The Ancient Briton

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.6

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Ancient Briton in Pen-y-cae offers private bathrooms with free toiletries, garden or mountain views, and amenities such as a work desk and wardrobe. Each room includes a TV, electric kettle, and complimentary toiletries. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a full English or Irish breakfast with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The on-site restaurant serves British and local cuisines for lunch, accommodating vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Leisure Facilities: The inn features a garden, outdoor seating area, and picnic area. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, full-day security, and menus for special diets. Local Attractions: Located 19 mi from the Grand Theater and Cathedral Church of St Joseph, 18 mi from Brecon Cathedral and Swansea Marina, and 47 mi from Cardiff Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • 3 restaurants
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Food was amazing, staff and regulars are very friendly,lovely place”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast freshly cooked to order. Evening meal choice very good. Warm, welcoming bar/restaurant area, especially log stove.”
Peter
United States United States
“The Ancient Briton was one of the best B&Bs we stayed at during our 2.5-week trip through the UK. The staff, rooms, food, and overall atmosphere exceeded our expectations. The building is old but tastefully refurbished. While some stairways are...”
Alice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was a gorgeous location with mountain/hillside views from the room. The room was very clean and beautifully designed. Could have been decorated recently as everything seemed fairly new. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. We had a great...”
Ks
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A really nice pub. Our room was a good size, immaculately clean, good wifi, tea and coffee, tv, bathroom and plenty of parking on site. Great selection of beers, large beer garden, even facilities for camping with a lovely shower block. Dinner was...”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stunning location, very friendly staff, great food and a 'proper' pub. Cosy well equipped and nicely prepared room. Very fair price.”
Jeremy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great atmosphere..extremely friendly staff & fellow clientele.”
Hayley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent food lovely pub staff very friendly lovely welcome”
Lance
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was clean , good shower , food was exceptional , had a sandwich made up for me as I was going to miss breakfast staff were really friendly, fantastic place will definitely be back”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Food was amazing! Lovely rooms great location and very clean.”

Area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site
Restaurant #1

No additional info available

The Little Briton Street Food Trailer
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch
The Ancient Briton Indoor Bar & Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British • Local
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Ancient Briton

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • 3 restaurants
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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