The Upper Swansea & Dulais Valleys
Local web sites offering accommodation

Craig-yNos Castle, the former estate of Adelina Patti the famous opera diva, has now been tastefully restored as a hotel and conference centre. It  hosts weddings, conferences and meetings for up to 200 persons. Everything for the discerning guest is available on site, including banqueting and entertainment facilities as well as a varied choice of accommodation which includes a lovely bridal suite.  www.craigynoscastle.com

Cefn-yr-Erw Primate Sanctuary, cares for rescued chimpanzees, gibbons, baboons and wolves. Accommodation and restaurant with vegetarian specialities. www.cefn-yr-erw.fsnet.co.uk desk@cefn-yr-erw.fsnet.co.uk

The Abercrave Inn is a popular venue for both eating and accommodation. It is situated in the village of Abercrave and the restaurant  is open for dinner and lunch every day. Table reservations are recommended especially for Sunday lunch,  weekends and public holidays. www.abercraveinn.co.uk   abercraveinn@netscapeonline.co.uk

Pen-Pentre Guest House,  in Ystradgynlais, assures visitors of a warm welcome. A large well kept bungalow with nice gardens, Pen Pentre offers a choice of rooms including en-suite facilities. Wales Tourist Board verified 3 Star rating and off road parking make it a good place to stay. www.b-n-b-in-wales.co.uk     penpentre@btinternet.com

Maes-y-Gwernen Holistic Centre at the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park is a 3-star (WTB) vegetarian hotel close to Swansea and the Gower. The recently refurbished en-suite rooms have oak floors and natural paints. The quality vegetarian restaurant, sauna & spa are also open to non-residents. Conference facilities and a range of residential evening courses are available. www.maes-y-gwernen.co.uk  gwernen@btconnect.com

Heronstone Holiday Retreat is located in a rural setting, on a non working farm near Ystradgynlais in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons NationalPark. Heronstone is the ideal location for a "get away from it all" break in Wales, as well as for an interesting range of country activities. www.heronstone.co.uk   stevewatkins@harlech.sagehost.co.uk

Bwthyn-y-Saer and Hafod-y-Wennol are well appointed holiday cottages on opposite sides of a farm courtyard beside the upper reaches of the picturesque river Clydach in the Swansea Valley.  The area is good for bird watching and walking.  Both cottages offer quality facilities and are Wales Tourist Board verified. www.walescottages.com   enquiries@walescottages.com 

The Gough Arms in Ystradgynlais is located beside the river Tawe and offers food and accommodation. The pub was originally built by the Gough family who owned the local mines and the attached cottage was where the miners came to receive their pay. www.gougharms.co.uk   enquiries@gougharms.co.uk

 
This Swansea Valley Web-site is sponsored by Craig-y-Nos Castle, the ideal place to stay when visiting the area.  www.craigynoscastle.co.uk
Learn the meaning of Welsh place names and how to pronounce them. See our simple guide
Contact our Web-master at liveline@coelbren.fsnet.co.uk regarding site listings.  For other enquiries please contact the organisations listed above directly.