Madog Barn

Madog Barn Madog barn is a stunning 5* barn conversion in the beautiful village of Crai in the centre of the Brecon Beacons National Park.Great views and walks.
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Madog Barn boasts spectacular views and wonderful walks right from the door. Set in the tranquil Crai Valley this is the ideal location for walkers, cyclists, families, couples and dog owners. Oak is used throughout the property and a spiral staircase is a particular feature here. Underfloor heating makes Madog Barn a cosy place to relax after a day spent exploring the beautiful Brecon Beacons Nat

ional Park. A welcome pack adds to the warm welcome which will await you. A garden patio maximises on the views across the valley and there are storage/ drying facilities for bikes and walking gear. As Crai is a Dark sky Discovery Site, astronomy quality binoculars are available for viewing the Milky Way and deck chairs,blankets and thermal mugs to ensure your comfort while stargazing. Check out our website for further details www.madogbarn.co.uk

25/05/2024
Beautiful 🤗
16/05/2024

Beautiful 🤗

Planning your next mountain trip? Don’t let us sway where you go but we’d recommend our hills.

Cynllunio eich taith mynydd nesaf? Peidiwch â gadael i ni siglo ble rydych chi’n mynd ond byddem yn argymell ein bryniau.

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📍 Pen y Fan

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11/05/2024
It was a quiet, soft day yesterday. We walked around the Usk reservoir, the clouds obscured the top of the Carmarthen Fa...
02/05/2024

It was a quiet, soft day yesterday. We walked around the Usk reservoir, the clouds obscured the top of the Carmarthen Fans but we stayed dry. Although the sun was hidden we found some wonderful colours in the new foliage and this rather splendid beetle!
The western side of the Brecon Beacons is much quieter than the eastern side. We just saw a few fishermen at the start of our walk and then, not a soul!

Madog Barn is not booked this weekend 😟The bluebells are out next door, the cuckoo is calling, swallows are arriving. Th...
01/05/2024

Madog Barn is not booked this weekend 😟
The bluebells are out next door, the cuckoo is calling, swallows are arriving. The lambs are bouncing.
Spring is here!
Please check out our website and then phone direct for a special late booking offer.

A step away from the usual and some new events that will hopefully become fixtures in the events space. Brecon Medieval Festival Brecon Cathedral 4 & 5 May 2024. “May the fourth be with y…

Now, I know they say that one swallow doesn’t make a summer but I think this little bird has see the weather forecast ☺️
17/04/2024

Now, I know they say that one swallow doesn’t make a summer but I think this little bird has see the weather forecast ☺️

A nice reminder of how special our home patch is.
17/04/2024

A nice reminder of how special our home patch is.

15/04/2024

Great way to see the views if you want to spare the legs!

Bank holiday, so we chose to look at Pen y Fan rather than climb it. This is viewed from the south. The weather held off...
03/04/2024

Bank holiday, so we chose to look at Pen y Fan rather than climb it. This is viewed from the south. The weather held off and we only saw a handful of walkers. Then lunch at The Old Barn Tearooms; run by the same family for 20years and our first time back after 9 years, what were we thinking! This place is a gem frequented by folks up from Merthyr and hardy walkers, don’t miss it for lunch or a cream tea.

18/03/2024

One of our lovely return guests has had to cancel their Easter break at Madog Barn due to ill health.
Spring is arriving in the valley.
Why not phone or email us directly for a special offer?!

Here are some pictures of what I have been busy with in the last couple of weeks. 2 more ewes to produce and then I can ...
09/03/2024

Here are some pictures of what I have been busy with in the last couple of weeks. 2 more ewes to produce and then I can get a good night’s sleep!
Why not come and see the lambs and if the weather is still a bit iffy then the waterfalls are spectacular and close by.
Minimum of 3 night stay and special offers for couples.
David and I would love to welcome you.

Madog Barns backyard! I love this quieter part of the Brecon Beacons National Park.We should all follow even if it is ...
09/03/2024

Madog Barns backyard! I love this quieter part of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
We should all follow even if it is very familiar to us.

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Ask yourself 3 questions before you set off:

🧭 Am I confident I have the KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS for the day?

🌨️ Do I know what the WEATHER will be like?

🔦 Do I have the right GEAR?

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📷 Gabriella Karney

19/02/2024

The high rainfall this winter has made the waterfalls impressive and there are plenty of signs of brighter days ahead.

30/01/2024

Situated on the moorlands of Fforest Fawr Unesco Global Geopark, the Maen Llia standing stone is more than 3.5 metres tall and nearly 3 metres wide. Estimated to be erected between 2300 – 800 BCE, Maen Llia is one of many bronze age sites located across the park.

Steeped in legend, Maen Llia’s exact purpose and function is not known although there are many different suggestions and interpretations. One tale of Maen Llia says that the stone sometimes travels to the river to drink – this legend may come from the long shadow cast from the stone which reaches the river when the sun is close to the horizon ☀️🪨

📷 Matt Botwood

A big thank you for all those who helped us to plant a mixed hedge at Madogfechan. We look forward to watching it grow.
21/01/2024

A big thank you for all those who helped us to plant a mixed hedge at Madogfechan. We look forward to watching it grow.

Nice place for a walk and a cuppa!
21/01/2024

Nice place for a walk and a cuppa!

Three beautiful sunny days to come in the Brecon Beacons according to the weather forecast. And Madog Barn is available....
16/01/2024

Three beautiful sunny days to come in the Brecon Beacons according to the weather forecast. And Madog Barn is available.
01874 636740. Early arrival and late departure 17-20th January.
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11/01/2024
09/01/2024
The weather is set fine apart from a little sprinkle of snow tonight! We should be taking delivery of over 800 hedging w...
08/01/2024

The weather is set fine apart from a little sprinkle of snow tonight!
We should be taking delivery of over 800 hedging whips in the next few days but luckily, this coming weekend looks to be dry and just above freezing so we should be able to make a start at getting them planted.
Madog Barn is available for short lets of three nights with flexible start and finish dates during January. (Use our website for this offer).
Check out the weather and escape for a few days in the hills!
Why not make it a chance to offset your carbon footprint, plant a few trees and get a discount on your holiday!

David and Alison would like to wish all our past, present and future guests a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Ye...
20/12/2023

David and Alison would like to wish all our past, present and future guests a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.

Why not pick up a hamper at The Black Mountains Smokery on your way to Madog Barn?The International Welsh Rarebit Centre...
16/12/2023

Why not pick up a hamper at The Black Mountains Smokery on your way to Madog Barn?
The International Welsh Rarebit Centre is just down the road from us and one of our favourite haunts.

There are rich pickings on a trip through the mountains and valleys of Bannau Brycheiniog, formerly known as the Brecon Beacons. Whipping along these narrow lanes, you’ll discover a winery, a smokery, a roastery and a country inn where chefs riff creatively on hyper-local ingredients.

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One of our lovely return guests has had to cancel their Easter break at Madog Barn due to ill health. Spring is arriving in the valley. Why not phone or email us directly for a special offer?!

The high rainfall this winter has made the waterfalls impressive and there are plenty of signs of brighter days ahead.

Unwind and relax!
Unwind and relax!

What is it about the smell of a forest that is so good for the human soul? Turn the sound up and listen to the birds! Basil and my walk above Madogfechan. #madogbarn #breconbeaconsnationalpark

Wishing all our guests, past present and future, a Very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful and Healthy New Year.

The small wood next to Madogfechan is full of bluebells and birdsong just now.

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Madog Barn boasts spectacular views and wonderful walks right from the door. Set in the tranquil Crai Valley this is the ideal location for walkers, cyclists, families, couples and dog owners. Oak is used throughout the property and a spiral staircase is a particular feature here. Underfloor heating makes Madog Barn a cosy place to relax after a day spent exploring the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park. A welcome pack adds to the warm welcome which will await you. A garden patio maximises on the views across the valley and there are storage/ drying facilities for bikes and walking gear. As Crai is a Dark sky Discovery Site, astronomy quality binoculars are available for viewing the Milky Way. Since the autumn of 2017 MadogBarn has excellent wifi connection free to our guests.

Please visit our website for further information about Madog Barn [email protected]

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