Accommodation with sauna near Bike Park Wales and Pen y Fan

Tucked away in the Welsh Valleys, The Roost Merthyr Tydfil is an award-winning, eco-friendly glamping site - now with a sauna. It’s the perfect base for outdoor adventures, weekend escapes, and relaxed getaways all year round.

Our sustainable site features five cosy cabins, each sleeping up to two adults and two children. The original cabins include secure bike storage, private shower rooms, and fully equipped kitchens, while Arosfa offers an ensuite, kitchenette, and lockable e-bike store.

We’re biker, hiker, family, and dog-friendly, with a secure gated site where everyone can relax. There’s also a guest store and honesty shop stocked with essentials, treats, and games.

Planning a group stay? Exclusive site hire is available - ideal for family gatherings or adventure weekends with friends.

Whether you’re riding at BikePark Wales, hiking Pen y Fan in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), visiting Zip World Tower, or simply unwinding in nature, The Roost is your perfect retreat. Visit Wales accredited, with cyclist and walker welcome awards.

The sun coming up over a hill

The Roost Merthyr Tydfil’s new Sauna Space is open for bookings

For the perfect end to an awesome day on South Wales’ trails, guests can book sessions in The Roost's new sauna space with your stay. Warm up, cool down and relax.

The Roost’s new sauna and outdoor recovery space is tucked away behind a gate in a quiet corner and designed with adventurers in mind. After a day on the trails, what could be better than to warm up in the sauna, cool off under the cold shower, and sit back and relax in between steamy sauna sessions.

So, whether you’re here for biking, hiking or just escaping for a night or two, our sauna space is the perfect end to a day well spent.

A person stoking an open fire in front of a cabin surrounded by trees.

Everything you need for a comfortable stay

We’ve thought of (almost) everything, so you don’t have to. In addition to your own kitchen and shower room, we have:

  • Sauna with outdoor shower
  • Gated parking with EV charging
  • Secure in-cabin bike storage
  • Bike wash and maintenance area
  • Drying room
  • Plus BBQs, pizza oven, fire pit, guest store and honesty shop

After a busy day, unwind in your own space and enjoy this quiet corner of nature - while still being close to everything you need.

Explore Merthyr Tydfil and beyond

The Roost is ideally located in Merthyr Tydfil, a gateway to Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park and under an hour from Cardiff, with easy access to some of South Wales’ best outdoor spots.

A mountain biker jumps over a hill, capturing the excitement of cycling in nature.
People walking up a winding footpath on a hill called Pen y Fan on a winding trail, enjoying the views and clear blue sky.

Award winning stays, loved by guests

The Roost is Visit Wales accredited and featured in both the Bradt Guide to South Wales (2023) and The Rough Guide to Wales (2022). We’re proud to have over 500 positive guest reviews and to have won Best Caravan, Camping & Glamping at the South East Wales Tourism Awards 2024/25.

  • Absolutely amazing experience, can't wait to return! Perfect way to spend a couple of wet and windy nights when visiting Bike Park Wales. The cabin was so cosy and warm,... read more

    Dan Armsden Avatar Dan A.
    4th November 2025

  • Cosy rooms, friendly staff, would definitely recommend

    John Gadsden Avatar John G.
    1st November 2025

  • A pleasant night's stay. The compound was very secure, the room was very warm and cozy and the bed was comfortable. The perfect spot for reaching Bike Park Wales, but... read more

    Robert Smith Avatar Robert S.
    28th October 2025

  • Brilliant full family trip to bike park wales.

    Michael Edwards Avatar Michael E.
    27th October 2025

  • Amazing as always, clean tidy and handled faultlessly

    neil harris Avatar neil h.
    26th October 2025

‘Croeso’ i bawb - a warm Welsh welcome

The Roost is more than just a place to stay - it’s a thoughtfully designed, family-run space. As a small, independent team, it matters to us that you feel welcome from the moment you arrive.

Having grown up in the house next to the site, Kris and Darrel know these forests, trails and hills inside out. Whatever brings you here, we’re always happy to share our favourite spots and local tips - just ask.

We’re passionate about the outdoors, sustainability, and creating a stay that feels easy and enjoyable. Whether you’re here for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed escape, you’ll find it here - along with a genuinely warm welcome. You might even discover some of Pat’s homemade Welsh cakes waiting in your kitchen.

Diolch,
Darrel, Kris, Kath & Pat

People walking up a winding footpath on a hill called Pen y Fan on a winding trail, enjoying the views and clear blue sky.