Brecon, in Wales in the United Kingdom, has always been a market town for the area. It has more recently become a popular vacation spot, because of the river Usk which runs through it and the 1,242 walking paths of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Golfing visitors may enjoy a round of golf at the Brecon Golf Club, a nine-hole course measuring 2,738 yards. The town is host to the Brecon Castle and Cathedral, which date back to Norman times; pilgrimages were made here throughout the Middle Ages.
Brecon Castle Hotel
Brecon Castle Hotel has 37 guest rooms to accommodate visitors. The guests can play the Cradoc Golf Club, which won Welsh Golf Club of the Year in 2005. This championship 18-hole golf course has partnered with the Brecon Castle to allow all guests to pay green fees through the hotel. All the rooms have LCD televisions with satellite, coffee makers and free wireless Internet service. The castle also offers guests a seasonal British menu at the restaurant or entertainment in the hotel bar after a round of golf. Besides golf, the hotel has several other activities to keep guests busy. Horseback riding, fishing, shooting clay pigeons, cycling and even falconry can be set up through the front office of the hotel.
Brecon Castle Hotel
Castle Square
Brecon, South Wales
LD3 7LD
(+44) 0-187-462-4611
breconcastle.co.uk
Wellington Hotel
The Wellington Hotel is located in the heart of Brecon Beacons, one of the most beautiful spots of the British Isles. Visitors can walk along the canal and take the Dragonfly Barge for a scenic trip through the city. In the midst of this beautiful city, guests of the hotel can enjoy activities like mountain climbing, biking or golfing at the Cradoc Golf Club. The 19 rooms in this hotel all have satellite television with Sky channels, coffee makers, free wireless Internet, and laundry service (for an additional charge). Guests can dine on Welsh produce at the hotel restaurant or enjoy one of the premium beers at the bar after a day of outdoor activities.
Wellington Hotel
The Bulwark
Brecon, Powys
LD3 7AD
(+44) 0-187-462-5225
wellingtonbrecon.com
The George Hotel
The George Hotel was originally set up as a gentleman's residence, but soon after became an inn in Brecon. The 16 suites in the hotel offer guests a private bath; some of the rooms have a jacuzzi along with televisions, hair dryers, coffee makers and free wireless Internet service. The hotel restaurant serves authentic Welsh cuisine including locally raised black beef and salmon or trout from the River Rye. The bar inside the hotel is also a local meeting spot for the townspeople, so guests can mingle alongside the locals while have a beer or cocktail. The hotel is close to all of Brecon's activities including pony trekking, hang gliding off the mountains, caving, sailing and golf.
The George Hotel
George St.
Brecon, Powys
LD3 7LD
(+44) 0-187-462-3421
george-hotel.com
About The Author
Originally from Huntersville, W. Va., Eric Cornelison has been writing news and sports articles for more than 25 years. He now publishes travel, sports and religious articles on a variety of websites and in magazines, such as the "Red Oak Record" and "Ellis County Press." Cornelison holds a Master of Business Administration from West Virginia University and doctorate in religious theology from Rochville University.
