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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Ancient Briton in Pen-y-cae offers private bathrooms with free toiletries, garden or mountain views, and amenities such as a work desk and wardrobe. Each room includes a TV, electric kettle, and complimentary WiFi. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British and local cuisines at the on-site restaurant, which serves lunch with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. The bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening drinks. Leisure Facilities: The inn features a garden, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Free on-site parking is available, and full-day security ensures a safe stay. Location and Attractions: Located 75 km from Cardiff Airport, the property is near attractions like the Grand Theatre (30 km) and Swansea Marina (30 km). Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent breakfast.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- 3 restaurants
- Free WiFi
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tina
United Kingdom“Room was large and well decorated Dinner and Breakfast were very tasty” 
Blue United Kingdom“Fabulous pub and restaurant, with the most wonderful food. Rooms were comfortable, large bedroom. Great outdoor space and if you are lucky you will get good weather and see good music. Breakfast was very tasty with lots of choice. Great value and...”- Chris United Kingdom“The service we received here was excellent. We had an issue with the TV, two staff members managed to sort it out pretty well, certainly as much as the location allows. There's a generous amount of quality beers/ciders and wines. Inside is a nice...”
- Stephen United Kingdom“Cooked breakfast excellent though making tea/coffee a bit of a faff”
- Debra United Kingdom“Lovely little room. Excellent included brekkie, freshly cooked.”
- Leah United Kingdom“Excellent breakfast. All staff very professional and friendly.”
- Lindsay United Kingdom“When I originally booked I was just looking for somewhere to stay in the local area, and the pub looked beautiful so i booked one night. However upon arrival I was absolutely delighted to see the pub had an outside food venue selling burgers and...”
- David United Kingdom“Breakfast was freshly cooked having made a choice the evening before. Good choice on dinner menu. Problem with shower was dealt with promptly.”
- Felice
Italy“Excellent breakfast and excellent service. The dinner was TOP” - Karl United Kingdom“This is the second time staying the staff can not do enough for you and the food is amazing. The rooms are very clean and a fantastic public house”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
No additional info available
- The Little Briton Street Food Trailer
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch
- The Ancient Briton Indoor Bar & Restaurant
- CuisineBritish • Local
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
