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A bunkhouse offers informal reasonably priced accommodation that can be used as a base for families and groups to participate in outdoor activities.

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Trericket Mill Bunkhouse

Contact: Alistair or Nicky
Trericket Mill, Erwood, Builth Wells,
Powys, Wales LD2 3TQ.

Tel: 01982 560 312

Fax: 01982 560 768

email: mail@trericket.co.uk

website: www.trericket.co.uk

 

In an old cider orchard in the beautiful Upper Wye Valley our traditional stone bunkhouse is ideal for small groups and individuals. Two cosy bunkrooms sleep four each and an additional en-suite bunkroom for two adjoins the Mill.

Catering facilities are minimal but great for outdoor freaks! Otherwise, treat yourself to wholesome vegetarian breakfasts or evening meals at the Mill. Camping and B & B also available.

Heating/Cooking Facilities

Gas fired water heaters and stoves in Bunkhouse. Woodburner in common room. Two gas rings, hot water, cutlery, crockery, pots and pans in the covered open air kitchen and dining area, also Barbecue.

What to bring

Sleeping bag, towel, food, warm and waterproof clothes and a torch! (Bedding hire and meals available).

Nearest Public Transport

Irregular bus service stops outside from Hereford, Brecon, Abergavenny and Llandrindod Wells (check timetable). Builth Road Railway Station.

Local Interests/Attractions

Brilliant stopover for Wye Valley walkers, Sustrans cyclists, paddlers on the Wye and mountain bikers.

Location and Grid Reference

Upper Wye Valley set back from A470 between the villages of Llyswen and Erwood.

Brecon 12 miles. Hay on Wye 8 miles. Builth Wells 10 miles

Landranger map 148 and 161 SO 112 414

No. of beds:

Price guide:

WTB Grading:

Groups/Individuals:

10

£10.00 per person per night

3 Star bunkhouse

Groups and Individuals welcome

Walks

Brechfa Common and River Walk
A pleasant stroll following quiet lanes, footpaths and tracks on gentle hilly terrain. Some uphill walking. The return stretch of the walk follows the River Wye along the Wye Valley Walk. read more...

Cycle Trails

Around Llangorse Lake
This medium length tour follows mainly easy roads from Brecon to the village of Talyllyn, where it makes a circuit of Llangorse lake, the largest natural lake in South Wales. read more...

Llanthony Priory and the Gospel Pass This trail starts easily enough, following quiet roads and narrow lanes along the beautiful Usk Valley from Brecon to the historic town of Crickhowell. From here it climbs into the very heart of the spectacular Black Mountains. The trail can be made much easier by splitting it up into a 2 day tour. read more...

Mountain Bike Trails

Llanfilo Loop
This is long for an 'easy' trail, taking you onto country lanes and farm tracks through old Breconshire hamlets and villages. There are two off-road sections, the first being quite flat, and second being mostly downhill. read more...

Llangorse and Bwlch The first half of this route is almost entirely off-road, followed by some engertic climbs and descents of the hills overlooking Llangorse Lake. read more...

The Black Mountains
A brief climb out of Talgarth takes you into the foothills of the Black Mountains. Y Dâs and Twmpa tower above you as you follow lanes and sunken roads, with some off road on the return leg. read more...

Grwyne Fawr Reservoir
This Black Mountains classic, this is a genuinely hard and strenuous trail for experienced riders only, reaching heights of 700m over very open hill country. read more...