Scenic Wales Brecon Beacons – Metropole Hotel

The Metropole Hotel & Spa. Built in 1896 the Metropole Hotel, Welsh Hotel and spa was originally the largest hotel in Wales upon completion. Still privately owned by Justin Baird-Murray, Great Great Grandson of the founder, The Metropole Hotel and Spa, remains the highest AA rated hotel and spa in mid Wales. •   Ensuite bathroom. •   Flat screen television, •   Telephone

Metropole Hotel

Included:
Tour of the Elan Valley : The Elan Valley Reservoirs are a chain of man-made lakes created from damming the Elan and Claerwen rivers within the Elan Valley. The lovely Elan valley has five lakes Caban Coch, Garreg-Ddu, Pen-y-Garreg, Craig-Goch and the more recent Claerwen reservoir.

Tour of the Brecon Beacons: Tour around the Brecon Beacons: From the depths of its limestone caves to the grandeur of Pen y Fan and Cribyn, its highest peaks, there’s plenty to explore in this gem of a national park. There are moorlands, trails and towns to discover. Rolling green landscapes? Waterfalls? Characterful towns and a tranquil canal? They’re all here. Like a grab-bag of rural highlights, the Brecon Beacons National Park is one of the most interesting regions in Britain.

Day off in resort

Optional:
Aberaeron: is a picture postcard pretty harbour town, recently voted the ‘Best Place in Wales’ by the Royal Town Planning Institute. The graceful lines of Regency architecture of the houses and commercial buildings along the harbour are a distinctive feature. There is an option of a boat trip.

Steam Train ride from Aberystwyth to devil bridge. Travelling on the Vale of Rheidol Railway is the finest way to explore the stunning Rheidol Valley. Opened in 1902, the railway has been delighting passengers young and old for over a century. Listen to the sound of a powerful narrow gauge steam locomotive working hard to climb 700ft (200m) in the 11¾ miles from Aberystwyth to Devil’s Bridge. Birds of prey such as Red Kite and Buzzards are regularly seen soaring high above the valley floor and breath taking views can be enjoyed by all.