May - Visit Wales

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May - Visit Wales

2014
Country and Western - Gwlad Y Gân
Green, obviously. But arty with it.
Countryside with a dash of culture. Walking in the wild and talking at festivals. Birdwatching and
shopping, nature and newly minted travel experiences, little trains and big mountains, National Park and
Geopark.
There’s more to Mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons than you may think. Don’t let our peaceful hills and
velvety vales fool you. If you’re into activities you’ve come to the right place for walking, cycling, riding,
fishing, canal cruising and a whole lot more. The land of the red kite is also the land of festivals, with
world-renowned get-togethers inspired by everything from food to books. We have ancient historic sites
and an agenda-setting ‘village of the future’, vast caverns and intimate craft workshops, classy country
towns and some of the wildest views in Britain.
You may also think that we’re a long way away. We’re not. In just a few hours from much of the UK you’ll
be in the heart of Wales, where the air is super-fresh, the surroundings intoxicating, and the night skies
starry dark.
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www.midwalesmyway.com
More of Mid Wales My Way…
4 Snapshots – our family album
6 Our blueprint for green living – Brecon Beacons National Park
8 Ways to go – walking
14 Wheel nuts – cycling
16 Life in the slow lane – trains, canals and green lanes
18 Up and under
20 Act naturally
22 What’s happening?
24 Horses, courses
26 We made it
28 Past masters
30 Local heroes
32 Local festivals and events
36 Accommodation
38 Severn, Vyrnwy and Dyfi Valleys
42 The Marches, Spa and Market towns
46 Brecon Beacons National Park
49 Caravan and Camping
49 Holiday Agencies
50 Activities and Attractions
53 Leisure and Culture
54 Area Map
55 Wales’ holiday areas and order forms
Cyflwynwyd y canllaw yma i annog ymwelwyr o’r tu allan i Gymru
ddod i Ganolbarth Cymru a Bannau Brycheiniog, felly yn Saesneg
y cynhyrchwyd ef. Os ydych am gael rhagor o wybodaeth am
Ganolbarth Cymru a Bannau Brycheiniog yn Gymraeg, argymhellwn
eich bod yn mynd i’n gwefan, sef www.midwalesmyway.com/
cymraeg
facebook.com/MidWalesMyWay
@MidWalesMyWay
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By local artist - Amanda Skipsey
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Snapshots
Ar Gof a Chadw
Thanks to mobile phone technology, we’re all now addicted to taking pics. So get snapping with
your smartphone – or even that dusty old camera you keep in the bottom drawer. We promise to
keep you busy. To give you an idea of our many and varied photo opportunities, here are a few pics
from our very own family album.
Flat tops.
You can’t miss them, the distinctive flat-topped summits of the Brecon Beacons, a mountain range that dips and
rises like a sea of green.
Go green.
Hire a cute, electric –powered B-Bug in the Brecon Beacons or hop on and off the Beacons Bus. Visit the Centre
for Alternative Technology near Machynlleth and be inspired to do your bit.
Become a caveman.
The National Showcaves Centre at Dan-yr-Ogof is one of Europe’s largest complexes. No torch required.
Ride railways.
We have four scenic lines – the narrow gauge Brecon Mountain and Welshpool/Llanfair and mainline passenger
services on the cross-country Heart of Wales and Cambrian routes.
Showtime.
Yes, it’s the Royal Welsh Show, Europe’s biggest rural jamboree, four days of farming and family fun in Builth Wells.
What an Offa.
Walk the borderland Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail, which follows an ancient 8th-century earthwork. It’s one of
our countless walks and trails, long and short, easy and challenging.
The Lake District.
We have one of our very own. Make that four – the Elan Valley lakes near Rhayader, Llyn Clywedog near
Llanidloes, Llangorse near Brecon and remote Lake Vyrnwy, straight out of a fairytale.
House and garden.
What looks best through the viewfinder – handsome Powis Castle, Welshpool, or the gorgeous gardens that
surround it?
The wheel deal.
Cyclists and mountain bikers love Mid Wales. What’s not to like? Quiet roads, inspiring uplands, scenic climbs and
adrenaline-pumping downhills.
Arts alive.
They’re alive and well everywhere, in studios, potteries, workshops and galleries scattered across our region.
On a plate.
We’re famously foodie – no surprise really, with all that fresh, local produce on our doorstep.
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Our Blueprint
For Green Living
Byw’n Wyrdd
Main picture: Pen-y-Fan and Cribyn
Small pictures: Sgwd yr Eira (Top)
Sennybridge Red Route (Bottom)
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The Brecon Beacons National Park
is a very green place to begin with.
Its mountains, sculpted by ice, are
grassy and smooth, rolling like green
waves across a rural landscape for
520 square miles.
It’s the Great Outdoors of Wales, a backdrop
for all kinds of fresh-air activities. The Park has
also been nurturing activities of another kind:
a sustainable, eco-friendly tourism that works
for everyone and leaves the lightest possible
touch. It’s leading the way with its inspirational
blueprint for green living.
Feelgood for free
Elsewhere in this guide we tell
you all about the many things you
can get up to in the Beacons that
don’t cost the earth…. stargazing
and mountain biking, walking and
wildlife watching.
Wheely green. Ditch the car and hop on the
Go to the Geopark. Pen-y-Fan, our highest
Beacons Bus. The service, covering most parts of the
National Park, is the eco-perfect way to go for walkers
and sightseers. Not forgetting cyclists, for some buses
come equipped with bike trailers.
summit, is the most famous peak in the Park. But don’t
forget Fforest Fawr, a swathe of moor and mountain of
special natural and cultural significance. It’s one of only
a handful of UNESCO designated Geological Parks in the
UK. Follow one of the Geotrails to find out more.
The green Olympics. We have the lion’s share
in Wales of Gold standard members of the Green
Tourism Business Scheme. Their ethos is to provide a
fantastic holiday in a way which looks after the local
environment, distinctive culture and thriving economy,
both now and in the future. After all these are often
the distinctive local features which visitors come to
experience in the first place – we aim to look after them
and ensure they’ll still be here when you want to come
back…- and we’re sure you will want to come back!
www.greenholidaysinwales.co.uk
The Knowledge. It’s not something restricted to
London cabbies. Our taxi drivers have it too. ‘National
Park Knowledge’ applies to taxi drivers from Brecon and
Abergavenny who have been trained to provide visitors
with all kinds of local information.
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Ways to Go
Troedio’r Llwybrau
How many ways do you want? The
Severn Way? The Beacons Way?
Glyndŵr’s Way? The Epynt Way? The
Kerry Ridgeway? Or simply a nice and
easy way to go through our woods
and forests?
Our region is latticed with all kinds of walks. Long
walks and short walks. Tough cross-country
challenges and Sunday afternoon strolls.
Mountain highs. It’s worth repeating that the Brecon
Main picture:Glyndŵr’s Way
Small pictures: Brecon Beacons (Top)
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Beacons offers some of the most exhilarating, goodto-be-alive walking country in Britain. There’s more of
that overwhelming sense of space and freedom on
the secretive spine of Wales, the Cambrian Mountains,
‘Walkers are Welcome
We are proud to boast Talgarth,
Llandrindod Wells and Knighton as
members of the UK-wide ‘Walkers are
Welcome (WAW)’ scheme.
TV presenter Julia Bradbury says
“ It shows that people genuinely love
welcoming walkers, to show off what
lies on their back doorstep, to share
the pleasures people themselves
feel from walking and also because
walkers make the perfect guests! “
which guard our western boundary. The walking here is
almost by Royal Appointment: HRH The Prince of Wales
is a big fan of this wild area of upland farms and rural
communities, with rare natural wildlife habitats wildlife
and farming practices dating back to the Middle Ages.
www.cambrianmountains.co.uk
Offa’s Countryside. Royalty also makes an appearance
along the border, though it’s 8th century in origin. That’s
when King Offa built his great earthen dyke. Get to know
this beguiling, slightly mysterious area better by looking
out for more details on ‘Irresistible Offa’ a new crossborder project to develop and promote sustainable
tourism – including walks and transport links – in Offa’s
Countryside.
Trailblazing. Two National Trails cross our hills, plus
two long-distance riverside walks. That’s just the start
of it. There are all kind of shorter walks too, such as
the tongue-twisting Pererindod Melangell trail trodden
centuries ago by pilgrims, drovers and quarrymen. Down
south in the Brecon Beacons there’s the tongue-in-cheek
challenge of three walks: Bwlch with Altitude, Magnitude
or Fortitude. And if you’re lost without a satnav take a
guided walk or follow a ‘Trail Tempter’, choose easy,
moderate or strenuous. Or sign up for a festival
dedicated to our favourite outdoor activity at places like
Crickhowell, Hay and Llanwrtyd Wells.
Access for all. Everyone can enjoy our countryside.
Accessible Powys is a guide to trails and sites suitable for
people like wheelchair users, parents with small children
and those with limited walking ability. It lists everything
from sculpture trails to canalside paths, nature reserves
to parklands.
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Trails Mid Wales
Llwybrau Canolbarth
Cymru
We love our landscape and we think
that you will too. Each tree, hill,
village has a story to tell.
As a celebration of the vibrancy of our landscape,
Powys County Council has developed a virtual
guidebook, Trails Mid Wales, available for download.
Take a stroll with Trails Mid Wales, hear the whispers
of secrets locked in our landscape and discover the
countryside as never before. Enjoy a rich variety of
wildlife, culture, local history, poetry, landscapes
interpreted by artists, fairytales and so much more.
Carefully chosen walking routes designed to be
enjoyed by beginners and experienced ramblers
alike are available to download free to your
smartphone and iPad.
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‘Little Red’ Rock Park Tree Trail
Use the app to take you on a journey of discovery
with interactive quizzes, 360 degree views, jigsaws,
beautiful illustrations and to take advantage of the
vast array of discount vouchers available exclusively
to friends of Trails Mid Wales.
There has never been a better time to get out
and explore with family and friends. Reinvigorate
your children’s senses and create a passion for the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Lime Kilns
countryside that will last a lifetime.
Visit www.trailsmidwales.co.uk to download the app
and browse our library of fully interactive ibooks.
‘Little Red’ Rock Park Tree Trail
Allt y Esgair Iron Age Fort
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Wheel nuts
Ar Dy Feic
We’ve all gone nuts about cycling.
With Wiggin’s Tour de France victory
and Olympic wins for our own
Geraint Thomas and Nicole Cook
Team, we’re riding high.
With routes to challenge the best, the Brecon Beacons
has been a great training ground for the pair and has
challenged ‘The Best’ for the last four years, on The
Tour of Britain Cycle Race, where we have no problem
supplying ‘King of the Mountains’ climbs for the teams
to tackle. Follow in their tracks starting at Machynlleth
and ending at Caerphilly Castle.
Main picture: Elan Valley
Small pictures: Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal (top)
Tour Of Britain Cycle Race (Bottom)
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Penny for your thoughts
For a nostalgic look back at
cycling through the ages, a visit
to the National Cycle Collection
in Llandrindod Wells is a must,
home to an extensive collection of
bicycles from Penny Farthings to
Choppers to modern day mountain
bikes. www.cyclemuseum.org.uk
Scenic highs and easy riding. Cycling is a real and
Mud, sweat and gears. Here’s something that
rare pleasure on our traffic-light, scenic roads that go
shouldn’t come as a surprise: we’re a mountain biking
up and down for those that like a Lycra clad challenge,
hotspot too. Centres in the Brecon Beacons, Llanwrtyd
or loop around lakesides for easy family riding with
Wells, Rhayader and Machynlleth get rave reviews
the kids. Whatever your two-wheeled appetite, we’re
from mountain biking magazines. And, just like road
extremely cycling-friendly, especially at the three
cycling, the variety is tremendous, with everything
dedicated Cycle Breaks Centres at Brecon, Rhayader
from Roman highways and drovers’ tracks to frantic
and Knighton/Presteigne, chosen for their facilities and
forest experiences on purpose-built trails and single
access to some of Britain’s best cycling. Take a look
tracks.
at our website for saddlebags full of information, plus
suggested routes like the long-distance Lôn Cambria
and Lôn Las Cymru that take in our scenic highs,
together with rides around the ‘Radnor Ring’ and ‘Taff
Trail’ and fabulous traffic-free routes around the Elan
Valley.
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Life In The Slow Lane
Mynd Ling-Di-Long
No need for traffic lights to slow
you down (not that we have that
many to start with). You’ll soon
be slipping into our way of doing
things. Which means taking it easy
on canal boats and steam trains,
unwinding while walking, cycling,
birdwatching, stargazing, fishing
or another local speciality, doing
nothing in particular.
We’re Wales’ quietest region, and we quite like
it that way. No big towns. No manic motorways.
No urban sprawl. No light pollution. No hassle. No
problem.
Hush hour. Potter along the Brecon and
Monmouthshire Canal, our lovely, leafy inland
waterway that glides ever so slowly through the
National Park. There’s plentiful boat hire, plus trips
from the wharf in Brecon.
Main picture: Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
Small picture: Brecon Mountain Railway
The Montgomery Canal travels through
unhurried border country. It’s important ecology
has seen it rewarded with European designation as
a ‘Special Area of Conservation’. It continues to be
sensitively restored by volunteers.
Easy rider. It’s no strain by train. Especially when
you hop on one of our delightful narrow gauge
railways. The Brecon Mountain Railway does what
it says on the tin, taking you into the heart of the
Beacons. Further north, the borderland Welshpool
and Llanfair Light Railway offers a beguiling rural
ride through woodland, fields and rich farming
country. You’ll be glued to the views from our
main passenger lines too. The Heart of Wales
Line meanders through the gorgeous middle of
Mid Wales while the Cambrian Line links rolling
border country to the ‘Wild Wales’ of the Cambrian
Mountains.
Top Ten Drives
Drive across the Cambrian Mountains,
the empty, enigmatic ‘roof of Wales’,
with just sheep and red kites for
company. Or follow the B4560 through
the Brecon Beacons, one of National
Geographic magazine’s top 10 drives
in the world, alongside routes in Alaska,
Arizona and the Atlas Mountains.
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Up and Under
Y Wefr A’r Ias
Caves and energy conservation,
kids’ attractions and King Arthur,
underground and overground… you’ll
be surprised what you can get up to
in these parts, whatever the weather.
Putting on a show. Ogof in Welsh means cave, a
description that doesn’t begin to do justice to the
subterranean spectacle at Dan-yr-Ogof Showcaves
Centre for Wales where the action of water on rock
has created everything from vast, echoing chambers
to impossibly delicate works of underground art. Up
above there’s more to enjoy: a Dinosaur Park, Iron
Age Village, Shire Horse Centre, Farm and Playbarn.
This has been voted Britain’s Finest Natural Wonder
and received a National Tourism Award for Wales in
November 2013.
Main picture: Centre for Alternative Technology
Small picture: Judge’s Lodgings
Playtime. Take the kids to award-winning centres such
as Cantref Adventure Farm or The Play Barn at Brynich,
near Brecon, where they can let off steam while you enjoy
comfy sofas, coffee and tasty home-made treats. For
more of the same go to Quackers at Newbridge-on-Wye.
Boneshaker. The National Cycle Collection at
Llandrindod Wells is in the news too. But can you imagine
Chris Froome winning the Tour de France on one of its
penny farthings, just some of the 250 bikes on display?
What’s the alternative? The Centre for Alternative
Technology answers that question. This eye-opening,
eco-friendly ‘village of the future’ near Corris is full of
ideas for leading a greener life. And it does it in a way
that entertains as well as inspires.
Water power. That’s what turns Talgarth’s restored
18th-century flourmill. Take a tour, buy some fresh
bread or enjoy a tasty meal.
Fit for a king. King Arthur is the underground star of
the labyrinth at Corris. This dramatic glimpse into the
Dark Ages involves an underground boat trip (hooded
boatman provided) and gushing waterfall. If you don’t
fancy the dark side you might prefer the Bards’ Quest
and Craft Centre above.
Judge for yourself
The world of the 19th-century circuit
judge lives on at the award-winning
Judge’s Lodgings, Presteigne. Take an
‘upstairs, downstairs’ audio tour of
its well-appointed apartments, dingy
servants’ quarters, court room and
damp cells.
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Act Naturally
Byd Natur Ar Ei Orau
It’s in our nature to act this way. As
Wales’s quietest, most unhurried
region we’re full of green spaces and
gardens, forests and farmland.
There are nature and wildlife reserves over almost every
hill. And in the Brecon Beacons we have a National Park
characterised by its wide, open spaces, grassy mountains
and big skies.
Main picture: River Wye, near Hay-on-Wye
Small pictures: Cors Dyfi © Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust
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World class by nature. The eco-star rating is off the
scale in the Dyfi Valley. It’s Wales’ one and only UNESCO
Biosphere Reserve, but is in good company, along with
Yellowstone National Park, Uluru (Ayer’s Rock) and Mount
Olympus. They couldn’t have chosen a greener, more
beautiful place.
Fall guys (and gals)
If you’re a falls fan don’t miss
Pistyll Rhaeadr, Wales’ highest
waterfall, in the mountains
above Llanrhaeadr ym
Mochnant, or the ‘Waterfall
Country’ in the southern Brecon
Beacons, where a staircase of
falls tumbles through steep,
deep gorges.
Conservation and sustainable development go handin-hand here. Dyfi Biosphere includes several areas of
outstanding ecological importance and local cultures to
match.
and water, hills and vales dedicated to nature as nature
intended.
Cors Dyfi is a wonderful little nature reserve, teaming
with wildlife, including the magnificent Osprey, which
bred on the reserve for the first time in 2011. Like many
of us, they choose to visit during the spring and summer.
If you’re lucky, you may also spot an otter or dormouse!
www.dyfibiosphere.org.uk
Green fingers too. When we do apply ourselves to
nature we make a pretty good job of it. Green fingers
come with the territory. Towns and villages are bedecked
in summer bloom, and our gardens range from the
theatrical (that’s the only word to describe the Italianate
terraces at Powis Castle, Welshpool) to the intimate
walled, woodland and water garden at Ashford House,
Talybont-on-Usk.
In the wild. Wildlife is right at home throughout the
area. From the Craig y Cilau National Nature Reserve in
the south (spectacular limestone cliffs above Crickhowell,
with rare whitebeam trees) to the Claerwen National
Nature Reserve in the Elan Valley, to the vast RSPB reserve
in the north around Lake Vyrnwy, you’ll discover woods
Kite flying. If you’re lucky you’ll see them in the Brecon
Beacons, border country and Cambrian Mountains. We’re
talking about red kites, the endangered bird of prey that has
made a spectacular comeback in our undisturbed hills. For
guaranteed sightings watch them feeding at Gigrin Farm near
Rhayader.
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What’s Happening?
Beth Sy’ Mlaen
You’d be surprised. Our hills and
vales, rivers and lakes, aren’t
just good to look at. They’re the
backdrop for all kinds of things to
do. Here’s a sample to get you in the
mood.
Book browsing. It sounds easy but be warned. In
tiny Hay-on-Wye, the unlikely book capital of the
world, it can turn into a bit of a bookathon. They
have over 40 bookshops, specialising in everything
from bargain paperbacks to antique books. It’s even
Main picture: Caving in the Brecon Beacons
Small pictures: Llangorse Multi Activity Centre (Top)
Hay-on-Wye (Bottom)
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more exhausting, in the nicest possible way, when the
famous festival is in full swing.
Fungi foraging
Fungi safaris are a speciality
in and around the Elan Valley.
Its woods are famous for
their mushrooms (including
chanterelles, porcini and a
delightful sounding species
known as wood hedgehogs).
Star spotting. No, we aren’t talking again about the
Dishy fishing. The famed Usk and Wye rivers (the
Hay Festival, where you might well bump into a celeb
latter almost cuts us in half) are two of the finest for
or two. Green by day, black by night – that’s the Brecon
salmon and sewin, our name for sea-trout. The fish
Beacons, whose inky dark night skies allow the stars to
taste pretty good too. Take to our lakes for trout
shine super brightly. It’s now a star spotting celebrity
fishing, and canals, pools and ponds for coarse fish.
in its own right and in the running to be Wales’ first
International Dark Skies Reserve. Welcome to astro-
Sailing and canoeing. Enjoy them everywhere, on
tourism (which, in the Beacons at least, has absolutely
our lakes and rivers. And also....
nothing to do with astro turf).
Gorge walking and skytrekking, raft building,
Geocaching. Here’s something else that has caught
gliding, parascending, quad biking, bouldering… phew,
on, big time, in the Brecon Beacons. Go to the Visitor
is that enough? They’re all on offer at multi-activity
Centre at Libanus to start your geo-quest.
centres throughout the area.
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Horses, Courses
Mynd Drot Drot
Main picture: Brecon Beacons
Small picture: Llanymynech Golf Course
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Riding is a passion in these parts. If
you don’t believe us go along to the
Royal Welsh Show (or any farming
gathering, for that matter) and
witness the grass roots emotions
roused by a display of Welsh cobs.
So it’s not surprising to hear that pony trekking was
‘invented’ in our very own Llanwrtyd Wells (in 1956,
since you ask). Or that you can ride from north to south
on bridleways and green lanes, across hilltops and
through forests in our own version of the Wild West we
call ‘Wild Wales’.
Powys on Horseback
New routes have been opened up
to horse riders and horse-drawn
carriages in Mid Wales. There are
routes on Mynydd Epynt, in the
Radnorshire hills and the Dyfnant
Forest.
For the latest information and route
descriptions visit
You’ll find riding and trekking centres everywhere, geared
up for beginners and experts, so you can saddle up in
confidence that you’ll get the ride of your life. What’s
more, we’ve been busy putting together special routes.
Eighteen, ranging from four to seventeen miles, are
featured on www.midwalesmyway.com. Their names
are delightful - the Fforest Inn, Molecatcher’s Wood and
Castle Hill Ride and the rides themselves even more so.
Big hitters. Our scenery also suits golfers. Many of our
courses come with stunning views. Lofty Llanymynech,
where Ian Woosnam cut his teeth, looks out across
border country (you even have to cross into England
to play three of its holes, though we don’t hold that
against it). Woosie reckons that ‘the view from the 12th
tee is one of the most magnificent you’ll see anywhere’.
And he’s been around.
You’ll also need to keep your eye on the ball at Cradoc
which has stunning vistas overlooking the Brecon
Beacons, and upland Llandrindod Wells, an intriguing
links-style hilltop course designed by the legendary
Harry Vardon. ‘Golf as it should be’ is a winning Welsh
formula that combines superb courses with unstuffy
clubhouses and genuine hospitality. We’ve even laid on
an easy way to sample it.
Go to www.heartofwalesgolfbreaks.co.uk, which brings
together three outstanding courses –
Cradoc, Llandrindod Wells and Builth Wells.
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We Made It
Creu Argraff
Main picture: Green Man Festival
Small picture: Brecon Jazz
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You could argue that nothing quite
lives up to our natural beauty. You’d
be wrong. Artists and craftspeople,
painters and performers seem to
blossom in these parts, creating a rich
cultural life that is as rewarding as the
surroundings.
Making Hay. Take the Hay Festival, for example, which
began in a field with 200 people in 1988. This ‘local
and global’ phenomenon, to quote co-founder Peter
Florence, now has a worldwide reach, with spin-off
versions taking place as far afield as South America. In
spirit, it will always be rooted in a quirky little Welsh
Theatres
Theatr Brycheiniog - Brecon
01874 611622 www.brycheiniog.co.uk
Hafren - Newtown
01686 614555 www.thehafren.co.uk
Wyeside Theatre - Builth Wells
01982 552555 www.wyeside.co.uk
The Willow Globe Theatre Nr Llandrindod Wells
01597 811487 www.willowglobe.co.uk
Welfare Hall - Ystradgynlais
01639 843163 www.thewelfare.co.uk
town that manages to be both rustic and cosmopolitan.
Hay itself is as much a star as the glittering assembly
of writers, thinkers, musicians and scientists it attracts
each year, along with an audience of a quarter of a
million. ‘They arrive in the greenest of spaces they have
ever seen,’ says Peter.
Fair play. We’re a ‘land of festivals’. Brecon’s Jazz
Festival attracts top international performers and big
crowds. ‘Van the Man’ (Van Morrison) was main man at
the Green Man last year. Held in a beautiful Usk Valley
setting near Crickhowell, this laid-back indie festival
goes from strength to strength. Other festival venues
of artistic excellence include those at Machynlleth,
Llandovery, Gregynog and Presteigne.
Art works. In many ways, Machynlleth’s Museum of
Modern Art sums up the contemporary scene in Mid
Wales, for within the traditional surroundings of a grey
stoned Welsh chapel you’ll find bold artistic statements,
arresting imagery and splashes of technicolour. Andrew
Logan’s bonkers Museum of Sculpture is another,
bringing showbiz to the sleepy village of Berriew.
Brecon is an especially arty town, packed with galleries
on the ArtBeat trail. For craft workshops simply look
out for the signs (there are lots of them) or go to craft
centres at Corris, Erwood and Hay. Neither are we short
of arts venues and theatres. You’ll find the major ones
at Brecon, Builth Wells, Llandrindod Wells, Machynlleth,
Newtown and Ystradgynlais.
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Past Masters
Gorffennol Gwych
The Monty Python team once
famously asked, ‘What did the
Romans ever do for us?’ Quite a lot,
actually. One major Welsh example
is Sarn Helen, their highway
through central Wales – you can
still follow in their footsteps across
the Beacons to Y Gaer, their fort
near Brecon.
It’s not just the Romans. The prehistoric, early
Christian and medieval periods are all still with us, in
the shape of old stones and ancient religious sites,
castles and Iron Age hillforts.
Tough as Old Boots. King Offa of Mercia’s 8thcentury earthwork border between England and
Wales was a monumental task. Start off at the Offa’s
Dyke Centre, Knighton, then walk a stretch of the
dyke, still intact in the hills above.
Main picture: Montgomery Castle
Small picture: Offa’s Dyke Path
The spirit of place. When you stumble across
Llanthony Priory, deep in the Black Mountains, you
can’t help but agree that it’s a place ‘truly calculated
for religion’. Nearby Partrishow Church also takes
some finding, but it’s worth it for its astonishing
medieval carved rood screed. Is it better than the
elaborate carvings at St Cynllo’s Church, Llanbister?
You decide. Brecon Cathedral’s story, dating back to
1093, is told at its Heritage Centre in a 17th-century
tithe barn.
Castles and mansions. Tretower Court and Castle
near Crickhowell has a dual personality. A draughty,
rough and ready fortified tower stands next to a
handsome manor house that would have been very
‘des res’ in its time. Powis Castle, Welshpool, goes
one better. What began life as a humble fort evolved
over the centuries into a glittering country house.
Tumbledown Montgomery Castle, a neighbour
across the valley, never had it so lucky, yet its ruins
preserve an authentic medieval spirit. For out and out
splendour visit Abbeycwmhir Hall, an overwhelming
Victorian Revival Gothic mansion dripping in finery.
Just north of Llandrindod Wells, it is an architectural
jewel in its own right, purpose-built as a Victorian
resort and spa town.
A bygone age
Soaring arches and preserved machinery
are a haunting reminder of our industrial
heritage. The Ynyscedwyn Ironworks Park
now stands on the site of the ironworks
which made Ystradgynlais famous, dating
back as far as the 17th Century. Witness a
rich and unique heritage hundreds of years
in the making.
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Local Heros
Blas Ar Gynnych
Lleol
We aren’t big on superstores or out
of town shopping centres. Our towns
and villages are small and friendly,
where the accent in the High Street
is on traditional values, personal
service and the kind of independent
and speciality shops you won’t find
elsewhere.
Neither are we partial to too much fast food – who
needs to be with such wonderful local produce on our
doorstep, and chefs who know how to use it?
Main picture: Checkers, Montgomery
Small pictures: Brecon Food Festival
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Fit for a Queen
It’s no surprise to us that lamb
reared in the wild Cambrian
Mountains would be, but
Cambrian Mountain’s lamb
‘newydd’ actually took pride of
place as the main course at Her
Majesty’s Jubilee lunch.
Shop around. For once, it’s a real pleasure. Brecon’s
galleries and craft shops have an enviable reputation for
quality. Machynlleth is a buzzing shopping destination,
its wide main street lined with shops specialising in
crafts, clothes and outdoor gear. And Hay isn’t just about
bookshops. It’s also stacked high with places selling crafts
and fashion, antiques and chic household goods.
And if you think that those customer friendly, family run
emporia that sell everything from bags of nails to high end
homeware are long gone, then the shop on the corner in
Crickhowell, or the hardware store in Montgomery that
‘trades in old fashioned values and service’, will bring back
happy memories. What a refreshing change from the one
supersize fits all shopping you get at today’s shopping
centres.
Taste the difference. You will, believe us. Our food is
slow, local and fresh – and all the better for it. Call into
a farmers’ market, market hall or farm shop (as you can
imagine, we have quite a few) and meet the producers. Eat
at country inns and gastropubs where, nowadays, the food
has eclipsed the beer (Felin Fach Griffin near Brecon, for
example, is the Good Pub Guide’s ‘Dining Pub of the Year’).
You’ll find bistros and fine dining in the most unlikely of
places, like The Checkers in small town Montgomery, one
of Wales’s four Michelin starred restaurants.
Tasty tips. Take a look at Taste Montgomery and Taste
Talgarth, or follow the Canal Food Trail along the Brecon
and Monmouthshire Canal.
www.tastemontgomery.co.uk
www.tastetalgarth.co.uk
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Local festivals and events for 2014
January
3rd Llangorse Dark Skies
Llangorse, Brecon
http://aroundllangorselake.co.uk/dark-skies
4th Reservoir Roundabout,
Rhayader
www.rhayader.co.uk
01597 810566
11th World Mountain Bike Chariot Racing
Championships,
Llanwrtyd Wells
www.green-events.co.uk
01591 610666
8th Round the Lake 20 Mile Race,
Rhayader
www.rhayaderac.org.uk
01597 810705
21st-23rd Hay Dark Skies
Hay On Wye
www.breconbeaconstourism.org
29th National Park Visitor Centre Dark Skies
Libanus, Brecon Beacons
April
4th and 5th The Rally of North Wales,
11th Saturnalia Winter Warmer Beer Festival,
Welshpool
Llanwrtyd Wells
01938 552043
01591 610666 www.welshpool.org
18th Fan Dance Race Winter Edition
Brecon Beacons
www.thefandancerace.com
25th- 27th Hay Bike Fest
Hay on Wye
www.haybikefest.org
26th Sun Star Meeting
Elan Valley
www.elanvalley.org.uk
18th-21st Powis Castle Easter Egg Trail,
Welshpool www.nationaltrust.org.uk/powis
01938 551944
19th Working & Pastoral Breeds of Wales
Championship Dog Show,
Builth Wells
01639 823078
February
1st Lord Crawshaw Memorial Walks,
Llanwrtyd Wells
01591 610666 26th-27th Wonderwool Wales,
Builth Wells
www.wonderwoolwales.co.uk 01938 820495
22nd Annual Rorke’s Drift Concert,
Brecon
www.brycheiniog.co.uk
01874 611622
May
March
1st-9th Crickhowell Walking Festival,
www.crickhowellfestival.com
01873 811970
3rd Crickhowell Dark Skies
Crickhowell
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2nd-4th Machynlleth Comedy Festival,
Machynlleth
www.machcomedyfest.co.uk
2nd- 5th Talgarth Walking Festival,
Talgarth
www.visittalgarth.co.uk
Gwyliau a digwyddiadau lleol 2014
3rd Glanusk Welsh Stallion Show,
Builth Wells
01597 810 487
3rd - 4th The International Antiques &
Collectors Fair of Wales, Builth Wells
01584 873 634 or 07703 558 600
17th - 18th Royal Welsh Spring Festival,
Builth Wells
www.rwas.co.uk
01982 553683
10th Montgomery Canal Triathlon,
Welshpool Wharf
01691 831455
[email protected]
4th and 5th The Plains Rally,
Welshpool
www.welshpool.org
01938 552043
17th Knighton Trotting Races
www.welsh-trotting.co.uk
01497851609
Hay Literary Festival
22nd May - 1st June Hay Literary Festival,
Hay-on-Wye
www.hayfestival.com
01497 822629
25th Welsh Open Stone Skimming
Championships
Llanwrtyd Wells
01591610666
Bog Snorkelling
31st Sabrina & Semi- Sabrina Walk,
Llanidloes 01686 414893 or 01686 412287
23rd May - 8th June Fforest Fawr Geopark
Festival, Brecon Beacons
01874 620415
www.fforestfawrgeopark.org.uk
26th Welshpool Carnival
www.welshpool.org
01938 553142
31st Severn Valley National Rally,
Builth Wells
02476 694 754
www.severnvalleynational.co.uk
Man v Horse
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23rd World Bog Snorkelling Triathlon,
Llanwrtyd Wells
01591 610666
June
31st May - 28th June Wool and Willow
Exhibition, Llanidloes
www. quilt.org.uk
01686 413467 21st - 24th Royal Welsh Show,
Builth Wells
www.rwas.co.uk
01982 553683
7th Kington Trotting Races, Evenjobb
01544 231068
August
14th Man vs. Horse Marathon,
6th Penybont Trotting Races
Llanwrtyd Wells
01591 610666 www.welsh-trotting.co.uk
01597 851961
2nd Brecon Show
01938 552043 [email protected]
01559 371557
8th Welshpool Airshow,
www.welshpool.org
9th - 10th Rock N Gem Show,
28th Hay-on-Wye Food Festival,
Builth Wells www.rockngem.co.uk
Hay-on-Wye
www.breconbeacons.org
01874 624979 0033 251 647 003 or 07817 511 360
15th-18th Green Man Festival,
13th - 19th Gwyl Gregynog Festival,
Crickhowell
Tregynon
www.gwylgregynogfestival.org 01686 207100 www.greenman.net
28th Drovers Walk
01591 610666
July
26th Caersws Trotting Races
24th World Bog Snorkelling Championships,
Llanwrtyd Wells
01591 610666
8th-10th Brecon Jazz
www.breconjazz.org
01874 622485
01686 688691
23rd-24th August Bank Holiday Weekend
Talgarth Festival,
12th Quinton Rally - Nicky Grist Stages
Talgarth
Builth Wells
01874 712226
www.quinton-mc.org.uk
0121 354 2023 www.talgarthfestival.org.uk
Country & Western Music Festival,
Welshpool
www. countrywestern.org.uk
13th (tbc) Llanidloes Carnival,
Llanidloes
www.llanidloes.com
12th- 20th Rhayader Carnival,
Rhayader
www.rhayadercarnival.co.uk
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23rd - 24th August Bank Hol Sat, Sun & Mon,
Brecon Beacons Summer Fayre,
Mountain Centre, Brecon
01874 624979
24th (TBC) Bwlch with Altitude Challenge,
Brecon Beacons
www.bwlchwalks.co.uk
01874 730215
24th Llangynidr Show
www.llangynidrshow.org
23rd - 31st Victorian Festival,
Llandrindod Wells
01597 822600
17th -24th Machynlleth Music Festival,
www.momawales.org.uk
01654 703355
26th - 28th Llandovery Sheep Festival,
Llandovery
www.llandoverysheepfestival.co.uk
October
25th August Welsh Crazy Golf Championships,
Welshpool
www.welshpool.org
01938 552043
3rd, 4th, 5th Red Dragon Ride Festival of
Endurance, Builth Wells
01398 332 089
www.reddragon.endurancegb.co.uk
25th August Bank Hol Monday Llandrindod
Wells Trotting Races,
Penybont
07870 159 777
4th Brecon Beacons Food Festival,
01874 624979
30th Llanfair Caereinion & District Show
www.llanfaircaereinionshow.co.uk
01938 556483
9th-13th Hay Walking Festival,
Hay on Wye
01497821134
24th- 28th Brecon Baroque Festival,
Brecon
01874 611622
www.breconbeaconsmusic.com
30th - 31st Annual Steam Gala,
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
1st -31st Brecon Arts Festival,
www.welshpool.org
01938 552043 Brecon www.artbeatbrecon.co.uk
September
November
6th Hundred House Show & Trotting Races
15th - 16th Real Ale Wobble,
01497 847603 Llanwrtyd Wells
01591 610666
7th Brecon Beast Mountain Biking Challenge,
Brecon
22nd - 23rd Real Ale Ramble,
www.breconbeast.co.uk
Llanwrtyd Wells
01591 610666
6th - 7th International Antiques & Collectors
Fair of Wales, Builth Wells
December
www.rwas.co.uk
01584 873 634
5th-6th Welsh Food Festival,
Glansevern Hall, nr Welshpool
www.glansevern co.uk
01686 640916
1st - 2nd Royal Welsh Winter Fair,
Builth Wells
www.rwas.co.uk
01982 553683
6th Dec Welshpool Winter Festival
13th Beulah Show & Trotting Races,
www.welshpool.org
01938 553142
01591 620 289
17th - 20th Welsh International 4 Days Walks,
01591610666
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standards of hospitality, comfort and food in serviced accommodation.
Occasionally, it has not been possible to visit the accommodation prior to publication. In these instances, the property
is marked as ‘Awaiting Grading’.
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A Warm Welsh Welcome
Watch out for this sign as these places have achieved a Croeso Award in recognition of their exceptional Warm
Welsh Welcome
Accommodating visitors with disabilities
All Visit Wales graded properties have an Access Statement. This statement tells visitors in a clear, accurate and
honest way how the property can meet their particular needs.Three symbols have been introduced to help visitors
with physical impairments find the Access Statements of most relevance to them. selected the one symbol which
best describes the improvements that they have made to their properties.
Look out for these symbols:
Access improved for mobility impaired people
Access improved for visually impaired people
Access improved for hearing impaired people
Access For All
Working in partnership with the Disabled Holiday Information charity Powys County Council has produced two guides,
one for accessible trails and sites and one for accessible accommodation. These may be ordered using the slip on the
inside back cover of this guide. This exciting project aims to deliver real improvements to accessibility information, for
residents and visitors alike.
Understanding the adverts
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Debit / credit cards accepted
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Ground floor bedrooms
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Short breaks available
Welsh spoken
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Brecon Beacons National Park Ambassadors
They have taken time out of their business to make sure
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All gradings and awards were correct at the time of going to press. Occasionally, it may not have been
possible to undertake a grading. This situation is clearly identified by ‘Awaiting Grading’ appearing within the
advertisement/entry. Grading assessments are on-going and improvements made by establishments may have
resulted in a revision since publication. Please check when booking.
Further information on gradings and awards is available from Visit Wales, Welsh Assembly Government, Rhodfa
Padarn, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 3UR Tel: 0845 010 8020
email: [email protected] Web: www.wales.gov.uk/tourism
Any problems?
In the unfortunate event that you do encounter problems with your chosen accommodation, please refer to
www.wales.gov.uk/tourism for further guidance.
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Uniquely located by the Lake Vyrnwy Dam surrounded by sensational
scenery. The ideal base for relaxing, walking, bird watching on The
National Nature Reserve or exploring the magnificent landscape in Mid
and North Wales.
“Peaceful and restorative“ “Superb breakfast” “Simply magical”
Open all year
Dolanog, Welshpool,Powys SY21 0LJ Fiona and Norman Potts
Tel: 01938 810236
Email: [email protected] Web: www.gwaenynog.com
Situated in secluded countryside, Gwaenynog is between Welshpool & Lake
Vyrnwy. Guest lounge with beams & inglenook fireplace. The bedrooms include:
superking (or splits into twin); double; or 4 poster family room; all en-suite.
Rooms: 3
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Tel: 01691 780588 Mob: 07817 419747
Web: www.plasuchaf.com Chris Brown
The ideal place to escape to, relax and be well looked after. Nestled into a hillside with
glorious views of the Tanat Valley from rooms and the garden. Evening meals using locally
produced food. Fully licensed. Enjoy tennis, croquet, a book by the fire or a stroll in the
gardens, Bliss!
Rooms: 8
Short breaks available Open all year
B&B per person per night from £40 DB&B per person per night from £60
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Gold Award winning remote
17th century farmhouse with
magnificent views over Vyrnwy
Valley. Relax all day in your
own luxurious suite of rooms
with top hotel comforts. Hot
tub, sauna spa. Ideal retreat,
with Cordon Bleu cuisine.
Beautiful self-catering cottages
available, from £350-£600
per week.
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Explore Mid Wales
and the
Brecon Beacons
Please mention this
brochure when booking
accommodation
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www.exploremidwales.com
Dragon Hotel
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Hotel Awaiting
Grading
Montgomery Powys SY15 6PA
Tel: 01686 668359 Fax: 08700118227
[email protected] www.dragonhotel.com
2013
17th C Coaching Inn. All rooms en-suite. Rosette restaurant
- local produce. Indoor pool & Sauna. Jazz Wednesdays,
near Powis Castle & Offa’s Dyke. Breaks all year.
Rooms: 20
Open all year
B&B per room per night: £52 - £99
Llanfair Caereinion - Self Catering
Montgomery - Self Catering
Madog’s Wells
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Llanfair Caereinion
Welshpool, Powys SY21 0DE
Michael & Ann Reed
Tel: 01938 810446
Web: www.madogswells.co.uk
2 & 3 bedroomed bungalows,
wheelchair accessible (linen, utilities
included). Hoist available on request
when booking. Enjoy the peace and
quiet. Listen for the bird song and
watch the wildlife around, or walk
among the hills. Ideal for family
holiday. No smoking please. Pets by
arrangement.
Units: 3 (Sleeps 1-6)
Open all year
Per unit per week: £130 - £570
Short breaks available out of main season
Camp Farm Montgomery Powys SY15 6LU Gordon Davies Tel: 01686 668427
Mob: 07881 952512 Email: [email protected] Web: www.thecottages.org
1000’ high in the Welsh hills the 18th Century Stables and Barn have been completely
modernised in a courtyard setting close to Montgomery. Sleeping 2-8 guests. Easy parking,
wonderful walks, tranquil location. Freesat television and Wi-fi, laundry facilities.
Per week: £304 - £637 Open all Year
Cynhinfa Cottages
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The Carthouse, Parc Cynhinfa, Pont Robert, Meifod SY22 6JP
Teresa Isaac
Tel: 01938 810270
Mob: 07891 136936
Web: www.cynhinfacottagesmidwales.co.uk
The Carthouse is a recently renovated luxury 4 star cottage, situated in the beautiful
countryside. 2 double rooms but can sleep up to 7 on request. Games room and play area
making it an ideal family holiday. Short breaks available.
Units:1 (Sleeps up to 4 people)
Short breaks £175 - £280
Per unit per week £350 - £560
Open all year
Machynlleth - Self Catering
Ty’r Beudy
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Ty’r Beudy, Cymerau Farm, Eglwys Fach, Machynlleth SY20 8TF
Tel: 01654 781335
Magda and Paul Corser
Email: [email protected] Web: www.kitevalleycottage.co.uk
Secluded hillside cottage in the Dyfi valley,comfortably sleeping 4-5. Equally
suitable for those seeking a quiet escape or an active holiday, with mountains,
rivers and beaches easily accessible. Also available Farmhouse Annexe , sleeping
2. Ensuite bedroom, lounge and kitchenette. Aberystwyth 12miles, Machynlleth 6
miles, Ynyslas beach 5 miles.
No of units: 2 (One sleeps 5, one sleeps 2)
Per unit per week: £245 - £430 Open all year
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Newtown - Serviced
The Elephant and
Castle Hotel Ref.F6
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Lane Farm
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Powys SY5 9BG
Mrs Lesley Burrowes
Tel: 01743 884288
[email protected]
www.lanefarmbedandbreakfast.com
A warm welcome awaits on our
working organic farm, situated
between Welshpool and Shrewsbury.
Four spacious, en-suite bedrooms,
two on the ground floor, all with
TVs, beverages. Sitting room. Hearty
farmhouse breakfasts. Ideally
situated to explore Mid Wales and
beyond.
Rooms: 4 Open all year (ex Christmas)
B&B per person per night: £29 (based on 2 sharing) ) £35 - £40 single occ.
Trefnant Hall Farm
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Broad Street, Newtown, Powys SY16 2BQ
Tel: 01686 626271
Web: www.elephantandcastlehotel.co.uk
Set on the banks of the River Severn, our hotel is in the centre of
Newtown. 5 beautiful Executive rooms overlook the river. Enjoy
a hearty Welsh breakfast in our Riverside Restaurant. Our main
bedrooms have been re-furbished to a high standard. A good
selection of real ales and draught beers available. Comprehensive
menus serving delicious homemade food served in our Bar or
Restaurant. Facilities for walkers and cyclists. Parking at rear of
hotel.
No of rooms: 31
B&B per person per night: From £45
Open all year
DB&B per person per night: From £55
Berriew Welshpool Powys SY21 8AS
A delightful listed farmhouse built in 1742 with large garden and glorious views
over rolling countryside. Jane and David will give you a warm welcome to their
working hill farm just two miles from Powis Castle. All rooms ensuite with TV and
beverage tray and central heating. Guest lounge available. Also luxury 4 star self
catering unit available.
Rooms: 3
Gregynog Hall
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Tel: 01686 640262
Jane Jones
Web: www.trefnanthall.co.uk
March – November
B&B per person per night £30 - £45
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Dyffryn
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Gregynog Hall, Tregynon, Newtown, Powys SY16 3PW
Tel: 01686 650224
Web: www.gregynog.wales.ac.uk
Unique B&B accommodation in an historic courtyard, set within 750 acres of a country
estate, incorporating grade 1 listed gardens and ancient oak woodlands. Waymarked
walks give tantalising views of the Montgomeryshire countryside. Self-catering Garden
Cottage sleeps 11 and is perfect for groups (Visit Wales 2 stars £350 - £1000)
Rooms: 7
B&B Per room per night: From £73.50 Open all year
Foel Welshpool Powys SY21 0NU Tel: 01938 820214 Mob: 07814 616826
Email: [email protected] Web: www.dyffrynbandb.co.uk
Croeso, a warm welcome to all at Dyffryn. Centrally located in beautiful unspoilt countryside,
ideal for touring coast, lakes, mountains, fishing, cycling and walking. Relax in attractive
en-suite bedrooms. Evening meals served in adjacent licensed restaurant using local produce.
Rooms: 3
B&B per person per night: £40 - £45
Open all year
Newtown - Self Catering
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Porthouse Wood Cabins
Ref. F6
Yr Efail, Aberbechan, Newtown, SY16 3AX
Tel: 01686 625430 Mob: 07941 950 042 Mark Thomas
Web: www.porthousewoodcabins.co.uk
Two comfortable log cabins in woodland overlooking River
Severn, 1.5 miles from Newtown. Pets welcome.
Fishing available. Great for walking and birdwatching.
Units : 2 (sleeps between 1-4 people)
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Open from Jan to Dec
Cycling enthusiasts should look out for
these signs. They are displayed by places
which have undertaken to provide features
which cyclists always find welcome.
Walking enthusiasts should look out for
which walkers always find welcome.
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peaceful, unspoilt valley, surrounded
by excellent walks. Tastefully furnished
en-suite bedrooms. Comfortable lounge,
Antique furniture, TV, books, well
equipped music room. Also ’learn to
sing’ breaks as featured in
‘THE TIMES’ and ‘THE GUARDIAN’.
Private trout fishing. Grazing for horses.
Delicious local food. Author’s choice in
Lonely Planet Wales Guide.
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Tel: 01982 560680
Linda Williams
Web: www.oldvicwyevalley.co.uk
En suite accommodation amidst idyllic countryside, beautiful views from spacious
attractive bedrooms with easy chairs, beverages and TVs. Imaginative style and
decor throughout. Snuggle into Welsh blankets and linen covers with a timeless
appeal. Farmhouse breakfasts bacon, sausage from local pigs. Home baked bread
and preserves.
Rooms: 3
Open all year
B&B per person per night: £29-£31
No single supplement
Breaks available
DB&B per person per night: £38-£41
Merthyr Tydfil
Builth Wells - Self Catering
Penrheol Self Catering Cottages
Ref. E11
Builth Wells Powys LD2 3NP
Mr Peter Smith
Tel: 01982 552601 Fax: 01982 552586
Web: www.caerberis.com
The former home of Lord Swansea, Caer Beris Manor is set in 27 acres
of parkland surrounded by the river Irfon. All rooms have a private bath
and shower, TV and telephone. Enjoy the finest local food and wines
from around the world in a panelled restaurant dating from 1570, for
the romantic, four poster beds and champagne : for the active, fishing,
shooting, riding, golf and walking. Enjoy a drink in the conservatory
which overlooks the parkland sweeping down to the river, or relax in
front of one of our blazing log fires. Please send for a colour brochure for
details of fishing, golf breaks and also family holidays.
Rooms: 23
Open all year
£68.95 - £83.95
B&B per person per night: £63.95
Pwllgwilym B&B
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Romantic Getaway from - £239.95 per couple
DB&B per person per night: £78.95 - £98.95
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Units: 2 (Each sleeps between 2 and 8 people)
Per unit per week: £230 -£600
Wyevale
Charming bungalow. Peaceful setting. Two twin bedrooms. Large
enclosed garden. Short stroll to Builth, Golf Course, Showground,
spectacular riverside walks. Ideal centre for touring Wales.
Units: 1 (sleeps up to 4 people) Per unit per week: £270 - £380
£
Open all year
Walking enthusiasts should look out for these signs.
They are displayed by places which have undertaken to
provide features which walkers always find welcome.
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22 Broadway, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3DB
Tel: 01827 701512 Mob: 07812 746568
Mrs Carolyn Hill
Email: [email protected] www.mid-wales-holidays.co.uk
Set in 60 acres of spectacular scenery, two miles from Builth
Wells. Walkers and cyclists welcome. Three spacious en-suite
rooms, one with disabled facilities.
B&B per person per night from £35
Open all year
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Pwllgwilym, Llanafan Road, Cilmery, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3NY
Tel: 01982 552140 Mob: 07887 554254
Jane Davies
Email: [email protected] Web: www.pwllgwilym-cottages.co.uk
Rooms: 3
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Perfect base for rest and relaxation or active exploration of the
countryside. Two beautiful cottages. Relax in the hot tub while
enjoying the panoramic views.
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Penrheol Farm, Llanynis, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3HH
Tel: 01982 553075 Mob: 07899 874644
Claire Coyle
Email: [email protected] Web: www.penrheol.co.uk
River Wye
Open all year
Royal Welsh Show
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Holly Farm
Llandrindod Wells - Serviced
Dolberthog Farm
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Holly Farm, Howey
Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5PP
Mrs Ruth Jones
Tel: 01597 822402
Fax: 01597 822402
Web: www.hollyfarmbandb.co.uk
Tastefully restored Tudor farmhouse on
working farm in peaceful location. Ensuite bedrooms with breathtaking views
over fields & woods, CTV, beverage
trays, a lounge and log fire.
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Off Howey Road,
Llandrindod Wells
Powys LD1 5ED
Mrs Diane Evans
Tel: 01597 822255
Web:www.dolberthogfarm.co.uk
Relax and unwind in the warm and
friendly atmosphere at our working
farm situated in peaceful countryside
0.5 mile south of Llandrindod Wells.
Enjoy a breath of fresh air with scenic
walks, fishing, wildlife and the Red
Kite Centre nearby. Bedrooms are
en-suite, T.V. beverage trays, safe
parking. Visit Wales Farmhouse
Award. Brochure available.
Wonderful area for wildlife, walking,
cycling. Near Red Kite feeding station.
Safe parking. WTB Farmhouse award. A
real ‘Taste of Wales’ in hospitality and
cuisine. Brochure. Open all Year. Food
and hygiene rating 5.
Rooms: 3
Open all year
B&B per person per night: £33-£40
Metropole Hotel
Ref.E10
Rooms: 2
Twin / Double B&B per person per night: £32 - £35
Brynhir Farm
Weekly rate DB&B: £325 - £340
DB&B per person per night: £50 - £57
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Temple Street, Llandrindod
Wells, Powys LD1 5DY
Tel: 01597 823700
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Web: www.metropole.co.uk
An ideal base to explore Wales,
the 4 Star Metropole Hotel
offers first-class service, superb
accommodation, an AA Rosette
award-winning Restaurant,
contemporary brasserie and
fabulous Spa with 18m pool,
sauna, steamroom, Jacuzzi, gym
and relaxing Spa treatments.
Chapel Road, Howey, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5PB
Tel: 01597 822425 Mob: 07909 006649 Mrs Ceinwen Nixon
Email: [email protected] Web: www.brynhirfarm.co.uk
Luxury accommodation on working farm in magnificent mountain setting with
breathtaking views; peace and tranquillity are assured here. Ideal walking area. The Kite,
Pied Flycatchers, Redstarts, Buzzards, Barn Owls commonly seen on farm. Conducted
badger tours. All rooms en-suite with colour televisions & beverage trays. Safe parking.
Selected by ‘Wales Great Little Places’ & ‘Dining out in Wales’ guide. Brochure available.
Rooms: 6
Open all year
DB&B per person per night: From £50 - £55
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The Bell Country Inn, Llanyre,
Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD16DY
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Tel: 01597 823 959
Fax: 01597 82 5618
Web: www.bellcountryinn.co.uk
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Chapel Road, Howey, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5PB Tel: 01597 823543
Sarah and David Duggan
Email: [email protected] Web: www.acorncourt.co.uk
Welcome to this ‘5 Star Award Winning Country House’ set in 50 acres.
Ideal for Relaxing, Walking, Golf, Bowling, Bird Watching & Exploring
the Heart of Mid Wales. All bedrooms en-suite, lounge areas, tea/coffee,
fridge, TV/DVD. Howey ½ a mile. Spacious car park.
Open all year
B&B per person per night: £35 - £45
The Bell Country Inn
B&B per person per night: From £35-£38
Weekly DB&B per person: £345 - £355
Acorn Court Country House
Ref.F10
Rooms: 114
Open all year
B&B per person per night: £53.00 - £77.50 DB&B per person per night: £67.00 - £99.00
The Bell Country Inn is located just
outside the picturesque Victorian
spa town of Llandrindod Wells and
overlooks the beautiful welsh hills
and countryside. All bedrooms are
en-suite to a high standard. Freshly
prepared home-cooked food. Bar
and restaurant.
Rooms: 9
Open all year
B&B Per person per night: £47.50 - £75 (based on 2 people sharing)
Hillside Lodge Guest House
Ref.F8
Llanbadarn Fynydd
Nr. Llandrindod Wells
Powys LD1 6TU
Special rates for seasonal short breaks
Tel: 01597 840364
Barbara Ainsworth
This family-run guest house offers
excellent accommodation in an
outstanding, peaceful position.
Standing alone on the hillside
looking out across the valley.
Non-smoking only.
3 star self catering apartments
also available for a week or short
break. Phone for details.
Garreg Ddu, Elan Valley
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Rooms: 3
Open all year
B&B per person per night: £32 (2 sharing)
B&B per person per night: £40(single)
Llanwrtyd Wells - Serviced
Lasswade Country House
The Cammarch
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Llangammarch Wells
Powys LD4 4BY
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Tel: 01591 620545
Web: www.cammarch.com
Tel: 01591 610515
Web: www.lasswadehotel.co.uk
• GOOD VIEWS
• RECOMMENDED AWARDED
RESTAURANT
• GOOD LOCAL FOOD
• COMFORT AND HOSPITALILTY
• Close to Brecon Beacons,
Cambrian Mountains,
Builth Wells/Hay on Wye
• Local activities: GOLF, FISHING,
RIDING, WALKING AND
CYCLING
A warm welcome awaits you at
The Cammarch. Set in stunning
surroundings you will feel
relaxed as soon as you arrive.
For the more adventurous there
are plenty of activities we can
arrange for you.
Rooms: 15: 7 Dbl/twin, 4 family suites with 2 bedrooms, (2 have kitchen/diner)
B&B per person per night: From £45 DB&B per person per night: From £65
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Tasteful décor, traditional
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access from A40, 3 ½ miles from
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A 16th Century converted corn mill, peacefully situated in
it’s own grounds. Ideal for walking and touring the Brecon
Beacons, Black Mountains and Hay-on-Wye.
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Felinfach Brecon Powys LD3 0UB
Pamela Boxhall
Tel: 01874 625385 Mob: 07909 743963
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The AA awarded breakfast menu includes
Eggs Brychan, scrambled eggs, smoked
salmon and laverbread. Private parking and
a peaceful garden. Relax and enjoy.
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luxury accommodation, stylish bedrooms, a
first class service and great local knowledge.
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Powys LD3 8AN
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No of rooms: 3 B&B per person per night: From £20
Open all year
Self catering: Sleeps up to 6 people Per week: From £390
Usk and Railway Inn
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Rooms: 4, B&B single: £50 per night, B&B double/twin: £75 per night
Blaencar Farm
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Sennybridge Brecon
Powys LD3 8HA
Carol Morgan
Tel: 01874 636610
Web: www.blaencar.co.uk
Enjoy a warm Welsh welcome on
a traditional working farm in the
heart of Brecon Beacons National
Park. Charming en-suite bedrooms
or luxurious suite with draped
Four-poster bed. Friendly country
pubs, 15 mins walk. Ideal base
for relaxation, cycling, walking,
touring in unspoilt countryside.
Rooms: 3
B&B per person per night: £37.50 - £45
Sennybridge, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8RS Tel: 01874 636101 Mobile: 07912 448696
Email: [email protected] Web: www.uskandrailwayinn.com
Sennybridge Village Inn, ideally placed between Brecon and Llandovery for touring,
sightseeing, walking, cycling or just relaxing. Six newly refurbished rooms. Real ales,
wines and good food. Parking. Wi-fi. Bike lock-up
Rooms: 6
B&B Per person per night: From £32.50
Pen-y-Bryn Guest House
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Llangorse, Brecon, Powys,
LD3 7UG.
Open all year
Tel: 01874 658 606
[email protected]
www.stayinllangorse.com
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22 Watton,Brecon, Powys LD3 7ED
Tel: 01874 624038 Mob: 07929 622708
Web: www.thegrange-brecon.co.uk
Situated in Llangorse
overlooking lake and
mountains, ideal for a leisurely
meander or for the adventurous,
a wealth of activities. The five
star accommodation set in
three acres of garden, is of a
very high standard. Self catering
accommodation also available.
Online booking available at
www.stayinllangorse.com
People friendly, food aware; close to town and good fresh air.
A comfy bed to lay your head; a hearty “brekker” - you’ll be well fed!
No of Rooms: 8 B&B per person per night: From £30 Open Feb – Dec
Brecon Beacons National Park Ambassadors
They have taken time out of their business to make
sure they offer outstanding information and service.
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Ref. F14
The Grange Guesthouse
Ref. E14
Open all year
Rooms: 4
B&B per person per night: From £35 (2 sharing)
Open all year
Brecon Beacons Holiday Cottages
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Rooms:4 Short breaks available
Dbl/T B&B per room: £75 - £85
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Family Room: from £125 (4 sharing)
Single B&B: from £55
Brecon and Area - Self Catering
Brynoyre, Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon, Powys LD3 7YS
Tel: 01874 676446
Web: www.breconcottages.com
Ann’s Barn and Bungalow
Ref. E15
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Wern-y-Marchog Farm, Cantref, Brecon LD3 8LW
Ann Phillips
Tel: 01874 665329 Mob: 07977 337523
Email: [email protected] Web: www.wernymarchog.co.uk
Luxury barn conversion with character, comfort and style. Also
spacious three bedroomed bungalow, recently updated throughout.
Situated in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, with easy access to all
the main peaks from the doorstep. Shared HOT TUB available.
2 units: one sleeps 2 and one up to 6
Aberhyddnant Farm Cottages
Ref.C15
350 cottages and farmhouses in wonderful unspoilt locations throughout
the Brecon Beacons National Park, Black Mountains, Wye Valley and
Golden Valley. From delightful riverside cottages and isolated mountain
farmhouses to spacious manor houses for special occasions. Warm
and comfortable with oak beams and open fires. Ideal locations for all
outdoor activities- walking, pony-trekking, fishing, golf, mountain biking,
climbing and bird watching. Nearby inns have a good food, real ales and
open fires. Pets welcome. Short breaks available.
Sleeps between: 2 – 40 people
Open all year
Short breaks available: 3 nights £184 - £1500
Beacons Lodge
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Beacons Lodge, Libanus
Brecon Powys LD3 7EH
Open all year
David Powell
Free of Charge: In addition to your printed advertisement
above, your property is
Tel: 01874 622 041
explore Mid Wales & Brecon Beacons Website www.exploremidwales.com.
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Web: www.beaconslodge.co.uk
Crai, Brecon, Powys LD3 8YS
Mrs L A Matthews
Tel: 01874 636797 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.abercottages.com
No amends required. Please proceed to
print this advert in the 2013 brochure.
Spacious and superbly
renovated 18th century barn
conversion. Breathtaking
views of the Brecon Beacons.
Exceptionally well equipped,
large sunny conservatory,
enclosed garden safe for
children.
Explore 220 acre organic farm in Brecon Beacons. Fresh
spring water, open hill, unspoilt scenery, starry skies, abundant
wildlife. Children and dogs welcome. Organic produce.
Units:2 (one sleeps 6, one sleeps 4 - sleeping 10 together)
Short breaks £160 - £200
Open all year
Please amend as indicated.
Units:1 (Sleeps up to 10)
Per Unit Per Week : £850 - £1235
Open all year
Signed: ........................................................................
Bailea Cottages
Dated: .........
CYCLISTS
Ref.D14
Bailea Farm, Maescar, Sennybridge,
Brecon, Powys LD3 8TB
Marjorie Morgan
Tel: 01874 636373
Web: www.bailea.com
Two luxurious and spacious
cottages. Converted 16th
Century farm buildings ¾ mile
from A40. Panoramic views
over picturesque Usk Valley.
Idyllic location. King size beds,
ensuite bedrooms, jacuzzi.
Rest and relaxation, or active
exploration of Brecon Beacons
and surrounding area.
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
CYCLISTS
Cycling enthusiasts should look out for these signs.
They are displayed by places which have undertaken to
provide features which cyclists always find welcome.
Units: 2 (each sleeps 2 - 4)
Prices per unit per week: £320 - £540
Open all Year
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Beaconsfield
Crickhowell and Area - Self Catering
Pregge Mill
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Pregge Lane
Crickhowell
Powys NP8 1SE
Beaconsfield, Libanus, Brecon,
Powys, LD3 8NB
David Powell
Units:1 (Sleeps up to 5)
Open all year
Tel: 01874 622041
Web: www.beaconslodge.co.uk
Tel: 01873 811157
Fax: 01873 811157
Web: www.preggemill.com
Recently refurnished property. Sun
lounge, 3 bedrooms, bathroom with
bath and shower. Fully fitted kitchen,
dining room, spacious lounge.
Stunning views of the Beacons.
Ample parking, enclosed gardens.
One dog by negotiation.
Beautifully restored mill cottage
in area of outstanding beauty
overlooking Crickhowell.
Panoramic views. Feature spiral
staircase, double glazing, oak
floor. Central for walking,
fishing, pubs, restaurants,
trekking etc.
Per Unit Per Week : £479 - £691
Cae Crwn Cottage
Hay-on-Wye - Serviced
Ref. E14
Cae Crwn Cottage, Cae Crwn
Battle, Brecon LD3 9RW
Penny Cox
Tel: 01874 610410
Mob: 07948 971685
[email protected]
Spacious, well equipped,
converted barn with
woodburner. Situated on
a friendly small holding.
Perfect for relaxing. Enjoy a
glass of wine on the enclosed
terrace or in private jacuzzi,
with breathtaking view of
the surrounding countryside
and Brecon Beacons. Lovely
woodland and river walk.
Sleeps up to 6 people
CYCLISTS
Per week: From £360 - £900
Walking enthusiasts should look out for
which walkers always find welcome.
Crickhowell and Area - Serviced
The Angel Hotel
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The Swan at Hay Hotel
Ref. H12
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The Swan at Hay is a delightful
family-run hotel. As a former
coaching inn, it offers very
relaxed surroundings, ideal
for a short break. You are sure
to enjoy the wonderful food
and drink, which is all sourced
locally.
No of rooms: 17
Open All Year
B&B per room per night: from £80 DB&B per room per night: from £135.00
Agencies
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Brecon Beacons Tourism
Actively working for tourism in the Brecon Beacons
Breathe Deeper • Walk Further • Play Harder •
Relax Longer • Sleep Better • Leave Happier • Return Sooner
www.breconbeaconstourism.co.uk
£
Tel: 01873 857121
Fax: 01873 858059
Web: www.angelabergavenny.com
Historic coaching Inn refurbished
with art and antiques; also nearby
Cottage and Lodge. Surrounded
by market, castle and independent
shops. Stylish restaurant and
courtyard. The Tea Guild’s Award of
Excellence for afternoon teas. Lift.
Complimentary Wi Fi.
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B&B per double room per night: from £111
Open all year
£
Tel: 01497 821188
Web: www.swanathay.co.uk
15 Cross Street, Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire, NP7 5EN
Rooms: 35
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Church Street
Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5DQ
Open all year
Cycling enthusiasts should look out for
which cyclists always find welcome.
CYCLISTS
Open all year
Short Breaks available
Units: 1 sleeps 2
River Usk, Crickhowell
Wyeside Caravan and
Camping Park Ref.D9
Caravan / Camping
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Rhayader
Powys LD6 5LB
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Pencelli Castle Caravan & Camping Park
Tel: 01597 810183
Mob: 07825 433884
Web: www.wyesidecamping.co.uk
Pencelli Brecon Powys LD3 7LX
Tel: 01874 665451
Web: www.pencelli-castle.com
Peacefully set at the foothills of the Brecon
Beacons, within walking distance of the
highest peaks. Adjoining Brecon Canal and
Taff Cycle Trail. Village Inn 150 yards. Shop,
hardstandings, serviced pitches, shower
block. Red deer, vintage farm machinery,
children’s play area. On bus route. Free WiFi.
Closed Dec and Jan. Assistance dogs only.
2012 Wales in Bloom Winner
2010 David Bellamy Gold Award
2010 Loo of the Year National Winner Wales
2006 AA Best Campsite in Wales
2005 National Tourism Awards Winner
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Tariff: Please telephone or see website
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Black Mountain Caravan Park
Ref.B15
Caravans: from £10
Short Breaks available
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Located in the old market town
of Rhayader. Wyeside Caravan
and Camping Park nestles on the
peaceful banks of the River Wye.
The site offers excellent facilities
for campers and tourers. An ideal
location for holidaymakers, young
and old alike.
20 caravan pitches
70 tent pitches
Gwerniago Camping Site
Ref. A5
Caravans:6
Tents: 26
£
Gwerniago, Pennal, Machynlleth, SY20 9JX
Tel: 01654 791227
Mair Jones
Email: [email protected] Web: www.gwerniago.co.uk
Ideal for exploring Snowdonia National Park and Mid Wales.
Lovely estuary views, overlooking Dyfi Osprey Project.
Beaches and mountains nearby. New facilities, inc. disabled.
£
Llangatog Llanddeusant Carmarthenshire SA19 9YG
Tel: 01550 740217
Web: www.blackmountainholidays.co.uk
Our park offers static caravans, touring and tent pitches.
Our main camping field has glorious views over Fan
Brycheiniog.
Open March to October
Overnight charge per pitch: from £17
Overnight charge per pitch: from £7
Overnight charge per pitch per night: From £18
Overnight charge per pitch per night: From £15
Open March to October
Goetre Retreat Caravan Park
Ref.G6
Tents: from £6
Open all year
Unless otherwise stated the stars
shown are awarded by Visit Wales
and are your guide to QUALITY.
Abermule Montgomery Powys SY15 6NW
Tel: 01686 670408 / 07891528061
Email:[email protected]
Web: www.goetreretreatcaravanpark.co.uk
Enjoy a relaxing break with us in Mid Wales. Two
bedrooms, two bathrooms, central heating and free
satellite TV. Brochure available.
No of units: 1 Sleeps up to 6 people
Open March to October (inc)
Price per break: From £140 (Fri – Mon or Mon – Fri)
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Activities and Attractions
Canolfan Owain Glyndwr
̂ Centre
Ref: B5
Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 8EE
Tel: 01654 702214
Web: www.canolfanglyndwr.org
Owain Glyndwr
̂ Heritage Centre houses an exhibition of life and legacy of
Owain Glyndwr
̂ with video of Owain Glyndwr
̂ Parliament 1404. Interactive
map of campaigns, reproduction of Pennal letter, sword. Chronological
information of uprising and campaign.
Open Easter - 30th Sept (closed Sun/Mon term time). By app other times
Ellesmere Riding Centre
Ref:F14
WTRA
Llangorse,
Brecon,
Powys LD3 7TR
Tel: 01874 658252
Mob: 07711 100419
Web: www.trail-riding.co.uk
Riding for everyone. Small
groups. Quality, kind horses.
Half and full day rides. Trekking
for all abilities. Hacking at a
faster pace for riders.
Also 2 – 6 day trail rides for
experienced riders.
Open April – October
Caving in the Brecon Beacons
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The Spaceguard Centre
Ref.H9
Llanshay Lane, Knighton,
Powys LD7 1LW
Tel: 01547 520247
Mob: 07739 368 707
Web: www.spaceguarduk.com
£6 adults, £3 children under 15
Oriel Davies Gallery
Mon – Sat 10am - 5pm
Open Jan – Dec
Opening Times: Daylight for course and range
Free Admission
Ring to check availability
Mid Wales Golf Centre – Maesmawr Golf Club
Ref. E6
Moat Lane, Caersws, Powys SY17 5SB
Tel: 01686 688303
Web: www.midwalesgolfcentre.co.uk
Clubhouse 11am -10pm
Ref. F6
The Park, Newtown
Powys SY16 2NZ
Tel: 01686 625041
Web: www.orieldavies.org
Visit Oriel Davies, Newtown’s
stunning Contemporary
Art Gallery; a key
gallery of Wales showing
groundbreaking national and
international art and craft.
Café, Designer Gifts, Books,
Workshops.
Open all Year
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Abergavenny Museum
@AberMuseum
Abergavenny
Museum
Paddles & Pedals Canoe Hire
£
Castle Street Abergavenny
Monmouthshire NP7 5EE
Tel: 01873 854282
Fax: 01873 736004
[email protected]
www.abergavennymuseum.co.uk
Set in the picturesque grounds of a
ruined castle. Objects in the permanent
galleries illustrate life in this historic
market town.
Victorian Kitchen, 1940’s Grocer’s Shop
and Air Raid Shelter. Refurbished gallery
hosts regular temporary exhibitions.
Shop. Free Entry. Parking.
Opening PeriodMon – Sat 11-1, 2-5 Sun 2-5
Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5DE
Tel: 01497 820604 Web: www.canoehire.co.uk
Free riverside parking
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Explore the beautiful River Wye. Take a picnic and paddle downstream
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for half-day or full-day. Or take your tent and camp
on the way
downstream. We provide all canoeing/kayaking equipment and maps.
Open Easter to October
Nov – Feb Closes 4pm and closed Sundays.
Jim & Pat Gamon
Established 1996
AMENDMENTS NEE
Mid Wales & the Brecon Beaco
Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells,
Powys LD2 3SJ
Tel: 01982 560674
Web: www.erwood-station.co.uk
Supporting over 100 artists from all
over Wales. Open 14th Feb - 24th Dec
Call of the Wild Ltd
Gregynog
Grade 1 listed gardens & woodland walks
within a National Nature Reserve
Courtyard café and shop
Programme of events throughout the year
01686 650224 [email protected]
www.gregynog.wales.ac.uk
Located near Newtown, Powys SY16 3PW
Open daily. Estate admission fee applies,
administered via a £2.50 car parking charge
Gardens admission £3 per person
CYCLISTS
Maes-y-Fron, Abercrave
Nr Swansea SA9 1XU
Tel: 01639 700388
Web: www.adventurebritain.com
Open all year
2014
Brecon Beacons
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brochure when booking
Free of Charge: In addition to your printed advertisement above, your property i
explore Mid Wales & Brecon Beacons Website www.exploremidwales.com.
No amends
required. Please proceed to
Leisure and Culture
Sports and Leisure
Centres
Brecon
01874 623677
Bro Ddyfi, Machynlleth
01654 703300
Builth Wells
01982 552324
Crickhowell
01873 810997
Come and visit our well equipped Sport and Leisure
Centres offering the visitor a wide range of facilities
and activities throughout the year.
East Radnor, Presteigne
01544 260302
Gwernyfed, Three Cocks
01497 847740
Knighton
01547 529187
Start planning to make the best of your time here,
call us to see what’s on in the nearest centre to you
right now or visit www.powys.gov.uk/leisurecentres
Llandrindod Wells
01597 824249
Llanfair Caereinion
01938 810634
Llanfyllin
01691 648814
Llanidloes
01686 412871
Maldwyn, Newtown
01686 628771
Rhayader
01597 811013
The Flash, Welshpool
01938 555952
Ystradgynlais
01639 844854
All centres offer FREE Wi-fi access.
Libraries www.powys.gov.uk/libraries
All our libraries (except Montgomery) offer FREE Wi-fi access, for information, learning and leisure online. All our
computers are free to use. We recommend booking your session in advance to ensure availability.
Brecon library
01874 623346
[email protected]
Builth Wells library
01982 552722
[email protected]
Crickhowell library
01873 810856
[email protected]
Hay on Wye library
01497 820847
[email protected]
Knighton library
01547 528778
[email protected]
Llandrindod Wells library
01597 826870
[email protected]
Llanfair Caereinion library
01938 811028
[email protected]
Llanfyllin library
01691 648794
[email protected]
Llanidloes Customer Service point
01686 412855
[email protected]
Llanwrtyd Wells library
01591 610657
[email protected]
[email protected]
Machynlleth library
01654 702322
Montgomery library
01686 668937
Newtown library
01686 626934
[email protected]
Presteigne library
01544 260552
[email protected]
Rhayader library
01597 810548
[email protected]
Talgarth library
01874 711665
[email protected]
Welshpool library
01938 553001
[email protected]
Ystradgynlais library
01639 845353
[email protected]
Museums www.powys.gov.uk/museums
Powysland Museum, Welshpool
01938 554656
[email protected]
Open all year
Newtown Textile Museum
Open May - Sept
Llanidloes Museum
Open all year
Radnorshire Museum, Llandrindod Wells
01597 824513
[email protected]
Open all year
Judge’s Lodging, Presteigne
01544 260650
www.judgeslodging.org.uk
Open Mar - Dec
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A truly accessible part of Wales
By Plane
Welshpool Llanfair
Light Railway
The closest international airports are
located in Cardiff,
Bristol, Liverpool (John Lennon),
Manchester and Birmingham.
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By Train
Via The Heart of Wales Line Shrewsbury to Swansea
(with stops including Knighton, Llandrindod
Wells and Llanwrtyd Wells).
Via The Cambrian Line Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
(with stops including Welshpool, Newtown,
Caersws and Machynlleth).
National Rail Enquiries:
08457 484950
www.nationalrail.co.uk
By Coach
National Express Coaches has stops
throughout the region.
Telephone: 08705 808080
www.nationalexpress.com
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Public Travel Information
To request a Powys Travel Guide,
containing detailed public transport
information for this area.
Contact: 0845 6076060
Traveline: 0871 200 22 33. call
centre is open from 7am-10pm.
www.traveline-cymru.info
Explore Wales Pass
Brecon Mountain
Railway
One ticket that gives you the freedom
to enjoy unlimited access to all of Wales’
mainline train services and almost every
bus service.
Ticket holders also receive a range of other
benefits including ‘two for one’ entry or
discounted admission to many of Wales’
biggest tourist attractions and Youth
Hostel Accommodation.
Telephone 0845 606 1660
www.explorewalespass.co.uk
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Beacons Bus
Catch the Beacons Bus, the ‘walk and ride’ service that’s the
best – and greenest – way to explore the Beacons (it takes
bikes too). Operating Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays
throughout June, July, August and September.
www.travelbreconbeacons.info
Take your pick...
Introducing Wales’ Holiday Areas
Mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons is one of the Holiday Areas within Wales.
Each area has its own distinct character.
The Isle of Anglesey
Anglesey offers unparalleled beauty,
amazing adventures, serious solitude
and a warm welcome. Easily accessible;
this unique island, with its coastline,
varied beaches and historical towns
make it a superb base for all the family.
Those that have visited need not be
told. They just return…
t : +44 (0) 1248 713177
e : [email protected]
w : visitanglesey.co.uk
w : facebook.com/visitanglesey
Pembrokeshire – Britain’s Only
Coastal National Park
Rated by National Geographic magazine
experts as the second best coastline in
the world. With 186 miles (299km) of
magnificent and varied coastline and
over 50 beaches, there’s plenty of space
for everyone. Choose between lively
Tenby and Saundersfoot or peaceful
St David’s and Newport. Perfect for
outdoor activities or just relaxing. To
find out more about Pembrokeshire
w : visitpembrokeshire.com
Llandudno and Colwyn Bay
Vibrant Llandudno, the Victorian seaside
gem with a history that goes back to the
Bronze Age. World Heritage Conwy with its
rich maritime past. Waterfront adventure in
Colwyn Bay. Year round breaks, filled with
family fun, good food, great walking, worldclass theatre and a full calendar of exciting
events. All within easy reach of Snowdonia.
t : +44 (0)1492 577577
w : visitllandudno.org.uk
w : facebook.com/visitingllandudno
twitter.com/visit_llandudno
Carmarthenshire – Carmarthen Bay
The last place that Dylan Thomas
called home and the best place to be
to celebrate and capture his centenary
celebrations in 2014. Carmarthenshire
stretches from Carmarthen Bay in the
south to western Brecon Beacons and
the Cambrian Mountains in the north,
wondrous Gardens, awe-inspiring Castles
and Wales’s longest beach, market
towns brimming with local produce and
chic shopping
t : +44 (0)1267 231557
w : discovercarmarthenshire.com
North East Wales
Less than 20 minutes from Chester, we’re
just a short journey from the North West
and the West Midlands. From the bustling
shops and cultural events of Wrexham
to the culinary delights of the Mold Food
and Drink Festival to the world-famous
Llangollen International Eisteddfod. The are
includes Rhyl, one of the best recognized
British seaside resorts and the Clwydian
Range & Dee Valley, Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty. We even have an 11-mile
long World Heritage Site – the Pontcysyllte
Aqueduct and Canal and you can also
walk the ancient Offa’s Dyke path running
through Chirk out to the coast at Prestatyn.
t: +44 (0) 1978 292015
e: [email protected]
t: +44 (0) 1745 355068
e: [email protected]
w: northeastwales.co.uk
Snowdonia Mountains and Coast
The outdoor adventure playground of
North Wales that includes the
Snowdonia National Park, Llŷn Peninsula
and Cambrian Coastline. A wide choice of
quality accommodation, attractions and
activities – castles, narrow-gauge railways,
golf, cycling, walking, award-winning
beaches, country parks, Wales Coast Path,
World Heritage Site, Areas of Outstanding
Natural Beauty and Heritage Coast.
t : +44 (0)1341 281485
w : visitsnowdonia.info
w : facebook.com/visitingsnowdonia
w : twitter.com/visit_snowdonia
w : visitsnowdonia.wordpress.com
Ceredigion – Cardigan Bay & the
Cambrian Mountains
Discover the landscape, villages and
harbours that inspired Dylan Thomas and
delve into Wales’s history at cardigan
Castle. Walk gentle or challenging
sections of Ceredigion’s coast path from
a promenade stroll at Aberystwyth to hill
fort climbs at Llangrannog. Spot dolphins
and birds; enjoy family fun at awardwinning beaches and all sorts of events;
relax and savour Cardigan Bay seafood to
Cambrian Mountain lamb.
t : +44 (0)1970 612125
w :www.discoverceredigion.co.uk
facebook: discoverceredigion
twitter: @visitceredigion
Swansea Bay - Mumbles, Gower,
Afan & the Vale of Neath
Discover Dylan Thomas in Wales’s
Waterfront City, birthplace of our poetic
hero and playwright. Be a part of his
centenary celebrations throughout
2014. Spend some time in the UK’s first
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Unwind on award-winning beaches
and explore unspoilt countryside.Bring
your board, bike and boots and enjoy
watersports, cycling and walking.
t : +44 (0)1792 468321
w : visitswanseabay.com
The Valleys – Heart and Soul of Wales
World-class mountain biking and other
activities on, over and under landscapes
that are never short on drama. Proud
communities bursting to tell you their
stories about Wales’s largest castle, a
World Heritage Site, craft beers and
ciders and an intriguing cast of heroes
from the mythological past to the
contemporary music scene. You haven’t
visited Wales until you’ve been to the
Valleys – the Heart and Soul of Wales.
t : +44 (0)29 2088 0011
w : thevalleys.co.uk
Cardiff, Capital of Wales
The capital of Wales has unique
attractions, top-class entertainment, a
wide range of accommodation to suit
all needs and quality shopping with a
difference. Cardiff Castle, the Millennium
Stadium, National Museum Cardiff, the
Wales Millennium Centre and famous
Doctor Who Experience combined with
Cardiff Bay offer indoor and outdoor
entertainment for everyone all year
round.
t : +44 (0)29 2087 3573
w : visitcardiff.com
The Glamorgan Heritage Coast and
Countryside
The dramatic Heritage Coast and popular
resorts of Barry Island and Porthcawl
are fringed by lovely Vale and Bridgend
countryside and green hills. Discover the
special character of an area steeped in
history – and it’s close to Cardiff, Wales’
cosmopolitan capital.
t : +44 (0)1446 704867
t: +44 (0)1656 815338
w : visitthevale.com
w : bridgendbites.com
The Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
Fantastic scenery and high-quality food
and drink from the Brecon Beacons
National Park to the Wye Valley Area
of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Explore
castles, Roman towns and beautiful
gardens; then take in award-winning
vineyards, bustling market towns and
great local pubs. With the renowned
Newport and Abergavenny Food Festivals,
celebrated restaurants and artisan
producers, discover why we’re the Food
Capital of Wales.
t : +44 (0)1291 623772
w : visitwyevalley.com
Holiday Area brochures
For FREE copies of any THREE Holiday Area brochures please tick the appropriate
boxes and send to: Visit Wales, Freepost CF1550, Dept R05, PO Box 1, Cardiff CF24 2XN
 The Isle of Anglesey
 Llandudno & Colwyn Bay
 North East Wales
 Snowdonia Mountains & Coast/Eryri Mynyddoedd a Môr
 Ceredigion – Cardigan Bay & the Cambrian Mountains
 Pembrokeshire – Britain’s only Coastal National Park (no brochure)
 Carmarthenshire – Carmarthen Bay
 Swansea Bay, Mumbles, Gower, Afan & the Vale of Neath
 The Valleys – Heart and Soul of Wales
 Cardiff – Capital of Wales
 Glamorgan Heritage Coast & Countryside
 Wye Valley & Vale of Usk (no brochure)
Name (please print): ................................................................................................................................
Address (please print): ...........................................................................................................................
Post Code: ..........................................................
ACTIVITIES FOR ALL
Wales is the UK’s activity capital. Find
out more with the help of these FREE
action-packed guides and take a look at
the websites.
Fishing Wales
With endless coastline and countless
rivers and lakes it’s no wonder Wales is an
angler’s paradise.
www.fishing.visitwales.com
Golf Wales
The secret’s out! More and more
players are discovering and
thoroughly enjoying ‘Golf as it should
be’ in Wales.
www.golfasitshouldbe.com
For FREE copies of any of the activity guides please tick the appropriate boxes
and send to: Visit Wales, Freepost CF1550, Dept S05, PO Box 1, Cardiff CF24 2XN
Fishing Wales 
Golf Wales 
Name (please print): ................................................................................................................................
Address (please print): ...........................................................................................................................
Post Code: ..........................................................
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Brecon Beacons specialist guides,
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Tourist Information Centres in Powys
Canolfannau Croeso Ym Mhowys
Brecon / Aberhonddu
The Market Car Park,
Brecon, LD3 9DA
01874 622485
[email protected]
Wi
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Talgarth
The Tower Shop,
The Square, Talgarth
Powys LD3 0DD
01874 712226
[email protected]
Crickhowell / Crughywel
Beaufort Street,
Crickhowell, NP8 1BN
01873 812105
[email protected]
Wi
Fi
Hay on Wye / Y Gelli Gandryll
The Craft Centre, Oxford Road,
Hay on Wye, HR3 5DG
01497 820144
[email protected]
Llanwrtyd Wells / Llanwrtyd
Ty Barcud, The Square,
Llanwrtyd Wells, LD5 4RB
01591 610666
[email protected]
Elan Valley / Cwm Elan
Elan Valley Visitor Centre,
Elan Valley, Rhayader, LD6 5HP
01597 810898
[email protected]
Knighton / Tref Y Clawdd
Offa’s Dyke Centre,
West Street, Knighton, LD7 1EN
01547 528753
[email protected]
Presteigne / Llanandras
Judge’s Lodging, Broad Street,
Presteigne, LD8 2AD
01544 260650
[email protected]
Welshpool / Y Trallwng
Vicarage Gardens, Church Street,
Welshpool, SY21 7DD
01938 552043
[email protected]
Please note some information centres are not open 7 days.
It is advisable to telephone and check before arriving.
Llandrindod Wells / Llandrindod
The Old Town, Temple Street,
Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5DL
01597 822600
[email protected]
Published by Powys County Council, County Hall, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5LG © Powys County Council 2013. Whilst the Powys Tourism Unit has made
every effort to ensure accuracy in this publication, the Council cannot accept responsibility for any errors, inaccuracies or omissions or for any matter in
any way connected with, or arising out of, the publication of the information contained within this brochure.
Front cover photo: Ystradfellte, Brecon Beacons - photography by Craig Easton. Designed by Design Team at Powys County Council, Copywriting by
Roger Thomas. Map illustration by Amanda Skipsey. Photography supplied by Craig Easton, Visit Wales Image Centre © Crown Copyright 2013, National
Trust Photo Library (www.ntpl.org.uk), Brecon Beacons National Park, Llangorse Multi Activity Centre, Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust, Centre for
Alternative Technology. Mobile App development by Geosho, mobile App illustration by Warren Osborne.
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