Guidebook for Talybont-on-Usk
Food Scene
A locals pub with good ales. Food is served here but it's advisable to check times as they do vary. If the weather is nice there is a big garden out the back by the river and it's only a short 4 minute stroll from The School Annex.
18 locals recommend
The Star Inn
A locals pub with good ales. Food is served here but it's advisable to check times as they do vary. If the weather is nice there is a big garden out the back by the river and it's only a short 4 minute stroll from The School Annex.
This is a lovely place to go for afternoon tea which is served every day. Set in stunning grounds along the river Usk you can walk in the garden or river before or after your tea. No need to book
13 locals recommend
Gliffaes Country House Hotel
Gliffaes RdThis is a lovely place to go for afternoon tea which is served every day. Set in stunning grounds along the river Usk you can walk in the garden or river before or after your tea. No need to book
Nice lunch deals here and fine dining in the evening. You will also find a very nice small and personal Spa at Peterstone court. You must book as it gets busy. It's only a few minutes from The School Annex by car.
13 locals recommend
Peterstone Court Country House & Spa
Nice lunch deals here and fine dining in the evening. You will also find a very nice small and personal Spa at Peterstone court. You must book as it gets busy. It's only a few minutes from The School Annex by car.
Just a short stroll from The School Annex. Double check for opening times as they currently vary ...
7 locals recommend
The White Hart
Just a short stroll from The School Annex. Double check for opening times as they currently vary ...
You need to book but this is only a 10-15 minute walk from School Annex along the canal tow path and offers good food and a great Sunday lunch.
6 locals recommend
Travellers Rest Inn
You need to book but this is only a 10-15 minute walk from School Annex along the canal tow path and offers good food and a great Sunday lunch.
Just a short stroll to this little village cafe where you can have breakfast, lunch and a great range of homemade cakes with a cuppa. Attached to the village shop and PO too so very convenient for picking up any supplies you need.
Talybont On Usk General Store
Just a short stroll to this little village cafe where you can have breakfast, lunch and a great range of homemade cakes with a cuppa. Attached to the village shop and PO too so very convenient for picking up any supplies you need.
This is a highly acclaimed restaurant which offers superb food for special occasions. It isn't cheap but if you are celebrating or just want a treat, not to be missed. You must book
77 locals recommend
The Felin Fach Griffin
This is a highly acclaimed restaurant which offers superb food for special occasions. It isn't cheap but if you are celebrating or just want a treat, not to be missed. You must book
This tiny Nepalese restaurant is great and offers something a bit different. Be prepared to wait as food is made to order so chill with a drink and enjoy!
10 locals recommend
The Gurkha Corner
12 Glamorgan StThis tiny Nepalese restaurant is great and offers something a bit different. Be prepared to wait as food is made to order so chill with a drink and enjoy!
This is a great pub in a little village just 5 minutes drive from here. The food is great pub grub, great menu, child friendly with a good atmosphere. Well worth a pop in but gets very busy so you need to book.
11 locals recommend
The New Inn
A40This is a great pub in a little village just 5 minutes drive from here. The food is great pub grub, great menu, child friendly with a good atmosphere. Well worth a pop in but gets very busy so you need to book.
Chocolate made right there in the shop. Really worth a visit with some great Welsh themed treats to eat yourself or take home as a gift. Very good chocolate!
6 locals recommend
Brecon Chocolates
Lion StreetChocolate made right there in the shop. Really worth a visit with some great Welsh themed treats to eat yourself or take home as a gift. Very good chocolate!
This is a great Indian restaurant. You can call and collect a take-away or eat in.
19 locals recommend
Zeera
103 The StruetThis is a great Indian restaurant. You can call and collect a take-away or eat in.
Hand made pizzas that are really good. Call them to order in advance as they only get made as you order so really fresh out of the pizza oven on collection. There is one small table and chairs in the shop and you can eat here and bring in your own drinks/wine if available. I have had guests do this and love it but space can't be guaranteed.
15 locals recommend
The Proper Pizza Co Ltd
11 Lion YardHand made pizzas that are really good. Call them to order in advance as they only get made as you order so really fresh out of the pizza oven on collection. There is one small table and chairs in the shop and you can eat here and bring in your own drinks/wine if available. I have had guests do this and love it but space can't be guaranteed.
A real gem of a cafe situated right by the River in Brecon. The seating is all outside so pick a nice day and enjoy some truly good food which varies every week in theme. Well worth a visit for lunch.
12 locals recommend
Cat Soup Kitchen
16 KensingtonA real gem of a cafe situated right by the River in Brecon. The seating is all outside so pick a nice day and enjoy some truly good food which varies every week in theme. Well worth a visit for lunch.
This is a nice pub with a good garden right on the side of the canal, just the next village down from Talybont. Open all day, everyday for food and drink. Its a really nice 45 minute stroll down the canal (Brecon direction) too if the weather is nice. Or perhaps pop in on the way back from a cycle ride.
12 locals recommend
Royal Oak
This is a nice pub with a good garden right on the side of the canal, just the next village down from Talybont. Open all day, everyday for food and drink. Its a really nice 45 minute stroll down the canal (Brecon direction) too if the weather is nice. Or perhaps pop in on the way back from a cycle ride.
This is a very old coaching inn which serves good food every day. If you want old and also fancy a stroll around the pretty village of Crickhowell, then this only a 15 minute drive from Talybont.
55 locals recommend
The Bear Hotel
High StreetThis is a very old coaching inn which serves good food every day. If you want old and also fancy a stroll around the pretty village of Crickhowell, then this only a 15 minute drive from Talybont.
Shopping
The local village shop is well stocked with basics and also runs a great little cafe for breakfast, lunch & snacks.
Talybont Stores
The local village shop is well stocked with basics and also runs a great little cafe for breakfast, lunch & snacks.
This is a fantastic local farm shop with local meat, bread, cheese, cakes etc along with a small gift shop. You can also have a cuppa and cake at the centre.
10 locals recommend
Welsh Venison Centre
This is a fantastic local farm shop with local meat, bread, cheese, cakes etc along with a small gift shop. You can also have a cuppa and cake at the centre.
Hay on Wye is the town of books and hosts the huge annual Hay Festival at the end of May. You will find a great array of independent shops here with books, of course, antiques, clothes and great food and drink. Really worth a visit if the weather isn't looking great as you could spend many hours wandering around this pretty little town.
286 locals recommend
Hay-on-Wye
Hay on Wye is the town of books and hosts the huge annual Hay Festival at the end of May. You will find a great array of independent shops here with books, of course, antiques, clothes and great food and drink. Really worth a visit if the weather isn't looking great as you could spend many hours wandering around this pretty little town.
Crickhowell is very close to The School Annex and is proud of it's independent shops. In fact, Boots the Chemist is the only chain to be found here. Fantastic chocolate shop, bakery, butchers, clothes and do pop in to Webbs which is an old fashioned hardware shop but with SO much more! You will also find the famous The Bear Pub .
97 locals recommend
Crickhowell
Crickhowell is very close to The School Annex and is proud of it's independent shops. In fact, Boots the Chemist is the only chain to be found here. Fantastic chocolate shop, bakery, butchers, clothes and do pop in to Webbs which is an old fashioned hardware shop but with SO much more! You will also find the famous The Bear Pub .
Brecon is our nearest town and offers a range of supermarkets, outdoor clothing shops, cafes, leisure centre, cinama, tourist information centre, restaurants and take away food outlets.
108 locals recommend
Brecon
Brecon is our nearest town and offers a range of supermarkets, outdoor clothing shops, cafes, leisure centre, cinama, tourist information centre, restaurants and take away food outlets.
For all your biking requirements, whether you want to hire, buy any spares or have a guided bike ride. AND it's is right here in Talybont just a few minutes walk from the School Annex
10 locals recommend
Bikes + Hikes
For all your biking requirements, whether you want to hire, buy any spares or have a guided bike ride. AND it's is right here in Talybont just a few minutes walk from the School Annex
Hand made chocolates to die for! Well worth a nose while you are in Brecon as there is bound to be something for you and for gifts!
6 locals recommend
Brecon Chocolates
Lion StreetHand made chocolates to die for! Well worth a nose while you are in Brecon as there is bound to be something for you and for gifts!
Parks & Nature
This is a great place for families with easy trails which can be walked or cycled. Also a little adventure play park for children along with a cafe and toilets.
22 locals recommend
Garwnant
This is a great place for families with easy trails which can be walked or cycled. Also a little adventure play park for children along with a cafe and toilets.
Pen y Fan is the highest peak in South Wales with stunning views from the top. Caution must be taken to go well prepared for weather change. Maps and guides for walking Pen y Fan are in the kitchen of The School Annex
225 locals recommend
Pen-y-Fan
Pen y Fan is the highest peak in South Wales with stunning views from the top. Caution must be taken to go well prepared for weather change. Maps and guides for walking Pen y Fan are in the kitchen of The School Annex
This is a beautiful reservoir just a few miles from The School Annex. You can walk along one side of it and can also find a bird hide here if you want to watch the wildlife. There is an easy walk up to the reservoir straight from the door of the School Annex and maps and guides are provided.
25 locals recommend
Talybont Reservoir
This is a beautiful reservoir just a few miles from The School Annex. You can walk along one side of it and can also find a bird hide here if you want to watch the wildlife. There is an easy walk up to the reservoir straight from the door of the School Annex and maps and guides are provided.
Llangorse lake is only a short drive away and is the largest natural lake in South Wales. Boats can be hired here and you can stroll around part of the lake.
87 locals recommend
Llangorse Lake
Llangorse lake is only a short drive away and is the largest natural lake in South Wales. Boats can be hired here and you can stroll around part of the lake.
This is very close to here. Not the main waterfall area of the National Park but close and a good walk up or down with some pretty waterfalls to see. A map for this walk is in the School Annex.
Blaen y Glyn Isaf
This is very close to here. Not the main waterfall area of the National Park but close and a good walk up or down with some pretty waterfalls to see. A map for this walk is in the School Annex.
Right here in Talybont you will find a brand new playground just opened in 2017. Also with a fab trim trail going around the large playing fields which is ideal for children who want to cycle on the flat and have a bit of fun. You also have the canal tow path which offers family friendly cycling on the flat. Perfect!
21 locals recommend
Talybont-on-Usk
Right here in Talybont you will find a brand new playground just opened in 2017. Also with a fab trim trail going around the large playing fields which is ideal for children who want to cycle on the flat and have a bit of fun. You also have the canal tow path which offers family friendly cycling on the flat. Perfect!
Entertainment & Activities
A National Heritage Site at an old coal mine, it is free. Get kitted out with mining lamp and go down in to the mine. Visitor shop and cafe are all on site. Check height requirement for children.
174 locals recommend
Big Pit National Coal Museum
A National Heritage Site at an old coal mine, it is free. Get kitted out with mining lamp and go down in to the mine. Visitor shop and cafe are all on site. Check height requirement for children.
A big indoor climbing centre and outdoor high ropes course. Horse Riding also available. You need to book and activity sessions are available
55 locals recommend
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre
A big indoor climbing centre and outdoor high ropes course. Horse Riding also available. You need to book and activity sessions are available
This is a lovely place to go with smaller children. Animals to pet, lots of activities especially in the holidays and an indoor adventure play area if the weather is not good.
38 locals recommend
Cantref - Adventure Farm
This is a lovely place to go with smaller children. Animals to pet, lots of activities especially in the holidays and an indoor adventure play area if the weather is not good.
A mountain bike park with a range of different trails to suit all levels. It only takes about 35 minutes in the car so close enough to enjoy before coming back to wash off yourselves and your bikes! There is an uplift service to save you the very long hard cycle back to the top but you have to book this well in advance and it is highly recommended.
128 locals recommend
Bike Park Wales
A mountain bike park with a range of different trails to suit all levels. It only takes about 35 minutes in the car so close enough to enjoy before coming back to wash off yourselves and your bikes! There is an uplift service to save you the very long hard cycle back to the top but you have to book this well in advance and it is highly recommended.
Coliseum Cinema
Wheat StreetA small and delightfully old fashioned cinema.
Part of the old railway line that used to run from Cardiff through Talybont to Brecon is now open for visitors to board an old steam train and take a scenic ride. Do check dates and opening times.
84 locals recommend
Brecon Mountain Railway
Pontsticill RoadPart of the old railway line that used to run from Cardiff through Talybont to Brecon is now open for visitors to board an old steam train and take a scenic ride. Do check dates and opening times.
This is a lovely local attraction ideally suited for young children who want to see farm animals along with tractor rides and an indoor play area. During holiday times there are also children activities. Do check their website for up to date opening times and prices.
38 locals recommend
Cantref - Adventure Farm
This is a lovely local attraction ideally suited for young children who want to see farm animals along with tractor rides and an indoor play area. During holiday times there are also children activities. Do check their website for up to date opening times and prices.
If you want something really different, A Good Day Out have a range of activities ranging from Pig Walking, A picnic walk with Dinky Donkies, Sheep trekking amongst other things. The people that run it are great and these fun activities are suitable for adults, children and anyone young of heart!
8 locals recommend
Good Day Out Pig Walking
If you want something really different, A Good Day Out have a range of activities ranging from Pig Walking, A picnic walk with Dinky Donkies, Sheep trekking amongst other things. The people that run it are great and these fun activities are suitable for adults, children and anyone young of heart!
Sightseeing
Very close to The School Annex, this has been really well restored and often has child friendly activities running. Worth a visit
29 locals recommend
Tretower Court and Castle/ Llys a Chastell Tre-tŵr
Very close to The School Annex, this has been really well restored and often has child friendly activities running. Worth a visit
Not far from here, it is a ruined castle that is great to have a nose around.
134 locals recommend
Raglan Castle
Castle RoadNot far from here, it is a ruined castle that is great to have a nose around.
Brecon Cathedral is surprisingly big and has some beautiful old buildings around it which house a cafe, shop and visitor information
27 locals recommend
Brecon Cathedral
Cathedral CloseBrecon Cathedral is surprisingly big and has some beautiful old buildings around it which house a cafe, shop and visitor information