Dirty Weekend Brecon June 10th/11th/12th - 2011

[lukesdad]

Us lot? Responsible adults??
How very dare you!!

Quite so, I think booking accomodation individualy, would be a wise move on my part.

 

[Banjo]

Us lot? Responsible adults??
How very dare you!!

Silly me.

 

[DrSquirrel]

Now the date and site(?) is confirmed I will try and book mine tomorrow.

LD - did you get any idea of current availability for the site, and how long that usually lasts? (edit: ive got your answer).



Still not decided on the Sunday night, the vacate time is 10:40, if we have an early right and maybe even pack up before we ride out some of us can leave on the Sunday without having to pay that extra night.

 

[marinyork]

Lukesdad, the cottages I was referring to are the "Pencelli Parc Holiday Cottages" as in Dr Squirrel's above link.

Speicher, those are for 5-6 people. As far as I can tell that weekend is not half term so classified as mid-season for three of the cottages are £480, one is £520 and one £535. This is for a week. It says during holidays (which they may or may not classify when we go as) that you have to book Saturday to Saturday. If we did manage to land one of them I don't think it's bad value. I don't know how likely it is we'd get 5 or 6 or how likely it is we'd get it to include a Saturday night. I'm up for that place though.

 

[lukesdad]

Im in at Pencelli Castle site for the 9th 10th 11th and 12th, booked today.

 

[DrSquirrel]

Been trying since this morning with no luck :/

/edit: Booked Thurs-Saturday nights (9th-11th)

I will be leaving Sunday afternoon, even if I have to pack up my stuff first thing



Should start a list for interested and confirmed?

lukesdad - booked (MTB, thurs-sun)
DrSquirrel - booked (MTB, thurs-sat)

 

[Speicher]

Speicher, those are for 5-6 people. As far as I can tell that weekend is not half term so classified as mid-season for three of the cottages are £480, one is £520 and one £535. This is for a week. It says during holidays (which they may or may not classify when we go as) that you have to book Saturday to Saturday. If we did manage to land one of them I don't think it's bad value. I don't know how likely it is we'd get 5 or 6 or how likely it is we'd get it to include a Saturday night. I'm up for that place though.

I spoke to the owner of Pencelli Parc Cottages this morning. He said that to walk between the cottages and the camp site takes about five minutes. He will not take bookings for short breaks until one month before.

This is understandable as he obviously hopes to have bookings for full weeks.

I agree that that is not bad value for a week, but I was just thinking of a weekend break in Pencelli.

 

[lukesdad]

The Brecon Beacons holliday cottages are at Aber village I think only 10 mins ride from Pencelli and there are some at Aber farm I believe.

 

[lukesdad]

Don't worry. It's ages away!

I don't even know whether I'll be in the country so go ahead and set a date and I'll join you if I can. Looks like we'll have a few on tourers. I've walked in the area but not cycled but don't mind trying to plot some routes for us.

Any Imput on routes would be much appreciated Helen, thank you.

 

[lukesdad]

I could be up for this, but impossible to know if I'll be free just yet. Pencelli Castle campsite is very good, been there quite a few times, showers are better than you get in many hotels and there is good little boozer just across the road. I'm sure there'll be cool with groups.

Giles any info on any of the riding you ve done off road in the area would be welcome. Ive done a fair bit South of Talybont and Brecon. There looks to be some good stuff north to Talgarth and the Black Mountains.

 

[TheDoctor]

I'll book rather nearer the time - it rather depends on work, other commitments and whether I can get a train ticket at a reasonable price. It'll be a touring bike for me, rather than an MTB.

 

[DrSquirrel]

High season, in a popular area - camp/tent sites book fast. Might find you won't get in, although I'd reckon a few months left at least

Looked online at price yet? Cheaper in advance of course...

 

[Banjo]

Just booked Friday and Saturday night over the phone. I hope some good weather has been arranged.

 

[marinyork]

I spoke to the owner of Pencelli Parc Cottages this morning. He said that to walk between the cottages and the camp site takes about five minutes. He will not take bookings for short breaks until one month before.

This is understandable as he obviously hopes to have bookings for full weeks.

I agree that that is not bad value for a week, but I was just thinking of a weekend break in Pencelli.

Fair enough, but that means it's out. So I'll think of another plan.

 

[DrSquirrel]

Just booked Friday and Saturday night over the phone. I hope some good weather has been arranged.

lukesdad - booked (MTB, thurs-sun)
DrSquirrel - booked (MTB, thurs-sat)
banjo - booked (Road?, fri-sat)