Reviews
Read reviews and feedback from people who’ve stayed at the Roost.
The Roost opened in October 2019 and we've since had plenty of guests stay. Some have even come back more than once. You can read guest reviews here.
Read feedback from past guests here and via the links below:
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"Fantastic set up. Very clean and well appointed cabins. Good communication from Kath the host too. Beds were really comfy." August 2022
"Second time staying at the roost was amazing perfect if you are going to bike park wales or just want some quiet alone time away." August 2022
"Such an amazing place! It has everything you need and is a great base for Bike Park Wales. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this and think the owners have done a commendable job in designing and running this great place to stay!" August 2022
"Really lovely spot, nice and close to Bike Park Wales. Only stopped for a single night but had everything we needed. Plenty of information about facilities before & after arrival." July 2022
"Stayed here to go to bike park wales. Great location for this kind of trip. Will definitely be back." July 2022
"Great location for Bike Park Wales, kitchens are perfectly good for 4 people." July 2022
"Brilliant place to stay for biking and walking. Great facilities and Kath is so welcoming and friendly. Will definitely be back!" July 2022
"Another great stay at the Roost! Love this place, always a pleasure to come back" July 2022
"Perfect location for bike park wales and exploring the Brecon Beacons national park . Has everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay." July 2022
"What a fantastic place!! The facilities provided were first class!! Fully equipped kitchen, except for an oven but had electric hob, kettle, fridge, pots and pans. Excellent toilet and showering facilities. The pod where I stayed was spacious for 2 people and if your concerned about the bunk beds like I was... don't be!! They took my weight of 18 stone. Easy access to Bike Park Wales. There's a Tesco 10mins away if you need provisions. I cannot rate this place enough and the host Kath, was very quick to respond to msgs and sent me really easy to understand instructions on access to the accommodation. I also thought that the posters that were placed everywhere were really useful too." June 2022
"A beautiful hidden gem, the Roost offers lovely accommodation set within a secluded tree setting but close to all amenities, it's very clean and offers everything you need for a relaxing stay." June 2022
"Another great stay at the Roost with an extra bonus of holiday weather this time! Really great accommodation, very clean with thoughtful touches you won't find anywhere else." June 2022
"Perfect place to stay if you want a simple and outdoorsy place close to Bike Park Wales. The hosts are very friendly and forthcoming, and do their best to keep the park environmentally friendly." April 2022
"We are regular visitors to the roost and every time we stay, the accommodation is always clean and welcoming. Everything has been thought of to make your stay easy and enjoyable. Seeing the birds on the feeders was an extra bonus this time! Great location for bike park Wales and everything else in the Cardiff and Brecon Beacons area." April 2022
"Super location for Bike Park Wales. Very secure for all our bikes. The cabins are extremely warm, clean and very comfortable. The views are amazing especially with an early morning cup of coffee made in the well equipped, private kitchen. The shower and loo were also warm and clean too, great to have a private facility. We’ll definitely be back in the summer." April 2022
"We would 100% recommend this place to others and will definitely be visiting again! The site is clean, well maintained and is in an excellent location for anyone keen to go walking, biking etc. A brilliant find!!" March 2022
"The cabin was an excellent base for a weekend riding at Bike Park Wales. The accommodation was really comfortable and cosy. The drying room was vastly appreciated! Kath is a really friendly host, and kept contact from the booking and throughout our stay to ensure everything was up to scratch." February 2022
"If you are looking for something that is clean, comfortable and reasonably priced that is close to Bike Park Wales - this place is ideal. The facilities are well thought out and extremely practical and tick all the boxes. Even in winter the rooms were warm with plenty of room, even our beloved steeds got a bed for the night! I almost don't want to write a good review as otherwise others will book this place up! Kath was very helpful and maintained good contact pre and during our stay. Thank you so much for opening up for us. We will be back!" December 2021
"The first time we stopped we were in our campervan, this time we had 2 nights in a cabin and it was brilliant. All fitted out with everything you would need and it was lovely and cosy." December 2021
"Great place with excellent facilities and very easy access to Bike Park Wales. Will be back." November 2021
"Great location, has everything you need and nice cosy little cabins. This is my second stay and I will be staying again." November 2021
"Cosy, clean, comfortable and warm. Our first stay at the Roost but we would love to come back. The bathroom and cooking facilities were excellent (as was the bike cleaning facility). Our kids want to move in permanently!" November 2021
"This is a lovely little glamping site with great facilities. The cabins are warm and cosy, great independent kitchen and shower room. Handy bike wash area. A hidden gem that's becoming a favorite place for us to stay when visiting South Wales for mountain biking." October 2021
"Lovely little place to stay. Cabins are well maintained and have all that you need." October 2021
"Once again a great stay at the roost, even the very wet weather didn't dampen the experience. Everything you need for a cosy few nights stay in Merthyr." October 2021
"What a beautiful little place this was. I would definitely recommend this especially if you are looking to explore the local countryside or looking to ride at Wales bike park which is a 5 minute drive away. Impeccably clean and all facilities you could possibly need are provided. Thank you so much Kath and team..will definitely return next year." October 2021
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Brilliant 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.... read more
Rob Holmes
6th October 2021Very nice and simple place, absolutely spot on for outdoors activities !! Lovely hosts and perfect location, don't look further !! The cabins are very simple but have the necessary equipment.... read more I found them really great. Separate kitchen and bathroom super equipped. I will definitely come back !!
Eric Berghen
20th April 2022It was seriously like what a safari holiday might be!! A small site with about 6 pods on and individual kitchen pods which had all the utensils, mugs, plates, cutlery,... read more kettle you needed to be able to cook, so you don't need to bring your own. The pod itself was spacious to be able to 2 adult bikes in the separate compartment and a living area with bunk bed bed and table and stools. Now if your concerned like I was about an adult( I am 6ft 4, weighing 18 stone) fitting into the bunk or getting on the top bunk... don't be!! I did and it was a comfy bed too. All you need is to take a duvet or sleeping bag and a pillow. For all you MTBers, there is a bike repair area and bike wash down too. I cannot rate this place enough!! Kath was a great host, very quick with communication and sent a brilliant email detailing all you need to know about access, on site facilities etc and also msgd to ask if all was OK and hope we have a great stay.
steve simpson
29th June 2022 -
Great stay at The Roost. All the rooms, kitchen facilities and bathrooms were very clean. Host very accommodation and communicated with us before, during and after our stay. Good facilities for... read more biking (bike storage in cabin, bike wash station) and proximity to Bike Park Wales is excellent. Will definitely stay again.
Christopher Gribbin
6th August 2021My 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.
L Gooding (Mrs G)
4th April 2022We had a brilliant stay at The Roost, we received a very warm welcome and quickly felt at home. Cabins are beautifully kept and clean with fully equipped bathroom and... read more kitchen facilities. Perfectly located for trips to Bike Park Wales. Would love to return again!
Grace Chapman
20th June 2022 -
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.
Amanda Dale
22nd June 2022Stayed 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 2021We stay here a lot- and keep coming back. Every time, the Roost gets even better. Very well maintained, a great place for groups of any size or solo. Bike... read more storage is very secure and only 5 mins to BPW by car or 10 by bike.
Rich Humphry
11th March 2022 -
My daughter and I come from Sweden (though she lives in Bristol) and we had a lovely stay at the Roost Medthyr Tydfil in the beginning of the summer. The... read more site is perfect as a base for exploring the stunning nature of Brecon Beacons. It is situated at the outskirts of a village, pretty close to the highway, so you can hear the traffic – but non the less it is so peaceful and calming. The cabin we had was absolutely wonderful! Everything was clean and dry and warm. And the architecture and planning was both beautiful and functional. This little surface had everything, including a perfect bathroom with a lovely hot shower. The beds were super comfy. I have never stayed in a cabin more well equipped. There was a little kitchenette and it had all utensils you could wish for, even a toaster. And yet nothing too much, all very minimalistic, clean and clutter free. And there was even a torch, stuck into the power outlet, in case there was a power cut. Talk about service! This must be the creation by somebody with lots of craftiness, experience, thoughtfulness, ingenuity – and love for out door life and out door people! Never felt more well taken care of by a little house 🙂 Recommending this wholeheartedly!
Tina Quartey
6th December 2021Really nice little place on the hill side, perfect for us who stayed just two nights, we were only down the road at bike park Wales. Brilliant little set up,... read more clean and tidy, very reasonable on pricing too. Will definitely be returning in the future when we visit bpw again. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Terry Howlett
20th May 2022Recently stayed at the Roost with my family for a 2 day cycling trip to Bike Park Wales. Simple accommodation but very clean, warm and cosy. Great cooking facilities and... read more wash rooms with nice bike washing and drying room facility. We will definitely be coming again!
Neil jago
6th December 2021 -
Another 5* stay at The Roost Merthyr… This is our 3rd time staying here and we would thoroughly recommend it. See you again soon!
Ewan Elliott
6th December 2021Great 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.
11th March 2022The 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.
james hynd
11th September 2021