Lakeview Lodge guidebook
Local attractions/ things to do
The Elan Valley is a stunning local area just a short drive from the lodge. Enjoy walks in the woods, walk or drive even around the beautiful dams, and finish it off with a visit to the Elan Valley visitor centre. Entertain the kids by a visit to their park.
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Elan Valley
The Elan Valley is a stunning local area just a short drive from the lodge. Enjoy walks in the woods, walk or drive even around the beautiful dams, and finish it off with a visit to the Elan Valley visitor centre. Entertain the kids by a visit to their park.
Enjoy a walk around the lake followed by an icecream! Great for a gentle stroll or for families. Park, sandpit, water activities (seasonal) and the Lake Cafe located overlooking the lake
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Llandrindod Wells Lake
Enjoy a walk around the lake followed by an icecream! Great for a gentle stroll or for families. Park, sandpit, water activities (seasonal) and the Lake Cafe located overlooking the lake
Are you a bird lover? Then why not watch the Red Kites being fed….
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Red Kite Feeding Station
South StreetAre you a bird lover? Then why not watch the Red Kites being fed….
I have visited The Small Breeds many times with my little one. We both loved it, lots of family fun. Small restaurant area for food which you can eat indoors or outdoors.
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Lítill bændur hættuspil og ugla miðstöð
Kingswood RoadI have visited The Small Breeds many times with my little one. We both loved it, lots of family fun. Small restaurant area for food which you can eat indoors or outdoors.
Quackers is a family play centre, and children don't have all the fun - adults are allowed on all the play equipment too!
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Quackers
Quackers is a family play centre, and children don't have all the fun - adults are allowed on all the play equipment too!
Builth Wells Sports Centre
College RoadLocated locally pay a visit to the swimming pool on a rainy day.
Wyeside Arts Centre
Castle StreetCinema located in Builth Wells
Places to eat and drink
Greyhound Hotel
3 Garth Rd
The Fountain Inn
7-9 Broad St
White Horse Hotel
13 High StI had my wedding here…..lovely food and staff. Nice setting for just a coffee and to watch the world go by or for a family meal.
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Metropole Hotel and Spa
Temple StreetI had my wedding here…..lovely food and staff. Nice setting for just a coffee and to watch the world go by or for a family meal.
White Hart Inn
19 High StSeven Stars in Aberedw is about a 10 minute drive from the lodge. It is a lovely country pub run by the community and is dog friendly. I would advise calling to book.
The Seven Stars Inn Aberedw
Seven Stars in Aberedw is about a 10 minute drive from the lodge. It is a lovely country pub run by the community and is dog friendly. I would advise calling to book.
This is one of my favourite places to eat. It is family and dog friendly. All food is home cooked and is a lovely country pub. I would definitely recommend booking.
Roast Ox Inn
This is one of my favourite places to eat. It is family and dog friendly. All food is home cooked and is a lovely country pub. I would definitely recommend booking.
A beautiful, quirky coffee shop in the main high street of Builth Wells with delicious food on offer.
Georgie Porgies
A beautiful, quirky coffee shop in the main high street of Builth Wells with delicious food on offer.
Lovely little coffee shop also serving ice cream located in Builth Wells main high street.
The Cwtch Cafe
6 Broad StLovely little coffee shop also serving ice cream located in Builth Wells main high street.
Highly recommend the Drovers. Selection of food and cakes located in Builth Wells main high street.
Drovers Tea Rooms
34-36 High StHighly recommend the Drovers. Selection of food and cakes located in Builth Wells main high street.
Takeaway kebab shop offering a variety of food including pizzas, box meals, kebabs, burgers. You can order online and choose a time to go and collect. It is cash only
Kebab 2000
Takeaway kebab shop offering a variety of food including pizzas, box meals, kebabs, burgers. You can order online and choose a time to go and collect. It is cash only
China Kitchen
8 High StChinese takeaway located in Builth Wells high street.
The Merrie Fryer
38 High StFish and chip shop located in Builth Wells high street
Golf
Builth Wells Golf Club was founded in 1923 originally as a nine hole course and remained this way until 1986 when it became 18 holes. The course is set in the quiet, picturesque Mid Wales countryside and was the final resting place for the Prince of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd and his 3000 strong army in 1282.
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Builth Wells Golf Club
Golf Links RoadBuilth Wells Golf Club was founded in 1923 originally as a nine hole course and remained this way until 1986 when it became 18 holes. The course is set in the quiet, picturesque Mid Wales countryside and was the final resting place for the Prince of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd and his 3000 strong army in 1282.
Designed by 6 times Open Champion Harry Vardon, and 5 times Open Champion James Braid, Nationally renowned Llandrindod Wells Golf Club is one of Wales' most loved golf courses. It provides a challenging test of golf in a breathtaking setting in one of the most beautiful and scenic parts of the Principality. The undulating fairways and fast true greens are all that would be expected of a championship quality course. Combine this with the stunning views and you have the perfect golfing location. The course has been voted in the top 3 Inland courses in Wales, and recently moved up to Number 17 in Golf World Magazines 'Best Welsh Courses', the highest ranked of all Mid Wales courses.
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Llandrindod Wells Golf Club
Designed by 6 times Open Champion Harry Vardon, and 5 times Open Champion James Braid, Nationally renowned Llandrindod Wells Golf Club is one of Wales' most loved golf courses. It provides a challenging test of golf in a breathtaking setting in one of the most beautiful and scenic parts of the Principality. The undulating fairways and fast true greens are all that would be expected of a championship quality course. Combine this with the stunning views and you have the perfect golfing location. The course has been voted in the top 3 Inland courses in Wales, and recently moved up to Number 17 in Golf World Magazines 'Best Welsh Courses', the highest ranked of all Mid Wales courses.
Our golf course is noted for its natural surroundings, abundance of wildlife, and mature tree lined fairways – there’s the occasional water hazard too! Golfers of all abilities are offered a challenging, yet entertaining test of their golf. We are regularly rated in the Top 30 courses in Wales.
Situated alongside the spectacularly beautiful scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Cradoc Golf Club is just 2 miles outside the handsome old market town of Brecon. Founded in 1967, Cradoc is a challenging 18 hole parkland course, 6188 yards long off the back tees with a Par 71 and is permanent home to the prestigious Coors Welsh Tournament of Champions.
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Cradoc Golf Club
Our golf course is noted for its natural surroundings, abundance of wildlife, and mature tree lined fairways – there’s the occasional water hazard too! Golfers of all abilities are offered a challenging, yet entertaining test of their golf. We are regularly rated in the Top 30 courses in Wales.
Situated alongside the spectacularly beautiful scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Cradoc Golf Club is just 2 miles outside the handsome old market town of Brecon. Founded in 1967, Cradoc is a challenging 18 hole parkland course, 6188 yards long off the back tees with a Par 71 and is permanent home to the prestigious Coors Welsh Tournament of Champions.
Garden Centres
I absolutely love this garden centre. I spend many hours there with my three year old exploring….and lovely restaurant and tea room. Worth a visit.
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Old Railway Line Garden Centre
I absolutely love this garden centre. I spend many hours there with my three year old exploring….and lovely restaurant and tea room. Worth a visit.
Located approximately 40 minutes drive from the lodge it is worth a visit. Has a selection of fresh fruit and veg, a meat counter, fresh bread and cheeses as well as a garden centre and coffee shop. Has an outdoor ice cream parlour with award winning ice cream.
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Oakchurch Farm Shop
Brecon RoadLocated approximately 40 minutes drive from the lodge it is worth a visit. Has a selection of fresh fruit and veg, a meat counter, fresh bread and cheeses as well as a garden centre and coffee shop. Has an outdoor ice cream parlour with award winning ice cream.
Clothes shops
Audrey's
A beautiful shop located in the main high street of Builth Wells.
Cribs Clothing
Located in the high street of Builth Wells
A lovely little shop with a selection of children’s clothes and toys 🥰 located in the high street of Builth Wells
Dolls and Dragons
A lovely little shop with a selection of children’s clothes and toys 🥰 located in the high street of Builth Wells
Builth Wells high street shops
My absolute fave shop in town 🥰 I love it. Lots of gifts, cards, household decor items. Worth a visit
Penelope Primrose
31 High StMy absolute fave shop in town 🥰 I love it. Lots of gifts, cards, household decor items. Worth a visit
Local newsagents and you can also purchase the fishing license here for fishing on the lake by the lodge.
Contis
Local newsagents and you can also purchase the fishing license here for fishing on the lake by the lodge.
Solitaire Launderette, 20 West St, Builth Wells LD2 3AL, UK
Laundrette and ironing service
Nibletts Mica Hardware
Home and hardware store
Builth Wells Post Office
1 High StLocal post office and Premier shop
The Root Cellar
Lovely fresh fruit and veg shop