Bronwye

5 Church St, Builth Wells, LD2 3BS, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>166</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
166 reviews

We loved the room size, the little details like the hair towels, the biscuits and sweets, the view from our room. The staff were amazing friendly and welcoming, how central they are. It felt like home as soon as you walked in.

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Bronwye

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In the centre of Builth Wells, Bronwye Guest House is a 4-star rated bed and breakfast on the route of the Wye Valley Walk. Dating back to the 19th century, this Powys guest house offers river views, a full Welsh breakfast, and free parking and Wi-Fi. Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with shower and complimentary toiletries. There is a flat-screen TV, wardrobe, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities in all rooms. A full Welsh breakfast is served, along with various lighter options and a vegetarian version. There is also a choice of cereals, fresh fruit and juice. Bronwye is located adjacent to the newly established Groe Parkrun. By the River Wye, this mid-Wales market town is home to Builth Castle, the Royal Welsh Showground and one of the area’s many golf courses, which is 2 minutes’ drive from Bronwye Guest House. The Brecon Beacons National Park and the border with Herefordshire lie around 30 minutes’ drive to the south of Builth Wells.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Donna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We loved the room size, the little details like the hair towels, the biscuits and sweets, the view from our room. The staff were amazing friendly and welcoming, how central they are. It felt like home as soon as you walked in.”
  • Glenis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Meal was delicious and plentiful. The staff were very pleasant and helpful”
  • Joe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Tony and Sandra were great hosts and gave us lots of information about the local area for exploring. The breakfast was excellent, especially the homemade yoghurt. The room was comfortable and spacious with all you could need for your stay.”

Managed by Bronwye Guest House

Company review score: 9.8Based on 165 reviews from 1 property
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Property information

The best place to stay in Builth Wells is the four star Bronwye Guest House (graded by Visit Wales), situated overlooking the beautiful River Wye, the UK's longest river. A warm friendly welcome, comfortable stay and plentiful breakfast is guaranteed. Bronwye combines Victorian character with modern comfort. Our aim is to surpass your expectations. As the closest Visit Wales graded guest house and bed & breakfast to the Royal Welsh Showground we are the only accommodation situated directly onto the Groe park, where our parkrun takes place every Saturday (returning soon!!). Bronwye is only 200 metres from the town centre, independent shops, several pubs, cafes and restaurants, where we are able to reserve tables during your stay as necessary. It really is the perfect location, conveniently situated for events at The Royal Welsh Showground, Golf courses, The Wye Valley Walk, The Heart of Wales Line Trail, Cycling, Fishing, Canoeing and generally chilling out. We can also arrange bespoke tours around the countryside with a local specialist - Welsh Overland Safari - see great waterfalls, hills and exquisite scenery. In addition bespoke guided walks are on offer for small group...

Neighbourhood information

Builth Wells is a beautiful market town sitting astride Britan's favourite river, the stunning River Wye. It is the perfect base for any visit to Wales as it's central location makes anywhere in Wales within a comfortable day trip reach. Builth is home to the Royal Welsh showground which hosts Europe's largest agricultural show, every July. Bronwye enjoys the best location in Builth, just 200 metres from the town centre, shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes and overlooking the park and River Wye.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Bronwye
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Squash
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Bronwye takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:30 to 21:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash Bankcard Bronwye accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Bronwye in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about Bronwye

  • Bronwye offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Table tennis
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Squash
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water sport facilities on site

  • Bronwye is 100 yards from the centre of Builth Wells. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Bronwye can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • À la carte

  • The prices at Bronwye may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Bronwye is from 15:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Bronwye include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple