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01874 730 080
07341 906 937

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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

N.B. Nearest shops: The Gate Shop: post office & general store (0.3miles), The Welsh Venison Centre: farm & gift shop (0.8 miles), Crickhowell (6 miles), Brecon (8 miles). Nearest pub: The New Inn, Bwlch is across the road.

  • BBQ area with picnic tables and built-in BBQ (charcoal for sale or bring your own)

  • Off road parking suitable for vehicles up to the size of a minibus or LGV

  • Garage space for secure bike storage


  • Bike Wash facility



Tariff

Guided Walks

The Star Bunkhouse’s owners Emma and Pete are both holders of the Mountain Leader award. In addition to your stay at our bunkhouse, we can offer you a wide selection of guided walks in the Black Mountains and the Central and Western Beacons. We also offer full training for groups planning charity treks, covering aspects such as packing & kit, movement on different types of terrain, and practice walks.


We love the Brecon Beacons National Park and would like to share this passion with larger groups staying at the bunkhouse, and with qualified Mountain Leaders you can rest assured about your comfort and safety at all times.


Prices vary depending on numbers. Typically a half day walk will cost £65 and a full day walk will cost £130.


To arrange a group booking for accommodation with guided walk(s), please contact us via our online enquiry form or telephone 01874 730 080 / 07341 906 937 .


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 Dolomites.

Pete's 'Mountain Training' profile

Emma is an experienced guide who has hiked all over the world... highlights include Alaska, the Canadian Rockies & the Himalayas. In the UK, she has worked with the Combined Cadet Force, a female charity walking group in South Wales, and is a former Expedition Supervisor & Assessor for Bronze, Silver and Gold DofE. In 2017, Emma appeared on BBC One Wales as Derek Brockway's guide on 'Weatherman Walking'.


Emma's 'Mountain Training Association' profile

Explore

The Star Bunkhouse in the village of Bwlch is an ideal base from which to explore the beautiful Brecon Beacons 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).

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

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Location

Contact Us

ADDRESS:

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


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We try to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours. Please add the email address info@starbunkhouse.com to your 'Safe Senders' list so that our response does not get marked as SPAM


Tel: 01874 730 080

Mob: 07341 906 937

Email: info@starbunkhouse.com



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Croeso i Fyncws y Seren - 
Welcome to The Star Bunkhouse










Please see our latest statement on coronavirus (COVID-19)
 

The Star Bunkhouse (Hostel or Bunkhouse of the Year: Silver, The Great Outdoors Awards 2018) in the village of Bwlch is an ideal base camp for exploring the beautiful Brecon Beacons 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 (Brecknockshire CAMRA Pub of the Year 2020) that is well known for its real ales, friendly atmosphere & great food (booking advised).

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

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Emma & Pete





Bookings are secured with a 25% deposit, with the remaining balance due on or by your arrival date. Our payment options for deposits are debit/credit card or bank transfer. PayPal & cheques by request. Please feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements, as we are happy to help you organise your stay and find you the best price.

The following tariffs apply to all new bookings between 11th July 2020 – 31st March 2021, in conjunction with our latest
coronavirus statement:


Private Bedrooms:

Room 1 (Crickhowell Room) & Room 4 (Brecon Room): }
£35 per night (Sun-Thu); £50 per night (Fri-Sat);
Triple-sleeper bunk bed
Sleeps 1 or 2 people OR parent(s) & 1 child

Room 6 (Tretower Room): 
£40 per night (Sun-Thu); £60 per night (Fri-Sat)
Two standard bunk beds
Sleeps up to 4 people in small room

Room 2 (Llangynidr Room) & Room 5 (Llangorse Room): 
£45 per night (Sun-Thu); £65 per night (Fri-Sat)
Two standard bunk beds
Sleeps up to 4 people in spacious rooms

Room 3 (Family Room): 
£50 per night (Sun-Thu); £70 per night (Fri-Sat)
Triple-sleeper bunk bed and one standard bunk bed
Sleeps up to 4 people OR parent(s) & 3 children
Includes small fridge & kettle and en-suite with bath & overhead shower

Optional extras:


From 1st April 2021, we hope to return to our standard practice of offering exclusive use for large groups, or private bedrooms for individuals, couples and small groups, with the following changes to the above tariffs:

Our tariff for private bedrooms will remain the same, with the exception of:
Room 1 (Crickhowell Room) & Room 4 (Brecon Room):
Single person occupancy rate: £20 per night (Sun-Thu); £30 per night (Fri-Sat)

Exclusive use of The Star Bunkhouse for up to 20 people:
£250 per night (Sun-Thu); £280-£360 per night dependent on group size (Fri-Sat)


Optional extras for exclusive use bookings only (advance notice required):


Discounts: 
10% discount for schools & colleges, university, youth & church groups, UK armed forces & NHS (including Defence Discount Service & Blue Light card holders), local residents within a 10 mile radius, and our friends & family.


This symbol indicates that we have followed government & industry Covid-19 guidelines, have a risk assessment in place, and processes to maintain cleanliness and aid social distancing.



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!