see menu

Private bedrooms for individuals, couples & small groups:

Room 1 (Crickhowell Room)

Sleeps 1 or 2 people OR parent(s) & 1 child with a triple-sleeper bunk bed
£38 per night (Sun-Thu); £50 per night (Fri-Sat)
Single person occupancy: £22 per night (Sun-Thu); £25 per night (Fri-Sat)

Room 2 (Llangynidr Room)
Sleeps up to 4 people in spacious room with 2 standard bunk beds
£50 per night (Sun-Thu); £65 per night (Fri-Sat)

Room 3 (Family Room)
Sleeps up to 4 people OR parent(s) & 3 children with a triple-sleeper bunk bed and 1 standard bunk bed.
Includes small fridge & kettle, tray of mugs & range of hot drinks, biscuits, etc., plus an en-suite bathroom with sink, WC & bath with an overhead shower.
£58 per night (Sun-Thu); £70 per night (Fri-Sat)

Room 4 (Brecon Room)
Sleeps 1 or 2 people OR parent(s) & 1 child with a triple-sleeper bunk bed
£38 per night (Sun-Thu); £50 per night (Fri-Sat)
Single person occupancy: £22 per night (Sun-Thu); £25 per night (Fri-Sat)

Room 5 (Llangorse Room)
Sleeps up to 4 people in spacious room with 2 standard bunk beds
£50 per night (Sun-Thu); £65 per night (Fri-Sat)

Room 6 (Tretower Room)
Sleeps up to 4 people in small room with 2 standard bunk beds.
Includes small fridge
£46 per night (Sun-Thu); £60 per night (Fri-Sat)

Discounts available:
10% discount - school & college, university, youth & church groups; Defence Discount Service; Blue Light card holders.