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Glynmeddig Barn Bunkhouse

Contact: Punch Maughan
Glynmeddig Barn, Pentrefelin,
Sennybridge, Powys
Wales, LD3 8UA.

Tel: 01874 638 949

email: goodmaughaning@btinternet.com

website: www.glynmeddigbarn.co.uk

 

Awarded 4 stars by the Wales Tourist Board for Bunkhouse Accommodation

Awarded 3 stars by the Wales Tourist Board for Self Catering Accommodation

Recently converted to accommodate 20 people, Glynmeddig Barn has 8 bedrooms with a mix of bunk, double and single beds. The large hall rising up to the full height of the building is a dramatic space in which to eat and relax.

At the other end of the barn is the games room with table tennis, pool table, TV & video. For those coming for business reasons this can be changed into a meeting room with flip-charts, OHP, TV, video, telephone and online access.

Glynmeddig also has an all weather tennis court on site. Situated in totally unspoilt countryside Glynmeddig barn is within easy reach of everything the Brecon Beacons National Park has to offer including local inns with traditional beers.

Fully certified fire and smoke alarm system.

Heating/Cooking Facilities

Underfloor heating throughout. Unlimited hot water. Drying room. Commercial washing machine. Fully equipped kitchen - electric oven, 5 ring gas hob, microwave, freezer.

What to bring

Sleeping bag or duvet and sheets (bedding can be provided), towels.

Nearest Public Transport

Buses to Brecon, Swansea and the West run through Sennybridge.

Local Interests/Attraction

Easy access to all outward bound activities. Liaison with professionally qualified instructors can be arranged. Red Kite country, beautiful rivers, spectacular caves and everything you would associate with a National Park.

Location and Grid Reference

2.5 miles north of Sennybridge, which is 8 miles west of Brecon on the A40.

Landranger map 160 SN 915 314

No. of beds:

Price guide:

WTB Grading:

Groups/Individuals:

20

£14.00 per
person per night

4 Star bunkhouse

Groups only

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