10 Top-Rated Bed and Breakfast Inns in Powys, Wales

April 24, 2023 Lean Nau

Wales' spectacular scenic rural heartland, and the site of Brecon Beacons National Park, Powys is a lush land of verdant mountain valleys, craggy caves and quirky towns. The staunchly nationalistic area offers appealing outdoors opportunities. Canter on horseback through the rugged Brecon Beacons mountain range. Walk or cycle the charming valleys. Other draws are commanding Powis Castle near Welshpool and the Centre for Alternative Technology, a sustainable development center, near Machynlleth.
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1. Penrhos Arms

Cemmaes, Machynlleth SY20 9PR Wales
Excellent
56%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
6%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 188 reviews

Penrhos Arms

Finding an ideal quaint inn in Machynlleth does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Penrhos Arms, a nice option for travelers like you. The rooms offer a flat screen TV, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. In addition, as a valued Penrhos Arms guest, you can enjoy free breakfast that is available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out an art museum, such as MOMA Machynlleth. Penrhos Arms puts the best of Machynlleth at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

The perfect home from home!

Reviewed By janebb268

We stayed here for two nights with friends whilst decorating our recently acquired holiday lodge in Pennal. What an absolute treat!! It was everything we needed and could have wished for after a long busy day…. cosy warm surroundings, tasty pub food served until 8, good wine and beer, warm friendly staff and comfortable rooms. The breakfast was perfect too. Our host Rhys made it extra special so thank you. We will be back very soon.

2. Brigands Inn

Dinas Mawddwy Snowdonia National Park, Machynlleth SY20 9HJ Wales
Excellent
63%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 487 reviews

Brigands Inn

A warm Welsh welcome awaits you in the Dyfi Valley. With the beautiful coast, Snowdonia , Snowdon and the Aran Fawddwy, only a stone’s throw away, the Brigands Inn is an ideal base for your adventures. Bydd croeso cynnes Cymreig yn eich disgwyl, yma yn Nyffryn Dyfi. Gyda'r arfordir, Eryri, Yr Wyddfa a'r Aran Fawddwy nid nepell o'r gwesty, mae Tafarn y Brigands yn ddelfrydol ar gyfer unrhyw anturiaethau neu hamddena

Unbelievably rude staff

Reviewed By juliew12345

Called in for lunch on Friday 2nd June. Very busy but queued up patiently in line for 15 minutes to order our food and drinks. When we reached the front of the line to be served we were asked quite abruptly if we were with the car rally. When i said no the barmaid then told me i could wait and proceeded to shout down the line " is anyone with the car rally ? Would you like to place your order next "....and proceeded to bring people at the back of the queue to the front. the car rally had not pre booked lunch ahead of time and had turned up un announced. as i heard the conversations between the guests when they were trying to sit together. They were all paying individually and not as a group which is why we waited so long to order. to say i was gobsmacked and completely embarrassed is an understatement. I immediately left as i could not believe the rudeness directed at myself and the other people also waiting patiently to be served. My partner and i have worked in hospitality for many years and could not quite believe this happened. Totally unacceptable.

3. Parkers House Bed & Breakfast

1 Short Bridge Street, Newtown SY16 2LW Wales
Excellent
89%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 63 reviews

Parkers House Bed & Breakfast

Parkers House B&B is a newly established family run B&B in the centre of Newtown, Powys, above Parkers restaurant with 8 en suite rooms and private parking. All rooms have recently been renovated to a high standard and include tea & coffee making facilities, free view tv, free Wifi, guest towels and ironing facilities. We are within a short walking distance of the railway & bus stations

All right if you’re white!

Reviewed By iggy2k0

Let me start with my gripe! At breakfast, the morning after our stay a lady called Tina (perhaps the owner) came into the room to engage with the guests. There were three tables of guests including my table. Tina with great warmth engaged with table one. Have a good five minute conversation with them and being very engaging. She then moved to table two, again showing great warmth and attention to her guests. Following her conversation with table two, she turned, looked at our table and walked out of the room!! Not even a basic ‘good morning’. Perhaps Tina assumed that because we were brown we could not speak English!! Even my teenage son commented “she ignored the brown table!” With regards to our accommodation it was great. We had room one. A nicely presented room and a spotlessly clean bathroom. The one issue we had was the heating was on full blast and we were unable to turn it down or off from the radiator no matter which way we turned the control on the radiator. This made the room uncomfortably hot but luckily we found a fan in the cupboard so put this on to counter the heat and it made the temperature more bearable when sleeping. The car park was fun to get into. Like a crystal maze challenge but simple when following the precise instructions given. Overall a fantastic room and great breakfast. The only blip was the blatant ignorance/racism shown by Tina. Maybe Tina could educate herself.

4. Unicorn Hotel

4-5 Long Bridge Street, Llanidloes SY18 6EE Wales
Excellent
58%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 150 reviews

Unicorn Hotel

Unicorn Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Llanidloes, offering a charming environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. We have three suites, two double rooms with king size beds and two twin rooms. All bedrooms are en-suite. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV and a desk, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the small hotel. . When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Bengal Brasserie, The Raz Mahal, and Spice Club, which are some Asian restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Minerva Arts Centre (0.1 mi), which is a popular attraction amongst tourists, and it is within walking distance. Enjoy your stay in Llanidloes!

Excellent!

Reviewed By 328keithl

Great lunch, suite was fantastic, immaculately clean and spacious. Very welcoming hosts Lindsey and Chris and great staff. Nice quite location right in the middle of town. Beer garden round the back...will be back there soon.

5. The Lion Art Hotel & Restaurant

Berriew SY21 8PQ Wales
Excellent
60%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 206 reviews

The Lion Art Hotel & Restaurant

Wonderful stay in a totally magical venue filled with Art

Reviewed By annesophiec324

The place is totally unique and filled with Unique the Art of the amazing artist Andrew Logan (you must also visit the Museum down the Road), it is like staying in an Art Gallery! My partner booked the hotel for my birthday and we had the most delightful experience. The food was amazing and portion very generous and well seasoned. (I am French so very particular about my food) I had the double duck and my partner the Venison and the meat was both local and tender. The service was also great and very friendly. The waitress also had a candle on my rocky mountain dessert when she knew it was my birthday which felt like a very thoughtful attention. The full English Breakfast was also delicious and big portion. The room was cosy, good heating temperature, the bathroom brand new with a perfectly functioning shower which felt like a luxury experience, we would definitely recommend to friend to stay to discover Wales but you may not end up living the Hotel!

6. Greylands Guest House

High Street, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AG Wales
Excellent
91%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 97 reviews

Greylands Guest House

Greylands Guest House, a Victorian property, is set in the quiet part of Llandrindod Wells Spa Town with spectacular views of mountains from the rear of the property and Nice views of traditional street lights to the front of the property. It is ideally situated as a base for traveling around the beautiful nearby countryside such as Elan Valley, where you can visit the dam and reservoirs, enjoy the peace and tranquility of the nature reserve (ideal for bird watching enthusiasts) and treat yourselves to refreshments in the Visitors' Center restaurant. Greylands guest house is in easy walking distance to Llandrindod train station. The M.R.C is a short walk away from the guest house so is ideal for any one attending a conference meeting .

A little Gem

Reviewed By mookiemoo88

We stayed here via a friends recommendation when visiting the showground. Absolutely spot on! Immaculately clean, comfortable and a lovely welcome. The breakfast was something else! Will definitely be a regular for us when in the area.

7. The Railway Inn

Forden, Welshpool SY21 8NN Wales
Excellent
57%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 74 reviews

The Railway Inn

Set in beautiful countryside this country inn is fully centrally heated, tastefully decorated. Home cooked food a speciality, superb accommodation. Fine selection of wines, spirits, real ales and beers. With a warm family welcome for all.

Roy Hatfield

Reviewed By royston69

Just had a brilliant meal at the railway Inn Forden and a very big thanks to Alice for making us so welcome will return very soon such a friendly welcome we were made to feel so welcome and nothing was to much trouble thank you once again kind regards Roy

8. Bryncelyn Guesthouse

Dolecoed Road, Llanwrtyd Wells LD5 4RA Wales
Excellent
93%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 166 reviews

Bryncelyn Guesthouse

Bryncelyn Guesthouse, in beautiful Llanwrtyd Wells, is a 4 star family run guest house providing ideal accommodation while attending one of the local festivals either here in Llanwrtyd Wells or in the nearby towns of Builth Wells and Llandovery. All rooms are either ensuite or have private bathrooms. Guest rooms have TV, DVD player and tea & coffee making facilities. We are in the heart of the smallest town in Britain (with a population of 600) with restaurants, pubs and shops on the doorstep. We have offroad parking for our guests. Price includes full breakfast, either Welsh or the option of a Continental. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside with rolling hills and it's famous for wacky events such as World Championship Bog Snorkeling and Man versus Horse Marathon.

A really special place.

Reviewed By NaomiL

My 91 mother and I have just returned from 3 nights at Bryncelyn. We had a wonderful stay and would not hesitate to come back. Our rooms (2 interlinking rooms sharing a modern en-suite with walk-in shower) were spacious and very comfortable. Lorna and Ian were the friendliest, most helpful hosts you could wish for. The breakfasts are delicious and included warms croissants, fresh fruit salad and full cooked breakfasts with vegetarian and vegan options. Being able to arrange to have an evening meal at Bryncelyn is an added bonus and Lorna is an excellent cook.

9. Castle Inn Knucklas

Knucklas, Knighton LD7 1PW Wales
Excellent
59%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 135 reviews

Castle Inn Knucklas

Traditional country inn, quality selection of beers cask and keg. Homemade food with a wide choice of traditional British pub classics, Thai, Indian and Chinese cuisine also available. Free WIFI, large customer carpark, pet friendly. 5 ensuite rooms also available

Excellent bank holiday stay.

Reviewed By 742petee

A great place to stay . Our twin room was really clean and comfortable . The staff are very welcoming and helpful . The Butty Bach draught beer was excellent . The menu for evening meals had plenty of variety and the food was really good. Breakfasts were more than adequate and very well prepared.

10. The Radnorshire Arms Hotel

High Street, Presteigne LD8 2BE Wales
Excellent
53%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
9%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 34 reviews

The Radnorshire Arms Hotel

"Old World charm in the Welsh Borders..." The Radnorshire Arms is a warm and welcoming, family run hotel which lies at the heart of the old county town of Radnorshire, Presteigne (Llanandras in Welsh, meaning ‘the church of St Andrew’). Scant yards from the English border and nestled amidst rolling hills and wonderful open countryside, this Grade II listed building, with its wealth of original exposed beams and timber panelled walls, exudes an atmosphere of luxurious comfort and classic Jacobean elegance. The hotel today is as rich in amenities as its 16th century structure is in history. With 18 rooms, all fully equipped to the highest standards, 2 restaurants, a residents’ lounge, traditional bar and large garden, The Radnorshire Arms Hotel can accommodate individuals, couples, families and larger groups in relaxed and spacious surroundings.

Good evening meal for my daughters birthday

Reviewed By buskerboy

Food was good at a reasonable price. Good selection of dishes. Service was OK albeit at bit haphazard. But i enjoyed it and it was the best place yet in the Ludlow area. Hotel was atmospheric, the gardens very nice. It was supposedly built in the 17th century but to my eye looked more like 19th - although parts could easily be that old.

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