The Butchers Arms

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Merthyr Tydfil with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Mountain View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Standard Double Room | Living area
Shower, towels
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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The Butchers Arms, Main Road, Pontsticill, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, CF48 2UE
  • Brecon Mountain Railway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Brecon Beacons National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • BikePark Wales
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
Changing table
High chair
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Changing table
High chair
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
Changing table
High chair
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

About the area

Merthyr Tydfil

At The Butchers Arms you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Pontsticill Reservoir and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Brecon Mountain Railway. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The Butchers Arms serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy access to ecotours, horse riding/hire and rock climbing. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning full breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .With a stay at this 3-property class Merthyr Tydfil B&B, you'll be 5.8 km (3.6 mi) from Brecon Beacons National Park.

What's nearby

  • Brecon Mountain Railway - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cyfarthfa Park and Museum - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Garwnant Visitor Centre - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
  • BikePark Wales - 15 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Troed-y-Rhiw Station - 13 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Holvey’s Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mango House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Aberglais - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Penydarren Club - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Butchers Arms

Bed & breakfast in Merthyr Tydfil with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a picnic area are also featured at The Butchers Arms. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Merthyr Tydfil bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Butchers Arms offers 3 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The Butchers Arms

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Ecotours
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Rock climbing
  • Spelunking

Family friendly

  • Changing table
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Butchers Arms Merthyr Tydfil
The Butchers Arms Bed & breakfast
The Butchers Arms Bed & breakfast Merthyr Tydfil

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Butchers Arms?

Yep, The Butchers Arms has a free self car park.

Is The Butchers Arms family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as changing tables and highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Butchers Arms is a hit with families.

Does The Butchers Arms serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Butchers Arms?

No, The Butchers Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Butchers Arms?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Butchers Arms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Butchers Arms?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Butchers Arms?

There is a golf course next to The Butchers Arms.