Compare 9 lodges near Crickhowell, closest first – filter by hot tubs, pets, pools and more, then check dates and prices.
You can’t get closer to nature’s awe-inspiring backdrop as you take in the magnificent landscape of the peaceful valley views here at Garwnant Brecon Beacons.
Brecon Beacons Resort is part of our exclusive Daisy Door Cottage style Collection, enviably set in a picturesque location in the heart of the majestic Brecon Beacons National Park.
These superb lodges enjoy a spectacular setting in the heart of England’s first national forest park.
Forest Hills Lodges is an outstanding new addition to our Evermore Lodge Holidays Collection for 2023.
Whitemead Forest Park is peacefully tucked away amidst the rolling hills and tranquil woodland of the majestic Forest of Dean.
Enjoying an idyllic setting amidst protected woodland in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons National Park, this rural park sits on a non working farm and offers an excellent base for simply getting away from it all.
If peace, quiet, an idyllic setting and luxurious accommodation are what you are looking for, look no further.
Pant Wilkin Lodges & Equestrian Centre is a picturesque lodge holiday park nestled in the heart of Glamorgan, South Wales, where tranquillity meets adventure.
Nestling in a peaceful valleyside setting commanding spectacular views of the lush Powys countryside, these spacious lodges boast luxurious outdoor hot tubs perfect for relaxing after exploring the captivating scenery of the Elan Valley in this much loved part of Wales.
Crickhowell sits beside the River Usk at the foot of Crug Hywel, a small market town with a stone bridge over 300 years old, a ruined castle and a high street named the UK’s best in 2018. Stay in a lodge nearby and you’ve got the Black Mountains on one side and the whole of the Brecon Beacons National Park to explore. The days are for the hilltops. Evenings belong to the deck.
There aren’t any lodge parks in the town itself, so the lodges near Crickhowell on this page are a 36 to 59 minute drive away, on this side of the border and just over it in the Forest of Dean.
These six parks are the closest we list, nearest first.
Driving Distance: About 36 minutes (22.4 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 10 | Pet friendly? Yes
What to expect: Opened in 2023, Garwnant sits in a quiet valley inside one of the UK’s Dark Sky Reserves, so a clear night outside comes with a sky full of stars. Every lodge has its own outdoor hot tub and a gas barbecue, and the Golden Oak and White Willow Premium lodges add a woodburner.
Who will love these lodges? Hikers and cyclists, with trails from the door and Pen y Fan a short drive away. The biggest lodges sleep 10, though only some take dogs.
Driving Distance: About 42 minutes (30.1 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 10 | Pet friendly? Yes
What to expect: Set entirely within the Forestry Commission estate, in the largest oak woodland in the country. Go canoeing on the Wye or cycle through the trees, then come back to a lodge for up to 10.
Driving Distance: About 43 minutes (30.5 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 8 | Pet friendly? Yes
What to expect: Guests rate this one 4.9 out of 5. The handcrafted lodges overlook a parkland golf course near Coleford, and each has over 1,000 square feet inside plus a private deck and tub. There’s fishing, some lodges take dogs, and Puzzlewood and Clearwell Caves are close by.
Driving Distance: About 46 minutes (32.4 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 8 | Pet friendly? Yes
What to expect: Traditional stone cottages, some with a jacuzzi bath, a four-poster bed or an en suite sauna, plus an indoor heated pool, a gym for over 16s and a games room. The showcaves are next door, and guests get 10% off entry.
Driving Distance: About 48 minutes (33.3 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 6 | Pet friendly? Yes
What to expect: Kids who can’t sit still will love it. Archery, water walkers and sea scooters keep them busy. There are all-weather play areas for wet days, too, and a pool and spa for the grown-ups.
Driving Distance: About 59 minutes (39.4 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 4 | Pet friendly? Yes
What to expect: Small and peaceful, in protected woodland on an old farm in waterfall country, Heronstone won a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice award in 2026 and has a play area, fishing and village pubs a short stroll away.
| Lodge park | Drive (mins) | Sleeps | Hot tubs | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garwnant | 36 | 10 | Yes | Yes |
| Forest of Dean Lodges | 42 | 10 | Yes | Yes |
| Forest Hills Lodges | 43 | 8 | Yes | Yes |
| Brecon Beacons Resort | 46 | 8 | No | Yes |
| Whitemead Forest Park | 48 | 6 | Yes | Yes |
| Heronstone Lodges | 59 | 4 | Yes | Yes |
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There’s plenty of accommodation in Crickhowell itself. Letting agents list dozens of Crickhowell holiday cottages, from shepherd huts and farm barns to townhouses, and you’ll find hotel rooms at old coaching inns such as The Bear, open to travellers since 1432, and the Dragon Inn. A cottage or a room in town suits a trip built around a walk home from dinner.
A lodge gives you things a holiday cottage often can’t:
So where to stay comes down to the trip: a hotel room or cottage for pubs on the doorstep, or a lodge for space. Sharing a self catering lodge with friends brings the cost per head right down, and it’s the best holiday accommodation for a soak after a long day out.
Start at the CRiC Centre on Beaufort Street, the town’s information centre, gallery and café. The CRiC has a car park beside it, and from there the independent shops run the length of the main street, including an award-winning bookshop and the country’s first zero waste shop.
Also known as Alisby’s Castle, this Norman motte and bailey was destroyed by Owain Glyndŵr in 1403 and is free to visit, with a play park beside the mound.
Completed in 1706 across the River Usk, it’s said to be the longest stone span in the country. Count the arches as you cross: there are 12 on one side and 13 on the other!
The Iron Age hillfort that gives the town its Welsh name rises to 451 metres right behind the high street, and most people are up and back in under three hours, with the Usk Valley spread out below. It’s steep in places. For a bigger challenge, Pen y Fan is about 40 minutes west.
Cross the river to Llangattock and follow the towpath of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, which is flat and easy with a dog, or take the lanes east to Llangenny and the Glanusk estate.
The limestone cliffs across the valley hide some of the longest cave systems in Britain. Craig y Cilau Nature Reserve is free, with parking on the hillside, but the paths get slippery after rain.
Book a table at The Bear for dinner in a 15th-century coaching inn. Self catering? Grab local produce from the butchers and bakery in town.
Just 6 miles away, Abergavenny trades on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8am to 4pm.
A medieval court and a round Norman tower side by side. Cadw lists it as open 10am to 5pm until 1 November, then 10am to 4pm and closed Mondays and Tuesdays over winter. Dogs on short leads can go on the ground floor.
The National Trust owns the 596 metre summit, and the easier 3.5 mile route from the free Llanwenarth car park takes about two hours.
Big Pit is free to get into. Underground tours have a small charge, and it’s about 20 minutes south.
See Henrhyd Falls, the tallest waterfall in South Wales, or drive east to the Wye Valley.
Spring and September are the sweet spots. August is busiest.
Nine days of guided routes across the Black Mountains, with booking from 1 December. As the organisers put it:
“Walks are graded according to difficulty and length so there is a walk for everyone!”
The Green Man music weekend takes over the Glanusk Estate just outside town in its 25th year, and lodges nearby book up months ahead.
Not that we list, though the town has plenty of cottages and B&Bs. Garwnant is the nearest lodge park, about 36 minutes away.
Every lodge at Garwnant has its own outdoor tub, and so do Heronstone Lodges.
Garwnant and Forest of Dean Lodges both sleep up to 10.
Yes, all six parks have lodges that welcome pets, though not every lodge does.
From 19 to 22 August 2027 on the Glanusk Estate.
Big Pit is free to get into, and Whitemead has a pool and all-weather play areas.
Plan ahead with Visit Wales, the Bannau Brycheiniog park site and the Crickhowell Information Centre, or read our guide to Hay-on-Wye.
Soak under the stars at Garwnant, then drive into town for breakfast the next morning. Browse all our UK lodge holidays and pick the one that suits your group.
