Brynafon Hotel Rhayader

Brynafon invites you to join us at our family friendly Mid-Wales Hotelgraded two stars by Visit Wales. Situated amidst the beautiful scenery ofthe Elan Valley, this hotel offers unique and comfortable accommodation withfree parking and an excellent restaurant that utilises the finest localproduce. Built in 1870, this former Victorian workhouse has been transformedinto a beautiful and unusual hotel with great character and charm. Nestledin rolling hills and winding rivers, the Brynafon Hotel offers an escapefrom day to day routines; settle into the relaxed pace of country life andenjoy peace and serenity.The hotel offers some of the most diverse accommodation in Wales, with 18unique bedrooms ranging from Studios built around solid wood rafters to thesmall but comfortable Belfry rooms, both of which have been recentlydecorated. Regardless of style chosen, all bedrooms are en-suite with eitherbath or shower rooms and also offer a range of modern amenities, includingflat screen TV, digital channels and teacoffee facilities. Most rooms alsobenefit from free Wi-Fi access. Individually decorated with their own charmand quirks, the style of the rooms reflects the changing uses of thebuilding over the years. The hotel is also dog friendly and a selection ofrooms are set aside to welcome pets.Not just accommodation, Brynafon boasts a popular restaurant and barboasting an excellent range of local and organic produce from some of thebest suppliers in Wales. Open all day every day, breakfast, lunch and dinnerare served along with cream and high teas and the exclusive Welsh Tapas, avariety of rustic Welsh dishes designed to give you a varied taste of theregion. The restaurant maintains a high standard of quality and has anethos of using seasonal, sustainable, locally sourced and natural product.Brynafon Hotel is located in the village of Rhayader, set against thebackdrop of Gwastwedyn Hill and just a stone's throw from the River Wye. Thescenic Elan Valley and surrounding Cambrian Mountains offer an endlesssupply of country walks to enjoy, as well as horse riding, cycling andfly-fishing opportunities. Its picturesque sights include rolling hills,Victorian dams and reservoirs and impressive woodland. The Powys region ofMid Wales offers a breathtaking choice of attractions to cater for allinterests, ensuring no two visits are the same. The area boasts some of thelargest cave systems in Wales including Ogof Agen Allwedd, ideal for novicesand enthusiasts alike. There are many serene natural sites including lakesand waterfalls and Pistylll y Llyn, with a tallest single waterfall heightof 91 metres, is one of the tallest waterfalls in all of Wales. The regionalso boasts many fine examples of its historical past, with a wealth ofimportant buildings including Powis Castle and Montgomery Castle. The nearbytowns or Llandrindod Wells and Builth Wells offer a range of shops,restaurants and sights of their own, while the amazing Breacon BeaconsNational Park is a little over an hour away.

Features & Facilities Include: Parking Spaces Licensed Bar Public Restaurant Disabled Access/Facilities

Address: Brynafon Hotel South Street South Street Rhayader Powys LD6 5BL

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Directions

The hotel is very easy to get to as it's located just off the main NorthSouth A470 which leads from Builth Wells in the South to Machynlleth in the North. Only half a mile from Rhayader, close enough to walk, but far away enough to unaffected by the hustle and bustle of town life. There are train stations at Llandrindod Wells (13 miles) and Caersws (just over 20 miles). The nearest airport is Cardiff about 1 miles hours travel time by car.