The Forest Country House B&B

An elegant Victorian country house B&B with the Kerry Ridgeway at the gate

The Forest Country House is a peaceful, elegant bed and breakfast set in around five acres of beautiful gardens near Newtown, in the rolling border country of Mid Wales. A handsome Victorian house with beautifully appointed rooms and a genuinely warm welcome, its big draw is the setting — quiet, green and with direct access to the historic Kerry Ridgeway walk, making it a superb base for walkers and anyone after a restful country escape in Powys.

Comfortable rooms and lovely gardens

The house offers beautifully presented, comfortable en-suite rooms in a gracious Victorian setting, with the kind of personal, attentive welcome a small country B&B does so well. Surrounding it are some five acres of gardens to wander and relax in — a real luxury, and a peaceful spot to sit out with a book or a morning coffee before heading off into the hills.

Walking from the doorstep

For walkers, the location is hard to beat: the ancient Kerry Ridgeway, one of the oldest trackways in Britain, runs right by the house, so you can set off on a classic ridge walk without getting in the car. The market town of Newtown, on the River Severn, is close by for supplies and a meal, and the wider Welsh borders open up a world of gentle hills and quiet lanes for walking and cycling.

Who it suits

This is a lovely choice for couples and walkers who want peace, comfortable rooms and beautiful gardens, with proper walking on the doorstep. It suits anyone looking to slow down in the unspoilt Mid Wales countryside — birdsong, big skies and quiet evenings — rather than seek out nightlife. With Newtown nearby for practicalities and a string of historic towns and castles within easy reach, it works equally well as a restful retreat or a touring base for the borders.

At a glance

• Elegant Victorian country house bed and breakfast
• Comfortable en-suite rooms with a warm, personal welcome
• Around five acres of gardens
• Direct access to the historic Kerry Ridgeway walk
• Near Newtown, Powys, in Mid Wales

Newtown and the Welsh borders

Newtown sits on the River Severn in the heart of Powys, a handy market town for the surrounding countryside. From the house you can walk the Kerry Ridgeway, explore the pretty town of Montgomery with its castle, visit Welshpool and the grand National Trust gardens of Powis Castle, or simply roam the rolling hills of the Welsh borders. It is gentle, green, under-the-radar country — perfect for a quiet break. For more ideas, browse places to stay across Mid Wales and Powys.

Things to do nearby

This quiet stretch of the Welsh borders rewards exploring. Beyond the Kerry Ridgeway, walkers can pick up Glyndwr’s Way and the Offa’s Dyke Path, both within reach, or head to the vast, peaceful waters of Lake Vyrnwy. Newtown itself has a place in history as the birthplace of Robert Owen, the social reformer, and as an early home of the Royal Welsh Warehouse. A little further afield, the pretty town of Montgomery is crowned by its castle ruins, and Welshpool is home to Powis Castle with its world-famous terraced gardens, cared for by the National Trust. It is a wonderful base for combining gentle hills, history and gardens in one trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of place is it? An elegant Victorian country house bed and breakfast set in gardens.

Is it good for walkers? Yes — the historic Kerry Ridgeway walk runs right by the house.

Are there gardens? Yes — around five acres of them.

Where is it? Near Newtown in Powys, Mid Wales.

Plan your Mid Wales break

For a peaceful, elegant country house B&B with gardens and a classic ridge walk on the doorstep, this is a lovely choice for a restful Powys escape. Check current availability and dates using the booking options on this page.