The Firs Hay Road, Builth Wells, LD2 3BP, United Kingdom
#7 of 8 B&Bs and Inns in Builth Wells
Guests' ChoiceBased on 247 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 June 2024
Melanie
AustraliaNothing that would detracted from our stay. The bathroom was quite small but usable, check-in was quite late and check out was quite early. But Tom was pretty flexible.
Tom was lovely, very helpful and responsive to messages. The house was cute and quirky. The bed was really comfy. The shower was great and big and there was a great selection for breakfast. Very close to the main street. A great home away from home.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Jjz001
United KingdomN/A would book again for the exact same room in the attic
Location, host, room & decor, facilities, privacy, plenty of fferings for breakfast. Really comfortable bed. Quirky, maximalist decor showing homely character.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Klaus
United KingdomN/A
Good spread of Breakfast. Freshly brewed coffee. Host Tom was very helpful and attentive to meet any need or wish we had. Tom is an excellent Host.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Susan
United KingdomNothing
So much choice at breakfast. Ideal location for town. Place was comfortable and Tom the host could not do enough for you.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Shirley
United KingdomWe travelled with my 83 year old dad. There were 3 lots of steps down to the house which he found difficult. The stairs to the bedrooms are quite steep.
Quirky house. Clean & comfortable. Tom was a good host.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Joanna
United KingdomVery hospitable. Was able to self cater at night. Interesting place. Was able to put bikes under cover. Enjoyed the breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Antony
United KingdomNot that I can think of.
Location was great. Walking distance to shops, pubs and restaurants. The Firs is very cosy, breakfast was generous . Host was very friendly and made us feel welcomed. The cottage is cosy and unpretentious. Will stay again. Thank you to our host.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Russ
United KingdomFound nothing to dislike
Exceeded expectations. Quirky and really pleasant accommodation, close to friendly town and fabulous scenery. Hope to revisit in the future
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Joanna
United KingdomYou need to be able cope with steps to access the property. It wasn't a problem for me but might be for some.
The location was very good - and easy walk into the centre of the town. Breakfast was a 'continental' self-service buffet with a great choice of items. The property is charmingly quirky but very comfortable. The host was very welcoming.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
John
United KingdomNothing !
Such an amazing generous and beautifully adorned space. Tom - host - was so friendly too.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Cynthia
United KingdomHost very personable & accommodating. Comfortable bed, nice vibe!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Sarah
United KingdomLovely room with fantastic views. Very relaxed place to stay, able to secure our bikes and a great breakfast. A very intriguing house with lots of pictures, books, a display of every type of marmite known to man and some not! Great company too. We would definitely come again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Williams
United KingdomThe rooms and the owner
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Marment
United KingdomThe hill on the way to the firs. My cars only got little wheels
Room was great. Comfy and spacious. En suite was great. Huge shower and washing facilities. Brilliant decor and felt homley. The owner was brilliant, made me feel at home, and welcome. Great.location. a few minutes walk from the town centre. There's literally nothing I would chamge
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Maggie
United KingdomQuirky cosy room. Handy location. Really considerate host.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Anita
United KingdomEverything fantastic place
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Peter
United KingdomThere’s nothing not to like
Great value, warm welcome and excellent facilities
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Peter
United KingdomThere is nothing not to like
Lovely cosy clean cottage and exceptionally welcoming host.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Wendy
United KingdomCan't be helped, but lots of steps
Great breakfast cosy room and friendly host
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Bethan
United KingdomVery quirky ,comfortable place ...private room with ensuite . Host ever so friendly and accommodating and provided a fantastic breakfast . Close to town .would stay again :)
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Charlotte
United KingdomNothing, all was fab.
Amazing little guest house, quaint little place, we stayed in the attic room which was lovely and private and very homely with lots of quirky features, amazing breakfast was provided. Host was lovely and welcoming and friendly and also very easy to get hold of and communicate with. Really comfortable bed, excellent location within walking distance to town. Highly recommend for a comfortable home stay.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Dafydd
United KingdomPersonally I would have prefered a cooked breakfast,but there was a very good selection offered .
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Chris
United KingdomNothing
The breakfast was nice.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Aled
United KingdomClose to town and to the event we were visiting. Tom was very pleasant and accommodating
Stayed in November 2023
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