Brecon Beacons Resort

Brecon Beacons lodges beside the National Showcaves

Brecon Beacons Resort is a collection of stone cottages in the National Park, beside the National Showcaves Centre for Wales. It suits families, groups of walkers and couples who want a base with proper facilities on site, rather than a remote cabin where every swim or meal means getting back in the car.

What the resort offers

The cottages have equipped kitchens and comfortable living areas. Some have a jacuzzi bath, four-poster bed or sauna. A welcome pack includes tea, coffee, milk, sugar and a small locally sourced hamper, with complimentary toiletries in the accommodation.

The resort generates electricity through its own hydroelectric turbines and solar panels. The facilities list includes an indoor heated pool, gym for over-16s, games room, 130-metre dry ski slope, crazy golf, tennis courts, children’s play area and coffee shop. Charges apply to some activities, and the National Showcaves offers guests 10% off entry.

What guests say

Hoseasons guests give the resort 4.9 out of 5 from 108 reviews. Recent reviews mention spacious cottages, mountain views, the pool, games room and the convenience of having the show caves next door. The setting works particularly well for mixed groups because there is something to do on site when the weather changes.

What to do nearby

Start at the National Showcaves Centre for Wales, directly beside the resort, where the cave tours and dinosaur attractions make an easy first day. Craig-y-nos Country Park is across the road, with paths around the former estate grounds. Henrhyd Falls is a short drive away and gives you one of the Beacons’ most memorable walks, with the trail leading behind the highest waterfall in South Wales.

For a longer day out, drive north into the Black Mountain landscape or east towards Brecon. The park’s position also makes the Brecon Beacons mountain roads and reservoirs straightforward to explore without staying in a busy town centre.

At a glance

• Stone cottages in the Brecon Beacons National Park
• Indoor heated pool, gym, games room and coffee shop
• 130-metre dry ski slope, crazy golf, tennis and play area
• Beside the National Showcaves Centre for Wales
• Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 108 Hoseasons reviews
• Some cottages have saunas, jacuzzi baths or four-poster beds

Good to know

Is there a swimming pool? Yes, an indoor heated pool is listed among the resort facilities.

Are the caves nearby? Yes, the National Showcaves Centre for Wales is next door and guests receive 10% off entry.

What is the rating? Hoseasons shows 4.9 out of 5 from 108 reviews.

Are all activities free? No. The resort marks some facilities as chargeable, so check the current terms when booking.

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The resort is designed for days that do not all look the same. Walk in Craig-y-nos Country Park, take the short drive to the waterfall at Henrhyd, or spend a wet afternoon in the caves and return to the pool. The coffee shop and play area mean a family does not need to organise every meal and outing around the car.

For walkers and cyclists, the surrounding valleys give you a choice between gentle routes and proper mountain days. Brecon is the practical town for supplies and a canal-side wander, while the Black Mountain roads lead towards quiet viewpoints and open moorland. Check the current activity charges and seasonal facility dates before travelling, because the resort notes that some facilities close outside the main season.

The resort also works well for a mixed-age family: younger children have the play area, older ones have the games room and ski slope, while adults can choose the gym, pool or a walk through the park. That range is the useful difference between this site and a simple rural cottage.

The owner’s information confirms that pets are welcome, provided they stay on a lead, remain under control, are not left alone in the accommodation and stay off the furniture. Wi-Fi is free. Brecon Cottages is at Dan-yr-Ogof, Glyntawe, with Ystradgynlais six miles away and a bus stop at the entrance.