Title: Visit Rhayader: Best of Rhayader Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Rhayader](https://expedia.ca/Rhayader-Hotels.d182882.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Rhayader](https://expedia.ca/Rhayader-Vacation-Rentals.d182882.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Rhayader Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Rhayader.d182882.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rhayader Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Rhayader.d182882.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Rhayader ## Travel Guide ![The Carreg Ddu reservoir on the Elan river in the Elan Valley near Rhayader, Mid Wales, UK ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182882/c879d78b-1df5-4a5c-b049-6b1e52222165.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Carreg Ddu reservoir on the Elan river in the Elan Valley near Rhayader, Mid Wales, UK ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182882/c879d78b-1df5-4a5c-b049-6b1e52222165.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Elan Valley in Wales showing Afon Elan river flowing through a snowy panorama of a winter scene of mountains and blue sky.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182882/5ba35405-7e7f-4d9c-a88a-26d29df0e8e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Red Kite flypast](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182882/a59e06f4-abae-49d3-a4e2-a03ed009f650.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Penygarreg Reservoir](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182882/0fe0b703-5661-4e86-9501-fb9d013421eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Rhayader Things to do - Rhayader Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Rhayader ![Ty Morgans](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12400000/12392200/12392190/518fe054_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ty Morgans South Street Rhayader Wales CA $124 CA $148 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Rhayader. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Rhayader Library and Gilfach Nature Reserve ... 7.6/10 Good! (155 reviews) accommodation was lovely and clean. Breakfast was really good. Only one negative but in no way reflection on the hotel our room was on the high street right next to the town clock, so heard the chimes on the hour every hour. Hotel great location for visiting the dams. Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=12392190&PinnedHotelID=12392190&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182882) ![The Lamb and Flag Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20520000/20519600/20519545/7ed072f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Lamb and Flag Inn North Street Rhayader Wales CA $124 CA $148 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 includes taxes & fees Stay at this inn in Rhayader. Enjoy a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Rhayader Library and Gilfach Nature Reserve are located nearby. 7.8/10 Good! (55 reviews) Had a great stay! The hotel staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, always ready to help with a smile. Their warm hospitality really made the experience memorable. Highly recommended! Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=20519545&PinnedHotelID=20519545&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182882) ![Rabbits View - Underground Hobbit Home Sleeping 6 guests in 3 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91480000/91476500/91476478/313ca5af_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rabbits View - Underground Hobbit Home Sleeping 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Rhayader Powys Stay at this cottage in Rhayader. Enjoy patios and a hot tub. Popular attractions Rhayader Museum and Gallery and Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Centre are located ... 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Enjoy patios and a hot tub. Popular attractions Rhayader Museum and Gallery and Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Centre are located ... [](https://expedia.ca/Rhayader-Hotels-Rabbits-View-Underground-Hobbit-Home-Sleeping-6-Guests-In-3-Bedrooms.h91476478.Hotel-Information) ![Hedgehogs View - a hobbit hut that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91340000/91337700/91337673/0a680ebc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hedgehogs View - a hobbit hut that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Rhayader Powys Stay at this cottage in Rhayader. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Rhayader Museum and Gallery and Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Centre ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Rhayader hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182882&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[Feb 7 - Feb 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182882&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182882&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182882&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182882&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182882&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Elan Valley is one of my favourite places in Wales. It's really peaceful, and there's normally hardly anyone there, especially if you head up some footpaths. Ideal for stargazing too, becasue theres next to no light pollution. A rarity in the UK. #GreatOutdoors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634855572716/b776bd64-f8f9-4d29-8922-d7b8a0d2f57a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Elan Valley Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Elan Valley during your travels in Rhayader. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Elan-Valley-Rhayader.d6349681.Vacation-Attraction) ![Our first visit to the Elan Valley dams and we could not have picked a better day. If you are in Wales and love great views, wonderful driving roads and the great outdoors I highly recommend visiting and walking around the area. It will take at least a day for a relaxed visit, walks and photographs or 3 hours with a few stops and a good drive through the valleys. The drive north to Devils bridge was excellent. #wales #elanvalley #elandams #landscapes #landscapephotography](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634855572716/4d67214c-d29c-4688-b1b3-3b510c742ea6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Elan Valley Reservoirs Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Elan Valley Reservoirs during your travels in Llanwrthwl. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Elan-Valley-Reservoirs-Rhayader.d553248634855572716.Vacation-Attraction) #### Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Centre Enjoy an outing to Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Centre during your stay in Nantmel. Discover the area's countryside and bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Gigrin-Farm-Red-Kite-Feeding-Centre-Rhayader.d6246633.Vacation-Attraction) #### Gilfach Nature Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Gilfach Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Rhayader. Discover the area's countryside and bars. 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See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Llanbadarn_Fawr,_Powys](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10088/e5bf65d2-f6c3-439d-9c4c-8f7589119814.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Llandrindod Wells ![First time going out to do some astrophotography. The sky was so clear the view was amazing!. 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