Title: Shepherds Hut in Dark Sky Reserve Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Shepherds Hut in Dark Sky Reserve Apartment in Llangadog ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111010000/111008000/111007953/w1024h569x0y57-6dff68f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111010000/111008000/111007953/w906h683x59y0-02a62d5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111010000/111008000/111007953/w506h683x259y0-9de5a197.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111010000/111008000/111007953/w381h683x322y0-82072a97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111010000/111008000/111007953/w505h683x260y0-01860594.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Shepherds Hut in Dark Sky Reserve provides everything that you need. 8.0 Very good ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Mountain view £98 includes taxes & fees 7 Nov - 8 Nov ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Shepherds Hut in Dark Sky Reserve Nestled within the Brecon Beacons National Park, with spectacular Black Mountain views and in one of only 19 Dark Sky Reserves in the UK - is your cosy Shepherds Hut for 2. Our 8acre smallholding boasts woodland, stream and direct footpaths onto the Beacons. Within the quiet village of Gwynfe, we have the beautiful craft hub of Llandeilo nearby. Here you’ll find great pubs, restaurants and independent shops. We also run @axeandpaddle courses from here too! The space Our shepherds hut offers comfortable, clean and colourful facilities, in a beautiful and peaceful setting with lots to do nearby. We have tonnes of recommendations for you! Within a short drive are the most incredible wild swimming spots, country walks, lakes and waterfalls, mountains and beautiful sandy stretches a little further but within an hour. With double bed (linens and towels included), hot and cold running water, electricity and outdoor fire pit, kitchenette and seating and flushing loo. Stunning views Complete peace Free parking. Outdoor plumbed loo. No shower available yet but we plan to upgrade for the spring! No Wi-Fi. We hope you embrace the off grid lifestyle! Guest access Shepherds hut, garden, fire pit, separate flushing loo, outdoor kitchenette. You're also welcome to explore the fields, stream and woodland (bring wellies!) and play with the chickens :-) Other things to note No smoking please Please recycle ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101990000/101989200/101989105/883f5f34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Sleeping Giant - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.87904,-3.871963&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:aot%7BHvfsV%3FW%3FY%3FY%3FY%40W%40Y%40W%40Y%40YBW%40Y%40WBYBWBWBWBYBWDWDWBWDWDUDWFUDWFUDWFUFUFUFUFSFUHSHUFSHSHSHSHQHSHQJSHQJQHOJQJOJQJOLOJMJOJMLMJMLMLMJKLMLKLKLILKLINILILILGNGLGNGLGNELENENELENCNCNCLANCNANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBNDNBLDNDLDNDNFLFNFLFLHLFNHLHLHLJLJLHLJLLLJJLLLJLLLJLLNJNJLJPJNJNJPHPJNJPHRHPHRJPFRHRHRHRFTHRFTFRFTHTDTFTFVDTDVFTDVDVDTBVDVDVBVBXBVBVBVBX%40VBX%40V%40X%40X%40V%40X%40X%3FV%3FX%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FX%3FV%3FXAXAVAXAXAVAXCVAXCVCVCXCVCVCVEVEVCVEVEVETGVETEVGTGTETITGTGTGRITGRIRITIRGPKRIPIRIPKPKPIPKNKPKNKNKNKNMLKNMLKLMLKJMLMJMJMJMJMHMHMJOFMHMHMFOFMFODOFMDODMDOBOBOBMBOBO%40OBO%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOCOAMCOAOEOCMCOEOEMEOGMEOGMGOGMIMIMGOIMKMIMKMKMKMKKMMKMMKMMMKOKMKOMOKOKOKQKOIQKQIQKQIQISISIQISISGUISISGUGUGUGUGUGUEUGUEWGUEWEWEWCWEWEWCWCWCWCYCWCWAYAWCYAWAYAYAWAY%3FY%3FW%3FY%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ff4ElAGZZ4TlktYcEndrtX55YQE=) Gwynfe, Llangadog #### What's nearby - Brecon Beacons National Park - 12 min drive - 4.9 miles - Carreg Cennen Castle - 21 min drive - 5.5 miles - National Botanic Garden of Wales - 40 min drive - 20.7 miles - Craig-y-Nos Country Park - 51 min drive - 23.0 miles - National Showcaves Centre for Wales - 53 min drive - 23.4 miles #### Getting around - Llangadog Station - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Half Moon Inn - ‬25 min drive - ‪Diod - ‬20 min drive - ‪Yr Hen VIC - ‬21 min drive - ‪The Red Lion Hotel - ‬14 min drive - ‪Café Braz - ‬20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shepherds Hut in Dark Sky Reserve pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Shepherds Hut in Dark Sky Reserve ? > As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shepherds Hut in Dark Sky Reserve on 7 Nov 2025 start from £98.2, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Llangadog-Hotels-Shepherds-Hut-In-Dark-Sky-Reserve.h111007953.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Where is Shepherds Hut in Dark Sky Reserve located? > Situated on a river, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Brecon Beacons National Park, Carreg Cennen Castle and Cwmamman Park. Parc Golwg Yr Aman and Carreg Cennen are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Shepherds Hut in Dark Sky Reserve Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8/10 Good #### Lutoslaw 14 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Lutoslaw Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Heritage-Park-Hotel-Leisure-Club.h1668045.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Portmeirion & Castell Deudraeth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrhyndeudraeth-Hotels-Hotel-Portmeirion-Castell-Deudraeth.h10075714.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel St David's, Nr Chester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Deeside-Hotels-Village-Hotel-St-Davids.h903462.Hotel-Information) > > [Château Rhianfa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Menai-Bridge-Hotels-Chateau-Rhianfa.h5103718.Hotel-Information) > > [Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Talbot-Hotels-Blancos-Hotel-Port-Talbot.h31632244.Hotel-Information) > > [The Towers Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Neath-Hotels-The-Towers-Hotel-And-Spa.h2305564.Hotel-Information) > > [Rossett Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wrexham-Hotels-Rossett-Hall-Hotel.h574570.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Cabin Sleeps 5 Glan Gwna Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Caernarfon-Hotels-Stunning-2-Bed-Chalet-In-Caernarfon.h58060470.Hotel-Information) > > [Seiont Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Caernarfon-Hotels-Seiont-Manor-Hotel.h486288.Hotel-Information) > > [Macdonald Plas Talgarth Holiday Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Machynlleth-Hotels-Macdonald-Plas-Talgarth-Holiday-Resort.h13232286.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Lamphey Court Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pembroke-Hotels-Best-Western-Lamphey-Court-Hotel-Spa.h4991.Hotel-Information) > > [Llanerch Vineyard Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Llanerch-Vineyard-Hotel.h5705762.Hotel-Information) > > [Quay Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Conwy-Hotels-Quay-Hotel-And-Spa.h1517268.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott St. Pierre Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-St-Pierre-Marriott-Hotel-Country-Club.h65879.Hotel-Information) > > [Tŷ Magor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Ty-Hotel.h3928584.Hotel-Information) > > [Tre-Ysgawen Hall](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Llangefni-Hotels-Tre-Ysgawen-Hall.h3499549.Hotel-Information) > > [Plas Maenan Country House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Llanrwst-Hotels-Plas-Maenan-Country-House.h41741536.Hotel-Information) > > [Lion Quays Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oswestry-Hotels-Lion-Quays-Hotel-Spa.h1379396.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Newport Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Mercure-Newport-Hotel.h46182979.Hotel-Information) > > [The Druidstone Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Haverfordwest-Hotels-The-Druidstone-Hotel.h23532098.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cliff Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardigan-Hotels-The-Cliff-Hotel-Spa.h11900793.Hotel-Information) > > [Herons Lake Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mold-Hotels-Herons-Lake-Retreat.h33266089.Hotel-Information) > > [Starling Cloud, Aberystwyth by Marston’s Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aberystwyth-Hotels-Starling-Cloud.h11900767.Hotel-Information) > > [Beaufort Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mold-Hotels-Beaufort-Park-Hotel.h912336.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Talbot-Hotels-Best-Western-Aberavon-Beach-Hotel.h865770.Hotel-Information) > > [Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Merthyr-Tydfil-Hotels-Nant-Ddu-Lodge-Hotel.h15447245.Hotel-Information) > > [Trearddur Bay Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Holyhead-Hotels-Trearddur-Bay-Hotel.h15717627.Hotel-Information) > > [Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oswestry-Hotels-Lake-Vyrnwy-Hotel-Spa.h879530.Hotel-Information) > > [Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Llanelli-Hotels-Sessile-Oak.h24239260.Hotel-Information)