The New White Lion

If you are visiting the Brecon Beacons or Landovery area in Wales I highly recommend the New White Lion. The owners - Karen and Mark Kirkby - are a fabulous couple who welcome you warmly and can’t do enough for you. Karen is a chef so the quality and variety of food was outstanding, and all rooms exquisitely decorated with a warm cosy feel. I stayed four nights in room 1 and had a wonderful experience. If you fancy a walk around the local area, the village is also lovely with bespoke independent shops including Judy’s ice cream parlour, patisserie, vintage shops, the Bear pub and so much more. It exceeded my expectations and I was totally impressed - make sure to book the afternoon tea - it will be a memorable experience. Attaching a few pics of breakfast and my room.

Our first visit to Llandovery and spent 3 nights at The New White Lion. There are not enough words to recommend the wonderful hosts Karen and Mark. Nothing was too much trouble they catered for our every need and more. Such a relaxing chilled environment especially after a full days of activities! There was a lounge to chill in and an honesty bar which was a wonderful added touch, free tea, coffee the most delicious hot chocolate and free homemade cookies , cakes and pastries, a real quiet country house setting. The rooms were beautifully presented with each one having its own individual touch, free toiletries (shower gel / bath soak, shampoo etc) that were topped up. Karen and Mark really know how to make you feel so welcome. Lastly the breakfasts, just wow! Cannot give enough stars to say how great they were which included home made croissants, home made sour bread, full English and so much more. Karen really went over and above to make sure we had whatever we wanted and all the food was delicious . Another added bonus was the detailed information and recommendations that Karen and Mark gave for places to visit and places to eat our evening meal. We will certainly be back.

I have no hesitation in giving Karen and Mark (and Poppy), of the New White Lion, a 5 star review. The B&B was a home from home - communal areas were warm and welcoming (with drinks and homemade snacks available at all times), the dining room was stylish and my bedroom was so lovely that I took a little video and sent it to my daughter. I checked, ahead of time, if there would be vegan food available and, I can honestly say, it was some of the best food I have experienced. Karen is a wonderful chef, using local ingredients and cooking everything from scratch and Mark is the perfect host. I recommend this B&B fully and would love to return next time I visit the Brecon Beacons are of Wales.

I spent 5 days/4 Nights at this lovely Retreat Bed & Breakfast.... Karen and Mark the proprietors were great! Karen is a Chef and Mark ensures the smooth running of everything... needless to say the food was delicious! The rooms and communal guest areas were very nice and comfortable of and the town of Llandovery is lovely with quaint eclectic shots, 2-3 pubs and a town square.... I would highly recommend The New White Lion to anybody visiting the Brecon Beacons....!

Our stay here was just perfect. Where to begin…The rooms are spacious and clean, there are luxurious soaps, chocolats etc. Breakfast is super, there is a very nice living room with free coffee, tea and pastries. And the hosts are really friendly, giving advice on walking tours and other activities. So the best B&B we have seen, definitely worth a visit!

What A Gem!!! We have high quality self catering in North Wales, so when we do go away, we like to treat ourselves to something special,, We were so pleased with our Choice in The NWL,,!! Karen, Mark & Poppy,, looked after us impeccably!! Their Hospitality & attention was/is second to none!! We stayed in The Phyicians of Myddfai Suite ! Absolutely Outstanding!! We would Definitely recommend a stay here, and we hope to return to this wonderful establishment soon!! Dez & Charli