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 best hotel we have stopped in, in years. The room was so quiet. No noise from anything. Comfortable beds. Lovely shower. Amazing food. Staff were wonderful. Facilities amazing. Great value. Loved every minute
Reviewed on 24 November 2025

Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel
Easy to park clean rooms
Reviewed on 25 November 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 November 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 November 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 September 2024
Popular places to visit

Brecon Mountain Railway
You can spend time studying the exhibits at 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 browsing 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.
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Pen y Fan
- Rhondda Valley
- BikePark Wales
- Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center
- The Royal Mint Experience
- Zip World Tower
- Caerphilly Castle
- Craig-y-Nos Country Park
- Big Pit National Coal Museum
- Penderyn Distillery
- Castell Coch
- Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital
- River Wye
- Bedwellty House and Park
- Borough Theatre
- Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall
- Brecon Cathedral
- Sugar Loaf Mountain
- National Showcaves Centre for Wales
- Henrhyd Waterfall
- Brecon Mountain Railway
- Falconry UK
- Brecon Castle
- Abergavenny Museum and Castle
- Pontypool Park
- Dare Valley Country Park
- Llangorse Lake
- Bargoed Woodland Park
- Garwnant Visitor Centre
- Aberdare Park
- Cwmtillery Lakes





