The Felin Fach Griffin
Tucked between the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains, this red brick inn glows with a warm welcome and down-to-earth charm that attracts walkers, dogs, families and couples. More
Good Hotel Guide Review
Tucked between the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains, this red brick inn glows with a warm welcome and down-to-earth charm that attracts walkers, dogs, families and couples. Brothers Edmund and Charles Inkin believe comfort and good food are key – as at sister properties The Gurnard’s Head, Zennor, and The Old Coastguard, Mousehole (see entries). Expect a series of dining areas with an inviting mix of chunky cottage tables, mustard and teal sofas, flagged or timbered floors, plus open fires or an Aga. The daily changing menu offers 'excellent food' such as slow-roasted lamb with couscous, smoked haddock fish pie and a handsome vegetarian choice; many vegetables come from the kitchen garden, meat from local farms. Bedrooms, with views to fields or mountains, have a smart cottage style with tongue-and-groove panelling, country-style furniture and Welsh blankets on famously comfy beds. No TVs but 'exemplary bedside lights', home-made biscuits, fresh milk, Roberts radios and botanical toiletries. 'All my criteria for a first-rate breakfast were fulfilled: freshly squeezed orange juice, excellent coffee and properly prepared poached eggs.' (Anne Laurence Thackray)
Hotel details
Address
Felin Fach
Brecon
Powys
LD3 0UB
Wales
Telephone
01874 620111
Bedrooms
8.
Open
all year except from 24 Dec evening–26 Dec incl.
Facilities
bar, dining rooms, limited mobile signal, 3-acre garden (kitchen garden, alfresco dining), bar/dining areas wheelchair accessible, adapted toilet.
Background music
Radio 4 at breakfast, ‘selected music’ afternoon and evening.
Children
all ages welcomed, free cot, extra bed £15, children's menu.
Dogs
allowed in bedrooms (no charge, welcome pack), in bar and Tack Room, but not in restaurant.
Credit cards
MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £175, singles from £145. À la carte £45.
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Special offers
Winter Escape Special Offer
Winter Escape Special Offer: The Winter Escape was, by design, aimed at those making a last-minute decision to take a break from the occasional grimness of Winter. That seems to resonate in recent times. Just one night (or more) that can feel like a real break. This package is from £225 a couple and includes up to three courses at supper from anywhere on the evening menu, your room and breakfast. Available once the clocks go back (29th October 2023 – 28th March 2024), Sunday to Thursday and only valid outside of holidays and half terms. Subject to availability. Please mention the Good Hotel Guide when booking.
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