The Local Area
Located in the heart of Mid Wales in the small village of Beulah, The Old School is surrounded with rolling hills to explore, small towns and villages to grab a bite to eat or a coffee and a whole host of local events and activities. So, weather you’re coming away for a quiet, relaxing break or looking for a fun filled time there is something for everyone.
Food & Drink
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Restaurants
Feast, Builth Wells.
The Prince Llywellyn, Cilmery.
The Severn Stars, Aberedw.
The Lake Hotel, Llangammarch Wells.
The Bear Inn, Llandovery.
The Kings Head, Llandovery.
The Triangle, Rhayader.Cafés
Georgie Porgies, Builth Wells.
The Drovers, Builth Wells.
Welsh Lavender Farm, Maesmynis.Takeaways
Mayflower Chinese Takeaway, Llandovery.
Kebab 2000, Builth Wells.
Zeera Indian, Builth Wells.Bakeries
St Mary’s, Builth Wells.
Towns & Villages
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Builth Wells, 10mins
Llanwrtyd Wells, 5mins
Llandrindod Wells, 20mins
Rhayader & Elan Valley, 25mins
Brecon, 35mins
Walks
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Weather it’s a short local walk or a longer hike through the Mid Wales mountains we can assist you with routes throughout your stay.
Events & Festivals
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Royal Welsh Agricutural Show/Spring Fair/Winter Fair.
Hay Festival, Hay on Wye.
Greenman Festival, Glanusk, Crickhowell.
Brecon Jazz Festival.
Man v Horse, Llanwrtyd Wells
Bogsnorkelling Champtionships, Llanwrtyd Wells
Adventure
Activities
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Welsh Botanic Gardens.
Dinefwr, Llandeilo.
Aberglasney Gardens.
Alex Allpress Ceramics Pottery Classes
Builth Wells Golf Course.
The Lake, Llandrindod Wells.
Builth Wells Indoor Swimming Pool and Sports Centre.
The Lake Hotel, Llangammarch - Spa Days.
Wyeside Arts Centre & Cinema.
Black Mountain Activity Centre, Three Cocks.
Wye Valley Canoes, Glasbury.
Elan Valley Leisure, Elan Valley - bird watching, walking, archery, kayaking.
Welsh Lavendar Farm, Maesmynis.
Cantref, Brecon.
Quackers Indoor Play Centre, Newbridge on Wye.