The Old Farm

The Old Farm offers simple, self-catering, hostel-style accommodation between April and October at the centre of the island, allowing guests to explore Skomer after day visitors have left.

The Visit Wales-accredited accommodation is run by the Wildlife Trust for South and West Wales. Overnight visitors have an opportunity to discuss their wildlife sightings, hear from the resident experts, and record their experiences at the island’s library, as well as contribute to a nightly bird log. There is also plenty of time to find a perfect spot to watch one of the island’s fine sunsets. 

Accommodation is basic but comfortable, consisting of two spacious rooms each with two single beds, and a four-bedded room with two single beds plus a two-tier bunk bed. A communal kitchen has everything needed to prepare a meal, while the comfortable lounge has a log-burning stove and makes a cosy place in which to relax and reflect on the day. Solar power provides both hot water and electricity for lighting. There are communal toilets and showers, and hot water bottles are provided in case it gets cold at night. Depending on your network, a mobile phone signal is available, but there is no Wi-Fi. There are very few power outlets for recharging camera batteries, so be sure to take extra batteries. 

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