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Castle Coaching Inn Trecastle, Powys, LD3 8UH

  • 10 bedrooms
  • 10 bedrooms

AA Inn of the Year 2026 - Wales

The Castle Coaching Inn is an award-winning country pub with excellent Tripadvisor reviews, inviting bedrooms, thoughtful dining and a cosy traditional bar. Set in the village of Trecastle on the edge of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), it is surrounded by mountains, reservoirs and open countryside, and is particularly well placed for walkers and cyclists. Brecon and Llandovery are both within easy reach. The pub has plenty going for it: comfortable accommodation, two dog-friendly rooms, parking, EV charging, excellent countryside waiting beyond the front door, and their own stretch of river in Lower Crai.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • EV Charging On Site
  • Log Fires
  • Parking

Bedrooms

The Castle Coaching Inn has ten en-suite bedrooms. The overall feel is smart but restful – just what is needed after a long walk through the surrounding hills. Choose from a collection of King rooms across three room types and a two-bedroom suite. Two rooms are dog friendly and are bookable on request, with prior acknowledgement – additional charges apply. In the morning wake up to a hearty cooked Welsh breakfast.

Food & Drink

Food is an important part of a stay at The Castle Coaching Inn. Expect a mix of well-loved pub classics with contemporary touches showcasing seasonal Welsh produce. The bar has the relaxed feel of a proper country pub, complete with a log fire. Local influence carries through to the drinks list, with beers, wines and spirits sourced from regional breweries and distilleries. Dogs are welcome in the bar (not the restaurant), making it a particularly appealing place to return to after a muddy walk through the Beacons.

Nearby

Trecastle – Step straight out into this small historic Powys village on the western side of Bannau Brycheiniog (on the doorstep).

Sennybridge – Nearby village on the River Usk and a useful gateway to the surrounding mountains and countryside (3 miles).

Usk Reservoir – Peaceful reservoir surrounded by forest and open countryside, popular for walking, cycling, fishing and dark-sky stargazing (7 miles).

Llyn y Fan Fawr – Spectacular mountain lake beneath the Black Mountain escarpment, rewarding walkers with dramatic scenery (8 miles).

Llandovery – Historic market town with castle ruins, independent shops and a long association with Welsh history and culture (9 miles).

Llandovery Castle – Atmospheric ruins of a medieval castle overlooking the town and surrounding countryside (9 miles).

Craig-y-Nos Country Park – Woodland, riverside walks and open parkland surrounding the historic Craig-y-Nos Castle (11 miles).

Brecon – Market town on the edge of the national park, with independent shops, canalside walks and historic Brecon Cathedral (12 miles).