The Bear offers eco-friendly accommodation in the centre of Rhayader, Mid Wales. The Bear offers secure storage for cycles. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a private...
Glen
United Kingdom
The welcome from the very friendly, helpful host, the lovely room, the excellent full English breakfast, the off road parking and the location.
The Lamb and Flag Inn is located in the centre of Rhayader, 6 km from Elan Valley. This inn offers a bar. At the inn, each room is fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.
In the old town area, just 5 minutes’ walk from the River Wye, this 200-year-old Welsh stone building is rich in original character and traditional charm, with wood beams and exposed stonework.
Chris
United Kingdom
Very efficient and friendly booking and welcome. Bike storage was excellent - even allowing e bike charging in the secure store room. Rooms were comfortable and well maintained. Standard Full English Breakfast was good.
With a picturesque village location in Rhayader, Elan Hotel is surrounded by scenic Powys countryside. The traditional inn features a restaurant and cosy bar with free Wi-Fi.
Webb
United Kingdom
Relaxed atmosphere; drinks and food good value; location good exploring the Elan Valley and surrounding area.
Located in Rhayader, the recently renovated Cwm Clyd - Carthouse provides accommodation 12 km from Elan Valley and 32 km from Llandrindod Golf Club. The property features mountain views.
grizzly59
United Kingdom
Really good place to relax .No people just sheep and nature! No TV , silence and starry Nights!
Situated in the market town of Rhayader, within the rural historic county of Radnorshire, the Crown Inn offers en suite accommodation with free Wi-Fi and TV.
Chris
United Kingdom
The location along with the other places in Rhaydaer owned by the same outfit are in a very convenient location for visiting that part of mid Wales. I have stayed at a number of them previously and generally found them to be adequate. The evening meal and beer we had at the Crown was ok and not too expensive.
This modern 3-storey guest house offers contemporary accommodation in the heart of the historic market town of Rhayader. A selection of 9 guest rooms is available for a convenient and private stay.
Michael
United Kingdom
Just perfect. Everything was excellent. Friendly and very helpful staff. Nothing was a problem. Room was a good size with ample tea and coffee. Centred in the middle of Rhayader the hotel meant getting around very easy. I travelled with a bicycle and there was a great locked up shed to placed it overnight. I had an evening meal at the hotels bistro (Fridays and weekends) which was super. Breakfast was equally super.
Located in Llanyre, 15 km from Elan Valley, Bell Country Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi.
Say
United Kingdom
Staff were helpful and welcoming. Breakfast was excellent
Clean, warm, friendly and inclusive.
Perfect venue for investigating mid Wales and the Elan...
Perfect venue for investigating mid Wales and the Elan Valley. Small town but has everything you need for a self catering holiday, the right shops and takeaways if you want them, but if you prefer to go out and be fed, all the pubs serve food. Astonishing area with the mountains, rivers and general countryside. Couldn't ask for more
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Anonymous
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Scored 10
Five pubs within a stones throw of each other in the main...
Five pubs within a stones throw of each other in the main square. My kind of town.
The Crown was excellent and recommended by three different random strangers
Best stocked co-op I’ve ever seen 😆
Friendly people in the shops and pubs.
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Paul
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
The Triangle has good food and proper beer.
The Triangle has good food and proper beer. Also The Lamb and Flag serves a good pint of Cwrw. You must visit the 5 reservoirs whatever the weather. We only managed 2 on our 3 day visit as the weather was poor. However as it rained so much the overtopping of Claerwen dam was spectacular to see and hear.
Alan
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Everything you could need is there.
Everything you could need is there. Friendly welcoming community. Excellent pubs, cafes and takeaways. Good shops. Prices very good. Lots of places to visit.localy. Remember there's no such thing as bad weather just inappropriate clothing. Everywhere is dog friendly.. We love Elan, great visitor centre, with gift shop, not overpriced and a coffee shop with great food, dog and child friendly. Great place to burn off excess energy, walk, bike,or run. Cheap parking, free hour or £3 all day. Lots of wild life and facilities for disabled people.
Michael
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
We came to Rhayader to go round the Elan Valley dams as we...
We came to Rhayader to go round the Elan Valley dams as we do each New Year. This time we decided to stay overnight and thoroughly enjoyed our stay in spite of the torrential rain. Whilst we enjoyed bed and breakfast at The Bear, we dined in the Crown in the evening where the food was excellent and the beer was good as well. The staff were great at the Bear and the Crown.
The Elan Valley and its dams, built to supply Birmingham with water and opened about 120 years ago, just a mile of two from Rhayader are well worth a visit to see the Victorian engineering. The Visitor Centre, as well as serving brilliant bacon baps and a cuppa, also houses a museum and shop where there is so much information about building the dams and the things that you can do in the valley like walking, cycling, bird watching and much more. We had a good time there.
Anthony
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Hafod Hardware shop is a must as its sells an eclectic mix...
Hafod Hardware shop is a must as its sells an eclectic mix of items and a visit to the tearoom by the clock tower. The only negative would be the lack of understanding of most drivers on how to negotiate the roads around the clock tower !
This place is located on the road between Rhayader village and the dams. It’s secluded and quiet. The village itself is fairly busy and noisy so the quiet is great.
Our room was at the back part of the house. Very roomy with a huge bed. Everything was clean and very comfortable, other than the bathroom.
The hosts do serve a limited menu dinner which was not outrageously priced and was quite good. Breakfast was excellent.
The hosts, including their old dog, are helpful, friendly and worth a chat.
Lovely location in the centre of Rhayader so very convenient for shopping or going out for meals. The house is set back from the road and so is very quiet. The area for parking is spacious and there was outdoor seating (suitable for meals outdoors) at both the front and back of the house. The house was very modern, nicely furnished and the kitchen facilities were excellent. The wifi worked really well too. Overall the house was outstanding value for money.
Everything. Not only was Claire lovely, but both the accommodation and location could not have been better. It is a cozy cottage that is both convenient to town while being set in the countryside, near the Elan Valley (photo attached). Being directly across from a Red Kite feeding centre was a huge bonus as the sightings were incredible! This is the ideal stay for people travelling with their dog.
A quick visit to Rhayader to see family. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the room was a good size, bed very comfortable and a nice full cooked breakfast included in the price. We also had our evening meal here which was also good and reasonably priced. Had not stayed at this hotel before but we will stay here again when we come back.
The property itself was amazing, nice and modern and two good sized bedrooms. Kitchen had everything you could need and the hosts had provided milk etc which come in handy. Nice location close to a nice little town if you're not from the area. Food places near by and lots of nice walks for the dog. Hot tub was really good and easy to use.
Stayed at this hotel multiple times when motorcycle touring in Wales.
Staff are very friendly and welcoming.
Great location next to the Elan Valley
Onsite parking for our 6 motorcycles
Good bar menu and very tasty freshly cooked breakfast
Reasonable accommodation rates, food and drinks prices all very reasonable
Amazing apartment very clean and well equipped right in centre of village near to few local pubs and shops. Lovely Riverside walks on your doorstep. Owners were very friendly and on hand if you needed anything. Only a few miles from elan valley visitors centre and dams. Also dark skies area nearby. Lovely stay
Rhayader is a beautiful community situated near Brecon Beacons National Park. The Guesthouse is within walking distance of the town center. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, breakfast was great, staff were very engaging & helpful. We had a very nice visit.
Breakfast was not at the Lamb & Flag, but adequate at Ty Morgan's nearby. The access to & from the property was easy as I was given my own key, and my room was only on the 1st floor. The village had a good mix of convenience shops & pubs.
The locations is fabulous, right in the middle of Rhayader - easy access to everything. There are 2 good pubs a fish and chip shop and the Ty Morgan cafe/bistro (all owned by the same people!)
Perfect location for us right near Elan Valley, the house was so clean, everything you needed, hot tub was amazing , we had the best stay wish it had been longer, will definitely book again.
Lovely room and en suite facilities were wonderful.
Breakfast was first class.
The views from the hotel are breathtaking.
The location is perfect, a short walk from all the facilities.
We enjoyed our dinner there. The room was very nice. The staff was helpful. We would go there again. The hotel is right downtown near a few shops with beautiful historic buildings.
Lovely cottage- comfortable and well equipped. Great location. Always spaces available to park on-street near property. Comfortable beds. Hot showers. Great communication from host.
very nice place to stay, one thing to bear in mind no parking at the hotel but there plenty aprox 100m away . very good value for money- I'll definitely be stay again .
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