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About Rhayader

Several roads converge on this peaceful market town on the upper Wye. It is an historic town which is renowned as an angling, pony trekking, walking and touring centre, it is also the nearest town to the beautiful Elan Valley Reservoirs.

The town lies in the heart of Mid-Wales, its history can be traced back to the 5th century, although excavations of Neolithic remains point to the region being inhabited long before this date. Interestingly, the town takes its name from one of its local beauty spots, a waterfall known as the Waterfall on the Wye - this translated into Welsh is "Rhaeadr Gwy".

Situated half way between Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons, Rhayader is surrounded by some of the finest scenery in Wales. The area has an incredible beauty, with rolling farmlands, forestry, and hills rising in places to 1500 feet above sea level. Not unnaturally, the town is also known as the "Gateway to the Elan Valley" where visitors can see The Penygarreg Dam, one of a series begun in 1892, which holds back the water of the River Elan for piping to the Midlands. The chain of reservoirs took over 60 years to complete, with the Claerwen Reservoir finally being opened by the Queen in 1952.

The town, which nestles amidst the peaks of the Cambrian mountains, has a number of friendly shops, the usual household commodities are catered for and there is a range of specialist shops with crafts, Welsh dresses, pottery and antiques. It also has pleasing hotels, inns, bed and breakfast houses, and caravan & camping parks.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Rhayader

	Liverpool House In Powys East Street, Rhayader, Powys, Wales (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) Liverpool House is a large double fronted guest house with excellent accommodation, both with and without en suite. Situated in town, but with superb views of surrounding hills and countryside. Thi... More info and book online.. Price from £22.00
	Ty Morgan's Guest House South Street, Rhayader, Powys, Powys, Wales (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) This thoroughly modern 3-storey guest house offers contemporary accommodation in the heart of the historic market town of Rhayader. Totally renovated in the summer of 2006, a selection of 4 guest r... More info and book online.. Price from £33.00
	The Hotel Commodore Spa Rd, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction SE) Set in the heart of Wales, the Hotel Commodore is situated in the centre of the Victorian Spa Town of Llandrindod Wells. We will ensure that your stay will be a pleasant and memorable experience. Th... More info and book online.. Price from £55.00
	Glen Usk Hotel South Crescent, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction SE) After a day exploring mid-Wales you can be sure of a warm welcome at the Glen Usk Hotel. The Glen Usk Hotel is situated in the centre of this pretty spa town. The hotel features a spacious bar loung... More info and book online.. Price from £22.00
	The Metropole Hotel Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SE) Wonderful surrounding countryside complements the splendour of this Victorian-style, family-owned holiday and conference hotel in the centre of the spa town of Llandrindod Wells. The 120 en suite ... More info and book online.. Price from £49.00

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Nearby travel help

Llandrindod Station	(6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction SE)
Pen-y-bont Station	(8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction E)
M4 Junction 49	(45.1 miles, 72.5 km, direction SW)
M4 Junction 45	(46.4 miles, 74.7 km, direction SW)
Cardiff International Airport	(62.9 miles, 101.1 km, direction S)
Bristol International Airport	(72.0 miles, 115.9 km, direction SE)
Rhayader to London	(154.7 miles, 249.0 km, direction E)