Pwllgwilym B & B

A country house B&B in the hills near Builth Wells

Pwllgwilym is a welcoming country house bed and breakfast set within sixty acres of working farmland in the pretty village of Cilmery, just two miles from the market town of Builth Wells in Mid Wales. With comfortable rooms, beautiful countryside views and the peace of a genuine working farm all around, it makes a relaxing and characterful base for exploring the rolling hills, river valleys and wide-open landscapes of Powys.

Comfortable country rooms

The house offers comfortable, well-kept en-suite rooms with a warm, personal welcome and lovely views over the surrounding farmland and hills. It is the kind of place where you can properly slow down — wake to birdsong and farmland views, enjoy a hearty breakfast, and set off for a day exploring, knowing a peaceful night awaits on your return. The sixty acres of farmland give a real sense of space and tranquillity.

A genuine rural setting

Surrounded by its own working farmland, Pwllgwilym offers the calm and quiet that this part of Wales does so well. There is ample space and parking, and the rural location makes it a wonderful spot for walkers, cyclists, anglers and anyone wanting to escape the hustle of everyday life. Red kites — once on the brink of extinction in Britain and saved in these very hills — are a common sight wheeling overhead.

Cilmery and Builth Wells

Cilmery is a pretty village with a poignant claim to history: it is home to the monument to Llywelyn ap Gruffudd (Llywelyn the Last), the last native Prince of Wales, who was killed nearby in 1282. Just two miles away, the market town of Builth Wells sits on the River Wye and is home to the Royal Welsh Showground, host of one of Europe’s largest agricultural shows each July. Further afield, the dramatic Elan Valley reservoirs, the Cambrian Mountains and the Victorian spa town of Llandrindod Wells are all within easy reach. For more places to stay and ideas, see our guide to holiday accommodation in Mid Wales and Powys.

A peaceful base for Mid Wales

This quiet, green corner of Wales is perfect for those who love the outdoors and big landscapes. From Pwllgwilym you can spend your days walking in the hills, fishing or cycling the quiet lanes, visiting the Elan Valley, or heading to Builth Wells for the markets and the showground, before returning to the peace of the farm. It is an authentic, friendly country base from which to discover the heart of Wales. Anglers can fish the Wye and the Irfon nearby, birdwatchers will find plenty to spot in the surrounding hills, and the dark skies of Mid Wales make for memorable stargazing on a clear night.

At a glance

• Country house B&B in 60 acres of working farmland
• Comfortable en-suite rooms with countryside views
• At Cilmery, two miles from Builth Wells
• Peaceful, genuinely rural setting; ample parking
• Red-kite country, ideal for walkers and cyclists
• Near the Royal Welsh Showground and the River Wye

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of place is it? A welcoming country house bed and breakfast on a working farm.

Where is it? At Cilmery, about two miles from Builth Wells in Mid Wales.

What is the setting? Sixty acres of working farmland, with beautiful countryside views.

What is nearby? Builth Wells and the Royal Welsh Showground, the Llywelyn the Last monument, the Elan Valley and the Cambrian Mountains.

Is it good for walkers? Yes — it is a peaceful base in wonderful walking and cycling country.

For a peaceful, friendly country B&B in the heart of Mid Wales, Pwllgwilym is a lovely choice. Check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.