About the Accommodation

A spacious modern room that's perfect for large families with 8 double beds, to sleep up to 16 people. It's an ideal place to stay for a group pilgrimage to nearby Skanda Vale Ashram.

The family room features a kitchenette and dining area with fridge, microwave, kettle and cutlery, three ensuite bathrooms, plus super fast WIFI.

The price is the same for one individual or group of a maximum of 16 guests.

Amenities

Notes

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Check-in / departure times

• Check-in from 4.30pm.
• Check-out by 10am. 
• In consideration of our other guests, we ask that you please observe quiet time between 10 pm and 7 am daily.
  
• Skanda Hafan is totally run by volunteers; as such there may be no one available when you arrive but you will be sent information on how to find and access your room. If you have any questions before you travel, please email us and allow 48 hours for a response.
  

Long stay discounts

• 2 night stay – 15% discount.
• 3 night stay – 20% discount.
• 5 night stay – 30% discount.

Cancellations & Refunds

Refunds are only available under the following conditions:

• Cancellations made 14 days or more in advance of arrival date = Full refund.
• Cancellations made 13 – 7 days of arrival date = 75% refund.
• Cancellations made 6 days or less of arrival date = No refund issued.
• Non-arrival guests, who are unable to attend or fail to attend for whatever reason, forfeit the full amount of the booking. It is suggested that booking guests take out appropriate holiday / cancellation insurance.
• In the rare event we need to cancel your booking with us, please be aware that we cannot be held liable for circumstances beyond our control and that our liability to you is limited to the refund of any payment already made.
• All bookings are non-transferable.

Neighbourhood

The local village of Pencader offers two convenience stores, pubs and a fish and chip shop.

Brechfa Forest is on our doorstep, offering beautiful river walks and world-class mountain biking trails.

There are several beautiful walks available just a short distance from Skanda Hafan.

We're perfectly located for a pilgrimage to Skanda Vale Ashram, a monastery and public place of worship near Llanpumsaint.

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR SKANDA VALE PILGRIMS:

If you are planning a visit to Skanda Vale you must book a ticket for each individual member of your group / family. Booking accommodation here at Skanda Hafan does not reserve you a place at Skanda Vale. Please make sure you book your Skanda Vale ticket before you book accommodation here.

Transport

Car

The best way to find us is via What3Words – this gives our precise location to within a few metres. Putting our postcode into Google Maps often isn't accurate enough and we don't want you getting lost – get proper directions now! 

If you are using another navigation app please use the name of our guesthouse “Skanda Hafan” to help get you here.

Public Transport

From Carmarthen bus terminal (St Peter's Church) please take First Cymru T1 towards Aberystwyth Bus Station 7. The bus journey is about 24 min (19 stops). Please depart at Pencader, Maescader (Capel Moriah) then follow the sign for Dolgran and it's a one-mile walk to Skanda Hafan.

A taxi will take around 25 min from Carmarthen bus/train terminal to Skanda Hafan.