Food Scene
There are a number of good eateries within half an hour of Drovers retreat - from a couple of traditional pubs to more expensive restaurants.
The Harp Inn
Local food, superbly cooked, and excellent beers and wines.
The Lion Hotel is a traditional, friendly hostelry, whose speciality is authentic Indian curries, with ingredients direct from India.
The Lion Hotel
The Lion Hotel is a traditional, friendly hostelry, whose speciality is authentic Indian curries, with ingredients direct from India.
Severn Arms Hotel
Basic food, and two bars
The Lion
7 High StGreat food and lovely interior with garden lading to river
Horse & Jockey
Station RoadRestaurant and bar food, all good.
Parks & Nature
Drovers Retreat is in one of the most beautifully unspoiled areas of landscape in the UK. There are plenty of local walks to enjoy from the front door, as well as some further afield.
Great for walking, cycling, discovering nature, and a great little cafe open all year. (17.5 milEs)
51 locals recommend
Elan Valley Reservoirs
Great for walking, cycling, discovering nature, and a great little cafe open all year. (17.5 milEs)
Hergest Ridge
A great walk
Gilfach Nature Reserve
great place for wildlife (18 miles)
Red Kite Feeding Station
South StreetA truly spectacular sight a feeding time!
Getting Around
Local railway station on the glorious Heart of Wales line https://www.heart-of-wales.co.uk/ (2 miles)
Dolau
Local railway station on the glorious Heart of Wales line https://www.heart-of-wales.co.uk/ (2 miles)
Entertainment & Activities
Within 30 mins there are a number of interesting places to visit
Amazing restored Victorian court and house, complete with prisoners' cells.
19 locals recommend
Judge's Lodging
Broad StreetAmazing restored Victorian court and house, complete with prisoners' cells.
An amazing experience to see so many wild birds of prey. Fed every afternoon.
61 locals recommend
Red Kite Feeding Station
South StreetAn amazing experience to see so many wild birds of prey. Fed every afternoon.
The Spaceguard Centre
fascinating place to visit
Arts & Culture
Offers a range of entertainment, including films and live performances (17 miles)
20 locals recommend
Wyeside Arts Centre
Castle StreetOffers a range of entertainment, including films and live performances (17 miles)
The Bleddfa Centre
arts and spiritual centre (2 miles)
Powys Theatre
Canal Roadgood for plays and live performances (24 miles)