Curated luxury hotels near Brecon Beacons National Park

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.

When you stay at The New White Lion in Llandovery, you'll be in the historical district and within a 5-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park. This luxury guest house is 23.9 mi (38.4 km) from Pen y Fan and 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from National Trust - Dolaucothi Gold Mines.

With a stay at The Kestrel B&B in Crickhowell, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park and Crickhowell Castle. This inn is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Tretower Court & Castle and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Old Market Hall.

Featuring 4-star accommodation, Ynyscedwyn Arms is set in Ystradgynlais, 48 km from Oxwich Bay and 23 km from Cathedral Church of St Joseph. The property is around 24 km from Swansea Marina, 35 km from WWT Llanelli and 36 km from Brecon Cathedral. The property is non-smoking and is situated 24 km from Grand Theatre.

All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Cardiff Airport is 72 km from the property.

Set in Mountain Ash and with Cardiff University reachable within 31 km, The Cresselly Inn offers a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Cardiff Castle is 32 km from the hotel and Principality Stadium is 32 km away.

At the hotel, all rooms have a desk and a flat-screen TV. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options.

Guests at The Cresselly Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Mountain Ash, like hiking and cycling.

St David's Hall is 32 km from the accommodation, while University of South Wales - Cardiff Campus is 33 km from the property. Cardiff Airport is 48 km away.

Offering a garden and river view, Secluded country cabin with spectacular views & private hot tub is situated in Llangadog, 44 km from Brecon Cathedral and 45 km from WWT Llanelli. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free chalet has a hot tub.

The chalet features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Swansea Marina is 46 km from the chalet, while Cathedral Church of St Joseph is 48 km from the property. Cardiff Airport is 93 km away.

Set 49 km from Grand Theatre, Y Castell offers 4-star accommodation in Llangadog and has a garden, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 44 km from WWT Llanelli, the hotel with free WiFi is also 47 km away from Cathedral Church of St Joseph. The property is non-smoking and is located 43 km from Brecon Cathedral.

All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

The breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options.

Swansea Marina is 50 km from Y Castell, while Llandovery Golf Club is 9.2 km from the property. Cardiff Airport is 104 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.

Situated in the World Heritage site of Blaenavon, The Lion Hotel & Restaurant offers a health suite with sauna, steam room and heated loungers. There is also a restaurant and lounge with real log fires, and free WiFi available.

The rooms have over-sized beds, thick carpets and en-suite bathrooms or showers. Each room has a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, toiletries and soft fluffy bathrobes with a choice of quilts for each season.

The Lion Hotel's Restaurant offers an à la carte menu of European dishes, made using fresh local produce. The property's bar also offers guests a bar menu as well as coffee and afternoon tea, complete with log burner.

The Lion offers a range of facilities including a health suite which has separate changing and shower facilities, where a private massage can be pre-booked directly. There is also an outdoor patio area, which leads to the car park and is free of charge to residents.

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.

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.