Brecon Beacons and Black and White Villages

At a Glance

5 Days | 4 Nights | Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast | Heritage Railways and Scenic Touring | Door to Door Service

 

Why You’ll Love This Holiday

Step back in time and discover the breathtaking scenery, historic waterways and charming villages of Mid Wales and Herefordshire on this relaxing touring holiday.

 

Combining heritage railways, scenic cruising and fascinating guided tours, this holiday offers a wonderful insight into some of Britain’s most beautiful countryside.

 

Based in the elegant spa town of Llandrindod Wells, your holiday includes a memorable journey aboard the historic Vale of Rheidol Railway. Originally built to serve the mining industry, this nostalgic narrow-gauge railway now carries passengers through spectacular Welsh countryside, valleys and woodland scenery.

 

You will also enjoy a relaxing cruise along the beautiful Brecon Canal, one of Britain’s most scenic waterways. Sit back and admire the peaceful surroundings while enjoying tea and biscuits during your cruise.

 

Another highlight is a guided tour of the impressive Elan Valley Centre, famous for its magnificent Victorian dams, dramatic landscapes and engineering heritage. Surrounded by rolling hills and reservoirs, the Elan Valley is one of Wales’ hidden gems.

 

The holiday also includes a guided tour of the famous Black and White Villages of Herefordshire. Stretching across picturesque countryside around Ludlow and North Herefordshire, these charming timber-framed villages are filled with historic buildings, quaint streets and traditional English character.

 

Your Hotel – Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells

The Metropole Hotel is a welcoming and historic hotel located in the heart of Llandrindod Wells.

 

Owned by the same family for over 100 years, the hotel combines traditional hospitality with comfortable accommodation and modern facilities.

 

Your Holiday Includes

Travel and Accommodation

• Convenient Door to Door pick-up from your home

• Elite coach travel throughout

• 4 nights’ dinner and bed and breakfast

• All bedrooms with en-suite facilities

• Friendly and experienced driver

 

Included Visits and Experiences

• Single journey on the Vale of Rheidol Railway

• Cruise on the Brecon Canal with tea and biscuits

• Guided tour of the Elan Valley Centre

• Guided tour of the Black and White Villages beginning in Ludlow

• Scenic touring through the Brecon Beacons and Mid Wales

About the Destination

Mid Wales and the Welsh Borders are renowned for their dramatic scenery, peaceful waterways and historic villages.

 

From the reservoirs of the Elan Valley to the timber-framed villages of Herefordshire, this region offers a rich blend of history, heritage and natural beauty.

 

About the Experience

This holiday combines scenic railway journeys, relaxing canal cruising and guided sightseeing at a comfortable pace.

 

Whether admiring the landscapes of the Brecon Beacons, travelling through the countryside by heritage railway or exploring charming historic villages, there are memorable moments throughout your stay.

 

Your Hotel – Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells

This long-established hotel offers comfortable accommodation and traditional Welsh hospitality in the heart of Mid Wales.

 

Hotel Features

• Restaurant and bar

• Lift

• Garden area

• Tea and coffee facilities

• Television

• Hairdryer

• Comfortable lounge areas

• Central location in Llandrindod Wells