With the tower and walls of Brecon Castle located in its gardens, Brecon Castle Hotel is a magnificent heritage hotel of great charm and character. It first opened as a coaching inn in the late seventeenth century, becoming the first modern hotel of its kind in Wales in 1809. This Georgian hotel enjoys the best of both worlds being located in private grounds on a prominent hill and between two rivers in the centre of town but with beautiful views over the river Usk and up to Pen-y-Fan and The Brecon Beacon mountains. Privately owned and family run, it combines a friendly atmosphere with efficient. There is ample off-road car parking in the centre of town for up to 45 cars. Parking is free of charge for hotel guests (we are the only hotel in Brecon with a large car park of its own and extensive gardens). All bedrooms are ensuite and equipped with Cable TV, film-on-demand, internet, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-bars, radio and direct dial telephone. The Brecon hotel offers three types of bedroom, the best being the large south facing rooms with stunning views towards the River Usk and the Brecon Beacons mountains. Free WiFi in all public areas. Dog friendly. Two miles from Cradoc golf course. Extensive conference and wedding facilities for up to 200 guests and delegates. Disabled access and disabled bedrooms. All outdoor activities such as fishing, golf, hawking, walking, riding, sailing can be provided from the hotel. The hotel also owns its own canal boat on the Brecon canal which it can rent out to guests. The hotel owns the Great Hall and Tower and the remains of historic Brecon Castle which are located in its enclosed grounds and guests can ask at reception for a private tour of the castle and its history. All of the elegantly decorated bedrooms come complete with a private bathroom or shower, colour television, radio, direct dial telephone and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. The Brecon hotel offers three types of bedroom, the best being the large south facing rooms with stunning views towards the Brecon Beacons mountains. The hotel has a cosy AA Rosette restaurant and a large bar, which both serve delicious food using only quality and locally-sourced produce wherever possible. The hotel is a member of the CLA’s Just Ask campaign and the Slow Food Movement and its Head Chef, Patrick Carney, is fast building a reputation for excellent Welsh-International cuisine. The restaurant and bar both face southwards towards the Mountains and are ideal for relaxing in at the end of the day.