Carlton Riverside

Exceptional value (<£50)

César award in 1998

In an old spa town at the foot of the Cambrian Mountains, this restaurant-with-rooms has long been run by Mary Ann and Alan Gilchrist, 'warm, welcoming hosts'. The stone house, said to be the second oldest in town, has an 'attractive position' by a bridge on the River Irfon; 'the countryside close by is a draw'. Mrs Gilchrist's cooking 'deserves a special mention': served in the 'simple but elegant' dining room, her dinners might include a goat's cheese and apple soufflé; sweet soy and chilli slow-roast pork belly. Simpler meals (pizzas, burgers, etc) can be taken in the basement bar (though not on Mondays). A small L-shaped lounge has large windows, 'comfortable' seating, a bar and library. The bedrooms vary in size and aspect: the Chapel Room has a dressing table and bedside cabinets with Venetian glass; the Bridge Room overlooks the river; the Oriental Room, 'with no view to speak of', has chinoiserie lacquer furnishings, and a sitting area. The 'satisfactory' breakfasts include 'very good scrambled eggs'. Special diets can be catered for by arrangement. (JM, and others)

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  • An interesting one! The room was big, quiet and comfortable but the drainage system was noisy. The food was excellent but service was slow. Breakfast was only available between 9-9.30 and consisted of orange juice, cereal and a full fry up. Quite an eccentric place.

    P A, 19/09/2012

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Local attractions

The Heart of Wales Railway Line
Hop aboard and travel through the middle of the Welsh countryside.
National Botanic Garden of Wales
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Builth Wells Golf Course
An 18-hole course in the mid-Wales countryside.

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Contact Details

Carlton Riverside

Irfon Crescent LLANWRTYD WELLS South Wales Wales LD5 4ST

Telephone

01591 610248

Website

www.carltonriverside.com

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This hotel accepts discount vouchers which entitle readers to a 10% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night's stay

Further Information

Bedrooms

5.

Open

all year except 23-28 Dec, restaurant closed Sun.

Facilities

Reception, bar/lounge, restaurant, unsuitable for disabled.

Background music

classical piano in lounge.

Children

all ages welcomed.

Dogs

not allowed in public rooms.

Credit cards

MasterCard, Visa.

Prices

[2012] B&B £37.50-£50 per person, D,B&B £49.50-£70, set meals £21.50-£43.50, full alc £52, gourmet breaks, 1-night bookings sometimes refused Sat, bank holidays.

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