The Roost opened in October 2019 and has since welcomed many happy guests, some returning again and again.

The Roost has over 500 reviews and is rated 4.9/5 on various platforms:

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  • Great little place for a group. Clean, comfortable, good beds, kitchen, grills and even a pizza oven that we used with a group of mountainbikers riding in BikePark Wales. Extremely... read more

    Magnús Blöndahl Avatar Magnús Blöndahl
    26th June 2023

    Great place to stay. It has everything we needed and very little you don’t. Beds were very comfortable. Easy access for Bike Park Wales. Not many options for eating out nearby,... read more

    Fred Witham Avatar Fred Witham
    17th May 2023

    Great stay at The Roost, despite staying during Storm Eunice. All the rooms, kitchen facilities and bathrooms were very clean. Host always very accommodating and communicated with us before, during... read more

    Christopher Gribbin Avatar Christopher Gribbin
    11th March 2022
  • Great place and well thought out. A family of 4, 2 adults, 2 kids stayed in 2 cabins. The cabin was warm, comfy bunk beds and a place to securely... read more

    Adele Costello Avatar Adele Costello
    30th September 2023

    Perfect location for stay with son for bike park wales and our dog. Sight secure so pup couldn’t escApe, right next to good walking path. Cabins cosy, warm with special... read more

    AC harper Avatar AC harper
    9th November 2022

    My husband stayed here with his brother for a birthday trip. The Roost was so clean and welcoming. He really enjoyed the attention to detail in terms of all... read more

    L Gooding (Mrs G) Avatar L Gooding (Mrs G)
    4th April 2022
  • I booked the roost last minute as I decided to go to bike park Wales before travelling home, I only wish I knew how well equipped the kitchens were, the... read more

    john webb Avatar john webb
    17th May 2023

    Great setting half way up on side of a valley, the sun hits the site in the morning and sets in the other side of the valley giving you... read more

    J W Avatar J W
    30th May 2024

    A hidden gem of a glamping site, a warm welcoming log cabin feel which is tucked away behind locked gates. The cabin, kitchen and shower room are all well stocked... read more

    Amanda Dale Avatar Amanda Dale
    22nd June 2022
  • The place is amazing, stayed for 2 nights while visiting Bike Park Wales. Booked out 2 cabins for 4 adults and all were throughly impressed (calls for another visit and... read more

    james hynd Avatar james hynd
    11th September 2021

    Second time staying at the roost whilst visiting bike park wales for the weekend. 10/10 again. Place is kept immaculate. Locals are friendly and just an all round great place... read more

    Connor Sloan Avatar Connor Sloan
    17th June 2023

    Excellent place to stay for the Brecon Beacons ⛰ The Gap Cycle 🚲 Route, Taff Trail and Bike Park Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 , the hosts Kris and Kath , keep... read more

    David Evans Avatar David Evans
    9th August 2022
  • Another great stay at the Roost! Always a pleasure visiting, this is our third year in a row. Beautiful setting and super-handy if you're visiting Bike Park Wales - 5... read more

    David Broomhead Avatar David Broomhead
    6th July 2022

    Amazing 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

    Liam Baldwin Avatar Liam Baldwin
    17th April 2023

    Cosy glamping site situated on the Taff Trail, a short distance from Bike Park Wales, Aberfan, and the village shops/train station. The site has fantastic amenities, including fully equipped camp... read more

    K Rae Avatar K Rae
    4th March 2024

"Very friendly communication - everything well organised with clear instructions. Late arrival no problem. Good facilities. Bike stand and cleaning materials free to use - the Roost goes the extra mile." May 2024

"Great place to stay for a base to explore the Brecon Beacons. Kitchen has everything you need for cooking your own meals. Beds super comfy and cabins really cozy. Will definitely be back." April 2024

"This was our third stay this year "2023" and still as great as ever, perfect location, everything you need at hand for a stay after a hard days bike riding at Bike park Wales. Communication from the owner Kath regarding bookings and details of arrivals is clear and easy to follow. Will be booking again for early 2024!!." November 2023

"Beautiful cabins, they may only be small but they have everything you need. The beds are super comfortable. They were very clean, and the views are brilliant. The bike wash station is fully equipped which came is useful after a days biking in the rain. I'll definitely be booking again next time I'm down there biking." November 2023

"Everything is so well thought out at The Roost. Even in torrential rain after a day’s biking we felt warm, safe and comfortable. The cabins are more spacious than you think, and the kitchen is very cute and has everything you need. We even enjoyed a log fire on our last evening. The views of the mountains are stunning . A wonderful trip." October 2023

"Perfect basic accommodation- absolutely everything you need done in a beautifully simplistic way with easy access to amazing Brecon Beacons." October 2023

"The facilities are excellent. The little kitchens had everything we needed. It was great that we could connect the two kitchens for both our families to be able to eat together. The kids also loved using the fire pit. The location was quiet and we all slept well in the cosy cabins." October 2023

"I stayed here in a campervan. Staff were really communicative using the online tool, I could check myself in using the gate code, I had access to Power, Water and my own Shower/Toilet room. It was a great base for my two days in Merthyr." October 2023

And, our first review from 2019, we officially opened in the October:

"Lovely, warm couple with a wealth of local information and knowledge to help with your stay. Close to Bike Park Wales for mountain biking or the Beacons for walking etc. Wonderful idea of a modern camping style but in timber pods and with a real feel of getting back to nature.
I loved the communal kitchen idea being able to sit looking at the hills whilst having breakfast and when the weather permits, being able to do it alfresco with other guests.
They have harnessed the environmental aspects of having a business like this and have opted for rainwater harvesting in some areas of the venue which I love and gives them a much higher green-rating than any other accommodation that I have experienced. I love this place and would love to return with my young family." October 2019