We have a CL site which is situated at the other end of the farm to the self catering accommodation and which holds a maximum of 5 caravans/motorhomes. It enjoys magnificent views of the mountains. We do not have electric hook ups.
The campsite, which is adjacent to the Old Toolshed, has beautiful views towards the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains. The old stables have been converted into a shower, toilet block and snug room with darts, radio and mobile phone charging facilities. The spacious hot shower takes 50p pieces and is large enough to take a family at a time. Logs can be purchased to build a fire. There is also access to the stream which is deep enough for swimming.
Pen yr Heol – meaning 'head of the road' – is a wonderfully-secluded, sympathetically-restored, fabulously well-equipped old shearing barn situated high up in the Brecon Beacons National Park. It is spacious and luxurious five-star self-catering accommodation, sleeping up to 10 people comfortably.
The barn is an ideal base from which to explore the Beacons either on foot, by bike or by horse and an idyllic place to sit back, relax and enjoy the panoramic views. It's available Friday to Friday or for short breaks (Monday to Friday or Friday to Monday).
The perfect place for outdoor activities... Situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Pentwyn Farm is perfect for outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, climbing, canoeing and horseriding... but there's more than outdoor activities around these parts.
If you fancy something more sedate, we're very close to the town of Brecon with its shops, traditional market and it even has an art deco cinema. Or if you're into eating out, we have some of Wales' best restaurants a stone's throw away.
We're surrounded by suberb walking territory – we have two mountain ranges, the Brecon Beacons, pictured, and the Black Mountains. It's also a great area for cycling, horseriding, bird-watching and fishing. There's also sailing and rowing on nearby Llangorse Lake.
We have Cantref Adventure Farm right on our doorstep for horseriding and other activities and we're not far from the Taff Trail cycle route. You can also try out rock climbing at the Llangorse Activity Centre or, if you're a fan of steam trains, there's the stunning Brecon Mountain Railway near Merthyr Tydfil.
This little corner of Wales boasts some of our best restaurants and pubs... check out the Walnut Tree Inn, near the Skirrid mountain, Abergavenny, the Hardwick, also near Abergavenny, and Peterstone Court near Brecon.
There are also plenty of marvellous pubs such as the Bear Hotel, in Crickhowell, an old drover's inn on the A40, the Nantyffin Cider Mill just outside Crickhowell and the Felinfach Griffin, just outside Brecon... and let's not forget we're only a couple of miles from the White Swan Inn in Llanfrynach.
And let's not forget, Abergavenny is famous for its food festival in September – well worth a visit!
Wales has castles galore – nearby, there's Tretower Court, pictured, and further afield you can easily visit the stunning Raglan Castle, Chepstow (one of the earliest Norman fortresses in the UK), Carreg Cenin (near Llandeilo) and Abergavenny Castle. Well worth a visit is Llanthony Priory as well – and it has a lovely pub set amongst the ruins. There are lots of Roman sites too – Caerleon (Roman baths and amphitheatre) and Caerwent (Roman town) are among the best, but you should also check out the Sarn Helen Roman road near Brecon.
Of course, being Wales there are also plenty of industrial heritage sites like the famous Big Pit (National Coal Museum – take a trip down a mine) or check out Blaenavon Ironworks (Unesco World Heritage Site), the Brinore Tramroad and the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal.
Brecon is only seven miles away and there you'll find boutique shops, a traditional market and the splendid Brecon Cathedral, home to the diocese of Swansea and Brecon. Abergavenny has its share of independent shops as well as some lovely cafes. Pentwyn farm is also only a few miles from the picturesque town of Crickhowell and the 'town of books', Hay-on-Wye.
From the Severn bridge on the M4, come off at junction 24 and follow the A449 to Raglan. At Raglan join the A40 towards Abergavenny. From Abergavenny, remain on the A40 dual carriageway until you see sign for Llanfrynach (B4558). Take the road over the River Usk bridge. From Brecon on the A40, turn left at the sign post for Llanfrynach (B4558) on the dual carriageway.
Turn left and go over the River Usk bridge. Take the next right (signposted Llanfrynach), then next right (signposted Cantref). After about 3/4 mile, turn right at a T junction. Then turn next left at grass triangle signposted Pentwyn Farm. As you arrive onto farmyard the campsite is in the field on your left hand side.
To get to Pen yr Heol Barn: Instead of taking the left turn signposted Pentwyn Farm, carry on that lane for about half a mile until you reach a dead end – the barn is just inside the gate.
