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The Brecon Beacons National Park may be less explored than Snowdonia, its North Wales rival, but it’s no less rewarding. Think rugged walking trails, picture-postcard villages, and a landscape piled with hearty local produce to discover. It’s also home to a major book-town festival and an International Dark Sky Reserve for pollution-free stargazing. The latter is perfect for glampers, but the region also has a host of infinitely smarter stays, including both foodie and country retreats. Here’s our pick of where to stay in the glorious Brecon Beacons.
Gliffaes Country House Hotel
Brecon Beacons, Wales
From
£
149
The Angel Hotel
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales
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The Bear Hotel
Crickhowell, Powys, Wales
The gloriously unpretentious pub offers 35 romantic and characterful rooms, rambling nooks and crannies for a pint of Brecon Gold, and traditional pub food with a local twist, including matured Welsh steaks from the local butcher and fresh Usk Valley fish.
From
£
129
The Walnut Tree Inn
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales
From
£
100
The Swan at Hay
Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales
From
£
115