Glamping in the Brecon Beacons

Are the Brecon Beacons worth visiting?

Grab the first chance you get to experience the beauty and diversity of the Brecon Beacons. Wales is the castle capital of the world, so your hikes will often feature a picnic stop by a medieval ruin, or one of the national park’s staggeringly high number of waterfalls. There are caves, kayaking, zip lines, quirky independent bookshops in Hay-on-Wye and an abundance of cosy country pubs serving up mouthwatering Sunday lunches.

Can you visit the Brecon Beacons without a car?

In a word, yes! The Brecon Beacons are conveniently located within easy reach of Cardiff and Swansea, two of Wales’s major transport hubs with good National Express and bus connections. We’ve got a luxurious little Shepherd’s Hut that you can walk to in 15 minutes from the bus stop, geodomes near Abergavenny train station and a converted truck on a lavender farm within easy reach of the well-connected town of Builth Wells. Going car-free will put you in the mood for slow, outdoor adventures where taking in the scenery and protecting the environment take top priority.  

What is the prettiest village in the Brecon Beacons?

There are plenty to choose from but no list would be complete without mentioning the gorgeous ‘book town’ of Hay-on-Wye. As well as the world-famous literary festival, it has a castle, lively weekly markets and a wealth of art and antiques shops to explore. At the foot of the Black Mountains, picturesque Crickhowell occupies a lovely spot on the River Usk with an 18th century stone bridge crossing it, and an ancient castle perched high above. On the western edge of the Brecon Beacons, Abergavenny has views of Sugarloaf in the distance and is a mecca for foodies who flock to the festival every September.

Who we are

Canopy & Stars is a team of explorers, venturing to the UK and Europe’s most beautiful and remote regions to bring you unique places to stay. We’re partial to a good night’s sleep, a comfy chair to read a book in and a few luxuries, so we make sure the places in our collection have those too. We’re a B-Corp on a mission to be a force for good in the glamping sector and you can read about our goals and challenges in our latest impact report.