Powys Hotels | Places to Stay in Powys
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.
Things to do in Powys
1. Maesmawr Hall Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 583 reviews
Dating from before 1600 Maesmawr Hall Hotel is the perfect country house destination for business, leisure or that very special occasion. From the minute you turn into the long driveway and glimpse the half-timbered house that is Maesmawr Hall Hotel you know you are somewhere special. The hotel has a rich history and original features can be seen throughout the main house including the stylish restaurant, cosy bar and panelled meeting room. Set amongst the glorious Powys countryside, five miles from Newtown, it’s the ideal base from which to explore mid Wales and its many attractions; while the stunning coastline of Cardigan Bay is a mere 50 minutes away. Larger towns such as Shrewsbury, Chester and Aberystwyth are also within easy reach. Visitors will also appreciate modern facilities such as wireless internet access in the main house and a large function room.
What a nice place!
Reviewed By Lance1200Beautiful old Tudor style property great olde world character, inside and out. Enjoyed a good quality two course meal in the restaurant and a few cold beers in the bar. The room was spacious and comfortable, the en-suite a tad outdated. All of the staff we engaged with, were polite, helpful and very professional. On a warmer evening, sitting outside in the picturesque gardens would be a nice bonus. Almost forgot………breakfast was very good. Pricing was very reasonable, we will definitely return when visiting Wales.
2. The Lake Country House & Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1178 reviews
The Lake Country House Hotel is a 4 star hotel set in the Heart of Mid Wales and is the perfect destination for a luxury hotel break or romantic getaway. The Spa offers a range of Heath and Beauty treatments and is equipped with and indoor pool, sauna and Jacuzzi overlooking the lake. Game Fishing and golf are available on site and there is a good range of other golf courses in the area. Horse riding, the Elan Valley and of course the Brecon Beacons are all near by.An air of elegance and calm informality pervades this exquisitely furnished Welsh country house hotel. Standing serenely in its own fifty acres of parkland, with sweeping lawns, rhododendron lined pathways and riverside walks, this magnificent mid wales hotel is comfort epitomised.The country house itself is an architectural bagatelle, begun in 1840 and remodeled in 1900.
This is the place if you want isolation !
Reviewed By FitzmuncleFirstly let me say most of the staff at this hotel are wonderful, polite and helpful. And please remember if you don’t tell them you have an issue they can’t do anything about it! We had an issue with the size of room as we were for there for five nights and we had very little storage for our luggage. Our room was changed quickly with no fuss and the staff were apologetic, the next room was absolutely lovely. The hotel itself is a little ‘eccentric’. It has no bar, it just has a sitting room and large reception area, The furniture and setting is eclectic, perhaps befitting with building age, but not necessarily to everyone’s taste. But I must say the whole hotel was lovely and clean. But please beware if you are a vegetarian/ vegan and you want to eat in the hotel every night, it is going to be a struggle.
3. Metropole Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1786 reviews
Metropole Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Llandrindod Wells, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV and a desk, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the hotel. Metropole Hotel features a 24 hour front desk, room service, and baggage storage, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a pool and free breakfast. If you are driving to Metropole Hotel, free parking is available. If you like Spanish restaurants, Metropole Hotel is conveniently located near Sugar and Spice. Best of all, Metropole Hotel makes it easy to experience some great Llandrindod Wells attractions like The Fabulous Water Beast, which is a popular . Enjoy your stay in Llandrindod Wells!
Part of a coach tour
Reviewed By David BThe hotel is very well sited and well appointed and well looked after. We were part of a tour and all was well. We had a lovely room with masses of space. The only criticisms I had were that the shower was on the ceiling and so when you turned it on you immediately had a cold shower from on high. The bathroom light was on a sensor and stayed on long after you were back in bed. The breakfast was acceptable. Usual beef about the toast which you did yourself! Once slightly dried and if you put it through twice it was too brown! The staff were all amazingly good
4. The Royal Oak Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1424 reviews
The Royal Oak Hotel is a Grade II listed building which began its life in the 18th century, however parts of it are much older. There is a chimney stack in the hotel which features stone from an abbey that once stood in Pool Quay in Elizabethan times. Originally The hotel lay in the grounds of nearby Powis Castle. During its existence for centuries this grandiose Georgian building has welcomed many travellers through its doors. During our time as a coaching inn on the main route to the welsh coast of Wales, the Hotel saw its current function suite used as a stables with its own Ostler (someone who looks after horses). Notably, in 2010, The Royal Oak Hotel pleasure of welcoming one of the most prestigious guests from anywhere in the world, Her Majesty the Queen, when she visited Welshpool to open its new indoor cattle market and to have lunch at The Royal Oak Hotel.
Exceptional Service and Surroundings
Reviewed By 542ecCelebrating our 24th Wedding Anniversary was topped off with a perfect meal at The Royal Oak Hotel. The decor was relaxing, and the service was polite and warm. The food was exceptional. We only had a starter and main, but both dishes were presented beautifully. Added to this was the cleanliness of the restaurant. The tables, chairs, and floor were really clean. Unlike some well known pub chains that have sticky tables and carpet. You can tell that the Hotel Manager and his staff take much pride in their work and guests. We would recommend this Hotel to all, and we plan to stay next time to enjoy the warm service even more, while enjoying what Welshpool has to offer.
5. The Swan at Hay
Overall Ratings
4 based on 709 reviews
The Swan at Hay is a glorious Georgian building housing 19 bedrooms. The hotel was relaunched in February 2017 following a million pound refurbishment. All 19 bedrooms and bathrooms were refurbished, as were all the public areas. Set in the heart of the world-renowned 'Town of Books,' Hay-on-Wye, it is an ideal base to explore the Brecon Beacons and surrounding countryside. With a choice of 3 dining areas, visitors can choose to dine in the beautiful Garden Room restaurant, the snug or the more informal bar.
A wonderful afternoon spend at The Swan
Reviewed By jenny sWe had a brilliant lunch here at the Swan after attending a talk at the Hay Festival. The food was perfectly cooked, I had steak pie and vegetables, no separate pie dish, with startilingly good pastry and hot gravy, and perfectly cooked tenderstem broccoli and new potatoes (freshly boiled, not microwaved). In a classic dining room, plush and comfortable, with huge windows, framed by a beautifully flowering yellow shrub. We then spend the afternoon relaxing in the garden with friends, having ice cream and tea! Of course the weather helped, but the service was immaculate and we felt treated as honoured guests for the whole time we were there. Booking the table took an email but I was delighted to receive a personal email and friendly response by the manager, Adrian Wilson, who couldn't have been more helpful.
6. Llangoed Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 898 reviews
Nestled on the banks of the River Wye amidst 17 acres of stunning landscaped gardens, this elegant Country House Hotel enjoys the full scenic beauty of the Welsh Countryside, within easy reach of the main A40 and the main town of Brecon. Enjoy the finest Welsh cuisine in the 2 AA Rossette award-wining restaurant, or just soak up the ambience by the blazing log fires. In the summer enjoy the views of the River Wye and the Black Mountains whilst relaxing with a drink on the outdoor terrace. The hotel also offers complimentary Wi-Fi throughout and free parking. Dating from 1632, Llangoed Hall is rich in local history, a fact that is expressed in its numerous period furnishings and antique fittings and a distinguished collection of paintings and drawings from such notable artists as Whistler, Herman Dudley Murphy and James Cowie. Such refined splendour has contributed to the hotels enviable reputation for hosting weddings. From large lavish parties with a marquee, to smaller affairs with a just few close friends and family, guests can relax safe in the knowledge that there every need will be catered to. Indeed, with such a picturesque location, including breath taking views across the Black Mountains, it is hard to imagine a more perfect venue for that most special of days. Each one of the hotels twenty-three en-suite bedrooms has been individually designed and exquisitely decorated with a full refurbishment in 2013. As well as the classic room types we also offer graceful four-poster rooms and luxurious suites. Every room is complete with all the necessary creature comforts one needs for a relaxing, stress-free stay including a flat-screen TV, telephone, free Wi-Fi access, bathrobes and slippers, fresh fruit and mineral water.
5 star Hotel with 4 star service
Reviewed By MLPThis hotel is almost perfect, but as you know, I've stayed at hotels which are perfect. On the plus side, the location is amazing, the history and quality of the hall is truly exceptional. You do feel like a VIP staying at this hotel. There are some lovely antiques and original oil paintings on the walls. The food is very good, but the choice is limited, which is not a problem when it is excellently served. The reason for the limited menu is down to the small, but hard working staff. There just seemed to be too few staff. We had to seek them out. On check in our room was not what we had confirmed, and the staff seemed to struggle to deal with this anomaly. It's a shame as the place is truly a hidden gem. We will return, and the best qualities of this place, like the half sized snooker table, the informality of the service (when available) and the grand opulence of the furnishings were more than enough to offset the slightly inadequate staffing!
7. Talbot Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 142 reviews
Talbot Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Berriew, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV, and Talbot Hotel makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. In addition, guests can enjoy free breakfast during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. If you like pubs, Talbot Hotel is conveniently located near The Horseshoes Berriew. Enjoy your stay in Berriew!
lovely tasty food
Reviewed By 142jaceyspending a weekend with friends in Wales , and they took us here. Lovely new dining room area, (only negative comment, vases of lily flowers...I really don't like the smell!)Friendly staff. good choices on the menu . I had a chicken burger, came with a lovely fresh salad and some gorgeous coleslaw, and loads of chips between us all. We all thoroughly enjoyed our food, and our friends, who live fairly local, said they would definitely recommend it to other locals.
8. Parkers House Bed & Breakfast
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
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 iggy2k0Let 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.
9. Pwllgwilym Holiday Cottages
Overall Ratings
5 based on 241 reviews
Bed & Breakfast & 3 holiday cottages, we have 3 b & b rooms all with en-suite, 3 cottages 2 with Hot tubs ideal for large get together's. We are situated 2 miles from the town of Builth Wells in the village of Cilmery and located in a 60 acre farm.
Special spot
Reviewed By grandad-Ian99Truly a lovely spot. our room looked out over a field of sheep, could not ask for a better view. Warm welcome on arrival. We stayed in the bed and breakfast part, there are Self Catering units as well. The breakfast should last all day... Whole heartedly recommend this accommodation.
10. Wynnstay Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 219 reviews
A lovely old Town House hotel, rebuilt in 1780 for the Williams- Wynne family, then a coaching inn known originally as The Unicorn (Our full name is officially : The Wynnstay, Herbert Arms and Unicorn Hotel!!) We have been welcoming travellers for centuries, and would love to add you to that growing list, so book now to avoid disappointment!!!
Characterful and Interesting .
Reviewed By Z2236OLlindawStayed here with our two young grandchildren for two nights . We had been there the previous October with adult friends and had a lovely time, nevertheless we did wonder how we would get on with children. We need not have worried . Staff were very pleasant and catered for the children's needs at meal times with a smile - despite the fact we had fussy eaters . We were seated discretely with plenty of space. The children were fascinated by the history of the place . They loved the creaky floors and all the historic features . As for ourselves, we enjoyed the delicious meals and friendly atmosphere so we are looking forward to our next return visit in the Autumn.
