# The Firs at Pendarren House, Crickhowell, Powys

Holiday bunkhouse in the Brecon Beacons sleeping 16 with activities available, for family get togethers and hen and stag weekends

## At a Glance

- Sleeps 5 - 16
- 5 bedrooms
- Dining for 16

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## Floor Plans

- No floor plans are available for this property.

## About The Property

With easy access from the M4, M5 and rail network. The Firs at Pendarren House is a fantastic bunkhouse in the Bannau Brycheiniog, Brecon Beacons. It is ideal for multi generational families, friends, walkers, canoeists and cyclists. If needed it is used by schools as accommodation during their stay but when there are no schools on site it is available for private rental. Set in 16 acres of lovely grounds and only 5 minutes from the attractive town of Crickhowell. The Firs is a great base for a relaxing break.

The Firs Bungalow is DDA compliant. The lounge has comfortable seating and a television/DVD player, and opens onto a south west facing terrace with a lovely view of the Usk Valley and across to the mountains. The kitchen is fully equipped with a large electric cooker, a fridge freezer and dishwasher, and a large dining table seating 16. 5 en suite bedrooms (2 twins and 3 4 bed bunk rooms) work well for a mixed group. There is an en suite twin bedroom accessible by wheelchair. A hoist is available if required.

During the evenings, enjoy a barbecue together on the terrace or a spot of stargazing. Or walk down to the end of the drive for pub food at The Dragon's Head. The garage contains coin operated washing machine and tumble dryer and there is access to a drying room. There is an outside tap to use for washing canoes, cycles and kayaks. This is handy for outdoor enthusiasts making the most of local trails and rivers.

Activities can be arranged: caving, canoeing, climbing, gorge walking or bush craft. An ideal opportunity for getting a group together for a special occasion or big birthday.

Set in the middle of the Black Mountains and Bannau Brycheiniog. There are plenty of opportunities for hikers of all abilities to get outside and enjoy the countryside. Llangenny is a quiet village allowing guests to get close to nature and local wildlife. Crickhowell is a gem of a town, bustling with independent food outlets and clothes shops, award winning pubs and restaurants. Brecon and Abergavenny are close by with lots going on.

Within easy reach are

 riverside walks
 mountains
 forests
 lakes and reservoirs
 quiet village pubs
 market towns
 beaches and coastal paths
  

## Facilities

- **Dog Friendly:** Assistance dogs only or by prior agreement with the Centre
- **Accessibility:** One of the twin bedrooms is wheelchair accessible.
- **WiFi:** WiFi throughout.
- **Dining Room:** Inside dining room with space for 16 people. Outside dining on the terrace with picnic benches.
- **Kitchen:** Well equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher and fridge freezer. Coin operated washing machine and dryer.
- **Outdoor:** Washing facility for mountain bikes, canoes and kayaks. 16 acres grounds of Pendarren House to explore.
- **Bedrooms:** 2 twin bedrooms and 3 twin bunk rooms for 4. 1 twin designed to take wheelchairs. All ensuite.
- **Bathrooms:** 5 ensuites.
- **Heating and Open Fires:** Central heating and wood burner
- **Linen:** Bedding is supplied for you to make your own beds. No towels are provided.
- **TV and Music Facilities:** TV available.
- **Parking:** Plenty of off road secure parking.
- **Smoking:** No smoking please.

## Rental Rates

### Headline rates

- From **£1725** per week
- From **£750** for a 3-night weekend
- From **£500** for a 2-night weekend
- From **£250** per midweek night

## Booking Information

- Please note that The Firs is self catering. Other facilities and equipment at Pendarren House are not available unless the activity is led by Pendarren House. Please enquire about Pendarren House running activities for your guests.
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- Booking confirmed on receipt of completed booking form and deposit. Maximum group size is 16 persons. Accommodation and activity costs (where booked) should be paid at least 6 weeks before the first day booked. 
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- Damage deposit required is £150, payable 6 weeks before stay.  At the end of your stay, if the accommodation has been left in a clean and tidy condition, the £150 will be returned.
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- The Firs check in from 3.00 pm. Please let us know what time you will arrive and, if possible, give a phone number so that you can be contacted during your journey. Check out by 10.00 am on your day of departure.  Later departure may be arranged – please contact Pendarren.
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- Activities are offered as an optional extra for visitors to the Firs, subject to availability and must be booked at the time of booking the accommodation. The cost includes the instructor and activity equipment.

## Availability

Please contact the owner for availability dates.

## Enquiry

- Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/the-firs-at-pendarren-house-crickhowell-powys#enquiry

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### Address

Address: Pendarren House, LLangenny, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1HE, GB

Latitude: 51.8562036

Longitude: -3.1015362

### About The Area

The Firs at Pendarren House is located close to the village of Llangenny and only 5 minutes from Crickhowell, on the A40 between Abergavenny and Brecon. About 30 minutes from the M4 at Newport and 40 minutes from the M50 at Ross-on-Wye, and approximately 2½ hours drive from West London and under 2 hours from Birmingham by road. Handy for Bannau Brycheiniog and the Black Mountains.

### What's Nearby?

- **Location:** Llangenny near Crickhowell.
- **Shop:** Local shops in Crickhowell. Waitrose, Aldi, Morrisons and Tesco in Abergavenny. Supermarket deliveries.
- **Food and Drink:** The Dragon's Head is at the bottom of the drive. Crickhowell has The Bear.
- **Airport:** Birmingham or Bristol.
- **Train:** Abergavenny.
- **Bus:** Buses between Brecon, Crickhowell and Abergavenny.

## Owner Contact Details

- Contact name: Neil Agutter
- Phone: +44 (0)1873 810 694
- Email: office@pendarren.org
- Website: http://pendarren.org/self-catering/
