The Ancient Briton

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

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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 WiFi. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British and local cuisines at the on-site restaurant, which serves lunch with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. The bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening drinks. Leisure Facilities: The inn features a garden, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Free on-site parking is available, and full-day security ensures a safe stay. Location and Attractions: Located 75 km from Cardiff Airport, the property is near attractions like the Grand Theatre (30 km) and Swansea Marina (30 km). Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

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

  • Free parking available on-site

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1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Karl
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely setting well furnished. Lovely staff superb breakfast”
T
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Cosy roadside pub. Easily accessible by public transport. Comfortable, clean, spacious room with small, modern ensuite. Friendly, welcoming staff. Outstanding food.”
Josefina
France France
“We loved everything! Amazing ambience, good food, drinks, nice staff, clean and cosy rooms! One of our highlights of our honeymoon, thank you!”
Patrick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was easy to get too and the car park was plenty big enough also the views of the surrounding mountains were good to see, the staff were welcoming and friendly noting too much trouble and generally there was a good friendly atmosphere...”
Holly
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“very reasonably priced. Delicious food, comfortable rooms, and beautifully decorated pub. We were walking in the area and it was a perfect resting place!”
Llara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Cost friendly welcoming inn. Staff lovely. Food is excellent. Rooms are beautifully laid out with a warm cosy feel. Food excellent. Breakfast excellent.”
Llara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely cosy and comfortable room with plenty of space.”
Cooper
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was a lovely room and the staff were amazing! The food and drinks at the pub were incredible and it’s a good spot!”
Hywel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely staff who were flexible despite my odd check in/out times. Lovely location in the beacons, nice food and pub vibe. Great shower with good WiFi and tv.”
Dave
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great atmosphere, friendly and accommodating staff, a lovely room, great food.”

Property surroundings

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

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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