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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
Apartments

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
Flat 2

1 room
available
£575
per month
plus
shared bills
Student flat, newly refurbished
Shared kitchen and bathroom

Ennig Chambers
Flat 3

now
FULL
£480 – £575
per month
plus
shared bills
Student flat, newly refurbished
Shared kitchen and bathroom

Troed yr Harn
Farmhouse

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
Bungalow

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,
Talgarth

now
FULL
£350
per month*
in Talgarth Whole two-bed flat, kitchen, bathroom, living room
*Note: Electricity bills not included

Oak Cottage,
Talgarth

now
FULL
£25 per night* in Talgarth Private room in a shared house
*Note: Max 3 nights stay per week

Dan y Garth,
Talgarth

now
FULL
£560
per month*
in Talgarth Private room in a shared house
*Note: Weeknights, but open to weekends

Phoenix House,
Talgarth

1 room
available
£450
per month*
in Talgarth Whole one-bed flat
*Note: Utilities bills not included

Farmhouse,
Bronllys Court

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,
Llanfilo

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,
Llandefalle

1 room
available
£`550
per month
5 miles
to Talgarth
Private room in shared house
Own bathroom and washing machine

The Villas,
Llanigon

now
FULL
£`500
per month
6 miles
to Talgarth
Private room in a shared house
Shared kitchen, bathroom, living area and garden

Ty Dwr,
Hay-on-Wye

1 room
available
£500
per month
8 miles
to Talgarth
Private room in a shared house

Edwards Court,
Clyro

1 room
available
£400
per month
8 miles
to Talgarth
Private bedroom plus semi-shared bathroom
Shared kitchen and living area

River View,
Brecon

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,
Llandefaelog Fach

1 room
available
£500
per month
17 miles
to Talgarth
Private bedroom with ensuite bathroom
Shared kitchen and living area

Leafy Lane,
Abergavenny

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.

Green VW Camper Van in a beautiful Welsh landscape

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

Primrose
Organic Farm

Campervan
parking
£7 per night All year Organic-certified market garden,
practicing regenerative farming methods

Cwmdu
Campsite

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.

A map of the surrounding areas of the BMC campus
Black Mountains Region

 

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.

A479 Near Talgarth looking towards Waun Fach
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!

Hay Festival – Hay On Wye, Powys

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.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon
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
Abergavenny Food Festival 2019
Pic: Tom Martin for Visit Wales
© WALES NEWS SERVICE

Contact Us

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

Email: accommodation@blackmountainscollege.uk

 

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