Caban Bryn Arw

From £94 For 1 night, 2 adults 10 4 reviews
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Half an acre of garden for your sole use (added by manager 06 apr 2021)

  • Traditional shepherd's hut in a private garden with stunning views
  • In the Black Mountains, a 10-minute drive from Abergavenny
  • Self-catering kitchenette, woodburner, firepit and heated shower hut
A warm ‘croeso’ – that’s welcome in Welsh, for those who don’t know the local lingo – is guaranteed at Caban Bryn Arw, a shepherd’s hut set in a private garden in south Wales’ gorgeous Black Mountains on the eastern edges of the Brecon Beacons National Park. As the owners of this traditionally designed space (newly renovated in 2020) quite rightly explain, the views over the countryside are to die for. The lush landscape sets the scene for a peaceful break not far from the Monmouthshire town of Abergavenny (10 minutes’ drive). A secluded space with a spring water supply and a separate heated ‘ty bach’ – a washroom and toilet with a proper loo and hot water shower – the outside area has oak decking, so your feet won’t get muddy. The hut has a super comfy bed, plus a woodburning stove and an outdoor seating area with solar lighting, a barbecue and a firepit. In the kitchenette, there's a small fridge, a two-ring gas hob, a grill and a microwave. Secure off-road parking is provided for your car. Forget driving to start off with and make the most of the walks and cycle rides in the stunning local area (bikes are for rent on base). Wander up to the peak of the National Trust’s Sugarloaf and Usk Valley right from the hut before bounding around other bits of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons. There are masses of footpaths, loads of wild swimming spots in the River Usk, and plenty of chances to go mountain biking and pony trekking.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.

Languages spoken

English

French

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Cosy hut with all the equipment and facilities needed. Absolutely stunning area…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Georgina M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Cosy hut with all the equipment and facilities needed. Absolutely stunning area with picturesque views!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Great to hear that you loved our hut (despite the weather!) and do come again! George and Carol

Beautiful cabin, well equipped, Friendly welcome! Peaceful location…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Barbara S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Beautiful cabin, well equipped, Friendly welcome! Peaceful location

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Great to meet you and hope to see you again! Thanks George and Carol

Great location plenty of facilities, highly recommended

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Simon D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Wonderful location could not have asked for better, the hut was very cozy and warm liked that we didn't have to bring anything other than food and drink. A warm welcome greated us, an ideal place to unwind from digital life and get some much needed peace and quiet. Only noise comes from the abundance of birds and occasional cow. Definitely will return.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Simon - many thanks for your kind words and we hope to see you here again some time.

Cozy and warm hideaway for a winter weekend. Lovely secluded location with…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Mike A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Cozy and warm hideaway for a winter weekend. Lovely secluded location with great walking from the door.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for that and glad you liked Caban Bryn Arw - we hope to see you again!

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

Caban Bryn Arw

Rhyd Lanau Barn

Forest Coal Pit

Abergavenny

Monmouthshire

Wales

NP7 7LH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.87641°N
-3.0259°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.9 mi Bus Station
7.9 mi Telephone Exchange
8.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
4.2 mi Abergavenny Rail Station
10.2 mi Ebbw Vale Town Rail Station
11 mi Ebbw Vale Parkway Rail Station
Ferry
21.7 mi Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal
25 mi Lydney Harbour
25.5 mi Sharpness Old Docks

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Whether it’s renting a canoe and going for a paddle down the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal or skipping between the cafés and independent shops in the town, there’s a lot of potential for a rosy afternoon out in historic Abergavenny (10 minutes’ drive). The same can be said for a merry time in literary Hay-on-Wye (50 minutes), where there are bookshops galore (partly owing to its yearly literary festival). As for places that open up the way to some splendid natural places, Monmouth (35 minutes) is the gateway to the Wye Valley and pretty Crickhowell (20 minutes) is close to a bluebell wood - gentle walks, yes please. Those of you longing for more good-looking landscapes can find such things at Pen y Fan (an hour), the highest peak in the Brecon Beacons National Park (and a real accomplishment if you get to the top). More mountain vistas are the treat at Ysgyryd Fawr mountain (20 minutes) too… Then, of course, there are the vistas at Llangorse Lake (35 minutes), but there’s more than one way to enjoy the views… you could hire out a rowing boat, kayak, paddleboard or pedalo or simply take a loop. With bushcraft, foraging and gliding as options for activities back on land, there’s no stopping you.

Must see

Blaenavon Ironworks 7.4 mi

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 7.6 mi

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 8 mi

Raglan Castle 10.5 mi

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 13.9 mi

National Trust

Skenfrith Castle 9.9 mi

The Kymin 15.1 mi

The Weir 16.2 mi

Cwmmau Farmhouse 19.2 mi

Westbury Court Garden 26.5 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Fro Car Park - Bryn Arw - Fro Car Park 0.2 mi

Bettws - Sugar Loaf - Llanbedr - Bettws 0.2 mi

Coed y Cerrig - Twyn y Gaer - Coed y Cerrig 0.6 mi

Pont Esgob - Patrishow Church - Revenge Stone - Pont Esgob 0.8 mi

Llanthony Wood CP - Gaer Ridge - Twyn y Gaer - Car Park 1.4 mi

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)

    Crickhowell, Powys 6.5 mi

  • The Hay Festival (Thursday 23 May 2024 – Thursday 23 May 2024)

    Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire 14.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Want to know more about camping in Monmouthshire?

  • Does Caban Bryn Arw have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Caban Bryn Arw dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Caban Bryn Arw? Whether it’s renting a canoe and going for a paddle down the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal or skipping between the cafés and independent shops in the town, there’s a lot of potential … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Caban Bryn Arw?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Caban Bryn Arw? From £94 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.