Name: Dinas Castle Inn (The Dragons Back)
Address: The Dragons Back, Brecon, LD3 0EP, United Kingdom, The Dragons Back, Powys, LD3 0EP, UK
Rating: 8.9

Dinas Castle Inn (The Dragons Back)

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About this property

Historic Setting: Dinas Castle Inn (The Dragons Back) in Brecon is housed in a historic building, offering mountain views and a private entrance. The property is pet-friendly and welcomes guests with their furry companions. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, sofa beds, and mountain views. Additional amenities include baths, hairdryers, electric kettles, and wardrobes, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining and Leisure: The inn offers a restaurant serving British, steakhouse, local, and barbecue grill cuisines, alongside vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free options. Guests can also enjoy a bar, coffee shop, and outdoor seating area. Activities and Attractions: Located 50 km from Elan Valley and 19 km from Brecon Cathedral, the inn provides easy access to hiking and cycling. Cardiff Airport is 91 km away, while nearby attractions include Clifford Castle and Kinnersley Castle.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Double or Twin Room 1 large double bed
Twin Room 2 single beds
Double Room 1 double bed
Family Room 2 single beds and 1 bunk bed
Mixed Dormitory Room 10 bunk beds
Mixed Dormitory Room 12 bunk beds

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Julian

United Kingdom

“A wonderful welcome from Julia, the landlady. Explaining everything and generally being warm and engaging. The pub serves wonderful beer and wine. Our room was clean and comfortable. It had a direct view towards the hill we later climbed. The pub...”

Maggie

United Kingdom

“Breakfast was lovely. Our dog Molly enjoyed the complimentary sausage 😋.”

Okeeffe

United Kingdom

“We came to Wales for a walking holiday to see the black mountains and the beautiful landscape of the brecons as a massive bonus we discovered a humble welsh pub endearly loved and run by a warm down to earth couple. Our room was simplicity. The...”

Stephen

United Kingdom

“The location is spectacular, room is big and comfortable, beer is great and the food is pretty good too. What’s not to like?”

Sharma

United Kingdom

“Staff was friendly and looked after us very well. We would like to come back.”

Janet

United Kingdom

“It’s a beautiful location. The proprietors were amazingly helpful and friendly - couldn’t do enough to make us welcome and meet our needs. They definitely went the extra mile. Great coffee too.”

Barbara

United Kingdom

“The breakfasts on offer were good but the portion sizes were large. I don,t eat wheat and gluten and this was catered for well. Julie and Ray were very helpful and keen to make my stay enjoyable.”

Anwen

United Kingdom

“The cooked breakfast was very appealing but I was gladly provided with a generous bacon bap as requested and coffee was on tap. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble and the hosts were lovely.”

Sally

United Kingdom

“Lovely trip with wonderful location and warm welcome from delightful hosts. Dog friendly and cosy . Great food . Handy parking .”

Alay

United Kingdom

“Food incredible - Very very good Great service Family run”

Managed by Ray, Julie and Jeffers

Company review score: 9.9Based on 55 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

We purchased the Inn in March 2022, and have had great welcome from the community. We are learning the area to give as much advice as we can, and once settled we will be tackling the walks to see the amazing scenery we have around us. We will go out of our way to make sur your stay with us is memorable, and as we are new to the business and area, we would love feedback as to how we can take the accommodation forward

Property information

Dinas Castle Inn was previously called the Dragons Back Pub and Bunkhouse. We are located in the Brecon Beacons National Park, at the foot of the ruins of The Dinas Castle- the highest castle ruins in England and Wales. We are extended from 400 year old Country Inn with plenty of accommodation, four Bed and Breakfast rooms, three bunkhouses Sleeping 6 people, 10 people, and 12 people. We also have a Shepherds hut that sleeps 2 people and a Dr Who Police Box/Tardis that sleeps up to 3 people for those that like glamping, with access to a shower and toilets shared with campers. We also have a small but perfectly formed campsite, perfect for watching those starry nights in a designated dark skies area, and waking up to the breath-taking views of The Black Mountains that surround us

Neighbourhood information

Located in a glorious valley on the A479 between Crickhowell and Talgarth, we are over 1000ft above sea level in The Black Mountains – part of The Brecon Beacons National Park. We are below the ruins of Dinas Castle, the highest ruin castle in England and Wales. Get to know the11.4-km loop trail. It is generally considered a challenging route as it takes an average of 4 hours to complete. This trail is great for bird watching, hiking, walking and mountain biking.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Restaurant #1

Cuisine
British • Steakhouse • Local • Grill/BBQ
Open for
Breakfast • Dinner
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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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

Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.