68 Degrees West

A small glamping site of named pods and a lodge, plus caravan and motorhome pitches, on the edge of Cradoc village two miles from Brecon, with Pen y Fan views from the hot tubs.

68 Degrees West sits within the Brecon Beacons National Park, in the quiet village of Cradoc, with Cradoc Golf Club right on the doorstep. The pods and named lodges face out across the national park: on a clear day you get Pen y Fan, the Black Mountains, and the Crugg in a single sweep. Each pod and the lodge has its own hot tub on the decking, and from the reviews, guests tend to stay in them.

This is pod-park glamping done honestly. Each unit has a log burner for warmth. The Lodge and the Pembertons have their own bathrooms and kitchens, while some of the smaller pods share the site's toilet and shower block. The adults-only Lodge and the Y Cwtch pod are the standout choices for couples. Facilities are clean and modern. Brecon market town is just over two miles away; Hay-on-Wye is twenty minutes down the road, making this a sensible base for a long weekend in the Beacons. The Iron Age hill fort of Pen y Crug is walkable from site.

Booking is direct through the site's own website. A few practicalities: extra logs cost £4 a bag, and some pods share rather than include an ensuite, which matters if you're visiting in winter. The site is small and quiet, and guests frequently mention having it almost to themselves.

Before you book

Pods without ensuite require a walk to shared facilities, which is worth factoring in for winter stays.
Extra logs for the burner are £4 a bag.

“A well-kept, honestly run pod site in the Brecon Beacons with views that do the selling. Best for couples wanting the Beacons without a tent.”

Why it made the cut

Views of Pen y Fan and the Black Mountains from each unit's own hot tub
Small, quiet site within the national park boundary at Cradoc
Well-positioned for Brecon, Hay-on-Wye, and Pen y Crug walking
Owner-run with attentive hosts and clean, modern facilities

The Feeling

Quietly glamorous · Immaculate · Solitary tempo

Hot tub in the rain. Snow on pen y fan. Log burner mornings. Starlit beacons quiet.

Good For

Date
Solo

Best For

Glamping pods with views of Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains
Modern facilities and proximity to Brecon market town and Cradoc Golf Club
Walking access to Pen y Fan and Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

In Campr's collections

Mountain eyriesPen y Fan and the Black Mountains in one view from the hot tub, with the Brecon Beacons National Park on your doorstep.
Quietly glamorousNamed lodges with log burners and a well-placed hot tub, run with genuine care by a small owner-operated team.
Date night campingPods and an adults-only lodge for two, each with its own hot tub and mountain view, and Brecon and Hay-on-Wye both within easy reach.

Facilities

Toilets

Showers

Hot tub

Electric hookup

Quick answers

What kind of stays does 68 Degrees West offer?: Glamping pods and a lodge, plus caravan and motorhome pitches; no tents, in a valley.
How much does 68 Degrees West cost?: Caravan and motorhome pitches £30 a night with electric; pods from £275 for two nights. Book directly with the site.
Where is 68 Degrees West?: Pentwyn farm, Brecon LD3 9LP, UK.