Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Festivals & Events
Royal Welsh
( 01982-554419;
www.rwas.co.uk
; Llanelwedd)
Builth Wells fills to bursting at the beginning of
July, when 230,000 people descend for the show (founded in 1904), which involves
everything from livestock judging to lumberjack competitions. The Royal Welsh Show-
grounds play host to numerous other events throughout the year from antiques fairs and
garden shows to endurance horse-riding tournaments.
AGRICULTURAL
Sleeping
Bronwye
( 01982-553587;
www.bronwye.co.uk
; Church St; s/d from £35/50; )
Overlooking the River Wye,
this imposing 19th-century house has five comfortable, modern rooms with good beds and
bathrooms. Unfortunately it retains little of its period character in the guest rooms but
there's a warm welcome and excellent breakfasts, which at these rates makes it a bargain.
B&B
£
Caer Beris Manor
( 01982-552601;
www.caerberis.com
; Garth Rd; s/d from £79/138)
Once the grand home of Lord
Swansea, this half-timbered country manor lies at the end of a long driveway winding
through vast parklands overlooking the River Irfon. Classic styling, log fires and spacious
rooms with swag curtains, heavy fabrics and tassled lamps await. The oak-panelled res-
taurant serves a fine menu of seasonally changing dishes featuring plenty of local meats
(three-courses £25).
The hotel is on the west side of Builth Wells on the A483.
HOTEL
£££
Eating
CAFE
£
Cosy Corner
( 01982-551700; 55 High St; mains £4-7; 10am-4pm Mon-Sat)
An atmospheric and, yes, cosy
tearoom, offering homemade cakes, sandwiches and jacket potatoes in an 18th-century
building.
Drawing Room
MODERN WELSH
££
