Powys

Saddle a pony, grab a bike or simply a pair of trusty boots and let Powys get under your skin. Red kites wheel above you, historic villages offer festivals in summer and cosy pubs in winter, and the Dark Sky Status of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, can rival the best on earth. Wales’ largest county is overwhelmingly rural and green to the core, with Machynlleth’s Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) leading the charge, offering practical solutions and hands-on learning to help create a zero carbon world. Make yourself at home in our special places to stay and discover Powys from welcoming farmhouses, clever eco-builds and smart barn conversions.