This modern 3-story guest house offers contemporary accommodations in the heart of the historic market town of Rhayader. A selection of 9 guest rooms is available for a convenient and private stay.
The Lamb and Flag Inn is located in the center of Rhayader, 3.7 mi from Elan Valley. This inn offers a bar. At the inn, each room is fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.
The Bear offers eco-friendly accommodations in the center of Rhayader, Mid Wales. The Bear offers secure storage for cycles. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV.
Andrew
United Kingdom
The location and parking perfect. The room quite amazing very large very comfy double bed, this room extended out through a hallway to a living room and couch with bathroom shower and 2 single beds, faboulous. The cooked breakfast was fantastic which set you up for the day to go and explore the elan valley. A+++
Located within 2625 feet of Elan Valley in Rhayader, Bryn Derwen features accommodations with free WiFi and TV. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a Full English/Irish or a vegetarian...
toni
United Kingdom
Comfortable bed and pillows, excellent cleanliness, went out of his way to make our stay more comfortable.
Located in the market town of Rhayader, within the rural historic county of Radnorshire, the Crown Inn offers en suite accommodations with free Wi-Fi and TV.
Amit
Israel
It’s right at the heart of the town. The pub is right downstairs so it’s comfortable, and the staff are amazing.
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.
Claire
United Kingdom
Hosts very welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable about the local area. Great atmosphere. Good food. Lovely area, local to the village and other attractions.
With a picturesque village location in Rhayader, Elan Hotel is surrounded by scenic Powys countryside. The traditional inn features a restaurant and cozy bar with free Wi-Fi.
Cwm Clyd - Carthouse offers accommodations in Rhayader, 27 miles from Builth Castle. This recently renovated vacation home is located 7.6 miles from Elan Valley and 20 miles from Llandrindod Golf...
Located in Llanyre, 9.2 miles from Elan Valley, Bell Country Inn provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi.
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 !
Nicola
10
Scored 10
Amazing location to visit, stunning scenery!
Amazing location to visit, stunning scenery!
We’ve visited this area a few times over the years & it never disappoints, we Cycle or Walk as there’s plenty of well sign posted trails in the Elan Valley.
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.
I love the location and the set up of the rooms, they have character and comfort. Room 4 is particularly spectacular. Interestingly the lump of iron that acts as a door stop upstairs comes from a theatre counterweight flying system, there are no theatres nearby so I would be fascinated to find out how it got there.
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
Absolutely beautiful location - great views out of the cabin. Instructions were very clear and the guide book prepared was a nice touch. Hot tub was a hit! The nearest town is very conveniently located and has everything you need. Definitely recommend staying here!
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.
Stunning hotel in a beautiful location, minutes from Rhayader and the Elan Valley. The owners Rachel & Lyn are so friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble. Great choice of wine and beer from the bar and superb breakfast. Will definitely return.
Simply and stylishly appointed and very well equipped. Very easy parking.
Rhayader was a great base for us to explore the Elan Valley. The Co-op shop was very convenient.
The owners were very welcoming and offered advice for good local pubs
The hotel was in a good location for me, it was 30mins away from where I needed to be the next day.
The staff were friendly and checking in was easy enough.
The bar area had a good environment and the food was good, with good service.
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.
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.
Lovely people, great food, everything you could want. The room was quite small, but spotlessly clean, and the bed really comfortable.
Will definitely go to the Elan Hotel again
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