In Crickhowell, in the Brecon Beacons, The Bear dates back to 1432. Expect a welcoming atmosphere, old world charm and good food. Awarded Inn of the Year 2010 by the Good Pub Guide.
Janet
United Kingdom
Fabulous location in the centre of Crickhowell. We used the hotel as an overnight base as we were visiting the Hay Literature Festival which is 30 minute drive away. Lovely, friendly greeting from the lady at reception who advised that we had been upgraded to a courtyard room. The room was spacious, clean and well decorated- very pleased.Good size bathroom well stocked with towels and a few toiletries.
We booked a table for an evening meal ( good job we booked, the restaurant was very busy). Food was excellent and reasonably priced. Breakfast was also very good. Would definitely stay here again.
Crickhowell is a lovely place to visit and an ideal base for exploring Bannau Brycheiniog.
In Crickhowell, the Dragon Inn has views of the mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Park. It offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, a full cooked breakfast and free parking.
Lynnda
United Kingdom
It was well run, the staff were all lovely, food was great.
Located in Llangattock, the Old Rectory Country Hotel is situated in Brecon Beacons National Park, a mile from Crickhowell. The hotel offers free parking and WiFi.
Get away from it all at this hotel high on the side of the Black Mountains, overlooking the Usk Valley and the surrounding hills
Good food, warm hospitality and excellent facilities await those looki...
Katherine
United Kingdom
Amazing location, great views and amenities, friendly staff. Would recommend to friends and return myself in a heartbeat. Great value for a great experience
Situated in Crickhowell in the Powys region, Cosy Crickhowell Cottage features a terrace. This 4-star holiday home offers luggage storage space and bicycle parking.
Jakki Bardsley
United Kingdom
The location is was beautiful next to the river and not far from the town .
Boasting inner courtyard views, MAISON50 is set in Crickhowell, around 35 km from Clifford Castle. The property has mountain and garden views, and is 25 km from Longtown Castle.
Oenzie
United Kingdom
Quirky decor, which I love, super comfortable bed. Well stocked for breaky. Bath was very welcome after a long days’ hike! I didn’t to use the coffee shop as it wasn’t open when I was there but having that on your doorstop plus the bakery, pubs, convenience stores and hiking start points was fantastic.
Set in Crickhowell and only 22 km from Longtown Castle, Post Office Row Apartment and garden offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Julie
United Kingdom
Lovely accomodation in a great location. The best part was the beautiful little private garden at the back. Fabulous.
Complete with a garden, 1 Bed converted Railway Wagon near Crickhowell is located in Crickhowell, 26 km from Clifford Castle and 33 km from Longtown Castle.
Offering a garden and garden view, 8 Standard Street by The Bear Hotel Crickhowell is set in Crickhowell, 25 km from Longtown Castle and 35 km from Clifford Castle.
Rosemary
United Kingdom
Lovely little property, very nicely decorated and spotlessly clean. Plenty of space. Loads of towels which is always a bonus. The kitchen is well equipped for self catering but there are numerous places to eat out in the town or local area (Red Indigo Indian restaurant highly recommended!) The town car park is right behind the property and is only £4 a day, free after 6 pm. We left our car there on two out of our three day stay, and set out for our walks from the town. The local information centre has books with recommended routes.
Crickhowell itself is very attractive, small but quite busy with a range of cute and quirky shops. We loved Webbs the hardware/kitchenware store, CwCw which sells lovely jewellery and clothes, gifts etc and the independent bookshop which is also great!
A recently renovated apartment set in Crickhowell, Cosy Country Retreat in the Brecon Beacons features a garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 22 km from Longtown Castle.
Holly
United Kingdom
A really wonderful short stay in fab proximity to Crickhowell and Abergavenny. It is very much a 'studio' style accommodation with a small kitchenette in the upstairs bedroom and a downstairs toilet and shower, but it has been made up to an absolutely excellent standard. It is not on the cheaper end of the market for the space, however everything in the room was pristine and really quite luxury - the bed and pillows were incredibly comfortable, kitchen equipment fantastic given the size (appreciated the sharp knives) and the TV and Chrome cast very easy to easy to use. We would absolutely return for a cosy weekend and despite the size it's definitely worth the cost in my opinion!
Crickhowell is a small village with plenty of places to eat...
Crickhowell is a small village with plenty of places to eat (but be sure to book) and has excellent views.
The Llanwenarth hotel we are reviewing is not in Crickhowell and is on the main road towards Abergavenny.
Geoff
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Great location for hiking.
Great location for hiking. Quaint village town with lovely shops, cafes and pubs. Staff all very friendly. There are many historical tourist attractions but I didn’t get to visit them as I was short on time and mainly went for hiking. Parking is the only challenge.
Oenzie
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Went to school here and was attending a birthday with old...
Went to school here and was attending a birthday with old school friends. Crick has never lost its charm . There are stunning views everywhere , gorgeous independent shops, cafes, bakery and butcher. I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Crickhowell x
Harriet
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
it's one of my favourite places in the world!
it's one of my favourite places in the world!
Lovely little town, good parking facilities, great food available wonderful views and plenty to see all around. Love the river Usk and its surrounding area. At least 2 great art galleries.
Felin fach Griffin, near Brecon, has great food, so does the restaurant by the cathedral in brecon. manor Hotel in crickhowel has very good food but very slow service!
angela
4.0
Scored 4.0
The room was clean, the whole building very tired & worn ,...
The room was clean, the whole building very tired & worn , needs a lot of money spent on it !
Naomi was a very helpful lady she offered us a lift to the local pub which was very kind of her , very friendly & helpful !
Unfortunately the lady on the reception desk when we arrived was not so pleasant, kept talking over me which is found very frustrating.
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Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Lovely small, vibrant town with a good atmosphere, plenty of...
Lovely small, vibrant town with a good atmosphere, plenty of places to eat and drink and small independent shops. Nice local history too with the Crickhowell Bridge and the ruins of the castle in town as well as being surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Kestrel Inn is well-sited and overlooks the scenic Cwmdu valley. The Inn and its rooms are clean, warm and comfortable, and the owners are welcoming with much-needed advice on places to visit and things to do. Breakfast was cooked by the owners, which we appreciated greatly, and dinners were found in the historic village of Crickhowell, which is only a 6 minute drive away. The Inn is well-placed to explore Brecon Beacons National Park by car or bicycle, with quiet country lanes starting literally over the road.
Lovely big old traditional country hotel. We loved the location with gorgeous grounds for a morning stroll after breakfast, yet just outside the cute village of Crickhowell and easy to find with GPS. We loved the cozy yet roomy bar/lounge where we could get tea and drinks and play card games for a long rainy afternoon then move seamlessly to dinner. The rooms were spotless and comfortable if a bit small. Check in and out was seamless. There was a big, delicious traditional English breakfast.
The location of the cottage was excellent, in the middle of the town and an easy walk to pubs and restaurants. Having parking in the nearby pub meant no worries about the car while we were there. The cottage itself was exceptionally clean and very nicely decorated and the beds were comfortable. Nice bathroom too. And Crickhowell is the starting point for several fine walks across the Welsh hills, which is the reason we were staying.
Excellent location and period style property in the heart of Crickhowell. Comfortable and well furnished rooms throughout. Very clean on arrival and keys easily collected from the Dragon Inn hotel which is a short walk away from the property. Parking excellent at the Hotel as well. Two large bedrooms and a separate dining and sitting area. I would certainly stay here again. I enjoyed the paintings throughout the house as well.
Our room was not on the spacious side but absolutely fair for 3 nights.
The pub is nice and staff is very friendly. Jamaican food is served.
Breakfast was only good average but coffee was excellent!
LLangattock is located in beautiful Usk Valley. Ideal to explore the Brecon Beacons. There are some nice restaurants in the nearby Crickhowell.
Everything! Clare is a great host, location is spot on, the flat is furnished beautifully and we wanted for nothing. Loved Crickhowell, it’s stunning high street had everything. The walks with views were out of this world. It was vibrant, the pubs and food were great and the locals are so friendly. Can’t wait to come back.
Very helpful hosts. Brilliant location and house. Ideal for us and another family with 4 pre-school children. Lots of space inside (garden smaller than expected but lovely) and quite soundproof. One of the bedrooms had a little extra section that was perfect to fit our son's cot in so he couldn't see our bed!
very warm welcome, clean and nice room, generous (more than a continental) breakfast. We stayed in a room above the Pub space and it was not a nuisance at all. a short walk into Crickhowell. ideal to explore the beautiful National Park. Def recommend it.
A beautiful, quaint little cottage, full of character. Small, but well equipped with everything we needed for our weekend stay. Location is excellent, just off the high street in pretty Crickhowell. The nearby private parking space was invaluable.
The spacious room, the breakfasts and the genuine hospitality. Nothing is too much trouble for the lovely family who run this B and B. You can also walk into Crickhowell and llangattock for lovely pub meals.
Excellent location for visiting the Brecon Beacons. Right near the Brecon canal and locks - lovely walks and lots of nearby towns and villages to visit.
Hosts were very friendly and welcoming.
The location was great with beautiful views to the misty mountains. There was also easy access to the canal path. The hotel was also very dog friendly which was greatly appreciated.
Lovely location. Quirky interesting hotel. Dog friendly. The staff were happy going about their work and provided a good service all round. Beautiful hanging baskets.
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