Glenys's Guidebook

Glenys
Glenys's Guidebook

Neighbourhoods

Builth Wells is a lovely town situated on the banks of the river Wye. Beautiful Wye Valley walks and cycle paths for you to explore. lots of little places to eat and relax, also a Chinese and Indian takeaway. All within easy walking distance from Brook View.
34 locals recommend
Builth Wells
34 locals recommend
Builth Wells is a lovely town situated on the banks of the river Wye. Beautiful Wye Valley walks and cycle paths for you to explore. lots of little places to eat and relax, also a Chinese and Indian takeaway. All within easy walking distance from Brook View.
Oaklands Crescent is a quiet location but close enough to walk into town.
Oaklands Crescent
Oaklands Crescent
Oaklands Crescent is a quiet location but close enough to walk into town.
lovely relaxing walk by the river. starting at the car park in Builth.
The Groe
lovely relaxing walk by the river. starting at the car park in Builth.
indoor play centre. 5 minutes by car
21 locals recommend
Quackers
21 locals recommend
indoor play centre. 5 minutes by car
A pint of Welsh bitter or a Gin... or 2 Telephone number 01982 553888
The Fountain Inn
7-9 Broad St
A pint of Welsh bitter or a Gin... or 2 Telephone number 01982 553888
local supermarket.
8 locals recommend
Co-op Food - Builth Wells
Brecon Road
8 locals recommend
local supermarket.

Sightseeing

A visit to the Elan Valley is a must...absolutely breathtaking scenery. Then stop off and have a walk around Rhayader and even a bite to eat. A short drive away.
51 locals recommend
Elan Valley Reservoirs
51 locals recommend
A visit to the Elan Valley is a must...absolutely breathtaking scenery. Then stop off and have a walk around Rhayader and even a bite to eat. A short drive away.
Bring your walking boots to reach the summit. A short scenic drive away.
225 locals recommend
Pen-y-Fan
225 locals recommend
Bring your walking boots to reach the summit. A short scenic drive away.
why not take a canal boat trip.
30 locals recommend
Brecon Basin Canals
30 locals recommend
why not take a canal boat trip.
Relaxing day in the countryside. Also indoor rock climbing centre nearby.
87 locals recommend
Llangorse Lake
87 locals recommend
Relaxing day in the countryside. Also indoor rock climbing centre nearby.
Relaxing walk around the Lake. why not take the children out on the boats.
16 locals recommend
Llandrindod Wells Lake
16 locals recommend
Relaxing walk around the Lake. why not take the children out on the boats.
if walking is for you, then part of the wye valley walk is on our doorstep, Brook View is a fantastic base.
76 locals recommend
Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
76 locals recommend
if walking is for you, then part of the wye valley walk is on our doorstep, Brook View is a fantastic base.
An hours drive but absolutely worth the lovely scenic drive.
57 locals recommend
Henrhyd Falls
Dol Henrhyd
57 locals recommend
An hours drive but absolutely worth the lovely scenic drive.
stunning views, well worth the 1 hour drive.
59 locals recommend
Pontarfynach
59 locals recommend
stunning views, well worth the 1 hour drive.
A lovely scenic drive over the Brecon Beacons towards Merthyr Tydfil to this gorgeous railway taking you through the Beacons.
84 locals recommend
Brecon Mountain Railway
Pontsticill Road
84 locals recommend
A lovely scenic drive over the Brecon Beacons towards Merthyr Tydfil to this gorgeous railway taking you through the Beacons.
Absolutely great for you walking and cycling enthusiats. Around a 45 minute drive away.
93 locals recommend
Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre
93 locals recommend
Absolutely great for you walking and cycling enthusiats. Around a 45 minute drive away.
A gorgeous day out on the Brecon canal.
7 locals recommend
Dragonfly cruises and dayboats
Canal Road
7 locals recommend
A gorgeous day out on the Brecon canal.
Absolutely beautiful place to visit.
22 locals recommend
Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre and Tearooms
22 locals recommend
Absolutely beautiful place to visit.
stunning area. around 45 minutes away. Near Llandovery, Powys.
8 locals recommend
Llyn Brianne Dam and Reservoir
Unnamed Road
8 locals recommend
stunning area. around 45 minutes away. Near Llandovery, Powys.
lovely day out, beautiful gardens to explore. just over an hours drive away.
167 locals recommend
National Trust - Powis Castle and Garden
167 locals recommend
lovely day out, beautiful gardens to explore. just over an hours drive away.
Raglan castle is 48 miles from Builth Wells. A lovely day out.
134 locals recommend
Raglan Castle
Castle Road
134 locals recommend
Raglan castle is 48 miles from Builth Wells. A lovely day out.
174 locals recommend
Big Pit National Coal Museum
174 locals recommend
A fantastic day out. 1 hour 30 mins away but well worth the drive.
328 locals recommend
St Fagans National Museum of History
328 locals recommend
A fantastic day out. 1 hour 30 mins away but well worth the drive.
A lovely walk from Builth Wells, when you reach the top a fantastic view of our lovely little town.
Garth Hill
A lovely walk from Builth Wells, when you reach the top a fantastic view of our lovely little town.
46 locals recommend
Vale Of Rheidol
Park Avenue
46 locals recommend
lovely walking routes.
31 locals recommend
Hafren Forest
31 locals recommend
lovely walking routes.
18 locals recommend
Water Break-Its-Neck
A44
18 locals recommend
lovely walks
25 locals recommend
Talybont Reservoir
25 locals recommend
lovely walks
A beautiful walk next to river Wye. picnic benches there to enjoy a cuppa and picnic.
11 locals recommend
Erwood Station Gallery
Llandeilo Graban
11 locals recommend
A beautiful walk next to river Wye. picnic benches there to enjoy a cuppa and picnic.
Beautiful scenery.
18 locals recommend
Water Break-Its-Neck
A44
18 locals recommend
Beautiful scenery.
watch the birds feed daily at 3pm. .
61 locals recommend
Red Kite Feeding Station
South Street
61 locals recommend
watch the birds feed daily at 3pm. .

events

many different events held here on the showground. A 5 minute Walk away
26 locals recommend
Royal Welsh Showground
26 locals recommend
many different events held here on the showground. A 5 minute Walk away
Ten days of something to suit everyone.
35 locals recommend
The Hay Festival
Brecon Road
35 locals recommend
Ten days of something to suit everyone.
How about a day on the golf course.
11 locals recommend
Builth Wells Golf Club
Golf Links Road
11 locals recommend
How about a day on the golf course.
The largest show in Europe. A 5 minute walk away.
13 locals recommend
Royal Welsh Show
13 locals recommend
The largest show in Europe. A 5 minute walk away.

Food Scene

A little quirky restaurant on our high street. Fabulous home cooked food. It is a must to pre book here, you won't be disappointed. menus available at Brook View on arrival. we recommend to pre book. 01982 552795.
Cosy Corner Cafe/Restaurant
55 High St
A little quirky restaurant on our high street. Fabulous home cooked food. It is a must to pre book here, you won't be disappointed. menus available at Brook View on arrival. we recommend to pre book. 01982 552795.
Breathtaking views. 20 minutes by car.
49 locals recommend
Wye Valley Canoes
49 locals recommend
Breathtaking views. 20 minutes by car.
A very good breakfast to set you up for the day.
The Strand Cafe
2 Groe St
A very good breakfast to set you up for the day.
A 5 minute drive away just out of town.
The Prince Llewelyn
A 5 minute drive away just out of town.
A favourite with the children.
Burger King
a470 Station Road
A favourite with the children.
Thai restaurant, also serving English menu. 01982 553282.
Llanelwedd Arms Hotel
Station Road
Thai restaurant, also serving English menu. 01982 553282.
lovely place to eat . Telephone no. 01982 553255.
6 locals recommend
Greyhound Hotel
3 Garth Rd
6 locals recommend
lovely place to eat . Telephone no. 01982 553255.
lovely food here.
White Horse Hotel
13 High St
lovely food here.

children adventures

38 locals recommend
Cantref - Adventure Farm
38 locals recommend
Great day out. 34 miles away.
133 locals recommend
National Showcaves Centre for Wales
133 locals recommend
Great day out. 34 miles away.
lovely to visit with children.
40 locals recommend
Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre
Kingswood Road
40 locals recommend
lovely to visit with children.

Beach

A day at the beach ⛱. Just over an hours drive.
151 locals recommend
Aberystwyth
151 locals recommend
A day at the beach ⛱. Just over an hours drive.

Book enthusiasts

known as the town of books 📚
286 locals recommend
Hay-on-Wye
286 locals recommend
known as the town of books 📚