Pontsticill
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The Butchers Arms
I was going to visit the Brecon Mountain Railway and I needed somewhere close by to stay for the night. Luckily, I chose the Butchers Arms. The room was lovely and clean and the bed very comfortable. The food was filling and tasty and I had breakfast looking across to the start of the Brecon Beacons. ...
Reviewed on 15 May, 2025

Parkway Hotel & Spa
The check-in was smooth, the food delicious. The pool was lovely. Our only small gripe was that there appeared to be a number of new staff in the restaurant and bar who perhaps lacked essential training, all were very pleasant but didn't appear to have been fully briefed on their roles and how to ...
Reviewed on 26 Nov, 2025

Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel
Easy to park clean rooms
Reviewed on 25 Nov, 2025

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn
Lovely quality room, clean and spacious. Bed super comfy! Nice powerful shower. Easy to park. Pub really cosy, dinner was delicious. Micro Zoo really sweet.
Reviewed on 16 Nov, 2025

James Place @ Dowlais
The room smells clean as you come in, always a great start. Spotlessly clean. Rooms are ensuite with a little kitchen area, all decorated differently. We had a little table to eat at as well. Chocolates and home made Welsh cakes with milk in the fridge was a nice touch. Self check in with a pin code ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov, 2025

The Old Stables
Fantastic self contained apartments in a lovely location. Immaculately kept and a big comfy bed! Staff very friendly and came to see us to make sure we'd settled in OK. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 6 Sept, 2024
Popular places to visit

Brecon Mountain Railway
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Brecon Mountain Railway during your travels in Pant. Discover the mountain views and countryside in this relaxing area.

Pontsticill Reservoir
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pontsticill Reservoir during your travels in Merthyr Tydfil. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Garwnant Visitor Centre
Garwnant Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Hirwaun, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the rocky beaches or discover the area's countryside.
Cyfarthfa Park and Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Cyfarthfa Park and Museum in Park. Amble around the area's parks or seek out its golf courses.
Aberfan Disaster Memorial Garden
Learn about the local history of Aberfan when you spend time at Aberfan Disaster Memorial Garden.
Joseph Parry's Cottage
Learn about the local history of Park when you take a trip to Joseph Parry's Cottage. Discover the area's spas and seek out its golf courses.
Things to do

The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour

Stargazing in Wales - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan

Private Guided Hike: The Brecon Beacons Eight Waterfalls!








