The Horseshoe Guesthouse, Rhayader
Overview
Enticing active tourists with bike loans, the 4-star The Horseshoe Guesthouse Rhayader is merely 5 minutes' stroll from CARAD Rhayader Museum and Gallery. Located a stone's throw from Elan Valley, this Rhayader guest house features a luggage locker.
Location
The hotel is nestled in Rhayader, just a short stroll from a river. Standing only 200 metres from Gilfach Nature Reserve, the accommodation is only steps away from Craig Goch Dam.
This Rhayader hotel is also within a few blocks of the River Wye.
Staying at The Horseshoe Guesthouse, you'll be 130 km from Swansea airport.
Rooms
The property offers 7 rooms overlooking the garden, and featuring a sitting area. Guests can make use of coffee/tea making facilities, and relax with a multi-channel TV. Bedrooms are fitted with king-size beds, including bed linen, along with electric blankets. Offering a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms are also appointed with hair dryers and bath sheets.
Eat & Drink
Drinks are available at the in-house bar. While staying at this hotel, guests can choose from dining options nearby, such as The Crown Inn, located nearly a 5-minute stroll away, or Castle bar and grill rhayader at a 5-minute walking distance.
Leisure & Business
The Horseshoe Rhayader goes the extra mile to provide guests with cycling to help them stay fit.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Bowling
- Mini golf
- Squash
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
Children
- Board games
- Children's play area
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Wildlife watchingEnjoy a guided tour spotting red kites, osprey, and badgers, within the stunning surroundings of the Elan Valley.
StargazingExperience the night sky with an expert guide offering telescopes, blankets, and hot drinks, from the comfort of the hotel's garden.
FalconryGet up close with a variety of birds of prey, and learn to fly owls and hawks on the hotel's private field.
Sheepdog trainingLearn the art of sheep herding, from whistling commands to finally herding a flock of Welsh sheep in the nearby farmland.
Fly fishingLearn to cast a fly, and catch trout in the hotel's private reservoir with guidance from resident expert fisherman.
Bushcraft skillsMaster outdoor skills such as fire lighting, shelter building, and wild cooking, with an ex-military survival instructor.
- Foraging
- Archery
- Bread-making
- Mindfulness in motion
- Yoga
- Painting
- Cider making
- Cheese making
Location
* Situated in the Welsh town of Rhayader, the guesthouse is near the Elan Valley reservoirs, River Wye, and Cambrian Mountains. * The area offers access to picturesque walking trails, Rhayader Museum and Gallery, and local dining spots showcasing Welsh cuisine. * St Cwmdeuddwr Church, Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Station, and Claerwen National Nature Reserve suit outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
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