About Rhymney House hotel
Housed in a Grade II listed building dating back to 1801, The Rhymney House hotel Hotel lies 40 minutes from Cardiff. Facilities at this family-run hotel include a function space for up to 80 guests.
The hotel has nine rooms, with twin, double and family options available. All rooms feature an en-suite bathroom as well as a TV and tea and coffee making facilities.
The Rhymney House hotel Hotel sits on almost three acres of grounds that guests are free to enjoy. Free parking is available. Children are welcome but pets are not permitted.
The on-site restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and evening meals. A traditional Sunday lunch is also available. Guests can also enjoy a drink in one of two Tudor-style bars.
The hotel lies five miles from the Brecon Mountain Railway, 17 miles from the Waterfall Centre and 25 miles from the National Showcaves Centre for Wales.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Handy roadside location on the edge of town
This low-cost hotel's location amid luscious green scenery on the edge of Rhymney in south Wales was conveniently about one mile from the town centre for amenities, eateries and the railway station offering services toward Cardiff. Outdoors enthusiasts loved being near the gorgeous Brecon Beacons National Park for walking, mountain-biking and horse-riding. Drivers liked the free parking and proximity of the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road for easy access to regional attractions, castles and beauty spots.
positive:
Affordable, clean and comfortable rooms
This early 19th century listed building reportedly retained much of its period character. Guests said the rooms were simple but clean, cosy and comfortable. Thanks to the usually affordable room rates, many budget-minded guests said they got decent value for money.
positive:
Warm welcome and popular food
Reviewers said the pleasant, attentive and welcoming hosts at this family-run hotel were brimming with local knowledge. The property's two cosy bars and a restaurant were reassuringly popular with locals and diners spoke highly of the honest pub grub, saying it was reasonably-priced and well-cooked. The cooked breakfast was described as delicious and plentiful.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Patchy TV and Wi-Fi reception reported
Poor TV reception was reported in some rooms. There were also occasional reports of patchy coverage and sluggish speeds on the free Wi-Fi network in certain areas of the premises.
negative:
Claims of drawbacks in some rooms
Some critics noted certain bathrooms had a slightly awkward layout. Others faced difficulties adjusting the room temperature to their liking at times. There were also claims of maintenance issues like dated decor, tired-looking furniture and aging mattresses.
negative:
Occasional criticism of slow food service
Although diners enjoyed their meals, there were occasional claims that the food service was prone to slowing down in the restaurant during busier periods.