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A modern living room with a brick wall, a round mirror, a wooden table, a grey sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A white table with two white chairs, a white vase with a plant, and a white brick wall.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a kettle, and a coffee maker.

1. James Place @ Dowlais

2.2 km from Brecon Mountain Railway

Julie

NT$2,769

NT$3,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

2. The Butchers Arms

1.5 km from Brecon Mountain Railway

Julian

NT$3,448

NT$4,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A wooden deck with picnic tables and a wooden fence.

A restaurant with red booths, wooden tables, and a bar area.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a curved wooden counter, a television mounted on the wall, and a chandelier.

3. BESSEMER HOTEL

2.1 km from Brecon Mountain Railway

Rosie

NT$2,808

NT$3,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a wooden crate labeled "Agricultural & Horticultural For The Smallholder & Home Gardener" with a note about seed varieties.

A white building with a sign reading "Brynawel."

A room with a wooden table, two red chairs, a vase with flowers, a sewing machine, and a hanging light fixture.

A window with a view of a hilly landscape.

4. James Place @ Brynawel

3.6 km from Brecon Mountain Railway

Nigel

NT$2,629

NT$3,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A room with a vanity table, a mirror, a coffee maker, and a cup.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk with a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a skylight.

5. Howfield Hotel

3.8 km from Brecon Mountain Railway

Chrysa

NT$2,629

NT$3,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A restaurant with booth seating, tables, and a flat-screen TV.

A group of people on a zip line with a scenic landscape in the background.

A building with the sign "Pencelli Hotel" and "The Pen Hotel & Restaurant" on the windows.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a door leading to a bathroom.

6. Pencelli Hotel

16.7 km from Brecon Mountain Railway

John

NT$2,555

NT$3,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a trash bin, and a view of the outdoors.

A conservatory with a glass roof, surrounded by a stone patio, and adjacent to a house.

A restaurant with a glass ceiling, outdoor seating, and a view of the garden.

A building with a modern architectural style, featuring large windows and a symmetrical facade.

7. Llechwen Hall Hotel

15.8 km from Brecon Mountain Railway

Wayne

NT$2,682

NT$3,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A two-story building with a sign reading "The Cresselly Inn".

A cozy restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a fireplace.

8. Cresselly Inn

10.7 km from Brecon Mountain Railway

Carol

NT$3,588

NT$4,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A white building with the name "The Bear" on the facade, featuring multiple windows and flower baskets.

A cozy living room with a patterned sofa, a fireplace, and a stone wall.

A dining area with round tables, wooden beams, and green curtains.

A bar area with wooden furnishings, shelves stocked with bottles, and a chalkboard menu.

9. The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell

18.1 km from Brecon Mountain Railway

Susan

NT$5,398

NT$6,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A large building with multiple windows and a stone structure adjacent to it.

A historic building with a prominent tower, a large house with a balcony, and a bridge over a river.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A bar area with stools, a wooden bench, and a counter with bottles.

10. The Castle of Brecon Hotel

19.1 km from Brecon Mountain Railway

Alexander

NT$3,471

NT$4,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A dining area with round tables, white tablecloths, and chairs, featuring large windows with a view of greenery.

A two-story building with a flat roof and a small porch.

A hallway leading to a spa area with a fire exit sign, a thermostat, and a security camera.

A large indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, a hot tub area, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

11. Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel & Spa by Belvilla

7.9 km from Brecon Mountain Railway

Peter

NT$3,870

NT$4,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A neatly made bed with white linens and a single pillow, flanked by two bedside lamps, in a room with a radiator and a plain wall.

A dining area with a table and benches, a hanging light fixture, a window with curtains, and a wall with motivational quotes.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a blue pendant light.

A grey sofa with yellow cushions, a potted plant, and three wall-mounted artworks.

12. The Castle Lodge

8.2 km from Brecon Mountain Railway

Paul

NT$9,114

NT$11,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A cozy restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a stone wall.

A waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.

A bedroom with a stone wall, a bed with patterned pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a 'Be our guest' sign above the bed.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a wooden structure, and a stone wall.

13. Sgwd Gwladys

16 km from Brecon Mountain Railway

Emma

NT$2,489

NT$2,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A two-story white building with a stone staircase leading to a covered patio area.

A two-story white building with a stone staircase leading to a porch.

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a wicker chair.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

14. Llwyn Onn Guest House

5 km from Brecon Mountain Railway

Kathryn

NT$3,435

NT$4,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A bar area with a beverage dispenser, a fruit display, and a coffee machine.

A building with a sign reading 'Best Western Ebbw Vale.'

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a built-in wardrobe, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with a digital screen, a coffee machine, and a beer tap with a 'Cold River Cider' label.

15. Best Western Ebbw Vale

10.8 km from Brecon Mountain Railway

David

NT$2,384

NT$2,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A conservatory with two beige sofas, green cushions, and artwork on the walls.

A conservatory with a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

A two-story house with white-framed windows and a white door.

A patio with a round table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a stone wall.

16. 3 Bed House - Sleeps 6 - Parking - Garden - Wifi

15.8 km from Brecon Mountain Railway

PRINCE

NT$4,592

NT$7,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A wicker table set for a meal with a view of trees and mountains in the background.

A breakfast buffet with various food items, including pastries, fruits, and beverages, set up in a room with large windows.

A swimming pool with chairs and a bride and groom standing by the poolside.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television displaying 'Peterstone Court'.

17. Peterstone Court

17.1 km from Brecon Mountain Railway

Bethan

NT$5,959

NT$7,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A wooden dining area with a large table and chairs, a staircase, and a kitchen area with various appliances and dishes.

A modern interior with a curved sofa, wooden ceiling, and a bar area with stools.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mirror, and a seating area with a lamp.

A modern interior with a circular seating area, a central table, and a unique ceiling light fixture.

18. Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

18.7 km from Brecon Mountain Railway

Gareth

NT$2,715

NT$3,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A white building with "The Wellington Hotel" sign. There are parked cars and a white van in front.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple taps, and a television mounted on the wall. There is a fireplace with a wreath above it and a red armchair and table nearby.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a shower area with a glass door.

A courtyard with a staircase leading to a balcony, outdoor seating, and a Christmas tree.

19. Wellington

18.8 km from Brecon Mountain Railway

stephen

NT$1,645

NT$1,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, trophies on display, a patterned carpet, and a chandelier.

A bar with multiple beer taps and a counter.

A stained glass window with a geometric pattern, a wooden frame, and a view of a dining area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a table lamp, and wall sconces.

20. Castle Hotel

3.6 km from Brecon Mountain Railway

Gareth

NT$2,454

NT$2,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Brecon Mountain Railway

Property	Property class	Guest rating
James Place @ Dowlais	9.4 Exceptional 104 reviews	View
The Butchers Arms	9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews	View
BESSEMER HOTEL	7.2 Good 35 reviews	View
James Place @ Brynawel	9.6 Exceptional 65 reviews	View
Howfield Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 95 reviews	View

Top Brecon Mountain Railway Hotel Reviews

James Place @ Brynawel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place and very convenient, Angela is lovely to deal with."

Castle Hotel

8/10 Good

"the hotel is quiet old, but nice and clean... Peoples on reception are very kind and helpfull"

James Place @ Dowlais

10/10 Excellent

"It had everything we needed for a one nights stay. The only thing we couldn’t find was the switch for the heating as we did need to take the chill off now it’s getting cooler. Despite the fire alarm going off and no one knowing what to do at 5am we had a pleasant stay"

Gorgeous, Comfortable Apartment on the High Street

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was ABSOLOUTLY perfect the kitchen had everything you could need and the oven was really good The tv has some decent channels Sofa is so comfortable Bathroom was really clean ext Even had shower gels , sanitary products , deodorant ect The bed was firm"

Other attractions near Brecon Mountain Railway

A historic castle with multiple towers and a well-maintained garden.

Cyfarthfa Park and Museum

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

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.

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A person sitting on a rock by a calm lake during sunset.

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.

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A river with three small islands surrounded by greenery.

Parc Bryn Bach

10.0/10 (4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Parc Bryn Bach, a lovely green space in Tredegar. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Joseph Parry's Ironworker's Cottage

Find out about the history of Park when you spend time at Joseph Parry's Ironworker's Cottage. Discover the area's spas and seek out its golf courses.

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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.

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Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre during your stay in Cyfarthfa.

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BikePark Wales

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can take time to visit BikePark Wales during your travels to Troed-y-rhiw. Discover the countryside in this relaxing area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Garwnant Visitor Centre

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

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.

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Our top choices for Brecon Mountain Railway hotels

1. James Place @ Dowlais

2. The Butchers Arms

3. BESSEMER HOTEL

4. James Place @ Brynawel

5. Howfield Hotel

6. Pencelli Hotel

7. Llechwen Hall Hotel

8. Cresselly Inn

9. The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell

10. The Castle of Brecon Hotel

11. Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel & Spa by Belvilla

12. The Castle Lodge

13. Sgwd Gwladys

14. Llwyn Onn Guest House

15. Best Western Ebbw Vale

16. 3 Bed House - Sleeps 6 - Parking - Garden - Wifi

17. Peterstone Court

18. Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

19. Wellington

20. Castle Hotel

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Top Brecon Mountain Railway Hotel Reviews

James Place @ Brynawel

Castle Hotel

James Place @ Dowlais

Gorgeous, Comfortable Apartment on the High Street

Other attractions near Brecon Mountain Railway

Cyfarthfa Park and Museum

Pontsticill Reservoir

Parc Bryn Bach

Joseph Parry's Ironworker's Cottage

Joseph Parry's Cottage

Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre

BikePark Wales

Garwnant Visitor Centre