Afan Forest - Accommodation

staggly
staggly Posts: 6
edited March 2009 in Routes
Hi,

Me and my mate are off for some MTBing action in Afan Forest in June and we're looking for somewhere to stay.

Anyone got any recommendations for any B and Bs or the like nearby?

Cheers.

Comments

  • pittpony
    pittpony Posts: 1,057
    Hi, a search of the forum should throw up plenty of suggestions :)

    Have a great trip!!!
    Giant Trance & XTC Composite
    South East MTB
  • BigJimmyB
    BigJimmyB Posts: 1,302
    www.cottagessouthwales.com

    Lovely people, tell them Jamie sent you.
  • robmccreedie
    robmccreedie Posts: 81
    10 of us went last weekend and stayed at the afan cottage next to the jersey arms. nice clean place, next to a pub and the crazy priced £2 meal place down the road :D
  • Bmjboy
    Bmjboy Posts: 680
    We stayed here:

    http://www.brynteghouse.com/rosecottage.html

    Fully catered for MTB'ers as they had a stack of MTB magazines and DVD to go through when chilling, largescale maps of the area, SMACK BANG between Afan and Glyncorrwg center's and about 2 mins walk from the pub ( a converted railway station)

    Its right by the river too, great location to pick up the trails!

    It also has this:>

    http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3059/2978602113_fae6b2f179.jpg?v=0

    Secure bike storage and wash down facilities at the back!!
    "I don't do double-entendres, but I do like to slip a big one in occasionally"

    Giant Trance X2 / Garmin Edge 305 / Empty Wallet
  • maurice
    maurice Posts: 151
    How did you find the atmosphere in that converted pub?

    As I walked in with a few mates last year a load of the locals were going "look English!" before we walked in, and they took an awful long time to serve us at the bar!

    (I'm actually Welsh myself, but from North East Wales, think quite a few are inbred in that valley and don't like outsiders)
    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1345770/
  • Bmjboy
    Bmjboy Posts: 680
    To be honest, everyone was really nice and we got served BEFORE the locals!.

    There is a bit of staring going on, but if your not a regular, you get that in most pubs anywhere.

    We got chatting to the landlord (I think) straight away and warned him that we would be here daily for booze and some grub, so from then on he instantly looked after us!

    I can see what you mean about the "locals" nature though, its a small village lifestyle, everyone knows each other and it is a bit like walking into someone elses house - but with a bit of banter and friendlyness it was all good.

    Dont be put off!
    "I don't do double-entendres, but I do like to slip a big one in occasionally"

    Giant Trance X2 / Garmin Edge 305 / Empty Wallet
  • P-Jay
    P-Jay Posts: 1,478
    I live in Cardiff so no need to stay down there, but this place is great

    http://www.afanlodge.com/
    Shocker Enduro
  • 1969-Bomber
    1969-Bomber Posts: 1
    Hi

    Try the Bryn Bettws Log Cabins. It's at the top of the 'Final Descent' on 'The Wall' trail.
    Start the day with a nice bit of downhill. :D

    http://www.brynbettwslodge.com/
  • pjm-84
    pjm-84 Posts: 819
    Highly recommended

    http://www.thequeensguesthouse.co.uk/

    Going up to Afan in March so I'll try and book here first.
    Paul
  • guilliano
    guilliano Posts: 5,495
    Another vote for Bryn Teg House! I found the place brilliant, had a couple of great nights in the pub playing pool against the locals and had no problems getting served...... they even had a go at me for not staying til closing time!
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/guilliano/
  • billynobates
    billynobates Posts: 89
    http://www.afanlodge.com/
    Went to Afan last week and stayed at this place after reading P-Jays post recommending it....thanks dude it is a great place to stay in an superb,easy to access location with all the facilities you need(a bar & restaurant!) :lol:

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