Reviews of The Wellington 3 stars
The Bulwark, Brecon, Brecon, LD3 7AD, United Kingdom
#22 of 23 B&Bs and Inns in Brecon
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1584 hotel reviews
7.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.1
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Comfort
8.0
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
7.6
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Staff
8.4
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Value for money
7.7
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Free WiFi
7.7
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
David
United Kingdom6 reviews7.0“Pleasant, but nothing exceptional”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The breakfast was barely adequate, given the price we paid for it. The service was slow.
Good central location in Brecon and we had a pleasant evening meal. A pleasant place to stay, but not exceptional in any way
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Samantha
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“Comfy bed, shame about the noisy radiator”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Ther radiator in my room was clunking every hour
Lovely hotel
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Procter
United Kingdom4 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was really slow and sadly not very tasty. It was really salty. Portion size was great. Coffee cups and juice glasses were dirty, too
The location is perfect ..central and close for our walk to Pen y fan!! Staff were lovely!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Delun
United Kingdom8 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A LOT of noise in the room - not from other guests but the heating system.
Good service
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Robert
United Kingdom27 reviews1 helpful vote6.0“Good Location in Brecon”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Dogs are allowed into rooms. No parking facilities.
Location was spot on in the middle of Brecon. Rooms could do with modernising
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Laura
United Kingdom1 review7.0“Our 24hr stay at The Wellington”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Dinner in restaurant wasn't great. Quite a lot on menu wasn't available and as last serving we got sub- par meals. Shower broken and water spurting out. Had been repaired already rather than replacing but still not great. Kettle needed descaling.
Visited with a friend for one night when climbing pen y van. Hotel was located on a high street with free parking from 18.00-08.00. We left earlier as no idea where to park outside these hours. Nice hotel, warm and cosy with coffee (coffee bags, who knew?!) in room. Said it was close to the Beacons but wasn't close to Storey Arms for our climb - still 15 min drive
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Barbara
United Kingdom14 reviews8.0“I would definitely return.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
No car park - I was so tired that I drove round and round not finding the car park nearby behind the library! Room had open window and was cold when I arrived very tired from 4.5 h journey in storm Nelson and bitter weather, but radiator soon turned that round. Please put wifi instructions in bedrooms! Classic breakfast was very welcome but black pudd and sausage were a bit overdone and bacon a bit underdone - nevertheless I enjoyed it a lot!
Welcome and helpfulness of staff, full english breakfast, plenty of tea, coffee and milk in bedroom.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Mike
United Kingdom11 reviews1 helpful vote6.0“Great Staff, tired accommodation”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Toilet was not clean
Good breakfast hot & plenty
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Julian
United Kingdom4 reviews7.0“Value accommodation in the heart of Brecon”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Rooms are basic, and not all of the lights in our room worked- not a particular problem as we were only there one night, but could be problematic on a longer stay. Sound proofing wasn’t great - we stayed in a courtyard room that had a road literally the other side of the bedroom wall. Again, not too bad for one night
Well located in the centre of Brecon (but as a result, anything other than over night parking is a bit inconvenient) with friendly staff. Bed was reasonably comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Griffiths
United Kingdom4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No lift
Excellent evening meal. Lively bar. Central location..
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Carole
United Kingdom20 reviews1 helpful vote6.0“Good value for money with excellent staff .”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Noise from central heating. Pipes(?) made an awful noise. No parking. No real ale . They ran out! Prescribed breakfast options.
Comfy bed. No noise from bar area. Warm . Central location.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 13 March 2024
John
United Kingdom22 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Friends staying in the main building kept awake by frequent rumbling/banging. I was in the annexe and therefore ok. Only Pedigree on as a cask beer and that soon ran out with no alternative. Poor for a Brains establishment! The Brecon Taps gain. Kitchen had not informed waiting staff of food unavailability. Hand drier in the Gents not working, reported to staff -'yes we know'. Then put a sign out and some paper towels! Odd minor things - e.g. broken loo roll holder, grotty shower flex hose.
Friendly staff, good location. Good breakfast. VFM.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Jendoran
United Kingdom4 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We were in the annexe and there was lots of noise in the night from the court yard next to pub, fire escape door slamming and people shouting which impacted on our sleep quite a bit
Room great, just what we needed and staff friendly
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Michael
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0“Good value”- • Group
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Just a few minor things no plug for sink no vinegar no coffee in morning which is bit strange
Nice clean rooms
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Dai
United Kingdom12 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Can't argue with anything
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Lisa
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Food, comfort, location
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Keith
United Kingdom53 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Return visit”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Door in room joining to room 2. No restaurant Valentine menu on offer. Pie n pint not appropriate!
Checked in by friendly male member of staff. Allocated room previously requested. Room was warm and clean. Comfortable bed and good to have comfortable chair to sit in. Slept well with no noise disturbance.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Margaret
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Central, comfortable and clean. Food was lovely.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Liza
United Kingdom1 review7.0“Would definitely return”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff were amazing and very accommodating.... Can not understand why though that as a resident at the Hotel you are unable to purchase drinks once the bar has closed. Absolutely nothing to do with the staff just company policy. A little bizarre and just something I've never come across before.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Agatha
United Kingdom1 review8.0“A very pleasant stay!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Staff being around in the mornings for breakfast time or check out.
The double room was big and very warm which was lovely and the shower was hot too. The bed was comfy and the coffee making facilities was very handy.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Ian
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Plug kept getting stuck in the bathroom. Thanks the member of staff who finally managed to pull it out.
Very pleased with accommodation.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Michael
United Kingdom38 reviews8 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Shower is not up to standard.
Comfortable bed and room.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Lisa
Germany40 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Cozy stay in Brecon”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
furniture was quite old
great location, cozy pub downstairs
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Martin
United Kingdom1 review7.0“Stay was good. Staff were good.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Service could have been quicker. Did not have enough staff.
Breakfast was good
Stayed in January 2024
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