Moving away from home is a big part of the student experience so we’ve put together some information to help explain your accommodation choices.

We will always try our best to find or provide you with accommodation in your first year of study with us, and second year students will be assisted to find suitable accommodation in or near Talgarth if they wish.

 

Costs

Our own private student accommodation options start from £120 per week (plus bills), whereas local host options can range from £100 per week upwards (including bills). Prices vary according to room/accommodation size, and location.

Short-term and per-night stays are available with some local hosts, as well as local campsites – there should be something for everyone.

Accommodation 2024-25

Our dedicated student support team are on hand to assist students with choosing the best option for them. Below are some examples of available accommodation for the 2024-25 academic year – more will be added here whenever they become available.

• Please note: Unfortunately, we cannot offer student accommodation to anyone under the age of 18 years old.

 

BMC’s accommodation

Properties managed by the college, right in the heart of Talgarth.

Great House Apartments	4 flats available	£670 – £690 per month	plus shared bills	Self-contained flats Private kitchens, living areas and bathrooms
The Tabernacle	2 rooms available	£600 per month	plus shared bills	Student house Shared kitchen + living space
The Chapel	4 rooms available	£550 – £570 per month	plus shared bills	Student house Shared kitchen + living space
Ennig Chambers Flat 2	2 rooms available	£575 per month	plus shared bills	Student flat Shared kitchen and bathroom
Ennig Chambers Flat 3	3 rooms available	£480 – £575 per month	plus shared bills	Student flat Shared kitchen and bathroom
Troed yr Harn Farmhouse – Hendy	3 rooms available	£500 – £590 per month	plus shared bills	Student house Shared bathroom, kitchen and living area
Lower Porthamel Farmhouse	4 rooms available	£500 – £520 per month	plus shared bills	Shared farmhouse, 1 mile from Talgarth *(photos coming soon)

‘Home-stays’ in the local community

Located in quiet villages and picturesque towns across the Bannau Brycheiniog, local residents offer lodging and accommodation options, catering for short and long-term stays (with all bills included in prices).

These agreements are made between the student and homeowner, and not officially linked to BMC. We will provide contact details of the hosts, for you to get in touch with.

The Bank, Talgarth	2 rooms available	TBC	all bills included	Whole two-bed flat Own kitchen, bathroom, living room
Edwards Court, Clyro	1 room available	£96 per week	all bills included	Private bedroom plus semi-shared bathroom Shared kitchen and living area
Oak Cottage, Talgarth	1 room available	£160 per week (pro rata)	all bills included	Private room in a shared house Note: Max 3 nights stay per week
Gloescerddyn, Llandefaelog Fach	1 room available	£125 per week	all bills included	Private bedroom with ensuite bathroom Shared kitchen and living area
Penybont Barn, Llangorse	2 rooms available	TBC	all bills included	Whole two bedroom barn Own kitchen, bathroom, lounge and garden
River View, Brecon	1 room available	£120 per week	all bills included	Private room in a shared house
Ty Dwr, Hay-on-Wye	1 room available	£125 per week	all bills included	Private room in a shared house
Leafy Lane, Abergavenny	2 rooms available	£110 per week	all bills included	Private rooms with own shower Shared house with large garden and veg beds
Pwll y Cwrw, Llandefalle	1 room available	£`135 per week	all bills included	Private room in shared house Own bathroom and washing machine

Per-night stays

Park your camper van – or pitch a tent – at one of several local camping or caravan sites.

For example, our neighbours at Lower Porthamel are a just mile from Talgarth in a dark sky zone, and is home to the taproom of natural cider makers Sobramesa (camping is in the apple orchard!)

Lower Porthamel	Campervan parking	£10 per night per adult	All year	Access to toilets and hot showers
Lower Porthamel	Orchard camping	£10 per night per adult	All year	Access to toilets and hot showers
Lower Porthamel	Stable House Barn	£15 per night per adult*	All year	Foldable camping beds and pillows provided Kitchen, fridge, wood burner, toilets and showers

Private accommodation

The area also has a good number of diverse accommodation providers in nearby towns, who can cater to all requirements.

About the Area

Our Troed yr Harn Farm campus is ‘car-free’, and all students will be encouraged to walk or cycle from Talgarth town centre where possible. BMC will also operate a subsidised minibus shuttle between local towns, campuses and sites of student residence.

 

The town of Talgarth is an historic rural community in the heart of the Black Mountains. Our teaching venue at Hay Castle is a 6 mile cycle ride on relatively flat roads or a 15 minute journey in our minibus. The Troed yr Harn campus is a walk of 1 mile uphill from Talgarth town centre, through the Pwll y Wrach nature reserve. There are daily buses along the foothills of the Black Mountains between Hereford, Hay, Talgarth and Brecon.

 

Hay-on-Wye is known as ‘Book Town’ with many bookshops, cafes and restaurants and boutique shops and a cinema. Home to the world famous Hay Festival and newly renovated Hay Castle – there’s a lot going on!

Brecon is a cathedral city with a range of high street shops, nightlife and theatre along the Brecon and Monmouth canal. It is 8 miles from Talgarth and 12 miles from Hay on Wye.

Abergavenny is home to the world-famous food festival, the gateway to many outdoor activities and a rail link to Newport and national destinations beyond. It is 20 miles from Talgarth and 18 from Brecon.

Contact Us

If you’d like to talk to someone about accommodation please contact Student Support, or email us:

Email: accommodation@blackmountainscollege.uk