Hotel - Dragon Inn

Hotel Description

Offering free Wi-Fi delicious restaurant and free onsite parking. The town of Crickhowell is regarded as the jewel in this area nestling in the stunning Usk Valley and surrounded by mountains. Its a stunning spot and a ideal base for adventures in the National Park.

There is a dedicated team whos aim is to be attentive yet unobtrusive ensure each guest has a restful break. All in all this hotel provides a welcoming atmosphere and is about as far removed from a corporate hotel surroundings as its possible to get. All en suite bedrooms are individually styled and furnished to offer comfy accommodation; each room is fully equipped with all contemporary facilities guests would expect as well as flat screen televisions with digital channels and tea and coffee making facilities.

Rooms comprise of Singles Doubles Twins and Family which can accommodate a double and 2 single beds. Part of the pleasure of running a restaurant in a National Park is the access it gives to locally produced food of the highest quality. The resident Head Chef uses beef pork venison and lamb which are raised on the hillsides neighboring Crickhowell.

The fresh fish comes from Plymouth every day and not to leave anybody out the menu offer quite a few beautiful vegetarian options. There is also an interesting wine list featuring the most popular varieties sourced from the new and old world plus 2 local bitters and 2 lagers on draught. At 519 square miles the Brecon Beacons National park has more than enough room for everybody it is easy to escape the crowds and find solitude and excellent natural beauty.

Walks can begin from the hotel and may include Table Mountain Llangattock Mountain and the Monmouth and Brecon Canal. A short drive towards Brecon would put you at the starting point for an ascent of Pen-y-Fan. At 2970 ft this is the highest peak in South Wales the views and features and astonishing. Alongside the Brecon Beacons natural resources you could list the scores of man-made attractions such as the picturesque and historic market towns of Brecon and Abergavenny and the world heritage centre at irontown Blaenavon (featuring Big Pit a journey down a real coal mine in a miners cage).

Further South lies the city of Cardiff with its historic gondola-style Transport Bridge. Other attractions include langorse lake Talybont Reservoir the Usk Valley and town and Monmouth and the Lower Wye Valley. Crickhowell is a thriving market town snuggling between the Black Mountains and the dramatic Brecon Beacons in arguably the most stunning valley in the National Park.

Guests can visit this vibrant welcoming community with a strong identity amazing shops and many restaurants. There is plenty to do in the area ranging from pony trekking angling for salmon and trout to adventure holidays like paragliding and hang gliding. Local places of interest are the big pit mining museum where you can actually experience what it is like to work in a coal mine.

Abergavenny Castle and the Newport to Brecon Canal. Hill walking wildlife conservation and other attractions in and around the area.

Hotel Details

Rating: 3G Visit Wales
Amount of Rooms: 18
Prices From: £40 - Prices are approximate please use the 'availability & prices' button to view latest prices and offers.
Amenities: 24-hour Reception, Bar, Breakfast to go, Car parking onsite, Cot available, Doctor on call, Hairdryer in all rooms, In-room Broadband, Limited Hours Room Service, Limited room service for hot food, Lounge Menu, Meeting Facilities, No Smoking Throughout, Pets Allowed, Porter, Private dining services, Radio, Restaurant, Tea and Coffee making facilities in all rooms, Telephone In all rooms, TV in room, Wake Up Call Available, WiFi Internet Access, WiFi Internet Access In Public Areas, WiFi Internet Access In Rooms

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