The Castle At Painscastle in The Castle Painscastle, Builth Wells, LD2 3JL

About The Castle At Painscastle

The Castle At Painscastle is a stunning Georgian, Grade II listed farmhouse in the heart of Powys, Wales. This 5-star rated property sits on a working farm in the peaceful hamlet of Painscastle, just 4.5 miles from Hay-on-Wye. The grounds contain actual castle ruins - how many holiday homes can say that? It's like staying in your own slice of Welsh history, minus the medieval plumbing.

Located in the breathtaking Brecon Beacons region, this property offers spectacular countryside views in every direction. The local village pub is within walking distance (perfect for those evenings when cooking feels like too much effort). Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to the River Wye for canoeing and the 580-acre National Trust site at Begwyns. The games room with table tennis, shuffleboard and full-sized pool table guarantees entertainment regardless of Welsh weather.

The accommodation sleeps 16 guests across 9 beautifully appointed bedrooms. You'll find one king-size master with en-suite shower room, another king with en-suite bathroom, two super-king zip-and-link rooms (convertible to twins), one single, one twin with sleigh beds, plus two more twins and two singles. With 6 bathrooms total, morning queues are kept to a minimum.

Nearby attractions include Rhosgoch Golf Club (2 miles), the famous book town of Hay-on-Wye (4.5 miles) with its international festival, Bryngwyn Riding Centre for horse lovers and the Royal Welsh Showground. All within easy driving distance for fantastic day trips.

The private hot tub and gazebo make The Castle At Painscastle perfect for large family gatherings or friend reunions. Soak under the stars after a day exploring the Welsh countryside!

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Need To Know

✓Bedrooms: 9
✓Bathrooms
✓5 Star Cottage
✓Downstairs Bedroom
✓Downstairs Bathroom
✓Open Fire / Wood Burner
✓Hot Tub
✓Internet Access
✓Working Farm
✓Games / Play Facilities
✓Pub Within 1 Mile
✓Luxury Cottage
✓Towels Included
✓Travel Cot
✓Highchair
✓Arrival Time: 16:00pm
✓Good cottage for families
✓Rural
✓1 or 2 night stays
✓Dishwasher
✓Washing machine
✓Parking onsite
✓EV Charging
✓Decorated for Christmas
✓Accidental Damage Waiver £65
✓Oven with hob
✓TV

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Castle At Painscastle

Games Room

The fully equipped games room with table tennis, shuffleboard and pool table was consistently used and loved by all age groups.

Hot Tub Relaxation

The private hot tub and gazebo provided the perfect spot to unwind after days exploring the Welsh countryside.

Spacious Accommodation

With nine bedrooms and plenty of living space, even large groups of 16 felt comfortable with room to spread out.

Beautiful Location

The stunning rural setting with castle ruins and far-reaching views across the Brecon Beacons impressed everyone.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Guests appreciated the stunning kitchen with Range oven, American-style fridge/freezer and everything needed for group meals.

Excellent Walking

The property's location offered immediate access to beautiful countryside walks right from the doorstep.

Getting To The Castle At Painscastle

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Castle At Painscastle by car, follow the A438 from Hereford towards Brecon, then take the B4350 at Hay-on-Wye. Continue for approximately 4.5 miles northwest until you reach the hamlet of Painscastle where the property is located on a working farm.

By Train

For rail travellers, the nearest station is Hereford, about 25 miles away. From there, you'll need to take a taxi or bus connection to Hay-on-Wye, followed by a local taxi for the final leg to Painscastle.

Off-road parking for five cars

Hereford station (25 miles)

Accessible via B4350 from Hay-on-Wye

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Hay-on-Wye Book Town

Distance: 4.5 miles

HR3 5DB

Rhosgoch Golf Club

Distance: 2 miles

HR5 3RD

Royal Welsh Showground

Distance: 15 miles

LD2 3SY

Begwyns National Trust Site

Distance: 3 miles

HR3 5PS

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 5 miles

HR3 5RS

River Wye Walking Trail

Distance: 4 miles

HR3 5EG

Hay-on-Wye Independent Shops

Distance: 4.5 miles

HR3 5BX

Builth Wells Town Centre

Distance: 12 miles

LD2 3AR

Brecon Town Centre

Distance: 18 miles

LD3 7AL

Hay-on-Wye Bus Service

Distance: 4.5 miles

HR3 5DB

Hereford Train Station

Distance: 25 miles

HR1 1BB

Local Taxi Services

Distance: 4.5 miles

HR3 5DB

Hay-on-Wye Book Town

Distance: 4.5 miles

HR3 5DB

Rhosgoch Golf Club

Distance: 2 miles

HR5 3RD

Royal Welsh Showground

Distance: 15 miles

LD2 3SY

Begwyns National Trust Site

Distance: 3 miles

HR3 5PS

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 5 miles

HR3 5RS

River Wye Walking Trail

Distance: 4 miles

HR3 5EG

Hay-on-Wye Independent Shops

Distance: 4.5 miles

HR3 5BX

Builth Wells Town Centre

Distance: 12 miles

LD2 3AR

Brecon Town Centre

Distance: 18 miles

LD3 7AL

Hay-on-Wye Bus Service

Distance: 4.5 miles

HR3 5DB

Hereford Train Station

Distance: 25 miles

HR1 1BB

Local Taxi Services

Distance: 4.5 miles

HR3 5DB

Is The Castle At Painscastle Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids will love the dedicated games room with table tennis, shuffleboard and pool table. The extensive grounds provide space to run around and the castle ruins offer a real-life history lesson. Travel cots and highchairs are available. Nearby attractions include river activities like canoeing and high ropes courses, perfect for adventurous children.

For Couples

While primarily suited to larger groups, couples could enjoy a wing of this spacious property. The master bedroom with rural views and en-suite offers privacy. The hot tub under the stars creates romantic evenings and the local pub within walking distance makes for perfect date nights. The beautiful Brecon Beacons setting provides stunning backdrops for romantic walks.

Pet Friendly

This property is not suitable for pets. Dogs are not allowed at The Castle At Painscastle. This restriction is likely due to its location on a working farm where livestock may be present. Pet owners should look for alternative accommodation in the area if traveling with their dogs.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Castle At Painscastle

The Roast Ox Inn

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD2 3JQ

The Old Black Lion

Located 4.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: HR3 5AD

Richard Booth's Bookshop Café

Located 4.7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: HR3 5BX

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Castle At Painscastle

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, The Castle At Painscastle features a private hot tub in the extensive grounds. It's accompanied by a gazebo, making it usable regardless of weather conditions.

Is it pet friendly?

No, dogs are not allowed at The Castle At Painscastle. The property is situated on a working farm which may be why pets aren't permitted.

How many people can stay at The Castle At Painscastle?

The property comfortably sleeps 16 guests across 9 bedrooms. The bedroom configuration includes king-size rooms, super-king zip-and-link beds, twins and singles.

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in is from 16:00 onwards on your arrival day. Check-out is before 10:00 on your departure day.

Is there parking available?

Yes, there is off-road parking for five cars at the property. The property also offers electric vehicle charging facilities for guests with electric cars.

What facilities are there for children?

The property is family-friendly with a games room featuring table tennis, shuffleboard and a pool table. Travel cots and highchairs are available upon request.

Are towels provided?

Yes, towels are included with your stay at The Castle At Painscastle. This saves you valuable packing space when preparing for your holiday.

Is there internet access?

Yes, The Castle At Painscastle provides internet access for guests. Both lounges also feature Smart TVs for entertainment options.

The Castle At Painscastle Reviews

John

Excellent Property everything you could wish for, from welcome pack to games room and hot tub. House very good accommodation with good bathrooms and plumbing. Lovely stay.

Margaret

Absolutely superb holiday home the house was beautiful and the surrounding area everything was catered for and it was my husbands birthday he received a lovely card and gifts from the owners and the homemade scones went down a treat!

Rob

What a superb house. It is massive and our group of 7 had plenty of room! The location is very peaceful next to a small quiet working farm, with the Roast Ox Inn a 2 minute walk- fantastic food. Close to Hay on Wye. The house had everything you could wish for (the hot tub was not used, but looked great). The games room was well used - table tennis,Read more pool and shuffle board. All the accommodation was warm and immaculate with plenty of space for a large group. Suzzane communicated attentively. Hide

Deborah

We based ourselves here for an annual get-together and couldn't fault the house - perfect for a big group with plenty of space to eat and socialise, and the added bonus of the hot tub. Everyone commented on the character of the house and the lovely decor. Would recommend booking in advance if you'd like to eat in the nearby pub, as unfortunately weRead more were unable to get a table for food. Hide

Amrik

It was one of my best holidays we are 16 members enjoy a lot the owner was very friendly nice and clean villa will definitely recommend my friends and family hope will go again next year!

Christine

Lovely welcome pack on arrival. Good communication with updates on check in time & clear instructions on how to access the property via the key safe & parking facilities. The games room in Grumpys shed is brilliant & this was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone as was the hot tub. Loads of board games to choose from & a very spacious property for a largRead moree number of people to stay in. Well equipped kitchen & it was great to have a table that was big enough to accommodate us all. Would recommend. Hide

Susan

We stayed here with 17 family members of all ages. We found there to be ample room with two sitting rooms, excellent large dining table and plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. The house was very clean and comfortable. The house is situated in beautiful countryside with access to a ruined castle and has the benefit of an excellent games room. and hot Read moretub. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly. The owners were friendly and very helpful. Hide

Theresa

A lovely house in a beautiful location with wonderful views. Very well equipped with everything you need. In particular the numerous books, to suit all ages, games and the games room is a great idea and well used during our stay. The garden is well maintained and the hot tub was wonderful. Would love to go again and would highly recommend.

Sarah

Lovely house in a peaceful location. The games barn and hot tub were excellent. Would highly recommend.

Carl

Such a spacious delightful property backing onto the ground works of a Mott and Bailey castle. The gardens are lovely with the hot tub and patio catching the sun.

William

Hosted my 30th here. Honestly, the photos do not do justice to just how awesome this place was to stay at. Space was excellent, the property is really well maintained and looked after. The garden has a stunning view of the surrounding landscape, rooms are spacious and comfortable, kitchen is well-equipped, hot-tub is spacious and, more importantly,Read more kept clean. I could go on... Was easily the best birthday celebration I'd ever thrown, probably ever been to. Hide

Rebecca

This is a beautiful cottage set in a stunning location. Our every need was met - hot tub, bbq, views, comfort and cleanliness, not to mention the attention to detail with hairdryers, towels, games and table tennis! It did not matter that it poured with rain for most of our stay as no one noticed! A truly wonderful weekend with friends and family unRead moreder one roof. Hide

Gabrielle

This comfortable, quirky cottage is amazing. The farm itself is fascinating (especially at lambing time) and beautiful wild countryside around wonderful for walkers, runners and photographers alike. The shepherds welcomed us into the lambing shed anytime answering all the childrens questions! We made good use of the hot-tub and the table tennis in Read morea barn being transformed into a multiple games room. You could spend all week just here but there are plenty of places nearby to explore too. 5* Hide

Adrianne

Beautiful house, well equipped, lovely welcome pack on arrival. Hot tub was perfect. The views from the top gardens outstanding, will definitely be returning

Elizabeth

This is a wonderful house, it felt like it was an honour to be able to be part of its wonderful history. We stayed in early February but the house was warm and welcoming, plenty of room for a large family and children. The hot tub was appreciated.

Emma

What a wonderful place of peace! One of the best places I have ever stayed. Suzanne was wonderful and helpful. Literally nothing to fault at all! Perfection!

Polly

Absolutely fantastic stay at The Castle! Beautiful house and surrounding area. Great facilities, and we loved the hot tub. Really lovely touches like homemade Welsh cakes on arrival too. Great communication from the host, we felt really looked after. Only thing Id mention is the floors are quite slippy/uneven (beautiful old wooden floors, just partRead more of the houses charm and character), its worth bringing some grippy slippers to wear, especially if youre planning on having a drink or two ;) Hide

Sue

We had a wonderful stay. Nine of us met to use it as a writing retreat, and self catered. The kitchen was a joy - everything was provided. The property was warm, spotlessly clean, and beds and sofas were comfortable. The hot tub was a highlight of the stay. Plenty of walking around the village - sadly the pub was shut for a one off trip, but wed brRead moreought a ton of food so we didnt starve! Recommended. Hide

Rhidian

This is a very nice place indeed and we have no complaints. Pretty much all the rooms are great, the property is well maintained, tastefully decorated, and is well equipped. A couple of the rooms on the top floor are a bit challenging, but this is mentioned within the information, but again they are tastefully done. More information can be obtainedRead more by contacting the owner, which I did and she was most helpful. In fact Id say she went above and beyond to ensure our stay was fantastic. Diolch! Hide

Anthony

Spotlessly clean, well equipped large holiday home well located for Hay-on-Wye with a good pub less than 5 minute walk away.

Karen

Absolutely gorgeous home from home. Couldnt have wished for a better venue for my big birthday. Suzanne was really helpful and left us Welsh cakes, wine and chocolates. Very spoilt. Spectacular views, hot tub is a dream and the sound of birds made it extra special. The Roast Ox on Sunday for lunch was outstanding.

Shiguftah

We stayed at The Castle this week, there were 16 of us in total, the house had plenty of space and never felt over crowed, everyone enjoyed the hot tub and the fire pit, which is tucked away. The hosts were really helpful, replied back to messages very quickly. The views were amazing. I would definitely recommend this cottage

Liam

Lovely location, amazing facilities, we were well looked after and everything was provided as stated and more. Hope to return in future for a longer trip!

Stephen

Spacious comfortable accommodation. Appreciated the two living rooms and two TVs. Bedrooms roomy and bathrooms well equipped. Good to have a pub within walking distance.

Ken

Beautiful property in a wonderful setting. Very well appointed with all you could possibly need. We had a wonderful family long weekend celebrating a big birthday. Great pub in easy walking distance too. The hot tub also went down very well. My grandaughter, aged 8, wanted to move in.

Tia

We loved our stayed! The accommodation was perfect and it was exactly what we wanted for our weekend. The owners were very thoughtful and provided us with a welcome hamper, also put a basket of toys out for the babies and we couldnt ask for much more! We will definitely stay here again and couldnt recommend it enough!

John

Lovely house with very comfy beds, huge soft bath towels, loads of room, welcoming gifts on arrival, good pub 2 minutes away and a proper country feel about it.

Layla

We were a group of 14 adults who stayed at the castle. We couldnt have asked for a better stay. The owner Suzanne was very good on comms and responded to any questions i had prior to arrival. The castle is spacious and offers lots of good spaces. The hot tub was a bonus, we used it one day. As was the firepit at the top of the garden stairs, nice e lement. The location is great, being close to many short walks and a lovely little local pub. There is plenty of parking also. Sunsets were amazing!

Marilyn

The house was perfect for our family birthday celebration; spacious, comfortable and well equipped. There is good walking nearby for energetic folk and an excellent pub only yards away. The owner is very helpful and always responded promptly.

Kevin

Very well equipped comfortable home, had everything we needed (or may have needed). We all enjoyed our Easter weekend here, great location, good pub down the road.

Keely

The house was amazing, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The host was superb, accommodating and always on hand if needed. The addition of the lambs being born during out stay topped it off

Lynda

Fantastic comfy homely warm farm house with plenty of character and all mod cons. Well presented and equipped. Comfy beds with gorgeous crisp clean bedding. Great location. Ideal for larger groups. Hot tub a real bonus with towels supplied!

Gwen

Beautiful house and facilities

Mandy

Great house for a gathering with family and friends, very comfortable and great location

Hannah

Beautiful house, very clean and super big. Will definitely return.

Katie

Wow this place was fantastic we went as a family of 14 to celebrate a 40th birthday. The adults and children all loved the house. The house has everything you need, there is plenty of space for everyone. Bedrooms are very comfortable again with plenty of space. The owners was fantastic leading up to our stay and when we was there. We will definitel y be booking again.

Sarah

10 ladies on their annual weekend away - such a lovely house, well equipped and luxurious. A lovely area to stay in, we walked locally and also visited Abergavenny, Crickhowell and Hay on Wye, all lovely towns and interesting to walk around. There were no complaints from any of our group, we used all bedrooms and everyone reported a comfortable nig hts sleep. Would definitely book again.

Samantha

Everything was brilliant and everyone was so friendly that we met! The house is set up to have everything you could possibly want/need and is stunning. I just wish we could have stayed longer! Thank you so much for making such a special weekend for my mums 60th.

Adele

The house is stunning and so clean

Verity

Very comfortable house and plenty of seating for large groups. Well equipped - the owners had thought of pretty much everything. Beautiful spot with good walking and places of interest nearby.

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The Castle At Painscastle, The Castle Painscastle, Builth Wells

About The Castle At Painscastle

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Games Room

Hot Tub Relaxation

Spacious Accommodation

Beautiful Location

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Excellent Walking

Getting To The Castle At Painscastle

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Castle At Painscastle Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Roast Ox Inn

The Old Black Lion

Richard Booth's Bookshop Café

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

The Castle At Painscastle Reviews