Pentre Riding Stables Guest Accommodation

Guest rooms at a working riding stables in the Brecon Beacons

Pentre Riding Stables offers a genuinely different sort of stay — comfortable guest accommodation at a friendly, family-run working farm and riding centre at Abercraf, near Pen-y-Cae, in the upper Swansea Valley on the western side of the Brecon Beacons National Park. For anyone who loves horses, the great outdoors, or simply somewhere with real character, it is a welcoming and memorable base close to some of the finest waterfalls and caves in Wales.

Comfortable en-suite rooms

The accommodation includes a double room and a number of family rooms, all en-suite with showers, televisions and tea and coffee facilities — practical, comfortable and well suited to couples and families alike. Self-check-in makes arrival easy around your travel plans. As this is a genuine working farm beside a main road, guests should expect a little farm character — the sights, sounds and smells of rural life — which is all part of staying somewhere so authentic.

Riding, trekking and the outdoors

The big draw here is the on-site riding stables and trekking centre, where horseback riding is available — a wonderful way to explore the surrounding countryside and a real treat for families and keen riders. Beyond the stables there is free private parking and free WiFi, and well-behaved dogs are welcome for a small charge, so the family pet can join you too. It is an outdoorsy, down-to-earth place that suits walkers, riders and families looking for an active country break.

The western Brecon Beacons

This western corner of the national park is famous for its waterfalls and caves. Craig-y-Nos Country Park is just along the road, the spectacular Dan-yr-Ogof National Showcaves are nearby, and the celebrated “Waterfall Country” walks around Ystradfellte — including Sgwd yr Eira, where you can walk behind the falls — are within easy reach, with the peaks of the Black Mountain rising beyond. For more places to stay and ideas, see our guide to holiday accommodation in the Brecon Beacons.

An active country base

Pentre Riding Stables is ideal for those who want to spend their days outdoors — riding, walking to waterfalls, exploring show caves or simply soaking up the mountain scenery — and return to a comfortable, friendly base at night. Families in particular tend to love the novelty of staying at a working stables, with ponies and farm life on the doorstep. The surrounding area, sometimes called the Fforest Fawr Geopark, is a UNESCO-recognised landscape of waterfalls, gorges and caves, and the riding here lets you explore quiet bridleways and open country in a way few other stays can offer. It is an honest, characterful choice for exploring this dramatic part of the Beacons.

At a glance

• Guest rooms at a working farm and riding centre
• En-suite double and family rooms with TV and tea/coffee
• On-site horse riding and trekking
• Free private parking and free WiFi
• Well-behaved dogs welcome (small charge)
• At Abercraf, near Pen-y-Cae, western Brecon Beacons
• Close to Dan-yr-Ogof showcaves and Waterfall Country

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of place is it? Comfortable guest rooms at a family-run working farm and riding/trekking centre.

Can I go horse riding? Yes — the on-site stables offer horseback riding and trekking.

Are pets allowed? Yes — well-behaved dogs are welcome for a small nightly charge.

Where is it? At Abercraf, near Pen-y-Cae, on the western side of the Brecon Beacons.

What is nearby? The Dan-yr-Ogof showcaves, Craig-y-Nos Country Park and Waterfall Country.

For an active, characterful stay close to the waterfalls and caves of the western Beacons, Pentre Riding Stables is well worth considering. Check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.