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An historic hotel of great charm and character, commanding extensive views along the river Usk

Beautiful rooms. luxuriously furnished, some with fabulous views of the Brecon Beacons

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Brecon Castle Hotel - Brecon

Heritage Hotel & Castle. Offroad Town parking. 43 Ensuite Bedrooms. Superb Mountain Views. Gardens

The Castle Of Brecon Hotel is an historic hotel of great charm and character. It opened first as a coaching inn in the late eighteenth century, becoming the first modren hotel of its kind in Wales in 1809. Occupying the site and remains of Brecon castle close to the centre of town, it stands on a bluff of land between two rivers commanding extensive views along the valley of the river Usk and up at the peaks of The Brecon Beacons. Privately owned and family run, it combines a friendly atmosphere with efficient service and food of a high quality. Extensive off road parking in the town centre. Superb views and private gardens.

Brecon is a small, bustling and attractive market town serving a large rural population. It grew up under the protection of the castle, at one time it was surrounded by a wall with ten towers. Only fragments of the town wall and castle remain today. The town takes pride in conserving its heritage and developing facilities for the residents and visitors. Brecon Cathedral, with its visitor centre in a restored medieval barn is well worth a visit. A new theatre has also just been built. A The leisure centre includes ten pin bowling and an indoor bowling green along with the more usual features.