The Brynafon Country House Hotel - Originally built in 1870 as a Victorian workhouse, this beautiful mid-Wales hotel is rich in original character and traditional charm, with free Wi-Fi and spacious and elegant en suite rooms. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Gwastedyn Hill and the Druid's Circle, the Brynafon Country House Hotel is close to the beautiful Elan Valley and within easy reach of the River Wye. The very heart of the busy and historic market town of Rhayader is less than 0.5 miles (0.8 km) away. Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding and Rehabilitation Centre is next door. Family-friendly and pet-friendly, Brynafon has been graded as a 2-star country hotel by Visit Wales, the Welsh tourist board. There are 19 en suite rooms, including four-poster rooms and large, comfortable family rooms. The hotel has a bar and a charming restaurant, offering superb regional produce, including a local draught beer and whiskey, gin and vodka brewed at the nearby Pendyrn Brewery at Brecon.