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4-star hotels in Brecon
A shortlist of 4-star hotels in Brecon, from town-centre guest houses to country inns and cottages out in the surrounding villages. It is for travellers who want a comfortable base for the Brecon Beacons National Park, whether for a short break, a walking trip or a quiet weekend.
Staying in Brecon
Brecon is a town on the northern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, now called Bannau Brycheiniog, which surrounds it to the south and west. Visitors come for the national park, the cathedral and the annual Brecon Jazz Festival, and the town works well as a base for hiking and outdoor pursuits. The town centre puts the cathedral, shops and restaurants within walking distance, while the villages around it trade the bustle for countryside.
The 4-star properties on this list are spread across that landscape. Three sit right in Brecon itself: 6 Bridge St. and The Beacons Guest House on Bridge Street and Ty Helyg Guest House on Watton, all within a few minutes of the centre, with Nythfa House on Penlan just outside it. Others are village and rural addresses: Plough and Harrow at Felinfach, Hilltops Brecon Holiday Cottages and Alltybrain Farm Cottages, Caecrwn at Battle, Castle Lodge and Usk And Railway Inn at Sennybridge, Llangoed Hall at Llyswen, Three Cocks Hotel at Three Cocks and Old Radnor Barn in its station yard. Couples and short-break visitors tend to prefer the town addresses; families and groups get more room in the cottages and farm stays, and drivers are best placed for the outlying ones.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Usk And Railway Inn
High St Sennybridge, Brecon, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereA 4-star inn on High Street in Sennybridge where 561 guests have rated it 4.7 out of 5. The restaurant and bar make it an easy base after a day on the surrounding rivers and hills, with fishing and canoeing among the activities on offer and a garden and terrace for quieter hours. Pets are allowed and parking is free, so it suits walkers and anglers travelling with a dog and their own transport.
See Usk And Railway InnThree Cocks Hotel
Three Cocks Hotel Three Cocks, Brecon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereGuests rate this 4-star hotel in Three Cocks 4.7 out of 5 across 107 reviews. Free parking and free wifi cover the practical side, and the garden and picnic area give families and couples somewhere to sit out. Rooms include sofa beds and family-friendly conveniences such as hairdryers and toiletries, making it a straightforward choice for those exploring the Brecon area by car.
See Three Cocks HotelPlough and Harrow
Felinfach, Brecon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSet in Felinfach, this 4-star property pairs a restaurant and bar with a garden and a riverside setting, and adds fishing, canoeing and horse riding for days outdoors. Only 55 reviews so far, but they average 4.7 out of 5. Express check-in, luggage storage and free parking keep arrivals simple, and special diets are catered for, which suits couples and small groups touring the Brecon countryside.
See Plough and HarrowLlangoed Hall
Llyswen, Brecon, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereA 4-star country house at Llyswen with 364 reviews averaging 4.4 out of 5. Its restaurant and bar, lounge and garden form the heart of the stay, with room service and breakfast in the room for slower mornings. Families are provided for with family rooms and cots, and pets are welcome. Free parking and free wifi, plus a games room, make it a comfortable base for exploring the Brecon area by car.
See Llangoed Hall6 Bridge St.
6 Bridge St Brecon, Brecon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Salt water pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereAn apartment at 6 Bridge St in Brecon itself, 0.2 km from the centre, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 94 reviews. A kitchen with oven, microwave and refrigerator plus a fireplace gives self-catering guests a proper living space, and free parking and free wifi remove the usual worries. Suits couples or small groups who want to walk out into town rather than drive.
See 6 Bridge St.Hilltops Brecon Holiday Cottages
The Held Cefn Cantref, Brecon, United Kingdom
Why stay hereHoliday cottages at Cefn Cantref, 2.0 km from Brecon, with a terrace and a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 21 reviews. The setting above the town suits guests who want their own space close to Brecon rather than a serviced room, and the terrace is the place to end a day. A strong option for a small group or family wanting a quiet stay within easy reach of the town.
See Hilltops Brecon Holiday CottagesOld Radnor Barn
Old Radnor Barn Station Yard, Brecon, United Kingdom
- Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star barn conversion at Station Yard in Brecon, rated 4.0 out of 5 across 48 reviews. Wifi and a TV are the facilities listed, so expect simple, functional accommodation rather than extras. It suits travellers who want a base with parking and wifi in the Brecon area and intend to spend their time out exploring rather than in.
See Old Radnor BarnCaecrwn
Caecrwn Battle, Brecon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star property at Battle, 5.8 km from Brecon, with 15 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5. The kitchen with dishwasher, oven and microwave, plus a washing machine and fireplace, make it a practical self-catering stay, and the jacuzzi is the standout extra. A garden, parking and pets allowed add flexibility; good for a family or group wanting space and quiet near Brecon.
See CaecrwnAlltybrain Farm Cottages and B&B
Alltybrain Farm Cottages, Brecon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFarm cottages and a bed and breakfast on the edge of Brecon, 5.7 km from the centre. Kitchens and kitchenettes with oven, microwave and dishwasher suit self-catering stays, while balconies, patios and a garden open the place up. Fishing, canoeing and horse riding are on hand for active guests, and parking is free. A good fit for families or groups wanting a rural base with the town within easy reach.
See Alltybrain Farm Cottages and B&BCastle Lodge
Castle Lodge Sennybridge Brecon, Brecon, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereA 4-star lodge at Sennybridge, 12.5 km from Brecon, with a games room and table tennis indoors and fishing, canoeing and horse riding nearby. Kitchens with dishwasher, oven and microwave, plus family rooms and cots, make it workable for longer family stays, and pets are allowed. Luggage storage, express check-in and free parking ease the practicalities for groups touring the area by car.
See Castle LodgeThe Beacons Guest House
16 Bridge Street,, Brecon, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA guest house on Bridge Street in Brecon, 0.3 km from the centre, with family rooms, free parking and free wifi. The fireplace and carpeted rooms give it a homely feel, and bike rental is available for guests who want to ride rather than drive. Its central position makes it a sensible base for a short break spent on foot around Brecon.
See The Beacons Guest HouseFfrwdfal Country House
Pumsaint Llanwrda Sa19 Uk, Brecon, United Kingdom
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Bar/Lounge
Why stay hereA 4-star country house at Pumsaint, Llanwrda, offering a bar and lounge, breakfast and a garden, along with a library for quiet afternoons. It is a non-smoking hotel and takes credit cards. The facilities listed are limited, so it suits guests who want a simple country-house stay in the wider Brecon area rather than a long list of amenities.
See Ffrwdfal Country HouseNythfa House
Penlan Penlan Breconwales Ld3 7Nn, Brecon, United Kingdom
Best for: Pool and spa · Breakfast
- Indoor pool
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star house on Penlan, 0.6 km from Brecon, with an indoor pool, a bar and breakfast, plus free wifi. The pool is the reason to pick it, giving guests somewhere to swim without leaving the property, while the short distance to the centre makes the town easy to reach. Suits couples or families wanting a comfortable base close to Brecon.
See Nythfa HouseTy Helyg Guest House
39 Watton, Brecon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA guest house on Watton in Brecon, 0.3 km from the centre, with a bar, lounge and garden. Bike and car rental services are offered, and fishing, canoeing, horse riding and golf are among the activities listed, making it useful for active guests. Special diets are catered for, parking is free, and the central address puts the town within walking distance.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usk And Railway Inn | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 12.1 km |
| Three Cocks Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 16.0 km |
| Plough and Harrow | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 6.6 km |
| Llangoed Hall | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 13.7 km |
| 6 Bridge St. | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 0.2 km |
| Hilltops Brecon Holiday Cottages | ★★★★ | – | – | – | – | 2.0 km |
| Old Radnor Barn | ★★★★ | – | – | – | – | 12.1 km |
| Caecrwn | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 5.8 km |
| Alltybrain Farm Cottages and B&B | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 5.7 km |
| Castle Lodge | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 12.5 km |
| The Beacons Guest House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.3 km |
| Ffrwdfal Country House | ★★★★ | – | Yes | – | – | – |
| Nythfa House | ★★★★ | – | Yes | Yes | – | 0.6 km |
| Ty Helyg Guest House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.3 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
In the town centre
6 Bridge St., The Beacons Guest House and Ty Helyg Guest House all have Brecon addresses and sit 0.2 to 0.3 km from the centre, so the cathedral, shops and restaurants are within walking distance. Ty Helyg Guest House and 6 Bridge St. also have free car parking, which matters because parking in the town centre can be limited.
6 Bridge St. · The Beacons Guest House · Ty Helyg Guest House
For families and groups
Castle Lodge, Alltybrain Farm Cottages and B&B and Caecrwn offer family rooms or cots, kitchens and gardens, and Castle Lodge adds a games room and table tennis. Llangoed Hall has family rooms and cots too. All of them are outside the centre, so a car makes life easier.
Castle Lodge · Alltybrain Farm Cottages and B&B · Caecrwn · Llangoed Hall
With pets
Usk And Railway Inn, Llangoed Hall, Caecrwn and Castle Lodge all allow pets and each has free car parking. Caecrwn, Castle Lodge and Alltybrain Farm Cottages also have gardens and outdoor space, which suits dogs better than a town-centre room.
Usk And Railway Inn · Llangoed Hall · Caecrwn · Castle Lodge
For food and drink on site
Usk And Railway Inn, Plough and Harrow and Llangoed Hall each have a restaurant and bar on site, and all three serve breakfast, lunch and dinner; Usk And Railway Inn and Plough and Harrow also have terraces and gardens. It means you can eat without driving back into Brecon in the evening.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Brecon?
6 Bridge St. is 0.2 km from the centre, with The Beacons Guest House and Ty Helyg Guest House both at 0.3 km and Nythfa House at 0.6 km. All four have Brecon addresses, so the cathedral, shops and restaurants are within walking distance.
Do the hotels have parking?
Free car parking is listed at Usk And Railway Inn, Three Cocks Hotel, Plough and Harrow, Llangoed Hall, 6 Bridge St., Caecrwn, Alltybrain Farm Cottages and B&B, Castle Lodge, The Beacons Guest House and Ty Helyg Guest House. It is worth having, since parking in the town centre can be limited.
Which hotels allow pets?
Usk And Railway Inn, Llangoed Hall, Caecrwn and Castle Lodge all list pets allowed, and each of them also has free car parking. Caecrwn and Castle Lodge have gardens as well.
Are there hotels here with a pool?
Nythfa House is the one with an indoor pool, and it also has a bar. 6 Bridge St. lists a salt water pool among its facilities.
Which is the top-rated hotel on this list?
Hilltops Brecon Holiday Cottages has a guest rating of 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Usk And Railway Inn, Three Cocks Hotel and Plough and Harrow follow, each rated 4.7 out of 5.
Do any of the hotels serve breakfast or dinner?
Usk And Railway Inn, Plough and Harrow and Llangoed Hall list breakfast, lunch and dinner along with a restaurant and bar. The Beacons Guest House, Nythfa House and Ffrwdfal Country House list breakfast, and Plough and Harrow and Usk And Railway Inn also cater for special diets.
Which hotels suit families?
Castle Lodge and Llangoed Hall list family rooms and cots, and Castle Lodge adds a games room, table tennis and high chairs. Caecrwn and Alltybrain Farm Cottages and B&B have cots, kitchens and gardens.
Is Brecon in the Brecon Beacons?
Brecon is a town on the northern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, now called Bannau Brycheiniog. The national park surrounds the town to the south and west, and several hotels on this list sit out in its villages rather than in Brecon itself.