This youth hostel I found adorable. My son and I stayed here in August. The manager Andrew was just…read moreone of the best managers I have come across - friendly, warm, knowledgebale, a real gem. The hostel is old (it was one of the first) and basic but it adds to its charm. There was a real communal spirit here and everyone talked to everyone. There was a big box of sporting equipment and plenty of space for the kids (borders national trust land). Camping also available. Highly receommended for the simple life and peace and quiet.

We checked in here mostly because of the affordable rates. It's set in the woods about 10 minutes…read morefrom Brecon. The staff is extremely friendly and very willing to make enquiries/bookings for you. The rooms are small, but clean. Food is good, and there's a nice common area to relax in. Perfect for a rainy Welsh day. If you're into hiking, there are a bunch of tracks that start right from the hostel. If you have a car, that's no issue as there is a lot right on site. Definitely one of the better hostels I've stayed at.

From the owner: If you're looking for Brecon Beacons accommodation for a cheap family break, this cosy 19th-century…read morefarmhouse, with access to some of the best walking routes in Wales, is perfect for you. Step out through the front door and be greeted by breathtaking views towards Pen-y-Fan – the highest mountain peak in South Wales – ideal for an adventurous walking or cycling holiday. Guests at YHA Brecon Beacons can enjoy a welcoming lounge with comfy arm chairs and tasty home-cooked meals. Try your luck with a board game, curl up with a good book or admire the spectacular views from our picnic tables outside. And if the weather isn’t favourable, console yourself with our roaring fire.

The Angel is the expensive option for staying in Chippenham. It is in the centre of town, opposite…read morethe Bear, which is undergoing refurbishment at the time of writing. the Angel was extensively modernized in 2007, with a modern block of rooms and a gym with pool added. Rooms in the main block are spacious and attractively decorated (we had one of the four poster rooms looking down on the Market Square). Heating was a little erratic in this cold snap. Staff were friendly and helpful, and seemed remarkably young. Food in the restaurant in the evening was of a reasonable standard, priced a little over average for the area, although the breakfast was poor. The "English Breakfast" was sausage, one egg, bacon, beans, mushrooms and hash browns, with toast and coffee. The mushrooms were cold, and the egg was, well, odd. The main lounge is popular for tea and coffee, with various locals as well as guests visiting while we were there.

Stayed here for a week on business. Glad that this was located close to businesses but wish they…read morewere open a little later so I could check them out at the end of a long day of business. The hotel room was comfortable and clean. TV channels were minimal and sometimes would be glitchy.

Great price, clean, amazing location, free coffee, free breakfast. This place is great. Make sure…read moreyou thank Charlie when he checks you in, he's the coolest.

I was in Cardiff for a conference and chose Riverhouse Backpackers as my choice...plus it was cheap…read morefor three days it was £60. It is run by a friendly brother and sister team. When they told me what room I was going in and it was all male....I was like nah! The were prompt to change and gave me an all female room. The did say keep bedrooms clean, so you knew you wasn't going to get a cleaner every day to change your bedding hence why I saw long stringy hair in my bunk bed that I had to pick off. I enjoyed the breakfast especially a paticular Peanut Butter I was raving to the owner about. It was from Costco! Obviously you get all sort of people- but mainly a young crowd. The have a cute small living room with plenty of choice if you wanted to watch a DVD! Also coming into the entrance of Riverhouse their are lots of information on what to do in Cardiff and the rest of Wales. I love the fact Riverhouse is near the River Taff and really close to the city centre . It was a pleasent stay overall.