Local host accommodation is not organised through the College, but the College can put you in touch with local homeowners who have accommodation available nearby.

You must visit and agree terms with your host and, if appropriate, agree a written contract so that both parties are clear on their responsibilities, how much you must pay and what is and isn’t included.

The college cannot advise on the terms of any agreements with local hosts as each situation is different but can provide a handy checklist of what to look for and ask when visiting a local host. If you would like a copy of the checklist please email accommodation@blackmountainscollege.uk

Host Name	Location	Distance to Talgarth	Type of Accommodation	Facilities	Cost including bills	Contact
Carmen Morton	Mountain View, Genffordd Farm	3 miles (6 mins by car)	Self-contained Annex	1 bed, 1 bathroom (en-suite) View the Airbnb listing here: Mountain View, Brecon Beacons – Farm stays Location (including whether any transport links are nearby) There is a bus stop by Dinas Pub a 5-10 min walk, or a walk/bike ride to college down Penbont road. It’s a fully furnished one bedroom annex cottage with outside patio area and views of the mountain and dedicated car parking bay Contact to book via Airbnb for a discounted price. The property is available for continuous rent, but with a break of at least 1 day every few months at your convenience (cleaning will take place during this time).	£43 per night	Available from 1st September Call or WhatsApp 07470 295947 Email carmen.louise@live.co.uk
Emma Prosser	Near Talachddu	5.8 miles (11 mins by car)	Self-contained	Open plan living space. Independent access via a wooden staircase and private parking. Wifi, smart TV and DVD player. Oil central heating and has a fully equipped kitchen. Set in a lovely garden with a pond and woodland, with a private patio.	Contact for pricing	Unavailable
Rosey Grandage	Allfechan Barn, Pontfaen	15 miles (29 mins by car)	Self-contained barn	1 double bed, ensuite shower and composting loo. Kitchenette and dining table/desk space, with a wood burner. There are vegetable growing areas and an orchard. Would suit 1 person or a couple who enjoy being in nature with the opportunity to immerse yourself inthe local hill farming community. Parking available. No pets.	£375 per month	Unavailable
Jo Buffey	Abergavenny	19 miles (34 mins by car)	Private room in a shared house	1 x single room or double room (your preference). Shared bathroom, kitchen and living room. Nice garden. Owner is away a lot and looking for someone reliable to look after the place. In return for so doing, a low rent is offered (only asking to cover bills). Would suit someone mature with a car, or someone wanting part-time accommodation. Based in central town, walking distance to shops and bus stop.	£200 per month + house sitting arrangement	07790905638 jobuffey@hotmail.com
Maggie Kerr	Edwards Court, Clyro	7.3 miles (13 mins by car)	Private room in a shared house	Furnished double room with desk storage and private bathroom. Requests a female lodger. One person only.	£96 per week (£413 a month)	maggie@pitchfork.consulting
Mely Vera	Hay on Wye	8 miles (15 mins by car but walkable to bus stop + direct bus to Talgarth)	Private room in a shared house	Single bedroom, furnished on first floor. Shared bathroom, kitchen and living space. Male lodger preferred.	£500 per month	Unavailable
Kathryn Tarr	Clyro	9.3 miles (16 mins by car)	Private room in a shared house	Large en-suite room with own entrance area. Shared living space and kitchen. Click here to view images of the property.	£550 per month	Unavailable
Jayne and Fillippo	Penybont Barn, Llangorse	4.2 miles (7 mins by car)	2-Bedroom Cottage, whole house per night/short term stays only	Short term accommodation or mid-week accommodation. If a student needed accommodation 2 or 3 nights each week for a term, or for a month or so in off-season, we could do them a deal. Find out more here	Depends on agreement, contact for discussion	penybontbarn@gmail.com
Judith Kasasian	Hay on Wye	7.9 miles (14 mins by car)	Private room in a shared house, per night stays only	1 private bedroom with a shared bathroom, kitchen and living space in the town centre. This property is available on a per night basis midweek (2-3 nights per week max), not permanently throughout term. No smoking and no guests please.	£25 per night, 2-3 nights per week only	jkasasian@outlook.com 01497 821112 07501 219336
Clare Parsons	River View, Brecon	9.3 mils (16 mins by car)	Private room in a shared house	Double bed with storage, top floor bedroom with a river view. Shared bathroom, kitchen and living space with family. 1 person only, no visitors. A DBS will be required for this accommodation due to a house guest being under 18.	£125 per week	Unavailable
Sabrina Walby	Watton, Brecon	9.9 miles (15 mins by car)	Private rooms in a shared house	1 single room with shared bathroom 1 double room with private bathroom, suitable for one person or a couple. Shared living and kitchen spaces. Located near a bus stop with direct access to Talgarth.	£350 per month – single room £600 per month- double room	Unavailable
Beth	Llaneglwys	10.5 miles (24 mins by car)	Private bedroom in a shared house – per night stays only	Long term accommodation options are now FULL. Short term options available for regular 2-3 nights per week. 1 double bedroom in a home shared with the family, on woodland smallholding in a beautiful, peaceful area surrounded by wildlife. Shared kitchen, bathroom and living areas. Rural location, vehicle needed. You must bring your own bedding.	£15 per night	Message Beth on 07814 088 192
Emily Wilson	Brecon	11 miles (15 mins by car)	Private room in a shared house Per night stays only	2 bedrooms available (1 King room, 1 Double) in a 3-bed house, 10 minutes’ walk from Brecon town centre. Shared bathroom, living room, and kitchen. Property is an Airbnb but contact owner direct to discuss a better rate.	To be discussed – contact host	emilylwilson15@hotmail.com
Anna Howarth	Grosvenor Road, Llandrindod Wells	22 miles (38 mins by car). Opposite T4 bus stop with direct route to Talgarth	Private room in a shared house	1 single room in shared house. Included evening meal if needed. Shared bathroom and family kitchen	£125 per week	Unavailable
Miles	Ty Allt, Llanigon	6 miles (14 mins by car)	Off-Grid Hut / Tiny Home	Cosy double bed with a woodburner, single gas ring for cooking, 12v solar lighting and phone charging, a coolbox, its own compost loo and a hand water pump drawing from the spring. There is use of shared shower and fridge freezer in the stables below.	To be discussed	07973 502305 milesaway9@gmail.com
Nicola Pearce	Cwrt y Gollen, Crickhowell	13 miles (25 mins by car)	Private room in a shared house Per night stays only	Double room with a private bathroom (not en-suite). Shared kitchen, dining room, utility room, living room, conservatory and garden. Parking space on the driveway for 1 vehicle. Mature students preferable. View images of the property here!	£25 per night 2-3 nights per week max	07753 115951 nicola.pearce@live.com
Andrew Davies & Karen Sharp	Spa Road, Llandrindod Wells	21.4 miles (36 mins by car)	Private room in a shared house	A double bedroom in a large five bedroomed property. Shared bathroom, kitchen, dining room and lounge. There is a front garden and rear garden and on-street parking. View images of the property here.	£450 per month	NOW FULL
Jan Hurst	Priory Court, Brecon	9 miles (14 mins by car)	Private room in a shared house	A double bedroom with storage and a private bathroom in a shared 3-bed family home.	£460 per month	Unavailable
Geraint & Karen Skyrme	Black Mountains Annexe, Velindre	3 miles (7 mins by car or 15 mins cycle)	Private Annex – Per Night Stays only	Per night accommodation, term time between Mon – Thurs ONLY. 2-bedroom annex (1 double bed and 2 single beds) with own bathroom, parking, small garden and amazing views.	£50 per night per person	Unavailable
Elaine – Gaia Partnership	Peterchurch, Herefordshire	17.8 miles (30 mins by car)	Studio Apartment in Cottage	Studio apartment in cottage – own dining room, kitchen, shower room, bedroom with access to large conservatory, 1-acre organic garden, private parking and solar swimming pool. Visit their website for more information about the site.	£350-£650 a month depending on work exchange arrangement (£15 per hour deduction as agreed)	gaiapartnership@gmail.com
Richard Luff	Talybont-on-Usk, LD3 7YJ	14 miles (approx. 30 mins by car)	Private Room in a shared house	Rear first floor bedroom for a single occupant. Sharing with owners living on the second floor (and a dog). Non-smokers only. Shared use of bathroom, interconnected lounge/dining room, and kitchen opening onto rear garden. Gated side passageway for safe storage of bicycles. No off-road parking but convenient on road parking. Work exchange on our nearby land may be possible (although is likely to be irregular) so any rent reduction would be on ad hoc basis. View more here	£450 per month, OR £24 per night for a minimum of 3 nights per week	richardluff06@gmail.com 07974 430406
Sophie Price	Llandefalle LD3 0UN	4.9 miles 12 mins by car	Private room in shared house	Available from January. A double bedroom with a sitting/working area with its own bathroom which includes a washing machine and dryer. The room has its own fridge freezer, microwave, kettle and toaster.   £250 deposit for damages. Dog confident would be beneficial.	£550 per month	Unavailable – more information soon
Ann Vink	nr Llanfrynach, LD3 7LQ	9.2 miles 20 mins by car	Private room in a shared house	Available from January. A medium room with a large single bed, a desk, and storage. Access to a bathroom shared with another female lodger (ex-BMC student). Living room and kitchen shared with residents (2 others). Parking and electric charger available. Car is essential due to remote location, surrounded by mountains woodlands, ideal for walking. Female lodger requested. 4 cats are in the house, must be comfortable with cats and happy to feed when alone in the house (food provided). View images here	£450 per month – a reduction is considered in exchange for gardening on the land (no-dig and no-mow methods used).	Unavailable
Susannah English	nr Dorstone, Herefordshire	18 miles approx. 25-30 mins by car	Private room in a shared house	2 private, lockable rooms available in a large country home in Herefordshire. Available from January. Bathroom shared between these 2 rooms only. Living area and kitchen space shared with all residents. Parking available and a large garden. View images here.	£600 per month. Eggs, fruit and veg also supplied where surplus available.	Unavailable
Kate Williams	Llanddewi’r Cwm, Builth Wells	17 miles approx. 28 mins by car	Private room in a shared house	Accommodation for up to 3 students from Sept to July. Permanent accommodation preferred, but can be flexible if needed. The accommodation is in a 16th Century farmhouse with shared use of kitchen with Aga, dining room, sitting room with wood burner, bathroom and separate shower room. Plenty of parking space and garden. 2 x single bedrooms and 1 x twin room available. In an idyllic setting, located under the Eppynt. A small working farm/smallholding with a nature-based approach. With pigs, Dexter cattle, Welsh Cobs and some bantams and Bob the cat (head of security and pest control). As well as a veg garden, woodland etc. It is key to understand that this is a working farmhouse.	£600 per month Possibility of some work exchange	Kateneon8@gmail.com  07966 401731
Jane Humpries	Hay on Wye	7.9 miles (14 mins by car)	Private Studio Flat	A small studio flat in Hay with a pull-down double bed, integrated kitchen and separate bathroom. Can be offered on a full-time, term-time only or on a regular per-night/midweek basis. £120 a week including bills except electricity, which would be an additional cost, as used.	Contact for agreement	janus21@yahoo.com
Laurie Lewis	Three Cocks	3 miles approx. 6 mins by car	Private room in a shared house	Small bedroom with access to shared kitchen and bathroom in a small friendly home in Three Cocks. Within walking/riding distance form Talgarth.	£450 per month	yurtmatters@yahoo.co.uk