Mid Wales Arts B&B

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Mid Wales Arts B&B
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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.4

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About this property

Historic Setting: Mid Wales Arts B&B in Caersws is housed in a historic building, offering garden and terrace views. The property features a private entrance and parquet floors, ensuring a comfortable stay. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with free toiletries, garden or mountain views, and modern amenities such as TV and electric kettle. Family rooms and ground-floor units cater to various needs. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a continental or full English/Irish breakfast with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The property also provides a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and barbecue facilities. Local Attractions: Located 138 km from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, the B&B is a short walk from Maesmawr Golf Club and near Elan Valley (35 km) and Dolforwyn Castle (18 km). Activities include fishing and hiking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stephanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very interesting and quirky. We stayed in the twin room and it was beautifully decorated, very comfortable and very clean and spacious. We arrived Sun afternoon/evening, Cathy and John were very informative about the area and we were able to take...”
  • G
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Not your typical B&B but better for it! Wonderful warm hospitality from Cathy and John. Excellent breakfast cooked to order in fascinating surroundings with sculptures, ceramics and artwork to look at and resident peacocks wandering around.”
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This was an amazing find - we loved it so much, we decided to stay another night! We were surrounded by incredible works of art and the whole place felt very homely and comfortable. Cathy was a great host - she even upgraded us to a bigger room at...”
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The property is a gem and so unique. To stay here is to immerse yourself in a creative piece of heaven. The hostess Cathy is truly a delight - gold level customer service, fabulous cook and so interesting to chat to - nothing is too much to make...”
  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The breakfast was lovely. Location was ideal for my requirements.”
  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Amazing breakfast made using local products and really well cooked. We also had fresh fruit and yoghurt and freshly brewed coffee. Thank you for setting us up for the day. The room was bright and airy, very comfortable and spotless.”
  • Tracy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely welcome by Cathy & John, who were fantastic hosts and very helpful when we had an extra request. A very comfortable stay, rooms were clean, bed was really comfortable and the breakfast was lovely! It was just a lovely stay on a whole,...”
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic location, tremendous hosts and a lovely, airy room. Fellow guests were very friendly and engaged in conversation over breakfast which was fantastic.”
  • Kathryn
    Australia Australia
    “This B&B was very special with its arty surroundings, clean comfortable room & beautiful garden. Our hosts were friendly and helpful and cooked us a delicious breakfast. It was a lovely stay and I would love to return!”
  • Jehangir
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Cathy & John went out of their way to welcome us. A big thank-you to both.”

Managed by Cathy and John at Mid Wales Arts Centre

Company review score: 9.4Based on 231 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Cathy Knapp, widow of international artist Stefan Knapp set up Mid Wales Arts in 2008. To provide a home for a core collection of his large scale, vibrant enamel on steel murals, sculptures and paintings. Since then MWA has become a hub for artists throughout Wales who appreciate the exhibition space, location and facilities. We have purpose built studios specialising in ceramics, sculpture and printing, we offer artists residencies, residential and day art courses in pottery, enamelling, blacksmithing, sculpture and painting. We have a performance space for poetry, music and dance. Our contemporary galleries are sought after venues for meetings, conferences, workshops and celebrations. Our cafe is open Wednesday-Sunday 10-4 offering home cooked, locally sourced, innovative, healthy and attractively presented brunches, light lunches, afternoon teas, coffee and cakes. We are able to cater for events.

Property information

The farmhouse, stables and outbuildings are an intriguing mix of Tudor, Georgian and Victorian architecture, set in mature gardens and farmland. We offer 4*en suite accommodation with healthy, freshly prepared and beautifully presented food. All rooms are well decorated with original art, we offer a cafe and attractive meeting spaces, with free parking in a highly accessible location right in the centre of Wales. As well as the galleries we have an outdoor Sculpture trail and Childrens trail encouraging you to explore and discover nature in beautiful countryside. We are 500 yards from the River Severn with fishing rights for 2 rods. We are on the National Cycle route and welcome cyclists and walkers.

Neighbourhood information

There were 2 Roman Forts in Caersws as it was seen as an ideal central location in Wales...and it still is! The Severn Valley offers beautiful wide spaces, surrounded by mountains. We are a 7 minute walk from Caersws mainline station. National Express buses and local buses are close by. We are an ideal location for exploring beautiful mid Wales with it's lakes, rivers and mountains. Nearby attractions: Red kite centre, Powys Castle, pony trekking, fishing, rally school and shooting. The coast is just a 45 minute drive or train ride away, while the historical county market towns of Llanidloes, Newtown, Welshpool and Montgomery are only a short drive away. Llanidloes and Newtown both boast a range of museums, art galleries and exhibitions, Newtown is also the home to Theatre Hafren.

Languages spoken

Welsh,English,French

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House rules

Mid Wales Arts B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 17:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
£15 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Mid Wales Arts B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.