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Van Railway Track bed, near to Y Fan, Powys, Great Britain. The track bed can be seen alongside the fence. The railway ran from Van to Caersws, its main purpose being to service the lead mine near here. The mine closed in the 1920's and presumably so did the railway.
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Van Railway Track bed, near to Y Fan, Powys, Great Britain. The track bed can be seen alongside the fence. The railway ran from Van to Caersws, its main purpose being to service the lead mine near here. The mine closed in the 1920's and presumably so did the railway.
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Farmland at Y Fan At the west of the square, looking eastwards towards Caeiago Farm.
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Fan Wesleyan Chapel Built in 1871 and converted (for residential use?) in 2002.
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Farmland north of Y Fan Looking southwest towards the village.
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Hampton

Hampton

3 out of 5
Temple Street Llandrindod Wells Wales
Stay at this hotel in Llandrindod Wells. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (194 reviews)
Staff where great and room was clean all good.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

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The Mount Inn

The Mount Inn

3 out of 5
18 China Street Llanidloes Wales
The price is Rp1.715.191 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
Rp1.715.191
Rp2.058.229 total
14 Feb - 15 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Llanidloes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (384 reviews)
Lovely place and lovely people

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

The Mount Inn
Metropole Hotel and Spa

Metropole Hotel and Spa

4 out of 5
Temple Street Llandrindod Wells Wales
The price is Rp3.219.756 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
Rp3.219.756
Rp3.863.753 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Llandrindod Wells. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (355 reviews)
Comfortable, great staff

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Metropole Hotel and Spa
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Macdonald Plas Talgarth Holiday Resort

Macdonald Plas Talgarth Holiday Resort

3.5 out of 5
Pennal Machynlleth Wales
Stay at this aparthotel in Machynlleth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (155 reviews)
Everything was perfect.. fabulous room with big windows fabulous views... Everything i needed except a traditional oven but i made doo... spotlessly clean lovely updated bathroom fabulous staff

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Macdonald Plas Talgarth Holiday Resort
Penygelli Country House Apartments

Penygelli Country House Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Wern Ddu Lane Newtown Wales
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Newtown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Womaston Castle and Vaynor ...
9/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
Very quiet and pretty location, but not really walkable from town. The room was

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2024

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Haka Lodge

Haka Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Aberystwyth Wales
Stay at this cottage in Aberystwyth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Llyn Isaf and Hafod Estate are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Beautiful location, the view was like a landscape painting changing by the hour.

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

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Explore the campus of WMS Firearms Training during your trip to Llanidloes. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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