Pontsticill Travel Guide
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The Butchers Arms
I was going to visit the Brecon Mountain Railway and I needed somewhere close by to stay for the night. Luckily, I chose the Butchers Arms. The room was lovely and clean and the bed very comfortable. The food was filling and tasty and I had breakfast looking across to the start of the Brecon Beacons. ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2025

Parkway Hotel & Spa
I received an email on the Friday saying because they were putting in a new jacuzzi and haven’t finished the work, there would be no access to the sauna, steam or jacuzzi (of course). It was too late to cancel, but the whole point of staying in this particular hotel was for access to these amenities. ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
Great few days at Laneley Hall
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

James Place @ Dowlais
Pretty reasonable place with easy parking and decent amenities
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

James Place @ Pontmorlais
Popular places to visit

Brecon Mountain Railway
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Brecon Mountain Railway during your travels in Pant. Discover the mountain views and countryside in this relaxing area.

Cyfarthfa Park and Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Cyfarthfa Park and Museum in Park. Amble around the area's parks or seek out its golf courses.

Pontsticill Reservoir
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pontsticill Reservoir during your travels in Merthyr Tydfil. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Garwnant Visitor Centre
Garwnant Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Hirwaun, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the rocky beaches or discover the area's countryside.
Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre
Enjoy an outing to Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre during your stay in Cyfarthfa.
Joseph Parry's Cottage
Learn about the local history of Park when you take a trip to Joseph Parry's Cottage. Discover the area's spas and seek out its golf courses.
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Pen y Fan
- Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center
- BikePark Wales
- Craig-y-Nos Country Park
- Rhondda Valley
- National Showcaves Centre for Wales
- Sugar Loaf Mountain
- Brecon Mountain Railway
- River Wye
- Borough Theatre
- Abergavenny Museum and Castle
- Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital
- Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall
- Dare Valley Country Park
- Sgwd-yr-Eira
- Brecon Castle
- Llangorse Lake
- Pontypool Park
- Aberdare Golf Club
- Bronllys Castle
- Melincourt Waterfall
- Afan Argoed Country Park







