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The Old Vicarage is a four-star bed and breakfast business in Llangurig, near Llanidloes.

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Award-winning B&B owners to retire amid warning over Wales tourism tax

Executive chef Jamie Tully (left) with his team (from left) head chef Paul Fox, Rosie Koffer, Owen Fleming, Toyah Skilton and Russell Lee at Chartists 1770 at The Trewythen.Trewythen Arms Hotel, LlanidloesPicture by Phil Blagg Photography.PB113-2022

Executive chef Jamie Tully (left) with his team (from left) head chef Paul Fox, Rosie Koffer, Owen Fleming, Toyah Skilton and Russell Lee at Chartists 1770 at The Trewythen.Trewythen Arms Hotel, LlanidloesPicture by Phil Blagg Photography.PB113-2022

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Award-winning Powys hotel and restaurant to close its doors

See the full list of the UK's best spots for a staycation in 2024, according to Condé Nast Traveller, below.

See the full list of the UK's best spots for a staycation in 2024, according to Condé Nast Traveller, below.

Bannau Brycheiniog

Travel experts reveal Bannau Brycheiniog among the UK's best staycation spots

The Grand Hotel in Llandudno.

The Grand Hotel in Llandudno.

I stayed at the worst-rated hotel in a Welsh seaside town – a night at the Grand

The UK's best cider farms have been revealed - see the full list below.

The UK's best cider farms have been revealed - see the full list below.

Powys cider farm named among the UK's best and it's a 'must visit' this autumn

Pistyll Rhaeadr

Pistyll Rhaeadr

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Visitors claim they have been incorrectly fined £100 at Pistyll Rhaeadr car park

Salop Leisure is holding a massive stock clearance event

Salop Leisure is holding a massive stock clearance event

Everything you need to know about Salop Leisure

See how good these holiday parks ranked in the survey by Which?

See how good these holiday parks ranked in the survey by Which?

The best all-inclusive UK holiday parks revealed from Potters to Butlins

The clip of his antics at Arrecife Airport has gone viral, racking up more than 9,000 views on Facebook

The clip of his antics at Arrecife Airport has gone viral, racking up more than 9,000 views on Facebook

Cheeky holidaymaker reveals 'brilliant' hack to avoid 'stupid' Ryanair charge

Dylan Springer’s TikTok video shows him smirking as he pulls the extra items and snacks from under his clothes and stuffs them back into his tote bag

Dylan Springer’s TikTok video shows him smirking as he pulls the extra items and snacks from under his clothes and stuffs them back into his tote bag

EasyJet passenger reveals his ingenious hack to dodge extra baggage charges

Ty’r Orsaf in Builth Wells picked up a Sykes Star after a series of positive reviews

Ty’r Orsaf in Builth Wells picked up a Sykes Star after a series of positive reviews

Two Powys holiday cottages named among the very best in the UK

Rhayader Post Office.

Rhayader Post Office.

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Letter: Language obsessed tourists should be ashamed of themselves

Looking for somewhere to stay in Hay-on-Wye? Here's a few ideas.

Looking for somewhere to stay in Hay-on-Wye? Here's a few ideas.

The top 4 best places to stay in Hay-on-Wye according to Tripadvisor

See why Unyoked's off grid cabins are the most relaxing holiday you will ever go on.

See why Unyoked's off grid cabins are the most relaxing holiday you will ever go on.

I stayed in an off grid cabin and it's the most relaxing holiday I've ever been on

Wynford Mills (centre), pictured with his Builth support crew, as well as other members of the cycling team.

Wynford Mills (centre), pictured with his Builth support crew, as well as other members of the cycling team.

From France to Italy with love, for Scotland icon Doddie Weir

This Powys Airbnb is located just one mile from Brecon and has a 4.97 rating.

This Powys Airbnb is located just one mile from Brecon and has a 4.97 rating.

'Secluded' Powys Airbnb named among best restful getaways in the UK

Ryanair passengers have been urged to book their plane tickets in January and February for the cheapest fares.

Ryanair passengers have been urged to book their plane tickets in January and February for the cheapest fares.

Ryanair boss reveals the 5 best times to book for the cheapest flights

Brecon Beacons Dark Sky Reserve.

Brecon Beacons Dark Sky Reserve.

Powys named as home to one of the world's best places for stargazing

The New York Times has revealed the 'must go' locations for 2024 - see the full list below.

The New York Times has revealed the 'must go' locations for 2024 - see the full list below.

Powys landmark named among New York Times' 'must go' locations in 2024

Bishops Castle High Street.

Bishops Castle High Street.

Cultural attractions

Town highlighted as county named one of world's up and coming tourism hotspots

There are essential fines and regulations you need to be aware of

There are essential fines and regulations you need to be aware of

UK drivers could be hit with £2500 fines amid 'snow bomb' weather warning

Wigwam Holidays Builth Wells was named best glamping site in Mid Wales, beating off competition from around 590 others.

Wigwam Holidays Builth Wells was named best glamping site in Mid Wales, beating off competition from around 590 others.

Joy for Powys glamping site as it is named best in Mid Wales

From afternoon tea to archery, there's plenty to do at Studley Castle.

From afternoon tea to archery, there's plenty to do at Studley Castle.

I stayed at my first adult only hotel and it was like Christmas came early

National Express passengers can get 75% off their travel this Christmas

National Express passengers can get 75% off their travel this Christmas

National Express announces 75 per cent off coach tickets ahead of Christmas

12 of Powys' 13 stations along the Heart of Wales Line route would have been pointless answers on the show.

12 of Powys' 13 stations along the Heart of Wales Line route would have been pointless answers on the show.

Railway line through Powys features on popular quiz show Pointless

Welsh single malt whisky was awarded UK GI (geographical indication) status in July 2023.

Welsh single malt whisky was awarded UK GI (geographical indication) status in July 2023.

Welsh distilleries named among most exciting places in the world to visit in 2024

Mayor Marcia Morgan, pictured with some of the youth group visitors and leaders from Bad Rappenau on their recent visit to Mid Wales

Mayor Marcia Morgan, pictured with some of the youth group visitors and leaders from Bad Rappenau on their recent visit to Mid Wales

German youngsters enjoy a visit to Powys twin town

Nick Sanders is attempting to circumnavigate the earth on an e-bike

Nick Sanders is attempting to circumnavigate the earth on an e-bike

Powys man, 65, attempts to travel around the world - on an e-bike!

Machynlleth was one of the town rated as the best places to live in the UK

Machynlleth was one of the town rated as the best places to live in the UK

Four Powys towns rated among the top places to live in the UK

From Godmanchester in Cambridgeshire to Omagh in Northern Ireland, each corner of the UK has at least one unique town tongue twister.

From Godmanchester in Cambridgeshire to Omagh in Northern Ireland, each corner of the UK has at least one unique town tongue twister.

These are the most mispronounced places in the UK (how many can you get right?)

Do you have to pay council tax on a caravan?

Do you have to pay council tax on a caravan?

Do you have to pay council tax on a caravan? Rules and regulations explained

See who made the top 10 for best vintage caravan stays in the UK.

See who made the top 10 for best vintage caravan stays in the UK.

See the Powys vintage caravan stay named among the top 10 best in the UK

Air travel disruption could last into the week, says leading travel journalist

Air travel disruption could last into the week, says leading travel journalist

Air travel 'disruption could last into the week' amid ongoing technical fault

James Evans (centre) visited Rockbridge Country Park, near Presteigne, where he discussed boosting tourism in the area with owner Glenn Jones this week.

James Evans (centre) visited Rockbridge Country Park, near Presteigne, where he discussed boosting tourism in the area with owner Glenn Jones this week.

Powys holiday park that is expanding with 23 new homes warns over tourism levy

France is now fining for emissions.

France is now fining for emissions.

UK travellers urged to get emissions sticker or risk hefty fine

Which? found Heathrow was among those charging a “significant” premium for travellers who pay on the day

Which? found Heathrow was among those charging a “significant” premium for travellers who pay on the day

How UK holidaymakers can avoid paying up to 4 times more for airport car parking

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park will be the beneficiary of some of the funding

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park will be the beneficiary of some of the funding

Bannau Brycheiniog

Powys tourism projects receive share of £5 million Welsh Government fund

Many tourists will have booked holidays to Greece.

Many tourists will have booked holidays to Greece.

Is it safe to travel to Greece for a holiday amid wildfires in Europe?

How to ensure you get compensation for delayed flights using these three expert tips

How to ensure you get compensation for delayed flights using these three expert tips

Top three tips for claiming compensation for delayed or cancelled flights

Bird-flu measures were lifted on July 4 but poultry-keepers are still encouraged to maintain strict biosecurity measures all year round

Bird-flu measures were lifted on July 4 but poultry-keepers are still encouraged to maintain strict biosecurity measures all year round

Warning to all holidaymakers as bird-flu outbreak concerns grow

AA inspectors described The Old Vicarage breakfasts as

AA inspectors described The Old Vicarage breakfasts as

The B&B on the Powys border with the best breakfast in Wales

Love food? Find out the best holiday destinations for a foodie break.

Love food? Find out the best holiday destinations for a foodie break.

Love food and adventure? The best holidays for foodies

Sandi Toksvig of Extraordinary Escapes

Sandi Toksvig of Extraordinary Escapes

Stunning Powys border country estate stars on Channel 4 show

Many people in the UK face an anxious wait to see if their holiday flight will be okay

Many people in the UK face an anxious wait to see if their holiday flight will be okay

Thousands of flights to Europe at risk this summer due to air traffic control strike

Powys is a popular destination for solo holidays.

Powys is a popular destination for solo holidays.

Powys ranked among top 10 destinations to spend a solo holiday in UK

Plans have been lodged with Powys County Council to build treehouses at a farm near Caersws. Source: Blue Forest UK

Plans have been lodged with Powys County Council to build treehouses at a farm near Caersws. Source: Blue Forest UK

Powys County Council

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Treehouse lodges plan as farm near Caersws bids to enter holiday industry

Cyclists looking to get their bike fixed can pop down to Hafan yr Afon.

Cyclists looking to get their bike fixed can pop down to Hafan yr Afon.

New bike repair station opens on national route in Newtown

The ticket office at Landrindod Wells Railway Station re-opened last Friday, June 2

The ticket office at Landrindod Wells Railway Station re-opened last Friday, June 2

Transport for Wales

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Joy for Powys rail users as ticket office re-opens after months closed

Looking for your next holiday? Cardiff Airport offers access to a range of destinations across the world.

Looking for your next holiday? Cardiff Airport offers access to a range of destinations across the world.

From Majorca to Sydney - see the destinations you can travel to from Cardiff Airport

Fay Jones at Rockbridge Country Holiday Park with managing director Glenn Jones

Fay Jones at Rockbridge Country Holiday Park with managing director Glenn Jones

Expanding Powys holiday park celebrates Wales Tourism Week with visit from MP

Exmoor National Park and Isle of Bute also feature on the top 10 wild camping hotspots in the UK

Exmoor National Park and Isle of Bute also feature on the top 10 wild camping hotspots in the UK

Here are 10 of the best wild camping hotspots in the UK - have you been to any?

The new cycling link will be launched this summer.

The new cycling link will be launched this summer.

Epic new cycling route from Powys town to north Wales coast set for launch

Parkers House owner Tina Lovatt caught a pigeon inside one of the B&B rooms.

Parkers House owner Tina Lovatt caught a pigeon inside one of the B&B rooms.

Plague of pigeons 'slowly wrecking' five-star Newtown B&B, says owner

The canal near Llanymynech.

The canal near Llanymynech.

Cultural attractions

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Letter: There is no benefit to canal restoration unless it reaches Welshpool