Reviews
Read reviews and feedback from people who’ve stayed at the Roost.
Read reviews and feedback from people who’ve stayed at the Roost.
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 helpful hosts when we ran into some challenges during out trip with a group of 18 people. We´ve stayed here 2 times and will be back.
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 but we did find a decent curry.
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 and after our stay. Good facilities for biking (bike storage in cabin that will take 2 adult bikes hanging up and two kids bikes in the vestibule), a decent bike wash station and proximity to Bike Park Wales is excellent (it is an easy ride for an adult). Am a repeat customer and will definitely stay again.
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 store the bikes. The kitchen was well equipped and the showers were lovely and warm. There is a pizza oven/ BBQ and kids loved sitting by the fire, so remember your wood and kindling. We took our own camping chairs to sit around the fire pit The site is accessed by a security gate. Great location for the bike park and right near taff trail.
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 space for clean washed bikes (area provided with great bike stand and hose so no excuse for dirty bike). Beds really comfy and roomy for adult and son. Drying room available, small but a n upgrade is planned. Great separate kitchen allocated to you along with a shower room all clean and with all you need. Easy access, great communication prior to arrival and close to everything you could need.Can’t fault the place will stay again. And if the weather could be better fantastic. Boy did it rain for our biking and 4 night stay.
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 the sustainability/eco-friendly measures that have been put in place. Being just down the road from Bike Park Wales, they had a great day out too.
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 toilet and shower were spotless, really good idea a self-sufficient glampsite. Bike wash area with muc off spray. Would definitely recommend. I was also lucky enough to have the whole place to myself as it was midweek.
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 a beautiful view of the other side of the valley. Loads of really useful thoughtful touches, for example all cabins are the same size, so if you choose the non-ensuite cabins the extra space is utilised as hanging space for two bikes and a drying rack for your gear which is super useful. They have a dedicated bike cleaning area that includes bike stand, tools for maintenance, brushes, hose and a full bottle of muc-off spray. Toilets use rainwater, the toilet paper is made from recyclable paper (hopefully not recycled toilet paper), well stocked kitchen with everything you need including eco-friendly washing liquid. Kitchen and shower rooms are always private whether en-suite or not. The only drawback was the wifi didn't reach my cabin and would have a habit of dropping out when I was using it. Not a issue really though as I had full 4G coverage across the whole site. And of course, it's difficult to get much closer to BPW without actually staying onsite. Certainly coming back.
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 so you don’t have to take much with you and all very clean, we had a lovely stay and would higher recommend The Roost.
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 booking before we even got out the first night). Great location for getting to and from BPW with plenty of amenities near by for post rides. The cabins, kitchen and bath/shower rooms were all great sizes, well equipped and spotless. Beds were really comfy, exactly what you want after a hard days riding! Kath was a fantastic host too, who was approachable and made us feel welcome from before we even arrived! Will definitely be back and highly recommend to anyone.
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 to be. Can cycle to BPW in around ten minutes from the roost. Highly recommend
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 a wonderful natural peaceful setting. The cabins , kitchens and bathrooms 🚽 facilities are amazing. There’s plenty of info, Kath sent me info on the Gap ride( which we did - 46 miles in total by the time we got back to The Roost) A gem 💎 in the valleys.
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 mins drive away.
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 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. 🏴⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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 kitchens, showers, outdoor firepits, bike wash station, and even a drying room. Owners are communicative, friendly, and welcoming, and I'd recommend this place to anyone.
"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
"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