Reviews of The Cedars
The Cedars, Hay Road, Builth Wells, Powys, Builth Wells, LD2 3BP, United Kingdom
#3 of 8 B&Bs and Inns in Builth Wells
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 510 hotel reviews
9.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.8
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Comfort
9.6
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
9.3
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Staff
9.9
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Value for money
9.6
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Free WiFi
9.6
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
David
United Kingdom28 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Motorcycle friendly and great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The room was small but still fine and the shower also small.
We are motorcyclists so one of our primary demands was safe motorcycle parking and this was met. The owner was really nice, the location on the edge of town, and the breakfast was also excellent.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Linda
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“Really enjoyed it and the town very friendly will be going again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The only thing was the room was on the small side
Breakfast was superb. The free cookies were delicious
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Donna
United Kingdom12 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Would rebook and hope to return next time we are in the area”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lack of inside communal area as out side was lovely when weather allowed
Great welcome and so clean and tidy, plenty of parking and delicious welcome cookie!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Freeman
United Kingdom2 reviews10“Well worth the money and probably more”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The accomodation was perfect ..the hosts were friendly and helpful without being intrusive ...comfy bed and lovely quiet location ...lovely little touches such as cold water and fresh milk available from a guest fridge in the breakfast room along with homemade cookies in the room ....the breakfast was amazing something you would expect from a good hotel not what you usually get from a bed and breakfast ...I would highly recommend
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Karen
United Kingdom15 reviews1 helpful vote10“KAREN & BECS STAY”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing. Cannot fault our stay
Very welcoming, great communication. Comfortable beds, the Welsh Rarebit breakfast was superb. 25 minutes drive from Hay on Wye Literary book Festival. Just right for us.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
August
United Kingdom25 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Excellent place especially for a foodie”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Small Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bed nit as comfy as others I’ve stayed in but was absolutely fine for my one night stay.
Warm welcome from the owners. Freshly baked cookies in room was a lovely touch. Great breakfast with a wide selection- I was spoiled for choice. Fresh milk in guest fridge saves on single use plastic- great idea and only accommodation I’ve found doing g this.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Linda
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing very enjoyable
The breakfast was very good. The couple were very welcoming and helpful
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Joseph
United Kingdom36 reviews1 helpful vote10“Excellent hosts and superb breakfast. Very professional and would highly recommend.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Well maintained and well presented.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Geoff
United Kingdom27 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Shower room was very small
very welcoming and a great breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Hilary
United Kingdom1 review10“Wonderful hosts and accommodation within a short walk of Builth Wells.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
A great stay at The Cedars. The wonderful hosts Nick and Lydia are a pleasure to meet. The accommodation is immaculately clean, fresh and welcoming. Breakfast is outstanding and Nick is an excellent chef. On site parking is a huge bonus.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Christina
United Kingdom57 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Good value, well run B & B”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The owners of this B & B have got it absolutely right. Lovely welcome, comfortable bed, quiet house, great breakfast. Then add the little extras that make your stay even better…fresh milk, home made cookies, spot on recommendation for dinner. Great overnight stop. Would happily return.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Darren
United Kingdom2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff were super-friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was superb - as good as you'll get anywhere!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Emma
United Kingdom2 reviews10“Perfect!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing.
Communication, facilities and breakfast was exceptional. The shower was amazing especially after a long day cycling. The owners were super friendly and the breakfast was perfect to set us up for another day cycling. Lovely place.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Pudner
United Kingdom1 review10“Excellent place”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The place is excellent, the breakfast was incredible and the service was sooo good, they made us feel really welcome..
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Nia
United Kingdom1 review10“Lovely stay in a friendly & comfortable guest house.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
We had a really lovely stay at The Cedars. We had a lovely welcome & our room was comfortable & had everything we needed. We ate at The Cosy Corner Bistro in the evening which was really good & within walking distance. The breakfast in the morning was gorgeous and lots of choice. It was also very reasonably priced.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Elin
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0“Diolch yn fawr. Would definitely recommend”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Facilities a bit small.
Lovely and clean. Breakfast excellent
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 27 March 2024
B
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Great hosts, wonderful guesthouse”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Having to leave! Wanted to stay longer!
Cookies in the room was a gorgeous touch!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Ally
United Kingdom5 reviews10“An absolute MUST VISIT! What a gem! Thank you so much”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
N/a
A real GEM! Great location to visit the Elan Valley. Builth Wells is a lovely town with great pubs and quirky shops. The hosts were incredibly friendly and helpful. The cosy decor was complimented by the phenomenal cleanliness. We couldn’t recommend this place enough and will be returning!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Caroline
United Kingdom1 review10“It was welcoming, clean, friendly, relaxing”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything, specially the personal touches, like the home made biscuits
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Roger
United Kingdom4 reviews10“Awesome hosts and fantastic breakfast!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Small Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing, it was all great. There is nothing not to like, the hosts and accomodation was superb and we couldn't fault it. We were a party of 4 people and everyone was really happy.
The hosts were so welcoming and accomodating from the moment we arrived. The room was perfect with comfy beds, clean and everything you needed. There were some amazing home made cookies too! Breakfast was out of this world. I had the Full Welsh but could easily of had any of the specials too! We were on a biking trip and this was the ideal place to stay, highly recommend it.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Francis
United Kingdom29 reviews1 helpful vote10“Everything we could have asked for and more besides.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
The welcome by the host who’s clearly puts his heart and soul into his business was simply excellent. The place is kept so well decorated, spotlessly clean and the breakfast was of the highest quality and so well cooked, excellent choice to. I can’t fault this place.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Daniel
United Kingdom108 reviews10“A lovely place to stay!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Really friendly owners, very comfortable and clean. Amazing breakfast!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Megan
United Kingdom12 reviews1 helpful vote10“A wonderfully cosy and comfortable B&B with a fantastic breakfast.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Small Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Wonderful! Nick and Lydia were so welcoming. My room was super comfortable, quiet and great value. The breakfast was 10/10!! Would definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Christine
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“A very enjoyable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The only downside for us was the size of the ensuite bathroom attached to our room. The bathroom facilities were cramped and the washbasin very small.
We received a warm, friendly welcome. The room was comfortable and clean. The host had been a head chef so the breakfast was exceptional both in quality and choice. The hosts were attentive to our needs and helpful. Good parking facility.
Stayed in March 2024
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