The Radnorshire Arms Hotel

Having paid £130 for a room on a Sunday evening, we were very disappointed to receive an email stating the bar and restaurant closed at 6pm, therefore we would have to go off the premises to have dinner. The room was non refundable. The manager did offer to let us cancel but having booked through Expedia it was still non refundable. We also had family in the same situation in another room . The rooms are adequate and well equipped but the bed mattresses dreadfully uncomfortable and in both rooms squeaked and groaned with every movement…hence a terrible nights sleep. Most hosteleries that do not have facilities open reduce their price on those nights. With a disabled, 88 year old husband there is no way I would have booked, knowing we could not eat or drink on the premises . I think the charge of £130 was extortionate. The area from the chalets to the main building is a tip . It would only take a short time to clear the discarded furniture and general rubbish. For information… only continental breakfast of processed meats and one processed cheese are available. No rolls or bread, just toast.

We were made to feel welcome from the moment we stepped through the door. All the staff were friendly and continually asking if we needed anything. Martin, Marcus and Sasha especially deserve a mention as they went above and beyond in their efforts to make us comfortable and ensure that we enjoyed our time at the Radnorshire. Its a historic Grade ll Listed building of about almost 500 years and which is full of character and charm. Our room had original panelling and there is a huge Guest Lounge that is of similar setting, despite the dark panels on the walls the rooms are sunny and inviting. Our meal was excellent and the portions huge. My gammon was very tender not at all like the ones you get in chain restaurants. Our waitress Sasha was very polite and helpful ensuring that we had everything that we needed to enjoy our meal. Marcus the barman, came to our table in the dining room to ask my preferences so that he could make me a special cocktail which tasted wonderful. Lovely big gardens and an under dining area plus a childrens play area. Very quiet and a pleasant place to stay which we hope to visit again. Some people mentioned that it was only a continental breakfast but there was plenty to eat and we had a cooked meal at the Coffee House in Presteigne just up the road which did All Day Breakfast for just over £7.00 Its a great place to relax and enjoy a slower pace with plenty of country walks near by.

Stayed while visiting family. Checked out early as we couldn’t bare to stay any longer. Unfortunately the hotel needs some modernising and updating in parts. Seems to be catering more for locals than visitors/tourists. The place smells of cigarette smoke and cooking fat as soon as you enter the door. Room was clean, but even though the heating was on in our room the air was still cold. Curtains were hanging off the curtain rings with many not attached and were thin pale fabric letting so much light in. Water mark stains on the ceiling. Was looking forward to a cooked breakfast in the morning only to be told they no longer did one and nothing else available locally. Only continental, but never mentioned. Car park is exposed and no CCTV. Wouldn’t recommend or return unless changes. Such a shame as an historic and beautiful building with potential.