The Owls Guest Accommodation

A Welcoming Central B&B in Builth Wells

The Owls is a charming, family-run bed and breakfast right on the High Street in Builth Wells, in the heart of mid Wales. Run with a warm welcome by hosts Ian and Jo, it blends countryside charm with modern comfort and a genuinely central location — making a relaxing, convenient base for exploring the River Wye, the Elan Valley and the wider mountains and market towns of the region.

The B&B

The Owls offers comfortable rooms and a warm, personal welcome in a handy spot in the middle of town. Breakfast is a real point of pride: a proper cooked breakfast with locally sourced sausages and bacon for the traditionalists, alongside vegetarian and vegan options, and the hosts will always try to help with special dietary requirements. There is a car park at the rear of the building (accessed from Market Street) and a lock-up shed for bicycles — a thoughtful touch for cyclists exploring the area. Being right on the High Street, the town’s shops, pubs and riverside are all on the doorstep.

At a glance

• Charming, family-run B&B on Builth Wells High Street
• Warm welcome from hosts Ian and Jo
• Cooked breakfast with local sausages and bacon; vegetarian and vegan options
• Car park at the rear plus a lock-up store for bicycles
• Central location — shops, pubs and the river on the doorstep
• A great base for walking and cycling in mid Wales

Builth Wells and the Wye

Builth Wells is a friendly market town on the River Wye, perhaps best known as the home of the Royal Welsh Showground, which hosts the huge Royal Welsh Show each summer. The town has riverside and countryside walks right on its doorstep, and makes an excellent touring base for mid Wales. Within easy reach are the beautiful Elan Valley with its chain of Victorian dams and reservoirs, the wild Cambrian Mountains, the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) to the south, and the famous book town of Hay-on-Wye. It is wonderful country for walkers, cyclists and anyone who loves unspoilt scenery. For more places to stay nearby, see our guide to accommodation in and around Builth Wells.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is it? Right on the High Street in the centre of Builth Wells.

Is there parking? Yes — a car park at the rear, plus a lock-up store for bicycles.

What’s breakfast like? A cooked breakfast with local sausages and bacon, plus vegetarian and vegan options.

Who runs it? Hosts Ian and Jo, who offer a warm, personal welcome.

What’s nearby? The River Wye, the Royal Welsh Showground, the Elan Valley and Hay-on-Wye.

The combination of a warm, personal welcome, a genuinely central location and a proper, locally sourced breakfast is what makes The Owls such a comfortable base. You can park up at the rear, walk out to the shops, the river and the town’s pubs and eateries, and use it as a launchpad for the superb walking and cycling all around mid Wales — the cycle store being a thoughtful touch for those exploring on two wheels.

Builth’s position in the heart of the country also makes it a flexible touring base, roughly midway between the coast and the border, with the mountains never far away.

Is it dog-friendly or cycle-friendly? There’s a lock-up store for bicycles; do check directly about any pet arrangements.

Is it central? Yes — right on the High Street, with everything in town a short walk away.

What kind of breakfast is served? A cooked breakfast with local sausages and bacon, plus vegetarian and vegan options.

For a friendly, central B&B in the heart of mid Wales, check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.