Castle House Bed and Breakfast

The Area

Welcome to Brecon!
At the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park , Brecon is an attractive market town with a population of approximately 8000. The site, at the confluence of the rivers Usk and Honddu, has been strategically important for centuries. Castle House nestles at the foot of Ely Tower, the last remaining fragment of the Norman castle: the town itself still has a medieval street plan, and a fine range of Georgian and Victorian buildings.
Brecon has an impressive cathedral and a full range of shops and services, including a cinema, a theatre and a large number of pubs and restaurants. In August the town hosts its world- renowned Jazz festival.

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The Brecon Beacons:
Brecon makes an ideal base for exploring the Brecon Beacons and the National Park. There are 30 hills of 2000+ feet within easy reach, and we can advise on walks in the Beacons which will take you off the beaten track. Walk the Roman roads or stroll along the canal for lunch at a country pub. Hike the Beacons ridge, or follow the route of the medieval pilgrims to the Holy Wells. The Park provides opportunities for cycling, sailing, pony trekking, golf, gliding – the list is endless.

Brecon & Monmouth Canal

Other attractions within easy reach include:

River Wye – superb canoeing, from a half-day paddle to Hay, to a camping trip to Chepstow

Builth Wells – with the Royal Welsh Show in July

Hay on Wye – the original book town, with lots of events throughout the year, and the Hay Festival in June.

Carreg Cennen Castle – impossibly romantic castle and superb views

Carreg Cennen

Big Pit – at the Blaenafon World Heritage Site

Aberglasney – a ‘garden lost in time'

Tretower Court – a fortified manor house with parts dating from 1400, atmospheric Shakespeare performances in summer