Bronwye

5 Church St, Builth Wells, LD2 3BS, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>165</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
165 reviews

Homemade yogurt was exquisite and the full English was really good too

Larissa United Kingdom
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Bronwye

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In the center of Builth Wells, Bronwye Guest House is a 4-star rated bed and breakfast on the route of the Wye Valley Walk. Dating back to the 19th century, this Powys guest house offers river views, a full Welsh breakfast, and free parking and Wi-Fi. Each room has private bathroom facilities with shower and complimentary toiletries. There is a flat-screen TV, wardrobe, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities in all rooms. A full Welsh breakfast is served, along with various lighter options and a vegetarian version. There is also a choice of cereals, fresh fruit and juice. Bronwye is located adjacent to the newly established Groe Parkrun. By the River Wye, this mid-Wales market town is home to Builth Castle, the Royal Welsh Showground and one of the area’s many golf courses, which is 2 minutes’ drive from Bronwye Guest House. The Brecon Beacons National Park and the border with Herefordshire lie around 30 minutes’ drive to the south of Builth Wells.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.3
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  • L
    Larissa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Homemade yogurt was exquisite and the full English was really good too”
  • Stavroula
    United States of America United States of America
    “Everything! it was adorable. Tony and Sandra were very hospitable. the breakfast was great! the property abutted a nice field for walking.”
  • Edward
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Quiet, convenient, easy to find, comfortable, friendly, helpful, good breakfast.”

Managed by Bronwye Guest House

Company review score: 9.8Based on 164 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

The best place to stay in Builth Wells is the four star Bronwye Guest House (graded by Visit Wales), situated overlooking the beautiful River Wye, the UK's longest river. A warm friendly welcome, comfortable stay and plentiful breakfast is guaranteed. Bronwye combines Victorian character with modern comfort. Our aim is to surpass your expectations. As the closest Visit Wales graded guest house and bed & breakfast to the Royal Welsh Showground we are the only accommodation situated directly onto the Groe park, where our parkrun takes place every Saturday (returning soon!!). Bronwye is only 200 metres from the town centre, independent shops, several pubs, cafes and restaurants, where we are able to reserve tables during your stay as necessary. It really is the perfect location, conveniently situated for events at The Royal Welsh Showground, Golf courses, The Wye Valley Walk, The Heart of Wales Line Trail, Cycling, Fishing, Canoeing and generally chilling out. We can also arrange bespoke tours around the countryside with a local specialist - Welsh Overland Safari - see great waterfalls, hills and exquisite scenery. In addition bespoke guided walks are on offer for small group...

Neighborhood info

Builth Wells is a beautiful market town sitting astride Britan's favourite river, the stunning River Wye. It is the perfect base for any visit to Wales as it's central location makes anywhere in Wales within a comfortable day trip reach. Builth is home to the Royal Welsh showground which hosts Europe's largest agricultural show, every July. Bronwye enjoys the best location in Builth, just 200 metres from the town centre, shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes and overlooking the park and River Wye.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Bronwye
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Racquetball
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Bronwye takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash Debit card Bronwye accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Bronwye of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Bronwye

  • Guests staying at Bronwye can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • À la carte

  • Bronwye offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Ping-pong
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Racquetball
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water sports facilities on site

  • The prices at Bronwye may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Bronwye include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple

  • Bronwye is 350 feet from the center of Builth Wells. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Bronwye is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.