A small three-room inn on North Street in Rhayader, well suited to walkers and dog owners exploring the Powys countryside on a low-key budget.
What's nearby
- Lion Royal Hotel next door
- The Horseshoe Guest House 150m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
About The Crown Inn
Travellers after a simple base for exploring mid-Wales rather than a full-service hotel will find The Crown Inn in Rhayader fits the bill. With just three rooms, it has the feel of a village inn rather than a large establishment, and its location on North Street puts it right in the town itself, handy for setting out on foot or by car into the surrounding hills.
Rooms are supported by the essentials: free WiFi, breakfast, and luggage storage if you're arriving before check-in or heading off on a walk before checking out. Downstairs there's a restaurant and bar for evening meals and a drink after a day outdoors, plus a garden for sitting out when the weather allows. Pets are welcome, so dog owners don't need to make separate arrangements, and free on-site parking removes one of the usual hassles of visiting a small town.
The area's main draw is the countryside itself, with Llyn Brianne Dam and Reservoir among the local points of interest worth the trip. Pen-y-Bont lies a little further out, at around 8.48 miles, making The Crown Inn a reasonable base for those wanting to range further afield during the day and return to somewhere unpretentious in the evening.
Reception hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 4:30 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 4:30 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Diners like this pub's delicious and hearty food, with many highlighting the Sunday roast, pork belly, and tagliatelle pasta. They also mention the friendly, attentive staff, cozy atmosphere, and reasonable prices with generous portions.
Some reviews mention the accommodation can be poorly maintained.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- North Street, Rhayader
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Rhayader