The Kestrel Guest House

The Kestrel is a friendly, Visit Wales graded guesthouse right in the heart of Crickhowell, one of the most popular and characterful towns in the Brecon Beacons. With comfortable en-suite rooms and a warm welcome, it makes a superb base for walkers and cyclists keen to explore the national park and the beautiful Usk Valley with everything on the doorstep.

A welcoming town-centre guesthouse in Crickhowell

Crickhowell is a wonderful place to base yourself, and The Kestrel puts you right in the middle of it. The guesthouse offers comfortable en-suite rooms and the kind of genuine, personal welcome that keeps walkers and visitors coming back. With the town’s shops, pubs and restaurants just steps away, it is an easy and relaxed place to stay whether you are here for a weekend or a longer break.

A great base for the outdoors

Few towns in the Brecon Beacons make a better walking base than Crickhowell. From the door you can stroll along the River Usk or set off straight up the distinctive flat-topped Table Mountain, while the wider trails of the national park are all within easy reach. It is just as good for cyclists, with quiet lanes and challenging climbs all around.

At a glance

• Visit Wales graded guesthouse
• Comfortable en-suite rooms
• In the heart of Crickhowell
• A superb base for walkers and cyclists
• By the River Usk and Table Mountain in the Brecon Beacons

Where it is

Crickhowell sits on the River Usk in the eastern Brecon Beacons, and is regularly named one of the loveliest small towns in Wales. It is known for its award-winning independent shops, its pubs and restaurants, its elegant medieval bridge over the Usk and the distinctive Table Mountain (Crug Hywel) rising behind. You can browse more places to stay across the area on our Brecon Beacons accommodation page.

Things to do nearby

This is some of the finest walking country in southern Britain. The climb up Table Mountain to its ancient hillfort starts right from the town, and the riverside paths along the Usk make for gentler strolls. Beyond Crickhowell rise the Sugar Loaf and the Black Mountains to the east, with the central peaks of the Brecon Beacons, including Pen y Fan, a little further west. The market town of Abergavenny, famous for its food scene, is a short drive away, and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal offers lovely level walking and boating nearby.

Who it suits

With its central location and comfortable rooms, The Kestrel suits walkers, cyclists and couples who want to be right in the heart of a lively, attractive town with the national park on the doorstep. It is ideal for anyone who likes to leave the car behind and explore on foot, returning each evening to the town’s pubs and restaurants.

Good to know

Being right in the centre of Crickhowell, The Kestrel is wonderfully convenient — you can walk to everything, from the shops and eateries to the start of the trails. It is a popular town for walking holidays, so booking ahead is wise, particularly at weekends and through the main walking season. The hosts are well placed to point you towards the best local routes, whether you fancy a gentle valley walk or a proper mountain day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is it? In the centre of Crickhowell, in the Brecon Beacons.

Are the rooms en-suite? Yes, the guesthouse offers comfortable en-suite rooms.

Who does it suit? Walkers and cyclists exploring the national park and the Usk Valley.

Is it central? Yes, it is right in the heart of town, close to the shops and pubs.

What is nearby? Table Mountain, the River Usk, the Sugar Loaf and the Black Mountains.

The Kestrel is a friendly, well-placed choice for a walking break in the Brecon Beacons. Check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.