The Ancient Briton, Pen-y-cae (Powys) ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Ancient Briton Hotel Brecon Road, Pen-y-cae (Powys), United Kingdom, SA9 1YY

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

Max:

2 persons

13 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Double Room Mountain View

Max:

2 persons

13 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Garden view

Shower

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Deluxe Double Room

Max:

2 persons

19 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Mountain view

Shower

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Getting around

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City Centre

Pen-y-cae (Powys)800 m

Airports

Swansea (SWS) 44.3 km

Cardiff (CWL) 87.9 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Steak Paradise!

“The dining experience was lovely, especially the Tomahawk steak we shared, cooked to perfection.” view full review

Spotless Comfort

“The deluxe room exceeded my expectations with its immaculate cleanliness and cozy bed.” view full review

Convenient Amenities

“The room was well-equipped with tea and coffee facilities, making it a perfect retreat after a long day.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour security
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Special diet menus

Children

Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

Ancient Briton Hotel Brecon Road, Pen-y-cae (Powys), United Kingdom, SA9 1YY

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Ancient Briton Hotel Brecon Road, Pen-y-cae (Powys), United Kingdom, SA9 1YY

City landmarks

Cave

National Showcaves Centre for Wales

2.8 km

Zoo

Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary

1.9 km

Waterfall

Henrhyd Falls

3.4 km

St David's

950 m

Park

Craig-y-nos Country Park

2.3 km

Craig-y-Nos Castle

2.1 km

Abelina Theatre

2.2 km

Visitors' Centre

2.3 km

Dan-Yr-Ogof Showcaves

2.9 km

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Dan-yr-Ogof National Showcaves Centre for Wales

3.1 km

Coelbren Roman Fort

3.2 km

Dan-Yr-Ogof Farm

3.2 km

Camping

Dan yr Ogof Caravan Site

3.3 km

Sbri Cymru Ltd

3.5 km

Capel Coelbren

3.7 km

Moriah Baptist Chapel

3.7 km

Banwen Iron Works

4.0 km

National Showcases Centre for Wales

4.3 km

Sarn Helen

4.7 km

Chapel

4.9 km

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

80%

liked the hotel and would stay again

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

8.5

Location

9.0

Service

9.0

Dining

6.0

Tom

United Kingdom, May 2024

8.0/10

I was thrilled with the fabulous location of the hotel, right near the castle where we attended a wedding. The rooms were spacious, and I loved the incredible mountain view from my window. The large bathroom with complimentary toiletries added a touch of luxury, but the price was a bit on the higher side. The service was impeccable, and the welcome drink was a lovely gesture. However, dining options were scarce, leading us to eat outside. Overall, a wonderful experience in a breathtakingly beautiful area.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious with a big bathroom and a stunning mountain view.

Service

9.0

The service was impeccable, and the welcome drink was a delightful touch.

Location

10.0

The hotel was as close as can be to the castle where we attended the wedding, set in a breathtakingly beautiful area.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were limited, leading us to eat outside.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities were great, but eating options were lacking.

Paul

United Kingdom, August 2023

8.0/10

The hotel is located in a breathtakingly beautiful area and is as close as you can get to where we were attending a wedding at the castle. The rooms offer stunning mountain views, come with all the necessary toiletries, and boast spacious bathrooms. The service was top-notch, and the welcome drink was a nice touch. The dining experience might leave something to be desired as we had to eat outside due to food being provided by a food van. The location is simply breathtaking with lovely grounds and a nearby pub. However, the half-empty restaurant could be a bit off-putting.

Rooms

9.0

Rooms provided a magnificent mountain view, ample toiletries, and a large bathroom.

Service

9.0

The service was superb, and the welcome drink was a delightful gesture.

Location

8.0

The hotel is situated in a breathtakingly beautiful area, with lovely grounds and close proximity to a charming pub.

Dining

6.0

Dining options were limited, and we had to eat outside due to the food van providing meals.