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Cwm Clyd Bunkhouse

Experience the perfect group accommodation at Cwm Clyd Bunkhouse, designed to help you make the most of your stay in the breath-taking Elan Valley. Our spacious, purpose-built bunkhouse welcomes you with comfortable, self-catering facilities that allow you to unwind after a full day of adventure. After exploring the great outdoors, relax in our thoughtfully designed spaces or enjoy a peaceful evening in the garden, complete with outdoor seating and a cob oven.

Our bunkhouse complex consists of three buildings:

The main building features a fully equipped, heated kitchen with a Rangemaster oven, a cosy dining area with a wood burner, a wheelchair-accessible bedroom and showers and bathrooms. Please note that we do not have separate men’s and women’s facilities.

The Carthouse accommodates six guests across two rooms.

The Longhouse provides space for 14 guests in three lockable rooms.

Together, these buildings offer accommodation for up to 21 people in six rooms, including a wheelchair-accessible bedroom.

For flexibility, different groups can book the Carthouse and the Longhouse separately while sharing the kitchen, dining area, and bathroom facilities. However, if you prefer exclusive use of the entire site, we offer special rates—just get in touch for details.

Ideally located, Cwm Clyd Bunkhouse provides easy access to a variety of outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, and fishing. It is also a fantastic spot for stargazing in the Elan Valley International Dark Sky Park. Whether you’re seeking adventure or relaxation, our bunkhouse offers the perfect retreat in a stunning natural setting.

This accommodation is ideal for groups of outdoor adventurers, friends or families looking to enjoy quality time together in a beautiful and peaceful location.

Special Offer

If you wish to book the whole site, we offer a special offer of £405 per night. We also require a refundable security deposit of £100. You can initially book the whole site using the calendars above.
When you have done this, drop us an email and we can apply the discount price of £405.

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Tynllidiart sleeps four people and is a delightfully quaint detached farm cottage located above the Garreg Ddu reservoir with fine views of the surrounding Welsh landscape. This property is full of character with original beams, wooden partitions and exposed stonework, plus a large inglenook fire with log burner for those cosy autumn/winter evenings.

It holds a secluded spot in the Valley without encroaching domestic neighbours and is a great spot to wander out of your doorway for short walks, hikes, cycling, bird watching, fishing, astronomy or maybe all of the above! 

This cottage is off-grid and is run by generator and solar power, with a private water source. There is no mobile signal or Wifi so you can have that tech-free holiday! There is a payphone in the cottage to keep in touch with your loved ones.  

Tynllidiart Farmhouse is accessed via a private single track from close to Penygarreg Dam and below Penbont Tearooms, which is less than a mile from the property. Tynllidiart Farmhouse is approximately a 15 minute-drive from the Elan Valley Visitor Centre and just a 20-minute drive to the nearest town, Rhayader.

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Penglaneinon Farmhouse comfortably sleeps six people and offers a self-catered stay in a traditional farmhouse with breath-taking, panoramic views. Nestled on a working hill farm in the heart of the Claerwen Valley, this charming 19th-century home sits amid woodland, rolling pastures, and traditional hay meadows. A steep track, approximately 0.4 miles from the main Claerwen Valley road, leads to the farmhouse, ensuring both privacy and a sense of adventure. The Elan Valley Visitor Centre and Café is just a short three-mile drive away. Meanwhile, the town of Rhayader, just 6.5 miles away, provides convenient access to shops, cafés, a post office, a museum, and a leisure centre with a swimming pool.

Inside, the farmhouse feels warm and inviting, featuring central heating throughout and a cosy wood burner in the living room. Guests can enjoy the added comfort of firewood and kindling, provided to enhance the relaxing atmosphere. For extra convenience, the property includes a ground-floor twin bedroom and a shower room, though guests should note that single steps lead to the ground floor.

Perched in a secluded spot overlooking the stunning Caban Coch Reservoir, Penglaneinon Farmhouse stands as the only home in sight, offering an idyllic retreat. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful countryside escape, a scenic walking adventure, an opportunity for birdwatching, or a night under the stars right from the doorstep, this farmhouse provides the perfect setting to unwind and reconnect with nature.

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Y Beudy, the lower part of Llannerch y Cawr Longhouse, comfortably sleeps five people. This Grade II* listed building dates back to the 16th century and still showcases much of its original charm. In 1999, the property underwent a careful restoration that preserved many traditional features. Today, it serves as two self-catered, semi-detached accommodations—Hen Dy (Upper) and Y Beudy (Lower).

Nestled near the Dôl y Mynach Reservoir in the scenic Claerwen Valley, Llannerch y Cawr Longhouse offers easy access to the main Claerwen Valley road. The property sits just 7 miles from Rhayader, approximately 4.5 miles from the Elan Valley Visitor Centre, and 6 miles from the charming Penbont Tearooms.

Historically, Y Beudy functioned as the livestock section of the Longhouse. To adapt the space, builders added a first floor in the late 16th or early 17th century. Today, the property boasts stunning original features, including cobbled and flagstone flooring, exposed timber beams, and traditional wooden structures.

Because of its uneven cobbled flooring, this property may not be ideal for young children or individuals with mobility concerns. Additionally, during July and August, the bats become particularly active, creating scratching noises and frequently flying in and out.

For those seeking a true escape, Y Beudy offers an off-grid experience. A generator provides power, but there is no phone signal or WIFI, allowing guests to fully disconnect and immerse themselves in the tranquillity of the enchanting Elan Valley.

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Hen Dy, the upper part of Llannerch y Cawr Longhouse, comfortably sleeps six people. This Grade II* listed building dates back to the 16th century and retains much of its original charm. Restored in 1999, the property carefully preserves its traditional features while serving as two self-catered, semi-detached accommodations—Hen Dy (Upper) and Y Beudy (Lower).

Nestled near the Dôl y Mynach Reservoir in the scenic Claerwen Valley, Llannerch y Cawr Longhouse offers easy access to the main Claerwen Valley road. The property sits just 7 miles from Rhayader, approximately 4.5 miles from the Elan Valley Visitor Centre, and 6 miles from the charming Penbont Tearooms.

Historically, Hen Dy served as the residential section of the Longhouse, and today, it proudly showcases its heritage. Guests can enjoy a traditional inglenook open fireplace, authentic flagstone flooring, exposed wooden beams, and a distinctive stone staircase that winds unevenly upward.

However, due to the uneven flooring and twisting staircase, this property is not recommended for those with mobility concerns or for young children. Additionally, during July and August, the bats can be quite active, creating scratching noises and frequently flying in and out.

For those seeking a true escape, Hen Dy offers an off-grid experience. A generator provides power, but there is no phone signal or WIFI, allowing guests to fully disconnect and immerse themselves in the tranquillity of the enchanting Elan Valley.

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