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4 out of 5
Penralley House B&B
South Street, Rhayader, Wales

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 50 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where do I start? What a gem of a find. Situated 3.5 miles from the Elan Valley visitor centre with off street safe parking and beautiful gardens. From the moment we arrived we were blown away by the hospitality and facilities of this beautiful b&b. The room was huge and so lovely decorated taking you back in time. We had a king bed and en suite bathroom, the room was spotless. However it was the owners that made it so extra special. They really couldn’t do enough for you, from dining recommendations to walking/running routes and places/things to see. I had warm porridge made For me every morning after my run and the little fruit and yoghurt desserts that were homemade were amazing, I miss them already. My husband had full English every morning and the toast was proper bread! I really can’t fault a single thing about this lovely hotel. You really will not be disappointed. There is a tea and cake shop about a minute walk away (we didn’t actually visit ) and plenty of pubs serving food, a couple of food shops (co-op) etc all within a minute or two’s walk. Also the fish and chip shop was lovely and worth the visit. The weekend was amazing and made so super special by staying here. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be back. Thank you Penralley x
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Steve on 7 May 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely review, I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the effort that has gone into making Penralley House one of the ‘Go to’ destinations in Mid Wales!!I sincerely hope to see you both again in the not too distant future! Thanks again Steve

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really beautiful B&B with lovely rooms and wonderful service. The host couldn’t do enough for us and we hope to be back to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay
Lovely guesthouse in a beautiful village in Wales
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent four night break, Steve and Jill could not do enough for us
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay again for us could not fault it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Steve,the owner, was very helpful in sharing his local knowledge and readily booking a table at a local restaurants for us during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A couple of nights exploring area
Steve was the perfect host, friendly and informative, and justly proud of his beautiful and welcoming home. The bedrooms are classically furnished to suit era of the house, the bed was comfy and quality bedding and towels. The gardens are stunning, and peaceful. The breakfast choice was exceptional. Everything was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding B & B. The proprietor Steve is an absolute star. He booked us a table at The Triangle on Friday night - wonderful food, lovely quaint pub, and the Crown on Saturday night. Good food and good ale. The B & B itself is a wonderful house with a wealth of character and original charm. The room was excellent & the property was spotless. Breakfast in the morning was excellent. On our return to the property yesteday (we had been out at the dams) there were three red Kites hovering around the back garden. 5/5 for this property and Steve. 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, couldn’t have been better
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
Steve was a great host, just the right balance of attention and privacy. Lovely room, very comfortable bed, very good breakfast, lovely en-suite. Had a few red kites visiting overhead as well. Could not ask for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I recently spent a long weekend to celebrate our wedding anniversary, at the historic Penralley House.The four poster room was excellent , with wonderful views of the extensive garden and the mountains beyond. The owner , Steve, was a superb host and an encyclopedia of information of the surrounding area. Assisted by Gill , the breakfast was excellent. Arriving for breakfast on our final morning, we were greeted by a bottle of bubbly and a lovely card. We would have no hesitation in booking the Penralley House in the future and thoroughly recommend. Tony and Jane Bingham
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from Steve on 25 May 2022
Thank you for your positive review. It was great to meet you both and I hope to meet you both again in the not too distant future.

10/10 Excellent

David, Newbury

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning B&B in Historical House with much character! We stayed in deluxe room with Four-Poster Bed & wonderful views of the large garden and beyond to the Hills around the Elan Valley Reservoirs. The breakfast is also most delicious with many options for all appetites! Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Steve on 1 May 2022
Many thanks for your great review David. It was lovely to meet you both and hear some of your ‘life’ stories. I look forward to seeing you again in the not too distant future. Best wishes Steve

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, great host
A stnning great house, very tastefully decorated. On arrival we were greeted by Steve, given a very friendly welcome, checking was seamless and quick, The room was very roomie, clean and extremely comfortable. Our aim of stay was to visit the Elan Valley dams, and they didnt disappoint, absolutely stunning. Steve asked us if we wanted him to book us an evening meal out, he picked up on what we had mentioned visiting lld buildings and castles. Steve recommended a lovely place called The Triangle absolutely beautiful, friendly welcome, great staff, and absolutely stunning food. Steve is a great host, extremely knowledgeable about the area. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rhayader b and b
Very friendly and informative host who also recommended and booked us in to places for evening meals. A good central location so able to walk to places in rhayader, would recommend it to friends for places to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great B&B you will not be disappointed !
Great breakfast , a very helpful owner who made a booking for us at a local pub for dinner. Highly recommended as a location to visit the Elan Valley
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grazio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic, friendly place highly recommended
House and rooms were very clean and immaculately presented. Wonderful garden with stunning views and the breakfast was the best I’ve had in a longtime from locally sourced produce. The owner Steve could not do enough for us and guided us well to good eatery’s and stunning places of interest. could only give this place a 10 out of 10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Steve on 4 Aug 2021
Thank you both so much for your great review, it is always nice to meet nice people and share my knowledge of the brilliant area and all that it has to offer! Hope to see you again soon…take care

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rhyader
Fabulous location, accommodation and service provided by the host at this picturesque gateway to Elan Valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Steve on 4 Aug 2021
Thank you for your lovely review. It was great to meet you both! Hope to see you again soon. All the best

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from harve on 23 Jun 2021
Thank you for your review, hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prefect break
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from harve on 23 Jun 2021
Thanks for your review and booking to stay at Penralley, hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First break since February last year due to Covid
Stayed here in 2017 and chose to return as our first break since Covid regulations. We were greeted at the door by Steve who checked us in and updated us on changes since our last visit because of Covid. Our room was spotlessly clean and very comfortable and my wife and I felt very safe. Fried breakfast each morning is a holiday treat and greatly enjoyed ! Steve will help you with restaurant bookings but Rhayader is a small town so these are mainly pubs.Penralley House is a great base to explore the beauty of the surrounding area whether on foot, cycling or in your car. My wife and I will return sooner this time.
View from Beech Room looking south west.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Steve on 16 Jun 2021
Thank you both for your lovely review. I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay and felt safe in these awful Covid times. ! It was good to see you both again and I am so pleased that you have said I am managing to carry on what my late wife Karen and I started some 7 years ago! Hope to see you again soon…stay safe take care Steve

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great place, very friendly and helpful people
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

MrsPower, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and friendly hosts. The room was lovely, fantastic home cooked breakfast. The B & B is quiet but shops and pubs are 1 minute away. I would thoroughly recommend a stay. Very Covid19 aware which made us feel safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Steve on 21 Aug 2020
Thank you for your lovely review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and felt safe and relaxed in these uncertain times and that you appreciated all the effort that has gone into being ‘Covid aware’.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great pkace to stay near Elan Valley
Welcoming owner, lovely house in a good location. Excellent breakfast and good covid 19 measures in place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Steve on 6 Aug 2020
Thank you both so much for being the first guests to visit Penralley House after the lifting of Covid restrictions...and also the last before the restrictions! It means so much to us that you appreciated the measures that we have introduced to try to make your stay as safe as humanly possible whilst still receiving the Penralley experience! We look forward to seeing you again soon, please ‘stay safe’ Steve & Gill

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elan valley dams tour
Fantastic beautiful house
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully furnished. Comfortable bed and pillows
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steve was extremely welcoming - a cup of coffee and a slice of cake were offered when we arrived, including some gluten-free cake for me. He had lots of ideas for places to eat and to visit. The beds were very comfy, everything sparkling clean and breakfast was delicious and used local produce, including eggs from Steve's hens. What could be better?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent
Beautiful house and gardens. Steve was very welcoming and coffee and cake upon arrival and each afternoon was a lovely touch. Excellent breakfast. Very clean and very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best night in Wales
Beautiful house, sensitively decorated and gorgeous garden. Steve was super friendly and I loved the room. Spend a little more and get the one with the view!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurie, London, ON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely decor, wonderful hospitality and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant proprietor. Beautiful room and view of valley below from our windows
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history, quality of furnishings, decor and the service was exceptional. Thank you Steve
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Such as helpful host. Gave us attraction and food suggestions, clean and tidy spacious room, lots of outdoor space and parking. Couldn’t have asked for any more :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly host. Beautiful gardens & view. Clean, comfortable & an excellent breakfast. Eggs straight from the chickens. Perfectly situated for visiting Elan Valley reservoirs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Noriko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best B & B 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Steve is a great host, lots of local knowledge and friendly. Very comfy and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic stay we had at the Penralley House. Made to feel very welcome by Steve. Could not fault anything and would highly recommend to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect 😊
Perfect stay in every way 😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Harve on 8 Jun 2019
Thank you very much for your review, you were the perfect guests as well, and I hope to see you again in the not too distant future.

10/10 Excellent

Penny, Houston, USA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful! We stayed in a beautiful spacious room with a view over the surrounding countryside, at the back of the house, furnished with tasteful antiques, yet with an up-to-date bathroom. Breakfast was delicious and the host was very charming. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Harve on 30 May 2019
Thank you so much for your lovely review, I am so glad you enjoyed your stay with me and look forward to seeing you again in the not too distant future.

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Antique Hunters
Stayed after visiting Builth Wells Antiques Fayre. 15 minute drive from Fayre, booked into Beech Room absolutely perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gwyneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for a short break
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darren, Hampshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good B&B in a well situated village
Very picturesque and comfortable B&B with good sized bedrooms and new looking bathrooms. Excellent breakfasts and very nice hosts. Great recommendations for pubs/restaurants for dinner and they even book for you. Very close to red kite feeding station and the very picturesque Elan Valley for scenic drives and walks. Would definitely stay again if I find myself in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018