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Gilfach Wen Barn

Gilfach Wen Barn

www.Brechfa-Bunkhouse.com

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Opening Dates

All year

What makes this great accommodation for School groups?

This accommodation is on a farm adjacent to Brechfa Forest as well as being close to the Brecon Beacons and Cambrian Mountains. Local experienced bushcraft and forest school leaders are available to help you run activities with your group.

Property Description

Recently converted stone barn with 22 beds (10 of which are doubles.) There is a virtual tour of the accommodation available on our website.

Disabled facilities:

All of the downstairs area of the barn is accessable by wheelchair users including one of the bedrooms and a wheelchair friendly bathroom.

Catering:

Either self catering or local caterers will develop a menu with you and prepare the meals on site for you.

Kitchen:

Fully equiped kitchen with 2 cookers.

Dining Room:

Tables and chairs available so that all of the group can eat at the same time.

Bedrooms:

7 bedrooms containing a total of 22 beds (12 singles and 10 doubles). Our virtual tour available on the website enables you to see the layouts of each room.

Linen:

Bottom sheet and pillow provided on all beds. duvets available for a small extra charge.

Bathrooms:

4 shower rooms, 4 toilets. One of the shower rooms and toilets is designed to be wheelchair friendly.

Sitting room:

Large lounge, 37ft by 17ft. Can be used as a meeting room or games room as required.

TV and Music Facilities:

TV, video, DVD player and CD/radio all provided.

Internet:

WiFi enabled

Heating:

Underfloor heating throughout, each room has a seperate thermostat.

Outdoor Facilities:

Set on a 60 acre farm with direct access from the farm into Brechfa Forest.

Parking:

Large car park.

Activities available on and off site:

Walking, cycling, mountain biking, DoE award, Forest School, Bushcraft, Gorge walking, canoeing, white water rafting, fishing.


Accommodation

LOCATION type:
Rural
NUMBER OF BEDROOMS:
7
SLEEPS UP TO:
32 (22 beds, 10 of which are doubles)
LEADERS ROOM(S):
Yes
DISABLED ACCESS:
Yes
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:
RISK ASSESSMENTS:
Yes
EDUCATIONAL AIDS:
PRICE RANGE:
£15 pppn midweek, £325 per night sole use at weekends.

Contact

Address:
Gilfach Wen
Brechfa
Carmarthenshire
SA32 7QL
Tel:
07970629726
Contact Name:
Jillie Gardiner
Contact Email:

LOCATION INFORMATION

Town:
Brechfa, Carmarthen
Shop / supermarket:
Village stores in Brechfa, or supermarkets in Carmarthen
Resturant / Food outlet:
Carmarthen
Bus stop:
On B4310, two within walking distance of Gilfach Wen
Train Station:
Carmarthen
Airport:
Cardiff

TOURIST BOARD GRADING / AWARDS

VisitWales 4 star
Walker Friendly
Cyclist Friendly.