The Wern Self Catering Cottage

The Wern is a spacious farmhouse near Crickhowell, in the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) — made for groups and larger families. Sleeping ten across five double bedrooms and welcoming dogs, it is a comfortable, sociable base with plenty of room to relax, ideally placed for exploring the mountains, rivers and pretty market towns of this glorious national park.

A roomy group farmhouse in the Beacons

This is a proper group house, with the space and easy comfort that big gatherings need. Five double bedrooms — four with king-size beds and one with a double — sleep up to ten, served by four bathrooms, two of them en-suite. The large living room is the sociable heart of the house, with a smart TV, high-speed broadband and a stack of board games and table football to keep everyone entertained, whatever the weather.

Comfortable and sociable

With generous living space, plenty of bedrooms and a welcome for dogs, The Wern is set up for relaxed, sociable holidays — whether that is a family get-together, a celebration or a group of friends sharing. Its setting in the Brecon Beacons puts wonderful walking and scenery right on the doorstep.

At a glance

• Sleeps 10 across 5 double bedrooms (four king, one double)
• Four bathrooms, two of them en-suite
• Large living room with smart TV, broadband, board games and table football
• Dog-friendly
• Near Crickhowell, in the Brecon Beacons

Where it is

The Wern sits in the countryside near Crickhowell, a charming small town on the River Usk beneath the distinctive flat-topped Table Mountain. Crickhowell has award-winning independent shops, good pubs and the Black Mountains right on the doorstep. You can browse more places to stay across the area on our Brecon Beacons accommodation page.

Things to do nearby

This is superb walking and outdoor country. The climb up Table Mountain to its ancient hillfort starts near the town, and the Sugar Loaf and the Black Mountains rise close by, with miles of trails to explore. The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal offers gentle, level walking and boating along the valley, and the River Usk is lovely for riverside strolls. The food-loving market town of Abergavenny is a short drive away, and the central Beacons, including Pen y Fan, are within easy reach for a proper mountain day.

Who it suits

With room for ten, five double bedrooms and a games-filled living room, The Wern is ideal for families, groups of friends and celebrations where everyone wants to be together under one roof. With dogs welcome and the Beacons all around, it is equally good for a group walking holiday as for a relaxed countryside get-together.

Good to know

As a spacious group farmhouse, The Wern works beautifully for larger parties, with the living room and games keeping everyone entertained on rainy days. Crickhowell is close by for shops, pubs and restaurants, and walks start almost from the door. The mix of king and double rooms makes it easy to set the house up for couples sharing or a big family party. Booking ahead is sensible for school holidays and the warmer months, when the Brecon Beacons are at their busiest and group houses like this are in high demand.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people does it sleep? Up to ten guests across five double bedrooms.

How many bathrooms? Four, two of them en-suite.

Are dogs welcome? Yes, the farmhouse is dog-friendly.

Is it good for groups? Yes — a spacious group farmhouse with a games-filled living room.

What is nearby? Crickhowell, Table Mountain, the Sugar Loaf and the Brecon Canal.

The Wern is a spacious, dog-friendly choice for a group break in the Brecon Beacons. Check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.