Curated luxury hotels in Powys

With a stay at The Swan at Hay Hotel in Hereford, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park and Hay Castle. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from River Wye and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Hay Cheese Market.

When you a stay at Metropole Hotel and Spa in Llandrindod Wells, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Radnorshire Museum and National Cycle Collection. This golf hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Rock Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Llandrindod Lake.

Situated in Brecon, 47 km from Elan Valley, Plough and Harrow features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 22 km from Clifford Castle, the inn with free WiFi is also 32 km away from Kinnersley Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 7.6 km from Brecon Cathedral.

At the inn, rooms come with a wardrobe. Plough and Harrow provides some rooms with mountain views, and rooms have a kettle. The rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available at the property.

The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star inn.

Longtown Castle is 35 km from Plough and Harrow. Cardiff Airport is 92 km from the property.

Surrounded by beautiful scenery but just a few minutes' walk from Hay-On-Wye's centre, this charming inn has a traditional wooden-beamed bar. Dating back hundreds of years, Oliver Cromwell is rumoured to have stayed in the 17th century.

The Old Black Lion was voted 'The Best Pub in Powys' and was in the Top 8 for Wales with the 'National Pub & Bar Awards' in 2023. Our award winning 2 AA Rosette restaurant also won the prestigious Good Food Award Gold Seal for 2024. We recommend booking a meal with us via the messaging service so you can enjoy our great food and service before retiring to your room. There is also an option to order a delicious, freshly cooked breakfast using locally sourced produce on arrival or via a message beforehand for just £10pp.

Each room is traditional in style, with a carpeted floor and en suite bathroom. Each also has a flat-screen TV for guests to use, and facilities for making tea and coffee.

Located in Llandrindod Wells, 15 km from Elan Valley, Bell Country Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 40 km from Brecon Cathedral.

At the hotel, each room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Clifford Castle is 40 km from Bell Country Inn, while Clun Castle is 43 km away.

Located in Brecon, USK AND RAILWAY INN is within a 10-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park and Brecon Golf Club. This hotel is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Brecon Castle and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center.

With a stay at Alltybrain Farm Cottages and B&B in Brecon, you'll be a 3-minute drive from Brecon Beacons National Park and 5 minutes from Heritage Centre. This property is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Cradoc Golf Club and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Brecon Cathedral.

With a stay at Ty Morgans Apartments in Rhayader, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Rhayader Library and Gilfach Nature Reserve. This property is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Rhayader Museum and Gallery and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Groe Park.

Set in Brecon and only 18 km from Brecon Cathedral, Log Cabin offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This 4-star chalet offers a garden. The property is non-smoking and is situated 48 km from Clifford Castle.

Featuring a DVD player, the chalet has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a toaster and a fridge, a living room, a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the chalet. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.

Llandovery Castle is 18 km from the chalet. Cardiff Airport is 90 km away.

Featuring mountain views, Mountain View Cottage, Hot Tub, Stunning Views offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 6.1 km from Brecon Cathedral. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The chalet has a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk.

Boasting a Blu-ray player, the chalet has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hot tub. A flat-screen TV with streaming services and a DVD player are offered. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

If you would like to discover the area, canoeing is possible in the surroundings and the chalet can arrange a car rental service.

Clifford Castle is 31 km from Mountain View Cottage, Hot Tub, Stunning Views, while Kinnersley Castle is 41 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 89 km from the accommodation.

49 Irfon Lodge is set in Builth Wells, 28 km from Brecon Cathedral, 34 km from Clifford Castle, as well as 45 km from Kinnersley Castle. The Longtown Castle is within 50 km of the chalet. The property is non-smoking and is located 23 km from Elan Valley.

The chalet is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the quiet street views.

The chalet has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Cardiff Airport is 112 km away.

Situated in Gladestry, 42 km from Elan Valley, The Royal Oak, Gladestry features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 21 km from Clifford Castle, 33 km from Clun Castle and 34 km from Wigmore Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 20 km from Kinnersley Castle.

At the hotel, rooms include a wardrobe. Rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms will provide guests with bed linen and towels.

A continental, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available each morning at the property.

Longtown Castle is 36 km from The Royal Oak, Gladestry, while Hampton Court Castle & Gardens is 40 km from the property. Cardiff Airport is 125 km away.

Located in Brecon, within 44 km of Elan Valley and 11 km of Clifford Castle, Three Cocks Hotel provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 21 km from Kinnersley Castle, 25 km from Longtown Castle and 42 km from Hereford Cathedral. The property is non-smoking and is situated 17 km from Brecon Cathedral.

At the hotel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe. All units in Three Cocks Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Cardiff Airport is 102 km away.

In Hay-on-Wye, The Swan at Hay is positioned between the Brecon Beacons and The Black Mountains. It is an independent hotel with 19 individually designed bedrooms and a restaurant serving classic British cuisine.

This listed Georgian building was a former coaching inn, and many rooms have large original windows with views across the gardens or stable block. Bedrooms feature flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee trays and private bathrooms.

The Swan at Hay has a relaxed bistro and a restaurant serving modern British cuisine with original Georgian windows overlooking the garden and patio. The Swan has 2 bar areas and a dining room, where guests can choose from the different menus available. The well-stocked bar serves award-winning ales and ciders.

Hay-on-Wye has a good selection of boutique shops and pubs. It is only a 5-minute walk from the Offa’s Dyke Path and just a short drive from the Brecon Beacons National Park. Free parking is available at The Swan at Hay.

Set in Brecon in the Powys region, Swn Y Nant Lodge with hot tub Brecon offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub. The property has garden views and is 49 km from Elan Valley and 5.2 km from Brecon Cathedral. Longtown Castle is 48 km away and Brecon Castle is 5.2 km from the chalet.

Boasting a Xbox One, the spacious chalet has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room, a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The non-smoking unit is comprised of a fireplace, hot tub and flat-screen TV with game console. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Clifford Castle is 34 km from the chalet, while Kinnersley Castle is 44 km from the property. Cardiff Airport is 88 km away.

Offering a garden and garden view, Eco Cottage Joe the Buck is situated in Craven Arms, 23 km from Dolforwyn Castle and 27 km from Stokesay Castle. This property offers access to a terrace, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 12 km from Clun Castle.

Featuring a DVD player, the spacious chalet has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, a living room, a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.

For guests with children, the chalet offers a baby safety gate. Guests at Eco Cottage Joe the Buck can enjoy darts on-site, or hiking in the surroundings.

Wigmore Castle is 33 km from the accommodation, while Ludlow Castle is 38 km away. Birmingham Airport is 138 km from the property.

• Loads of restaurants
• 3 championship golf courses
• Activities like high ropes and archery

You’ll never get bored at the Celtic Manor Resort. This five-star hotel, on the outskirts of Newport in Wales, has enough restaurants and bars for every day of the week, a trio of golf courses, and endless activities.

Its three golf courses hosted the 2010 Ryder Cup. Budding golfers can hone their swings at the golf academy or driving range. But the activities don’t stop there. Because this place serves up everything from axe throwing and adventure golf to archery and a high ropes course. Plus, it’s all set in 2,000 acres of Welsh countryside, so walks are a must.

Relaxing is easy, too. The hotel’s Forum Spa has been voted Spa of the Year at the Welsh Hair & Beauty Awards. And there are bars and restaurants for days. There’s an eatery specialising in Welsh food, a grill, an award-winning steak joint and an Asian-inspired restaurant. What’s more, the bars list includes a cellar bar for watching sports, a Johnnie Walker bar in the golfing clubhouse and a handful of other watering holes.

With a stay at The Elms Hotel and Spa in Worcester, you'll be 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Hartlebury Castle and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Bewdley Museum. This spa hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Bewdley Pines Golf Club and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Elgar Birthplace Museum.

With a stay at Parkway Hotel & Spa in Cwmbran (Llantarnam), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre and Bowlplex Cwmbran. This family-friendly hotel is 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 16.6 mi (26.8 km) from Cardiff Bay.

When you a stay at Prince Rupert Hotel in Shrewsbury, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from St Alkmond's Church and Old Market Hall. This historic hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Henry Tudor House and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Shrewsbury Abbey.