Coity Bach Farm

Coity Bach Farm: self-catering cottages and camping near Talybont-on-Usk

Coity Bach Farm is a smallholding near Talybont-on-Usk in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Powys. It offers self-catering cottages, lodges, gypsy caravans and wild field camping on a working farm, presented as dog-, child- and family-friendly. The site describes a relaxed stay with plenty of space and a warm croeso (welcome) on a working farm.

Accommodation options on the farm

The farm provides a mix of cottages, lodges, quirky spaces and gypsy caravans, each with its own character. All cottages and lodges include cooking facilities such as microwaves, toasters, kettles, air fryers and pizza ovens, kitchen equipment for self-catering, a Smart TV and Bluetooth speaker, WiFi, patio furniture, BBQ and fire pit, a hot tub, and an enclosed pet-friendly outdoor space where stated.

Cottages and lodges

• Peacock Cottage: a three-bedroom cottage sleeping up to eight, with a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and an upper floor with twin beds plus a futon double. It has a bathroom with spa shower/bath, toilet and sink; a kitchen with full oven, microwave, air fryer, dishwasher and equipment for up to eight people; a large open-plan living area; an enclosed child- and pet-friendly patio; and a large hot tub with Bluetooth.
• Ty Fferm Hen: the original 1600s farmhouse of Coity Bach Farm, sleeping up to six with an open-plan bedroom (one double and two singles) and a deluxe double sofa bed downstairs. Its hot tub is in the stone barn next to the cottage.
• Ty Bach Twt: an insulated wooden lodge with heating, shower room, a double bedroom and a kitchen/living room with a double sofa bed, sleeping up to four. It has a patio area and its own solid hot tub with seats and jets.
• Ty Olwyn Bach: a cosy lodge on wheels for two, with a fold-down double bed, large shower room, seating area, kitchenette, inside eating area and patio area. It has its own solid hot tub with seats and jets.
• Ty Nofio: an oak-framed swimming pool house with a heated pool 4’10” deep and 16 feet long, two spa seats and 16 jets; a marble-tiled pool room with underfloor heating; a mosaic-tiled wet room with underfloor heating; dining tables inside and out; and a kitchenette with full cooking and eating equipment. The upper level, with Juliet balcony and oak veranda, has two double beds, two single beds, a Smart TV and a leather sofa. Outside there is an oak undercover decked area with aviation egg chairs, seating and a hammock, plus a patio with a large fire pit, hardwood benches, BBQ and al fresco metal dining chairs. The enclosed, pet-friendly space has a 30-mile view across the Black Mountains, centred on Sugar Loaf.

Gypsy caravans and Ty Gwenyn

There are two traditional-style gypsy caravans sharing showers, toilets, laundry and a small kitchenette. Ty Gwenyn sits on the farmstead in its own area; it is an original Quaker’s carriage that has been modernised, with a double bed with memory foam mattress, toilet and sink, a small kitchen with hob, mini oven and original Belfast sink, a sitting bench area, radiator, hot water, plugs, lights and USB ports, and a Smart TV.

Wild field camping

Wild field camping offers plenty of space, big skies and views of the Black Mountains and Bannau Brycheiniog. It suits campers who prefer a more natural, simple style of camping on a small working farm, with room to spread out and walks and bike routes from the gate. Facilities are described as basic but practical, with easy access to Talybont-on-Usk.

Farm produce and breakfast hampers

Coity Bach produces its own meat and sausages, including its True Taste of Wales Gold Award winning sausages. Guests can pre-order a breakfast hamper with produce from the farm for £7 per person per day; hampers usually include a good mix of farm produce for a cooked breakfast without leaving the farm. Local shops and cafes in Talybont-on-Usk and Brecon are close by.

Location and outdoor access

The farm is half a mile from the village of Talybont-on-Usk, which has two pubs, a shop/cafe, a post office, a bike shop and a bike hub. The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, Talybont Reservoir, waterfalls and the Taff Trail are all close by. Brecon is 5 miles away, with a cathedral, supermarkets, cinema, leisure centre, canal basin, river, boat trips and Theatr Brycheiniog. Hay-on-Wye and Abergavenny are both around a 20-minute drive. Within a short drive are Wales’ biggest caving network, BikePark Wales and Zip World Tower.

Walking and mountain biking routes leave from the door. The Usk Valley Trail can be joined in the farm field, with direct access onto Bryn Hill and views of Llangors Lake, Brecon and Pen-y-Fan. Regional mountain bike trails start 200 yards away. Other activities mentioned include fishing, riding, climbing, caving, walking, exploring waterfalls, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, kitesurfing and sailing. Within a ten-minute drive is the biggest caving network in Wales; Bike Park Wales and Zip World Tower are about 20 minutes away.

On-farm experiences and animals

The farm offers experiences such as calf walking, walking and brushing the Newfoundlands, soap making, and feeding the Newfoundlands, Shar Peis, cats, chickens and pigs. The farm provides views of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park, and describes itself as an ideal base for walking, cycling, horse riding and other outdoor activities, with footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes within five minutes of the farm.

Awards and recognition

Peacock Cottage is described as a 4 Star Farmhouse with a Green Tourism Gold Award within the Brecon Beacons. The farm also refers to Gold Award self-catering cottages. Ty Fferm Hen is described as the original medieval listed farmhouse dating back to the 16th century.