Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Llwyn-y-Celyn Youth Hostel
( 0845 371 9029;
www.yha.org.uk
; dm/r from £18/36)
An 18th-century farmhouse in 6 hectares of
woodland, 6 miles south of Brecon on the A470. With flagstone floors, rough stone walls
and sparse furnishings, this is a a spartan option, but ideal for walking - particularly as-
cents of Pen-y-Fan.
HOSTEL
£
Pencelli Castle Caravan
& Camping Park
( 01874-665451;
www.pencelli-castle.com
; Pencelli; tent per person £11.50, caravans £23.80)
An award-win-
ning site near the canal in Pencelli near Brecon, whose plaudits include Loo of the Year.
There's a well-stocked shop, a pub down the road, a nature trail and a playground.
CAMPGROUND
£
Felin Fach Griffin
( 01874-620111;
www.felinfachgriffin.co.uk
;
s/d from £85/115; )
There are no chintz or floral pat-
terns here, just neutral decor with a splash of colour to set off antique four-poster beds
equipped with goose-down pillows and duvets, plus Roberts Radios and homemade bis-
cuits. It also offers a dinner with B&B rate. The Griffin is 5 miles northeast of Brecon,
just off the A470.
HOTEL
£££
Eating
CAFE
£
Talgarth Mill
( 01874-711125;
www.talgarthmill.com
;
The Mill House, The Sq, Talgarth; 11am-4pm Tue-Sun)
Situated in
Talgarth, between Brecon and Hay-on-Wye, 18th-century Talgarth Mill produces stone-
ground flour, which you can buy in its cooperative craft shop. The bakery sells beautiful
olive and apricot breads, cinnamon buns and almond twists, while the attractive cafe sup-
plements baked goods with soups, salads, local cheese and meat, and excellent puddings.
Felin Fach Griffin
GASTROPUB
£££
( 01874-620111;
www.felinfachgriffin.co.uk
;
Felinfach; mains £18-19, s/d from £85/115; noon-2.30pm &
6-10pm)
With a string of awards as lengthy as its wine list, the Griffin offers gourmet dining
in a relaxed and unpretentious setting. Open fires, leather sofas and timber beams create a
comfortable atmosphere, while the chef makes the most of local fish, meat and game. The
Griffin is situated 5 miles northeast of Brecon on the A470.
