Local Information

Our new page gives information on, and links to, places of interest in and around Presteigne. We are extending our History Page to cover the surrounding area, and this will be posted shortly as we are still researching the information.

Our Accommodation Page is also a source of local information. Our rooms are named after nearby towns and villages, and the room descriptions contain brief details of each location, as well as links to further information on a particular place or event where appropriate (and available).

The Official Presteigne Web Site: A good place to start, the site lists some places of interest, local businesses, organisations and other local facts and figures. They provide a 'Town Trail' map (previewed above) which you can download directly from here.

Wikipedia also has a some interesting details, and due to the nature of the site it is continually growing. They have a page on Radnorshire as well, and is a recommended read.

Most of our historic research comes from the above pages, and two other useful resources: The Judge's Lodging, web site of the local Victorian Museum, and the Powys Heritage On-Line Project, a magnificent reference (in English and Welsh) with many old photographs.

Leisure Activities

Cycling: Without a doubt, one of the best ways to explore the quiet roads through the hills and valleys of the Welsh Borders is on a bike. Presteigne has its own "Cycle Break Centre" offering 5 local rides of between 9 and 33 miles.
The Powys Tourism Web Site also has lots of useful information on more adventurous routes such as the 86 mile Radnor Ring... Not for the feint hearted! Less than a mile down the road is Herefordshire, and their website also has some useful information for cyclists and walkers alike.

Walking: If you prefer to avoid roads altogether, then walking is another healthy, environmentally friendly way of enjoying our beautiful countryside. There are many walks, both Guided and Mapped, which cover the surrounding hills, valleys and other natural attractions, and again, the lengths vary to suit your preference or ability levels. Powys Tourism can again be relied on to provide details of the Welsh walks, whilst the Herefordshire link given above covers the other side of the border.

Fishing: There are many rivers and lakes around the area, and different swims are open at different times of the year. We also have our own virgin lake about 30 minutes drive away, and fishing here is by prior arrangement only. Please contact Reception for details.

Golf: The closest Golf Courses are at Kington, Leominster and Ludlow.

Horse Riding: The 'Heart of Wales Riding School' at Pen-y-bont (01597 851 884) offers treks across the moors, or to pubs. Alternatively there is the 'Sue Adams Riding School' at Shobdon.

Racecourses: There is a National Hunt course at Ludlow, and another in Hereford. Both hold regular meets throughout the year.

Leisure Centre: The East Radnor Leisure Centre is just a five minute walk from the hotel, and offers swimming, a fitness suite, sunbeds and a sports hall. Tel: 01544 260 302.

Rally Driving: For a more 'High Octane' experience Powys boasts one of the countries leading Rally Driving Schools, and it's only around 9 miles northwest of the hotel. So if you would rather flash through the countryside than look at it (or collide with large lumps of it!), then The Phil Price Rally School should be right up your street... or dirt track.

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The Presteigne Business Directory is a new site which aims to provide free advertising to help promote local businesses, and we are proud to support this worthwhile venture.

Whilst the Hotel is in Powys in Wales, it is literally yards from England and the counties of Herefordshire and Shropshire.

This information will continue to grow over the coming months. If you have a recommendation for a site, or further information that you feel you may be of interest to our visitors, please contact us via our 'Webmaster'.