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Double: POA
Single: POA
Family: POA

Contact:
Mrs Jo Morgan
llanddeusant@yha.org.uk

Website:
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Full Details
Llanddeusant is one of 5 youth hostels in the Brecon Beacons National Park. This hostel has a wonderful rural setting, being in the west of the Beacons National Park. This is one of the least developed areas and is a favorite with small groups, walkers, cyclists and families wanting a quiet break. The YHA leased the building in 1939 and actually purchased the building in 1945, having the first working party there in 1947.

This hostel is a former inn built in 1789 by Lewis Thomas and retains some of its original features and is adjacent to a 14th century church. The ancient hamlet of Llanddeusant over looks the magical Sawdde valley, which leads up to the legendary Llyn-y-Fan glacial lake and the heights of the Carmarthen Vans.

Llanddeusant provides one of the most spectacular areas for walkers either for long distance energetic walks or short strolls to enjoy the varied flora and fauna of this largely unspoiled area. The hostel is a self-catering hostel and has a part-time manager with volunteers assisting during the summer season, in the winter months it also operates a successful Rent-a-Hostel (0870 241 2314), which is becoming more popular due to the location and tranquility.

All the hard work and dedication that has been put into the building and grounds has now paid off as Llanddeusant now has a WTB 3 star grading.

The west end of the Brecon Beacons National Park and east Carmarthenshire are peaceful areas where you can find your own pace. This region is steeped in history and culture with fascinating sites from the Stone Age to recent times, including Iron Age hill forts and humble small churches such as Llanddeusant.

There is a selection of circular walks, which can be borrowed from the youth hostel. These include visits to lakes, roman camps, standing stones, castles and an Iron Age hill fort.

Carreg Cennen Castle and Castle Farm.
Spectacular ruins of this 13th and 14th century castle are dramatically set on a remote rocky crag. The castle was protected by a succession of pits, drawbridges and gatehouses. Explore its unique prehistoric cave dwelling and vaulted passageways.

Dan yr Ogof Showcaves.
A guided tour takes you into the largest show caves complex in Western Europe with breathtaking limestone formations built up over thousands of years.

Craig Y Nos Country Park.
Over 40 acres of parkland offer pleasant riverside walks through woodland and meadows. Nature trail, information center and picnic site.

Dolaucothi Gold Mines.
This former roman gold mine has authentic 1930s mining equipment, workshops and trams showing how the mines operated. Guided tours.

Castle Woods Nature Reserve and Dinefwr Park.
On the outskirts of Llandeilo, this Nature Reserve has wooded walks and an interpretative center at Llandyfeisant Church.

Llandovery.
Llandovery is a traditional 18th and 19th centaury with an attractive square and covered market place. In the Craft and Food Center in the old Market Hall you will find woodwork, jewelry and textiles together with local Welsh fayre. The Heritage Center houses an exhibition about the social and industrial heritage of Wales and Welsh legends.

Garn Goch.
There are two impressive Iron Age hill forts with large stone ramparts on Garn Goch Common. Gaer Fawr is one of the largest hill forts in Wales.

Cross Inn pub.
Good food, 1 mile from YHA Llanddeusant.
Black Mountain Red Kite Feeding Station.
1 mile from YHA Llanddeusant.

National Botanic Garden of Wales.
In the beautiful Towy valley lie world-class gardens working to conserve and research threatened species. The center creates a great experience for visitors under the worlds largest single span glasshouse.

Aberglasney.
A garden lost in time, with its mysterious structures, splendidly restored, this historic garden set in the beautiful Towy valley offers visitors a unique experience.

Accommodation type
Hostel

Highlights

• A former inn. which has retained some of the original features including a Victorian open fire and is adjacent to a 14th cetury church.
• Excellent for bird watching. Red Kite Feeding Station 1 mile from hostel.
• Selection of circular walking and cycling routes are available
• Warm welcome with local knowledge

Activities

• Archery
• Walks : An ideal area for walking both energetic or shrt strolls
• Fishing
• Picnics : Picnic table. benches and a barbecue are available in the grounds
• Swimming : 7 miles in Llandovery
• Biking : Bike Hire available from Pedal Power Llandovery. 01550 721420 or 07970 747550
• Bird Watching : Excellent for bird watching red kites. buzzzards. woodpeckers. nuthatches also red kite feeing station 1 mile
• Rock Climbing : At Rhiw Wen 15 minutes drive

Facilities

• Kitchen : Fully equipped self catering kitchen
• Toilet/Washroom
• Bar : Cross inn Public House 1 Mile from Hostel
• Shop : Llandovery 7 miles for most banks. post office. shops and more
• Lounge : Comfortable lounge/kitchen/dining room
• Parking : Parking for cars. motor-cycles and mini-buses
• Swimming Pool : Llandovery 7 miles
• Picnic Area/Bbq : In the grounds
• No Smoking Rooms : This is a no smoking youth hostel
• Garden Area : Bird tables and pathway to the river
• Information Point : Plenty of local information available
• Washing Up Facilities

Amenities

• Refrigerator/Freezer : Available in self-catering kitchen
• Utensils
• Crockery : Crockery. Cutlery. pots and pans are all available in the self-catering kitchen
• Heating : Full central heating
• Linen : Bed linen provided
• Iron/Ironing Board : available upon request
• Radio/Tape/Cd
• Books/Magazines : large range of books/literature to please all
• Drinking Water
• Microwave Oven : Available in self-catering kitchen
• Telephone : pay phone available
• Tv/Cable/Vcr/Dvd
• Bath/Shower : Showers
• Open Fire
• High Chair : available upon request
• Baby Cot/Crib : travelcot available if booked in advance
• Mains Water
• Clothes Dryer : efficient drying room

Services

• Guide : hostel leaflet available
• Credit Cards : All major credit/debit cards accepted
• Guide Books : range of local walking routes

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