# The Cattle Barn, Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire Catered bunkhouse and pods near Hay-on-Wye sleeping 48 for retreats and events, celebrations, hens and stags, on the edge of the Brecon Beacons ## At a Glance - Sleeps 8 - 48 - 5 bedrooms - Dining for 100 ## Images - Total images stored: 25 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Mountain-Mayhem-On-site-Bar.jpg (caption: The Cattle Barn - on site bar; alt: The Cattle Barn - on site bar) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mountain-Mayhem-Abi-and-Nick-Wedding-1605.jpg - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mountain-Mayhem-Screenshot_20250320-224925.jpg - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mountain-Mayhem-Abi-and-Nick-Wedding-1532.jpg - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Mountain-Mayhem-Looking-towards-the-Black-Hill.jpg (caption: The Cattle Barn - looking towards The Black Hill; alt: The Cattle Barn - looking towards The Black Hill) - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Mountain-Mayhem-Fire-Pit.jpg (caption: The Cattle Barn - gather around the fire pit; 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alt: The Cattle Barn - smaller rooms - sleep 8 & 10) - 18. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/DSC_0859 (Large).jpg (caption: The Cattle Barn - outside largest bunkroom; alt: The Cattle Barn - outside largest bunkroom) - 19. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/DSC_0314 (Large).jpg (caption: The Cattle Barn - looking across the valley; alt: The Cattle Barn - looking across the valley) - 20. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/DSC_3151 (Large).jpg (caption: The Cattle Barn - modern washroom facilities; alt: The Cattle Barn - modern washroom facilities) - 21. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/GentsShower1.jpg (caption: The Cattle Barn - gents shower block; alt: The Cattle Barn - gents shower block) - 22. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/DSC_0387 (Large).jpg (caption: The Cattle Barn - Cats Back from the centre; alt: The Cattle Barn - Cats Back from the centre) - 23. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Mountain-Mayhem-Aerial-view-of-Centre.jpg (caption: The Cattle Barn - from above; alt: The Cattle Barn - from above) - 24. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Mountain-Mayhem-The-Black-Hill.jpg (caption: The Cattle Barn - the wonderful Black Hill; alt: The Cattle Barn - the wonderful Black Hill) - 25. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Mountain-Mayhem-View-from-Lobby.jpg (caption: The Cattle Barn - view from the lobby; alt: The Cattle Barn - view from the lobby) ## Floor Plans - No floor plans are available for this property. ## About The Property Sleeping 8 to 48 in 3 bunkrooms and 2 pods 1 Bunkroom sleeps 16 1 Bunkroom sleeps 14 1 Bunkroom sleeps 10 2 pods sleep 4 each The Cattle Barn is a great choice for a break on the edge of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons) and close to the Black Mountains, a playground for outdoor lovers. This purpose built modernised bunkhouse near Hay-on-Wye is ideal for all types of events, corporate group stays and equally for stag and hen parties. Or get together with friends for a weekend of fun activities to celebrate a big birthday or special occasion including weddings. Experiences on offer include clay pigeon shooting, quad biking, paintballing, canoeing and abseiling. There are 3 different meeting rooms for management meetings, product launches, a seminar or a business conference and oodles of outside space for team building exercises and fun activities for stags and hens. The Cattle Barn caters for groups of adults with bunkhouse accommodation, centrally heated, cosy and comfortable, and open all year round, and there is also plenty of space for camping and yurts for additional guests. The Barn has modern washroom and shower facilities with plentiful hot water. Dorm style accommodation works well for a mixed group, and the pods for anyone wanting their own private space. Bedding is supplied but please bring towels. Catering options are available, with a large kitchen producing meals for up to 100 guests (no self catering facilities available). A full English breakfast using fresh, locally sourced ingredients is included. Packed lunches, barbecues and evening meals can be provided and the venue is fully licensed. Extensive grounds provide plenty of space in which to relax, play football, cricket, rounders or just create your own fun. A fire pit and barbecue area is a central place to gather in the evenings and enjoy the company of your friends over a beer or glass of wine. The Cattle Barn is close to Abergavenny and Hay-on-Wye, both lively little towns. Brecon and Pen Y Fan are only 40 minutes away. ## Facilities - **WiFi:** WiFi is available, but no mobile signal, but there is a main landline if required. - **Accessibility:** We have accessible toilets and access to all ground floor rooms for meetings and dining. - **Dog Friendly:** Dogs are welcome - please enquire. - **Kitchen:** All meals are catered for. No self catering kitchen. - **Dining Room:** The main dining area is in the main centre and can seat up to 100 people. There are plenty of tables and picnic benches for eating al fresco. - **Sitting Room:** Get together and relax around the fire pit or barbecue area. - **Heating and Open Fires:** The bunkhouse is centrally heated. There is an outside fire pit to sit around. - **Bedrooms:** There are 3 bunk rooms: one can accommodate up to 16, another up to 14 and the third room up to 10. Also 2 pods. - **Linen:** All freshly laundered linen is included in the bunkhouse, all you need to bring is a towel. - **Bathrooms:** The bunkrooms have a modern washroom adjacent to them with toilets and hand basins. The main shower block has separate ladies/gents and is next door. - **Outdoor:** Numerous areas of well mowed grass available for sports and games. Barbecue and fire pit available in the evenings. Landscaped area for chilling out. - **Parking:** A large well-lit car park is available adjacent to activity centre and bunkhouse. - **Smoking:** Smoking in certain outdoor areas. ## Rental Rates Please contact the owner for pricing. ## Booking Information - Please contact us and we will be happy to create a package for your group event. ## Availability Please contact the owner for availability dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/the-cattle-barn-hay-on-wye-herefordshire#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [Wales](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/wales) > [South Wales Mid Wales Brecon Beacons](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/south-wales-mid-wales-brecon-beacons) > [Powys](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/powys) > [Hay-on-Wye](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/hay-on-wye) ### Address Address: Craswell, Herefordshire, HR2 0PH, GB Latitude: 51.984873057077 Longitude: -3.0188277862305 ### About The Area Situated a short distance from the Cats Back which is part of the Black Mountains, the location offers stunning scenery in totally unspoilt countryside on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** Hay-on-Wye is 9 miles, the market town of Abergavenny is 13 miles and Hereford is approx 17 miles. - **Shop:** In the local village of Longtown and offers an extensive choice of local foods and crafts. It is also the local Post Office. - **Food and Drink:** There are 3 pubs in the area which are all approx 3 miles away. - **Airport:** The airports of Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff are all approx the same distance (60 miles). - **Train:** There are train stations at Hereford and Abergavenny, transport can be arranged to and from the venue. - **Bus:** There are bus stations at Hereford and Abergavenny, transport can be arranged to and from the venue. ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: Vicki Phillips - Phone: +44 (0)1873 860 450 - Email: vicki@mountainmayhem.com - Website: https://www.mountainmayhem.com