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Lower Porthamel Farmhouse

About the accommodation

Lower Porthamel Farmhouse is a shared furnished farmhouse just outside Talgarth, with four bedrooms. You will be sharing this property with three other students. 

Furnished beautifully to a high standard, the farmhouse is fully equipped for your needs.  Bedrooms and living spaces are spacious, with three larger rooms and one smaller option. There is a fire, a traditional kitchen, a bath & a shower, as well as very large gardens. 

There’s ample parking available.

Where to find it

Lower Porthamel is 1 ½ miles from Talgarth (roughly 30-minutes walk). In Talgarth, you’ll find cafe’s, shops, restaurants and pubs. From there you’ll find the nearby bus stop which connects Talgarth to Hay-on-Wye, Brecon, and Builth Wells directly. From the large free car park in Talgarth it’s a short ride on the college’s free minibus to the farm campus.

What is the cost?

Larger Bedrooms – £500 per month
Smaller Bedroom – £480 per month
Price does not include bills. 

An initial deposit of £200 is required to secure this accommodation.

What do i need to bring?

You will need to bring your own bedding (including duvet and pillows), towels, cookware, cooking utensils, crockery and personal items.

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