The Elan Hotel, Rhayader is set in spectacular countryside in Powys, Mid Wales. Nestled on the banks of the River Wye and with the throw of a stone assuring a splash in the Elan Valley lakes our selection of single, twin, double and family rooms offer tranquility and comfort within the beauty of the Welsh countryside.www.elanhotel.co.ukWest St, LD6 5AF

Once a Victorian workhouse and now a beautiful country house hotel, Brynafon has great character and charm. Brynafon is set against the dramatic backdrop of Gwastedyn Hill and the Druid's Circle and is a stone's throw from the river Wye. Sitting in very heart of the beautiful and yet still undiscovered Elan Valley, Brynafon is a must to visit any time of the year. We can arrange horse riding, cycling, fly- fishing, clay pigeon shooting and guided walks to complement your stay and ensure that you have a happy and healthy time.www.brynafon.co.ukSouth St, LD6 5BL

Our hotel is a wonderfully situated, family run hotel, within half a mile of one of the great achievements of Victorian engineering, spectacular scenery and a fabulous area for outdoor enthusiasts. We offer good quality accommodation, excellent home-cooked food, an interesting wine list, a warm local atmosphere in our friendly bar, with real ales and a variety of malt whiskies. It is the perfect base from which to explore the breath-taking scenery and fantastic wildlife of Mid-Wales, often described as 'Wales best kept secret'.www.elanvalleyhotel.co.ukElan Valley, LD6 5HN