Hafren Forest Bunkhouse

Accommodation from 1 to 20. Self Catering or we can cater for you. Private rooms with bedding provided. A comfortable and cosy lounge for all to enjoy.  The perfect tranquil setting where nature starts right outside the front door.

The forest takes its name from Afon Hafren (River Severn) which begins in a squelchy peat bog on Pumlumon , Mid Wales highest mountain.  We are 10 minute drive from Llyn Clywedog, a 615 acre reservoir where you will find Clywedog Trout Fishery and the home of Llyn Clywedog Sailing & Kayaking Club.   The famous Glyndwr's Way and Sustrans 8 passes right past our bunkhouse, and we are also a handy over night stop for those cycling the Lon Las Cymru.

Our nearest town is Llanidloes, which hosts numerous cafes, pubs and shops and has the only surviving timber framed market hall in Wales built at some time between 1612 and 1622. of 6 electric showers and 5 toilets within the bunkhouse.

We have a Secure bike shed.  

You enter our bunkhouse through the boot room, a great place to take off your dirty boots, hang up your coat, and an area to dry your wet clothes. It also houses a large washing machine and tumble dryer, which you are welcome to use. The large but cosy lounge has a comfy seating area and a wood burner for those cold winter nights.

We provide a TV with the ability to plug your laptop into, if you wish to play any downloaded material. A DVD to use our host of DVD’s. We also have a PlayStation 2, with some family games. There is also plenty of reading material and board games too.

The large kitchen diner is fully equipped for those who wish to self-cater, or if you prefer Sarah loves to cook for our guests as long as you book in advance. The table seats up to 21 a great place to sit and talk about your adventures while offering a front row seat of our amazing sunsets.

We can sleep 1 to 21 guests, and we welcome bookings from individuals, couples, small and large groups. We are also dog friendly, but please let us know if you wish to bring a dog. Private rooms available. Your bedroom will be made up ready for your arrival, we provide the linen. We have been told our beds are extremely comfortable so don't forget to set your alarm.

All of our rooms are bookable as private rooms. We have 4 bedrooms, 2 x 4 beds, 1 x 5 beds, 1 x 8 beds. We have 2 shared shower rooms with a total of 6 electric showers and 5 toilets within the bunkhouse.