Accommodation
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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 Private kitchens, living areas and bathrooms |
The Tabernacle
|
now FULL |
£600 per month |
plus shared bills |
Student house Shared kitchen + living space |
The Chapel |
now FULL |
£550 – £570 per month |
plus shared bills |
Student house Shared kitchen + living space |
Ennig Chambers
|
now FULL |
£575 per month |
plus shared bills |
Student flat Shared kitchen and bathroom |
Ennig Chambers
|
now FULL |
£480 – £575 per month |
plus shared bills |
Student flat Shared kitchen and bathroom |
Troed yr Harn
|
now FULL |
£500 – £590 per month |
plus shared bills |
Student house 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 |
‘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,
|
2 rooms available |
£350 per month |
in Talgarth | Shared two-bed flat Own kitchen, bathroom, living room |
Oak Cottage,
|
1 room available |
£25 per night (pro rata) |
in Talgarth | Private room in a shared house Note: Max 3 nights stay per week |
Converted Barn,
|
1 room available |
£600 per month |
3 miles to Talgarth |
Private bedroom with ensuite, office workspace Shared kitchen, living area, garden with great views |
Pwll y Cwrw,
|
1 room available |
£`550 per month |
5 miles to Talgarth |
Private room in shared house Own bathroom and washing machine |
Edwards Court,
|
1 room available |
£400 per month |
8 miles to Talgarth |
Private bedroom plus semi-shared bathroom Shared kitchen and living area |
Ty Dwr,
|
1 room available |
£500 per month |
8 miles to Talgarth |
Private room in a shared house |
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 Porthamel |
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 | |
Stable House Barn | £15 per night per adult* |
All year | Foldable camping beds and pillows provided Kitchen, fridge, wood burner, toilets and showers |
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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.
![A map of the surrounding areas of the BMC campus](https://blackmountainscollege.uk/app/uploads/2022/09/BMC-Location-Map.png)
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.
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Photographer – Aled Llywelyn
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!
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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.
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Photographer – Naomi Llewellyn
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.
![Picture of a crowd at Abergavenny Food Festival](https://blackmountainscollege.uk/app/uploads/2022/09/SVW-C78-1920-0002-300x200.jpg)
Pic: Tom Martin for Visit Wales
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Contact Us
If you’d like to talk to someone about accommodation please contact Student Support, or email us:
Email: accommodation@blackmountainscollege.uk