Dark Sky Collection

Crai, Bannau Brycheiniog
Star-filled sky above the stone holiday buildings, gardens and surrounding hills at Onnen Fawr.
Farmhouse kitchen with a wooden dining table, blue range cooker and flowers beside the window.
Sofas and armchairs around a lit wood burner set in a stone fireplace at Onnen Fawr Farmhouse.
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Star-filled sky above the stone holiday buildings, gardens and surrounding hills at Onnen Fawr.
Farmhouse kitchen with a wooden dining table, blue range cooker and flowers beside the window.
Sofas and armchairs around a lit wood burner set in a stone fireplace at Onnen Fawr Farmhouse.
Leafy trees and hedges framing a view across green fields and the hills beyond Onnen Fawr.
Open barn with table games, exercise mats, weights, tyres and an exercise bike.
The Mallard’s kitchenette and wood burner beside open doors to a terrace overlooking green hills.
Bed beneath a curved timber ceiling, with a compact kitchen and wood burner inside The Mallard.
Outdoor dining table and brick barbecue on a stone patio overlooking a flower garden and countryside.
Two single beds with pale headboards, purple throws and floral artwork at Onnen Fawr Farmhouse.
Wooden chair and bookcase on Oak Barn’s glass-balustraded landing beneath exposed beams.
Red sofas, a long dining table and kitchen beneath exposed beams beside an open staircase at Oak Barn.

Welcome to Dark Sky Collection

Dark Sky Collection brings together self-catering cottages, farmhouses, lodges and shepherd’s huts around Crai in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. Run by a fourth-generation farming family, the collection offers stays for couples, families and larger groups, with countryside walks and dark skies close by.

Accommodation ranges from The Mallard Shepherd’s Hut for two to Onnen Fawr Farmhouse for eight and Oak Barn for up to twelve. Properties have their own layouts and facilities, with options including wood-burning stoves, hot tubs, gardens and EV charging. Check the individual listing for bedroom arrangements, dog policies and the facilities included in your stay.

The team can help arrange family gatherings, celebrations and corporate retreats across its Crai Valley sites. Ask about catering, guided farm visits, stargazing, walking and other local activities. Cascave Gin tastings can also be booked as part of a stay; contact the team for the current arrangements.

This is a working-farm setting, with farming and care for the landscape part of daily life. Property-specific accessibility statements are available from Heidi on request, helping you choose accommodation that suits your needs. Check availability online or contact the family for advice before booking.

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Heidi Davies
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Dark Sky Collection, Glwydcaenewydd Farm, Crai, Powys, LD3 8YP

Amenities

  1. Dog Friendly
  2. Family Friendly
  3. On-line Booking
  4. Wi-fi
  1. EV Charging
  2. Hot Tub
  3. On-Site Parking
  4. Wood Burning Stove

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