The 10 best hotels in Newtown, United Kingdom

August 22, 2022 Jana Sager

Discover the best hotels in Newtown, Powys, Wales including Maesmawr Hall Hotel, Parkers House Bed & Breakfast, The Old Vicarage Dolfor, Bell Hotel, The Elephant & Castle Hotel, Dolforwyn Hall Country House, The Forest Country House B&B and Cottages, The Dolfor Inn, Gregynog Hall, Penygelli Apartments.
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1. Maesmawr Hall Hotel

Long Length, Caersws, Newtown SY17 5SF Wales
Excellent
68%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 583 reviews

Maesmawr Hall Hotel

Dating from before 1600 Maesmawr Hall Hotel is the perfect country house destination for business, leisure or that very special occasion. From the minute you turn into the long driveway and glimpse the half-timbered house that is Maesmawr Hall Hotel you know you are somewhere special. The hotel has a rich history and original features can be seen throughout the main house including the stylish restaurant, cosy bar and panelled meeting room. Set amongst the glorious Powys countryside, five miles from Newtown, it’s the ideal base from which to explore mid Wales and its many attractions; while the stunning coastline of Cardigan Bay is a mere 50 minutes away. Larger towns such as Shrewsbury, Chester and Aberystwyth are also within easy reach. Visitors will also appreciate modern facilities such as wireless internet access in the main house and a large function room.

What a nice place!

Reviewed By Lance1200

Beautiful old Tudor style property great olde world character, inside and out. Enjoyed a good quality two course meal in the restaurant and a few cold beers in the bar. The room was spacious and comfortable, the en-suite a tad outdated. All of the staff we engaged with, were polite, helpful and very professional. On a warmer evening, sitting outside in the picturesque gardens would be a nice bonus. Almost forgot………breakfast was very good. Pricing was very reasonable, we will definitely return when visiting Wales.

2. Parkers House Bed & Breakfast

1 Short Bridge Street, Newtown SY16 2LW Wales
Excellent
89%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 63 reviews

Parkers House Bed & Breakfast

Parkers House B&B is a newly established family run B&B in the centre of Newtown, Powys, above Parkers restaurant with 8 en suite rooms and private parking. All rooms have recently been renovated to a high standard and include tea & coffee making facilities, free view tv, free Wifi, guest towels and ironing facilities. We are within a short walking distance of the railway & bus stations

All right if you’re white!

Reviewed By iggy2k0

Let me start with my gripe! At breakfast, the morning after our stay a lady called Tina (perhaps the owner) came into the room to engage with the guests. There were three tables of guests including my table. Tina with great warmth engaged with table one. Have a good five minute conversation with them and being very engaging. She then moved to table two, again showing great warmth and attention to her guests. Following her conversation with table two, she turned, looked at our table and walked out of the room!! Not even a basic ‘good morning’. Perhaps Tina assumed that because we were brown we could not speak English!! Even my teenage son commented “she ignored the brown table!” With regards to our accommodation it was great. We had room one. A nicely presented room and a spotlessly clean bathroom. The one issue we had was the heating was on full blast and we were unable to turn it down or off from the radiator no matter which way we turned the control on the radiator. This made the room uncomfortably hot but luckily we found a fan in the cupboard so put this on to counter the heat and it made the temperature more bearable when sleeping. The car park was fun to get into. Like a crystal maze challenge but simple when following the precise instructions given. Overall a fantastic room and great breakfast. The only blip was the blatant ignorance/racism shown by Tina. Maybe Tina could educate herself.

3. The Old Vicarage Dolfor

The Old Vicarage Dolfor, Newtown SY16 4BN Wales
Excellent
90%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 144 reviews

The Old Vicarage Dolfor

Luxury Bed and Breakfast in beautiful Mid-Wales. Situated just outside Newtown, perfect for corporate and tourist visitors. Fully licensed offering Welsh beer, cider and spirits as well as wines from Europe. Breakfast offers locally sourced produce, cooked and continental. In the evening a mezze plate is available. Vegetarian, vegan and allergen diets catered for.

Another excellent visit

Reviewed By HR663

After quite a few years since our last stay in this beautiful house, we were not disappointed with our recent visit. A friendly welcome from Tim and Helen . The rooms are beautiful . very comfortable and spotless. Breakfast was excellent. We especially enjoyed the yogurt and homemade compote and freshly baked bread . We enjoyed a good bottle of wine and nibbles on the sunny terrace after a long day walking. Perfect. Very good location. Looking forward to another visit but won't leave it so long next time. DIolch yn fawr.

4. Bell Hotel

30 Commercial Street, Newtown SY16 2DE Wales
Excellent
11%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
7%
Terrible
39%
Overall Ratings

2.5 based on 28 reviews

Bell Hotel

STAY AWAY YOU'LL REGRET IT !!!!

Reviewed By carl P

I have stayed all over the country in different hotels. I’m a supervisor in construction. I had three days this week in Abermule in Wales. Hotels were thin on the ground, not sure why so my only option was The Bell Hotel in Newtown. Against my better judgment I reserved two nights. HORRENDOUS. Within the first five mins I had a hound lady telling me not to be surprised if the armed police stop by as it’s a regular occurrence. Apparently the local council house all the druggies and homeless here. I went up to the room after having to call the staff on the phone twice to be met with a literal s@&thole. If I can I will leave photos. There was a pube stuck to the bathroom wall, the room smelled like a drain. I’m not joking, like mould and damp. It’s disgusting. DO NOT STOP HERE. Find a travellers hostel. You’ll be better off. Zoom in on the first pic and you will see the pube. Never in all the hotels I have stayed in have I ever seen something like this.

5. The Elephant & Castle Hotel

Broad Street, Newtown SY16 2BQ Wales
Excellent
39%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
10%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 270 reviews

The Elephant & Castle Hotel

Welcome to The Elephant & Castle Hotel, your Newtown “home away from home.” The Elephant & Castle Hotel aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the hotel. The Elephant & Castle Hotel features newspaper and outdoor furniture, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts free breakfast. If you are driving to The Elephant & Castle Hotel, free parking is available. Newtown has plenty of Indian restaurants. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like Gulshan, Bahar, and Shilam Tandoori Restaurant, which are serving up some great dishes. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular historic sites such as W H Smith & Son Museum. The Elephant & Castle Hotel puts the best of Newtown at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

Great Location, Great Breakfasts

Reviewed By St13phil

Decided to stay in Newtown for a couple of nights to enjoy the local countryside, and settled on staying at The Elephant & Castle. We arrived on a motorcycle and when we checked in were immediately offered parking in the gated, secure, garden rather than the main carpark which was a nice touch. Our room (in the front section of the hotel) was on the smaller side, but perfectly adequate with a comfy bed and clean shower room. My only criticisms were that there was a paucity of places to hang wet towels after showering, and the room curtains were overcome by strong early-morning sunlight. Breakfast was served in the Riverside Restaurant and the full English consisted of quality food well cooked and presented, and substantial in size. Plentiful supplies of toast, cereals, preserves, tea & coffee were available on a buffet basis. At the front of the hotel is a pleasant pub/bar which was comfortably furnished and had a good atmosphere. The bonus was that the bar prices were comparable with those in local pubs instead of being the rip-off that so many hotels charge.

6. Dolforwyn Hall Country House

Abermule, Newtown SY15 6JG Wales
Excellent
53%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 58 reviews

Dolforwyn Hall Country House

Keith and Cheryl Galvin welcome you to their spacious Grade 11 listed country home dating from the 1500's. Situated in mature gardens and woodland with unspoilt views of the Severn Valley, the hall is nestled in the tiny hamlet of Dolforwyn, beneath Dolforwyn Castle, the last castle to be built by Llewelyn ap Gruffudd in 1273. Our 8 bedrooms offer a choice of single,double/twin or family accommodation. All rooms are situated on the first floor and all have en-suite facilities, colour TV's, clock radio, beverage trays and direct dial telephones. Dine on delicious home-cooked food using the best local produce in our timber-framed, licensed dining room. Relax in our residents' lounge or on the sun terrace.

Very good visit

Reviewed By miltonr751

Had great family meal nice Atmosphere very friendly staff good food and drinks very nice views over the countryside .it will be a great place to go for Quiet drink sitting outside enjoying Life it has very Relaxing feel to be there in Beautiful surroundings. Thank you

7. The Forest Country House B&B and Cottages

Gilfach Lane Kerry, Newtown SY16 4DW Wales
Excellent
87%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 112 reviews

The Forest Country House B&B and Cottages

THE FOREST is a premium quality Victorian country house B&B set in 4 acres of gardens, a mile from Kerry village with pub restaurant and 3 miles from Newtown. The 5 comfortable en-suite double bedrooms are elegantly furnished and we have a lounge, games room, tennis court, kennels and Wifi. There are 4 cottages and a log cabin, 2 have hot tubs. The Forest is an ideal hideaway for exploring the many attractions of Mid Wales including Powis Castle. Children are welcome.

Lovely short break

Reviewed By Bellasopita

Clean and lovely room. All in all we had a lovely short stay beside the cold room, I would prefer the radiator operates all night, not time set. Large parking space in a quiet atmosphere. Paul is a gentle host. Hope to be back for longer stay. Cheers!

8. The Dolfor Inn

Newtown SY16 4AA Wales
Excellent
58%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 36 reviews

The Dolfor Inn

Fantastic food

Reviewed By jbe1938

We were stopping in Llanbister and our hosts recommended the Dolfor Inn and it did not disappoint. Was a lovely pub and the staff friendly and helpful. The food was fantastic, home cooked and generous portion sizes. My husband had the mushrooms to start and I had the potato bravas, followed by fish & chips and I had southern fried chicken, chips & coleslaw. Portions were very generous and the food was delicious. Unfortunately was so full couldn’t sample dessert and I really wanted too but what I saw they looked amazing. If your in the area would highly recommend .

9. Gregynog Hall

Gregynog Gregynog Gregynog Tregynon, Newtown SY16 3PW Wales
Excellent
40%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
10%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 187 reviews

Gregynog Hall

Gregynog - an ancient house with a Victorian face, famous for its hospitality for at least 400 years and situated at the centre of Welsh history, art and politics. Once a landed estate now a historic house conference centre. The grounds are silent but the birdsong is loud. The conference rooms echo with debate, music and laughter but there are quiet corners for reading and dreaming ..... Set in 750 acres and a National Nature Reserve, as well as Grade 1 Listed gardens, Gregynog offers 57 bedrooms catering for conferences, weddings or just a weekend getaway. Enjoy peace and tranquility in the heart of Mid Wales. 101 guests can be accommodated with a selection of grand historic rooms, traditional en.suite and single study bedrooms. Hosting conferences since the 1920s, we now offer wireless internet, full IT support and office services with 8 conference rooms. The famous Music Room seats up to 180 people, the Dining Room 100 and the c.1636 Blayney Room can cater for a reception of 40. Four of our historic rooms are licensed for civil ceremonies and the grounds offer fantastic photograph opportunities. Waymarked walks and year round events programme, courtyard cafe and shop.

Family fun, freedom

Reviewed By Forgetmenottravels

We alway enjoy a visit here with the children. This visit we met with friends and the children loved the freedom of space on the grounds and lots of opportunities for hide and seek. We always recommended Gregynog to anyone for a visit. The grounds are well maintained and easy to wonder around. Parking is easy and there’s toilets available. On site there’s a cafe ( we didn’t try)

10. Penygelli Apartments

Wern Ddu Lane, Newtown SY16 3DN Wales
Excellent
81%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 109 reviews

Penygelli Apartments

Penygelli is the perfect country house retreat for business or leisure. Providing 2 studio apartments both with kitchenette and ensuite facilities. Each apartment can be made into a super king sized double or twin room. An adjoining single room can also be used with either apartment. We can cater for up to 5 guests. Pets are accepted although we do ask that you read our terms and conditions prior to brining a pet. Please also let us know if you're brining a dog with you. Sorry but we do not accept children. Free wifi and large flat screen TVs with Sky and Sky sports in each apartment. Set amongst the magnificent Powys countryside but only 1 mile out of the town centre of Newtown. Penygelli is an ideal base to explore Mid Wales and the Welsh Marches. The coastal region of Cardigan Bay is only a 50minutes away and being so close to the larger towns of Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth, Chester and Wrexham, Newtown is a great central Mid Wales location Visitors to Penygelli have complete privacy in their own serviced apartment with their own fully functioning kitchen and en-suite which includes a shower and bath for those times you just want to relax. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout your apartment with a table and comfy shabby chic chairs to work at if you're here on business, or to enjoy your breakfast overlooking the welsh countryside. 2 seater comfy sofa, super king sized bed and 36" Freeview TV for when you want to just chill out, and Laura Ashley Thermal, blackout curtains for when you want to lie in! Whether you joining us for an overnight business stay, a getaway from it all break or a long stay we aim to make your visit to Penygelli as comfy as possible! We hope you enjoy your stay with us. Zoe & Phil

Penygelli Apartments

Reviewed By dadam442204

Great little apartment in Mid-Wales, ideal for a work trip or solo / couple travelling. Loved the range of goodies left for breakfast including homemade bread. Good wifi, comfy bed, what more do you need?

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