Accommodation
Where you live is just as important as how you live, so we currently have several options to help make your immersive learning experience ‘all-in’.
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
|
now FULL |
£670 – £690 per month |
plus shared bills |
Self-contained flats, newly refurbished Private kitchens, living areas and bathrooms |
The Tabernacle
|
now FULL |
£600 per month |
plus shared bills |
Student house in converted chapel Shared kitchen and living space |
The Chapel |
now FULL |
£550 per month |
plus shared bills |
Student house in grade II listed chapel Shared kitchen and living space |
Ennig Chambers
|
1 room available |
£575 per month |
plus shared bills |
Student flat, newly refurbished Shared kitchen and bathroom |
Ennig Chambers
|
now FULL |
£480 – £575 per month |
plus shared bills |
Student flat, newly refurbished Shared kitchen and bathroom |
Troed yr Harn
|
now FULL |
£500 – £590 per month |
plus shared bills |
Shared farmhouse, on BMC farm Shared bathroom, kitchen and living area |
Lower Porthamel Farmhouse |
now FULL |
£480 – £500 per month |
plus shared bills |
Shared farmhouse Shared bathroom, kitchen and living area |
Park
|
1 room available |
£375 per month |
plus shared bills |
Large converted bungalow with incredible views Shared kitchen, living area, office, bathrooms |
‘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,
|
now FULL |
£350 per month* |
in Talgarth | Whole two-bed flat, kitchen, bathroom, living room *Note: Electricity bills not included |
Oak Cottage,
|
now FULL |
£25 per night* | in Talgarth | Private room in a shared house *Note: Max 3 nights stay per week |
Dan y Garth,
|
now FULL |
£560 per month* |
in Talgarth | Private room in a shared house *Note: Weeknights, but open to weekends |
Phoenix House,
|
1 room available |
£450 per month* |
in Talgarth | Whole one-bed flat *Note: Utilities bills not included |
Farmhouse,
|
2 rooms available |
£500 per month* |
1 mile to Talgarth |
Private bedroom with shared bathroom Own kitchen, and allocated spaces in outbuildings *Note: Paid work available in food/medicine garden |
Converted Barn,
|
now FULL |
£25 per night* | 3 miles to Talgarth |
Private bedroom with ensuite, office workspace Shared kitchen, living area, garden with great views *Note: Max 3 nights stay per week |
Pwll y Cwrw,
|
1 room available |
£`550 per month |
5 miles to Talgarth |
Private room in shared house Own bathroom and washing machine |
The Villas,
|
now FULL |
£`500 per month |
6 miles to Talgarth |
Private room in a shared house Shared kitchen, bathroom, living area and garden |
Ty Dwr,
|
1 room available |
£500 per month |
8 miles to Talgarth |
Private room in a shared house |
Edwards Court,
|
1 room available |
£400 per month |
8 miles to Talgarth |
Private bedroom plus semi-shared bathroom Shared kitchen and living area |
River View,
|
1 room available |
£480 per month |
9 miles to Talgarth |
Private room in a shared house |
Martell Way, Glangrwyney |
1 room available |
£560 per month |
14 miles to Talgarth |
Private room in shared house Shared house with garden |
Gloescerddyn,
|
1 room available |
£500 per month |
17 miles to Talgarth |
Private bedroom with ensuite bathroom Shared kitchen and living area |
Leafy Lane,
|
2 rooms available |
£475 per month |
20 miles to Talgarth |
Private rooms with own shower Shared house with large garden and veg beds |
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, home to the taproom of natural cider makers Sobramesa (camping is in the apple orchard!)
Lower
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Campervan parking |
£10 per night per adult |
All year | Access to toilets and hot showers |
Tent in the Orchard | £10 per night per adult |
All year | Access to toilets and hot showers | |
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Stable House Barn | £15 per night per adult* |
All year | Foldable camping beds and pillows provided Kitchen, fridge, wood burner, toilets and showers |
|
Primrose
|
Campervan parking |
£7 per night | All year | Organic-certified market garden, practicing regenerative farming methods |
Cwmdu
|
Campervan parking |
£10 per night +£8 for electric |
March to October |
Scenic camping, glamping, and campervan parking Wifi, shop, hot food and coffee Toilets, showers, sauna and cold plunge pool |
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 students will be asked to walk, cycle or take our free minibus from Talgarth town centre.
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