What people are saying about The Roost Merthyr Tydfil
At The Roost Merthyr Tydfil, we take pride in offering a unique and memorable stay for all our visitors. But don’t just take our word for it, see what our guest reviews say. From glowing reviews about our cosy cabins and welcoming atmosphere to mentions in the press, this page highlights why The Roost is well worth a visit.
Scroll down to read guest reviews, see what the press is saying, and discover why so many people choose The Roost as a base for exploring Merthyr Tydfil, Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park and the South Wales Valleys.

Guest reviews
Since opening in October 2019, The Roost Merthyr Tydfil has welcomed countless happy guests, many of whom return time and time again. With over 500 reviews and a 4.9/5 rating across multiple platforms, our visitors love The Roost's cosy cabins, facilities and warm welcome.
Here’s what some of them have to say:
"Top quality accommodation close to Bike Park Wales. Second stay here - the cabins are warm and cosy with lots of thoughtful touches. Comfy beds. Spotlessly clean and the self check-in is super easy. Kids loved the fire pit, we'll definitely be back!" Greg, February 2025
"Perfect for bike park wales. Safe, secure, great location. I wouldn't stay anywhere else." Richard, February 2025
"A very efficient and informative booking process. The accommodation is very well thought out and was very clean. The cabin was really warm even on a cold February night. If you are a mountain biker this is a fantastic place to stay being so close to BikePark Wales and also having the storage and cleaning facilities for bikes on site. Highly recommended." Ben, February 2025
"This was my 3rd stay here in as many years. The whole site is immaculately well kept. They supply everything you need for your stay (just bring food & drink). Cabins are cosy and warm and super comfortable beds. If like me you come for the biking then the wash/repair station will come in handy. I will definitely be staying again." Carl, February 2025
"Super friendly and responsive hosts who really went out of their way to make my stay as easy and nice as possible. The cabins are great, ideal for mountain bikers or others getting outdoors. The shower and bathroom are probably the cleanest and nicest of their kind I've ever used. I'll be back for sure!" Tom, November 2024
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Really well located for bpw. Lovely cosy cabins. Very clean and everything you'll need for a comfortable stay. Only need to bring own duvet and pillow. Great bike storage,... read more cleaning station and tool station. There is a huge Tesco extra in town for self catering. This place would be ideal for groups. Kath was very good, making sure we had everything. Will return.
T Chan
18th September 2024Such a nice little gem so close to Bike Park Wales. All the comforts needed and a view to boot. All other reviewers have covered precisely what can be said about... read more the roost, I simply cant add without repeating, just go ahead and trust the masses and book, you wont regret it!
Ty Rimmell
26th June 2023Amazing 3 night stay for me and my son for our trip to Bike Park Wales. Thank you to Kris and Kath who were always on hand to make our... read more stay perfect. The place is always immaculate. There is a bike store, Bike wash and drying room for those wet days on the trails. I would highly recommend The Roost to anyone. 🏴⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Liam Baldwin
17th April 2023 -
Kath and Kris are lovely people and excellent hosts. The facilities are great, and I really enjoyed my stay. I would love to try the Ensuite Arosfa cabin sometime. I... read more hope to come back in the summer when the weather is good. I'm sure the fire pit, outdoor BBQs, and kitchens would make the stay even better, especially with a good group of friends. * If you are staying in the Bodlawen cabin, make sure to bring your camping cooking gear, as access to the kitchens is noted on the website and in the booking as not being available for this cabin. It was my mistake not to take note of this.
Sean Ravenhill
18th October 2024Great place to stay, comfy beds in cosy cabins. Fantastic location for Bike Park Wales, with bike wash and storage. Have visited multiple times and will be back again!
Sarah Gosling
18th November 2024Highly recommended, and perfect for a visit for Bike Park Wales. Equipped with all you need, sfae and secure. And Kath hosting your stay was brillant.
Oliver Beech
18th July 2024 -
Stayed Monday to Friday and was perfect. In the middle of the woods with fire pit to sit round. Everything spotless glamping at its most perfect. Hostess so helpful chatty... read more and obliging. Going next year with whole family. Thank you the roost
Lynne Sargent
6th September 2021Stayed for two nights at the beginning of September. Great, well designed site to explore the area and in particular bike park Wales. Beds were comfortable, kitchens were... read more clean and the facilities were perfect for a self catering break.
Dominic
6th October 2021Perfect for what we wanted. Literally down the road from bike park wales and so well set up for bikes with bike wash and storage inside the cabin. Cabins were perfect... read more for what we needed, loved the double bunk beds, our 2 year old son thought they were brilliant. The cabin was warm and cosy even in November. The kitchen had a great set up, even had a microwave and a fridge. Will be returning soon.
Molly Owen
25th December 2023 -
The Roost is an ideal glamping site. You're allocated a private showeroom and toilet and kitchen area for the duration of your stay...no sharing. The place is spotless. It's ideally... read more located. I went to Zip World, The Royal Mint and St. Fagans. All with loads of time to get there and back. I loved. Kath is lovely and ensures you're happy.
Michelle Mlatilik
9th October 2022I stayed here July 2024. With my husband and 2 small children. This place is beautiful, the cabin was perfect and the grounds, great time exploring with my children.... read more Camp fire was such a lovely way to end our day . It was all very clean and well equipped. Kath was super accommodating and Informative. We look forward to staying again . We enjoyed the walk along the taff. Thank you Kath & Pat x
Kristina Morgan
18th August 2024Loved our stay here. We booked a unit for two people while we were riding Bike Park Whales. The accommodation was exceptionally clean and well equipped. They have a bike wash area... read more and work bench. We loved sitting outside the hut while enjoying a drink and BBQ. Will definitely go back.
Ewald S
3rd August 2022 -
A simply superb hidden gem within a 10 minute cycle ride to Bike Park Wales. The oweners are super friendly and even provide a full bike wash station with 'muck... read more off' products FOC alongside a full bike servicing station with tools included. The washroom facilities and and camping pods are very well appointed and kecpt really clean. Thank you
Scott Morley
18th November 2024The Roost consistently provides outstanding service and amenities, which is why we return annually. The campsite's location is conveniently close to BPW, local shops, and bars. However, within the secure... read more enclosure, with the sound of a local stream in the background, it feels wonderfully remote. The mini log cabins exude rustic charm and fulfill basic needs. The kitchen and shower areas offer comfort and convenience. During our stays, we always encounter polite and friendly fellow guests. Kath, the host, is always polite, responsive to inquiries, and accommodates our requests. We're already planning a return trip for later this summer.
Norman Matthews
30th May 2024Brilliant stay at the Roost. Really well set up, very clean, good bathrooms and kitchen facilities very well thought out. Brilliant Location for Bike Park Wales. Safe secure location for the bikes.
Rob Holmes
6th October 2021
In the press
Celebrating Excellence in Tourism at the South East Wales Tourism Awards - December 2024
"The Royal Mint recently played host to the South East Wales Tourism Awards, a celebration of the outstanding contributions made by local tourism businesses. A huge LLONGYFARCHIADAU / CONGRATULATIONS to the Winners!
Best Caravan, Camping, Glamping: THE ROOST MERTHYR TYDFIL
Best Activity, Experience or Tour AND the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award: ROCK UK, SUMMIT CENTRE"
Out and about in Merthyr Tydfil town and county - Visit Wales
Discover the top things to see and do in Merthyr Tydfil
"Impressive stone viaducts span the countryside and the rugged uplands bear the scars of quarrying. Merthyr's landscapes have been shaped by an industrious past, but these days, those that enjoy the great outdoors will find it full of places to play."
Green Economy Wales: Taking action on climate change - October 2023
"Where does a small business start when it comes to taking climate action?
Many business owners report that they find it difficult to measure their carbon footprint, and don’t know where to start when it comes to carbon reduction initiatives. Award-winning Newport brewery Tiny Rebel and family-run glamping site The Roost Merthyr Tydfil have embedded sustainability at the heart of their operations."
Bradt Guide to South Wales - 1st edition, February 2023
We are delighted to feature in the first Bradt Guide to South Wales:
"A fabulous biker/hiker friendly site run by a very welcoming family 3 miles south of the town centre. There is a choice here of heated cabins, each sleeping 2 adults and up to 2 children and all have a bike/equipment storage area; one cabin is ensuite, while occupants of the others have allocated showers as well as well-equipped self-catering 'inside/outside' kitchens. Bike wash, drying room and washing line also available. Its small, and very popular with bikers using the nearby BikePark Wales, so book ahead. There are also a couple of pitches for campervans."
Sustainable at Heart - Business Wales
"A small self-catering cabin site tucked away in a quiet spot, The Roost Merthyr Tydfil is the perfect location and set up for mountain bikers, hikers, cyclists and outdoor lovers. With sustainability firmly at the centre of what they do, they are always looking at ways in which they can reduce their impact on the environment."
Friends of the Earth Cymru - Sustainable travel: can Welsh tourism lead the way? January 2023
In January 2023, Friends of the Earth Cymru asked whether Welsh Tourism can lead the way in sustainable travel.
"Tourism contributes hugely to the Welsh economy but it also contributes to climate emissions. It's time for Wales to position itself as a destination for eco-tourism, and cater to the growing demand for sustainable travel from eco-conscious visitors."
The Rough Guide to Wales - 2022 edition
We are delighted to feature in the 2022 edition of the Rough Guide to Wales (p112). And we got a which means we're a favourite place!
"Popular with bikers using nearby Bike Park Wales, this fabulous little site, some three miles south of the town centre, offers four heated and very cosy wooden cabins, each sleeping up to four (two adults and two children), one of which is en-suite. Each cabin has its own bike storage facility, and there's a bike wash."
Wales SME Taskforce advise businesses on boosting green credentials, South Wales Argus - November 2022
"BUSINESSES in Wales need to build climate action into their immediate plans to make themselves resilient to future shocks. That is the message from the Wales SME Taskforce.
Members of the taskforce met owners of Welsh businesses at Tiny Rebel in Cardiff...There to tell their story was The Roost in Merthyr Tydfil, who highlighted why sustainability matters so much to their glamping business..."
Merthyr Tydfil named among UK’s top 10 Easter break 2022 destinations, Wales247 - April 2022
"The Roost Merthyr Tydfil glamping site opened in October 2019, primarily as a base for hikers, bikers and outdoor lovers. It is fully booked for Easter with guests coming from across the UK, Massachusetts in the USA and Germany."
UpHill Phill's video review of the Roost - 21 April 2021
"My Daughter and I decided to go to South Wales for 2 days of mountain biking and walking and didn't really want to camp like we normally do, so we came across The Roost at Merthyr Tydfil, just off the A470..."
Please note that Phill did this off his own back and paid to stay, we weren't aware he'd be doing this lush video (thanks Phill).
30 ways to have your hottest May half-term holiday ever, The Telegraph - March 2021
"Thrill-seeking families who aren’t afraid of a little roller-coaster riding should book themselves a “Ticket to Ride” at BikePark Wales in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons. Afterwards, stay in one of the cute cabins at The Roost Merthyr Tydfil, just one mile from the trails, which includes a bike wash and dry room for all your dirty gear."
Open Air Business - February 2020
Back in February 2020, just 4 months after opening, the Roost was the focus of Open Air Business' Entrepreneurs chat.
How brothers Kris and Darrel Morgans created The Roost Merthyr Tydfil, a purpose built haven for hikers, bikers and lovers of the outdoors, in their childhood stomping ground.