Powys - Britain's Finest Hotels, Museums & Galleries, Historic Houses, Gardens, Attractions and Bed & Breakfast


Powys - Britain's Finest Hotels, Museums & Galleries, Historic Houses, Gardens, Attractions and Bed & Breakfast are listed below. Powys is named after the Welsh princedom and is a network of highlands, lowlands and plateaus. The 8th century Offa's Dyke attracts numerous visitors each year together with the remains of several Norman castles. Take...read more



Luxury Hotels in Powys

Gliffaes Hotel

Crickhowell, Powys
Gliffaes Hotel is situated in its own well established 35 acres of gardens and mature woodland over a mile and a half from the main road.... more

The Lake Country House Hotel & Spa

Llangammarch Wells, Powys
At the award winning Lake Country House hotel in beautiful mid Wales, treat yourself to a very special break, and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere surrounded by... more

Lake Vyrnwy Hotel

Llanwddyn, Welshpool, Powys
The Lake Vyrnwy Hotel is a Victorian Country House commanding panoramic views to all horizons. There is a warm welcome to greet you, and a reassuring... more

Llangoed Hall

Llyswen, Brecon, Powys
Set in the midst of the Wye Valley, with its own maze and stream, Llangoed Hall really is a breath of clean fresh air, with a... more

Ynyshir Hall

Eglwysfach, Machynlleth, Powys
Ynyshir Hall hotel is set amongst breathtaking scenery in the secret heart of Wales. Beautifully appointed bedrooms are named after famous artists and each is individually... more



Small Hotels / Inns in Powys

The Dragon Hotel

Montgomery, Powys
The Dragon hotel is a 17th century family run former coaching inn, set in a quiet village-sized town in the stunning countryside of the historic Welsh... more

The Felin Fach Griffin

Felin Fach, Brecon, Powys
The heart of the Felin Fach Griffin is pure country. A large farmhouse table strewn with the day's papers is circled by deep leather sofas and... more

Peterstone Court Hotel

Llanhamlach, Brecon, Powys
A small gem of a place, Peterstone Court Hotel is ideal for those who love the countryside. Located in a tiny hamlet within the Brecon Beacons... more

The Wynnstay

Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth, Powys
The Wynnstay Hotel is a rambling Georgian building, once a coaching inn for the Shrewsbury Stage. Much more spacious than it first appears, is still retains... more



Bed & Breakfast in Powys

Canal Bank

Ty Gardd, Canal Bank, Brecon, Powys
Canal Bank B&B is one of a new breed of small, luxury B&B´s. A row of canal workers´ cottages now converted into a comfortable stunning home... more

The Coach House

Orchard Street, Brecon, Powys
Coach houses were traditionally warm and welcoming places. This particular example is one of a new breed. Offering 5 Star Highly Commended contemporary townhouse accommodation. The... more

Glangrwyney Court

Glangrwyney, Crickhowell, Powys
Glangrwyney Court B&B is a beautiful Grade II listed Georgian mansion set in four acres of magnificent gardens and surrounded by 33 acres of parkland. A... more

Hafod Y Gareg

Erwood, Builth Wells, Powys
Hafod-y-Garreg B&B is a Grade II* listed medieval farmhouse - the oldest in Wales (Henry IV´s hunting lodge). The house is hidden in a hollow surrounded... more

Old Six Bells

Llangattock, Crickhowell, Powys
Parts of the Old Six Bells B&B date back to the 1600s. It is situated in a small village 10 minutes walk from Crickhowell. Car parking... more



Museums / Art Galleries in Powys

The Judge´s Lodging

Broad Street, Presteigne, Powys
The Judge´s Lodging was once called `the most commodious and elegant apartments for a judge in all England and Wales´ (Lord Chief Justice Campbell, 1855), however... more

National Cycle Collection

Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells, Powys
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Historic Houses in Powys

Powis Castle & Garden

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Welshpool, Powys
Powis Castle is built on a high rock overlooking the garden terraces and has been the home of the Earls of Powis for many generations. There... more



Gardens in Powys

Ashford Garden

Ashford House, Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon, Powys
Ashford Garden is a walled garden surrounded by a woodland and water garden. There are many shrubs, herbaceous borders, a meadow garden, alpine house and beds,... more

Centre for Alternative Technology

Machynlleth, Powys
No matter how small your garden, its surprising what you can grow in it. This world-famous eco-centre has a variety of organic display gardens providing inspiration... more

The Dingle

Welshpool, Powys
The Dingle is a sloping hillside garden in which the owner has collected 4000 rare and interesting trees and shrubs over many years. The result is... more

Glansevern Hall Gardens

Berriew, Welshpool, Powys
The gardens surround Glansevern Hall, a Greek Revival house, set in wider parkland alongside the River Severn, and one is always within sight or sound of... more

Powis Castle & Garden

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Welshpool, Powys
Powis Castle´s Garden is laid out under the influence of Italian and French styles. The garden retains its original lead statues, a sunken orangery, hanging gardens... more



Attractions in Powys

Centre for Alternative Technology

Machynlleth, Powys
The Centre for Alternative Technology Visitor Centre, is nestled in the hillsides of Southern Snowdonia, and is Europe´s leading environmental display centre. The seven-acre display site... more

King Arthur´s Labyrinth

Corris, Machynlleth, Powys
King Arthur´s Labyrinth: An exciting underground adventure unfolds as you sail along a subterranean river, through the great waterfall, deep into the spectacular caverns of the... more

Spaceguard Centre

Llanshay Lane, Knighton, Powys
The Spaceguard Centre is a working astronomical observatory, located in a commanding location overlooking the town of Knighton, Powys, with stunning views that cover four counties.... more