Y Dolydd Bunkhouse is set within one of Britain's finest surviving Victorian workhouses — a Grade II* listed stone building in the beautiful Cain Valley, Mid-Wales.
We offer comfortable, characterful bunkhouse accommodation across three rooms, with a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, refurbished shower facilities, and access to six acres of peaceful grounds.
Whether you're walking, cycling, exploring the national parks or just looking for somewhere truly unique to rest your head — Y Dolydd is your Mid-Wales base camp.
Cheap & Cozy
simple stays, fair rates
All Year
open 365 days
15+
guests get sole use option
Free
parking on premises
What's Included
Everything You Need
All the essentials for a great stay — straightforward, clean and well looked after.
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Beds & Linen
Quilts, pillows and fresh linen provided for every guest. Please note — towels are not provided, so remember to pack your own.
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Self-Catering Kitchen
A well-equipped kitchen and dining area seating 12–15 guests. Larger groups can access additional dining space in the main building.
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Showers & Toilets
Clean, functional unisex showers and toilets reserved exclusively for bunkhouse guests.
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6 Acres of Grounds
Beautiful, peaceful gardens with a children's play area, an outdoor fire pit and a traditional cob oven.
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Free WiFi & Parking
Free WiFi throughout and ample free parking on the premises for all guests.
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Self Check-In
Flexible arrival with a keypad self check-in. Check-out before 10:00am.
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Please bring your own towels Linen, quilts and pillows are all provided — but towels are not included. Don't forget to pack yours!
Sleeping Arrangements
Three Characterful Rooms
The bunkhouse sleeps up to 20 guests across three rooms. Click any room to see inside. Groups of 15 or more can book sole use — contact us for group rates.
1
The Large Dormitory
The biggest room, located by the entrance. High ceilings, beautiful arched windows and plenty of space.
🛏 10 beds · 5 bunk beds
2
The Middle Dormitory
A spacious room with stunning exposed wooden beams and a comfortable seating area.
🛏 6 beds · 3 bunk beds
3
The Cosy Room
The smallest and most intimate room, featuring beautiful exposed brick walls and warm natural light.
🛏 4 beds · 2 bunk beds
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Kitchen & Dining
Fully equipped self-catering kitchen with dining area seating 12–15 guests.
🪑 Seats 12–15 guests
The Large Dormitory
🛏 10 beds · 5 bunk beds
The largest of the three rooms, situated by the main entrance with its own fire exit. Features high ceilings, beautiful arched Victorian windows and generous floor space — perfect for bigger groups or families.
Linen, quilts and pillows provided. Please bring your own towels.
10 bedsArched windowsHigh ceilingsFire exit accessLinen included
The Middle Dormitory
🛏 6 beds · 3 bunk beds
A wonderfully atmospheric room with gorgeous exposed wooden ceiling beams and a comfortable seating area with sofas. Ideal for small groups wanting character and comfort in equal measure.
Linen, quilts and pillows provided. Please bring your own towels.
6 bedsExposed wooden beamsSeating areaLinen included
The Cosy Room
🛏 4 beds · 2 bunk beds
The most intimate of the three rooms, featuring stunning original exposed brick walls that really show the Victorian character of the building. Great natural light and a warm, cosy feel — ideal for a small group or family.
Linen, quilts and pillows provided. Please bring your own towels.
4 bedsExposed brick wallsNatural lightLinen included
Kitchen & Dining Area
🪑 Seats 12–15 guests
A well-equipped self-catering kitchen with everything you need for your stay — cooker, microwave, toaster, fridge, kettle and full counter space. The adjoining dining area seats 12–15 guests comfortably.
Larger groups can access additional dining space in the main Workhouse building.
Y Dolydd is a venue with a real community spirit. Throughout the year the grounds come alive with music, celebrations and gatherings — and bunkhouse guests get a front row seat.
Live Music & Festivals
Outdoor concerts and community festivals in the grounds
Special Events
Fireworks, celebrations and memorable evenings at the workhouse
Getting Here & Around
Right in the Heart of Wales
Located in the beautiful Cain Valley, Y Dolydd is easy to reach and perfectly placed to explore some of the finest countryside in Wales and the borders.
Walking distance to Llanfyllin town — pubs, cafés, shops & a hotel
Lake Vyrnwy — stunning reservoir and nature reserve
Pistyll Rhaeadr — tallest single-drop waterfall in England & Wales
Snowdonia / Eryri National Park — 30 minutes away
Revolution Bike Park — world-class mountain biking
Berwyn Mountains National Nature Reserve
Handy for Welshpool, Oswestry and Shrewsbury
Roomination Escape Rooms on-site
Llanfyllin Foresters Archery — also at the Workhouse
Choose your preferred booking platform. Both are secure, easy to use and offer instant confirmation. For group bookings of 15 or more, contact us directly.
Groups of 15 or more? You can enjoy sole use of the entire bunkhouse. Get in touch directly at llanfyllinbunkhouse@gmail.com or call 07711 025 761 to discuss availability and group pricing.
Get in Touch
We'd Love to Hear From You
Have a question about your stay or want to discuss a group booking? Drop us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
🕐Open all year round Check-in: flexible (self check-in) Check-out: before 10:00am
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The small print
Who we are
Y Dolydd Bunkhouse operates from Y Dolydd, Llanfyllin Workhouse, Llanfyllin, Powys SY22 5LD. Phone 07711 025 761. Email llanfyllinbunkhouse@gmail.com.
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About the building
Y Dolydd is a Grade II* listed Victorian workhouse. While we've done everything we can to make the website accessible, the building itself has features that may limit physical access. If you have specific access requirements for your stay, please ring 07711 025 761 before booking so we can talk you through what's possible.
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Conduct during your stay
Y Dolydd is a shared building. Guests are asked to respect other groups using the bunkhouse, the listed structure, and the grounds. Smoking is not permitted inside the building. Damage caused by guests may be recovered.
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