Castle Inn in Powys

I cannot recommend this hotel enough. Absolutely 5 star. We booked in as we were due to go on a rally day but unfortunately this was cancelled. So we decided to still go and enjoy a night away at the hotel. The hotel and our room was absolutely spotless. The bed was very comfy the room lovely and warm, bathroom and bedroom spotlessly clean. The hosts were so welcoming and so helpful. The food, drink and log fire in the restaurant was amazing. If you are ever near Knighton this IS THE hotel to stay at. Very highly recommended. We can't wait to go back ❤️

I have stayed here several times and each time have found this B&B a true hidden gem . Ying the chef cooks exquisite Thai food, and her husband I think his name is Vince is very helpful and full of information regarding places to visit etc . On this occasion we stayed in a family room and it was spotless clean and all the amenities we needed If I could give the castle inn 6stars I would. Can't wait to return . Highly recommend and fantastic hosts

Excellent meal . It was very busy but the food and everything was perfect .

Lovely quiet country pub with accommodation

We stayed here whilst on a motorcycle trip. The host was very friendly and accommodating and the food was great.

Revisited this place for the fourth time and it didn't disappoint. Stayed for bed and breakfast and had dinner there on 2 occasions. Room clean and ample space for our family and friends. Breakfast was excellent. The dinner menu is substantial and its hard to choose what to eat. There were many having takeaways also. The place is busy at the weekends, but the service was excellent. Food is cooked fresh by a chef and the owner. the service by the staff was excellent and food was prompt and tasty. This was one of the best curries and thai curry that we have had.

Stayed here for 1 night on our way home from Wales. We also ate here in the evening. Food was lovely, host really friendly and room nice. Would definitely stay again.

Worked in Knighton,stayed over Saturday night in the Castle inn Knucklas. Everything was excellent,great location,nice room,great food and very pleasant staff. Highly recommended

Comfortable stay, fresh and tasty Thai dinner and vegetarian breakfast. Short dog friendly stay in knucklas near Knighton. We came here specifically for the reviews on the Thai food, it didn’t disappoint! It’s very rare to find a dog friendly place that serves Thai food!

Comfortable room fantastic food and friendly staff great base for exploring the area.

I have visited the castle inn multiple times in the past two months and never been disappointed with the food and service. The menu has a huge selection to select from including amazing Thai dishes cooked by the Thai Owner. She is so caring to her guests and even visits the tables to check if everything is ok which I felt was a nice touch.

We stopped by for food and met and spoke with the local George from across the road. You need to book and it does not disappoint. Will definitely come here again. We didn't stay but the rooms looks very nice

Superbly run well organised restaurant, recommended.

Fabulous welcome, great food, lovely accommodation, smashing people. Upon arrival, Vince showed me to my room, made sure everything was all good and said if I needed anything just ask. I stay in 2/3 hotels per working week and I would have no hesitation in recommending the Castle Inn to anybody, for whatever reason, business, pleasure or as a restaurant. I asked the chef/proprietor Ying, a most charming lady, about 3 choices of dishes I had in mind. On her recommendation I had the King pie - MAGNIFICENT - with excellent mash, veg and a succulent, rich gravy, all piping hot. Breakfast, a traditional English, was the equal of the dinner for service, taste and quality of ingredients served by the amazing Ying. If you are not staying here search it out and go for a meal, I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

I had a good stay in this bed and breakfast. The room was clean and modest in decor, everything potentially needed included.traditional pub and restaurant downstairs. Dog friendly...good location for walks

Lovely place to stay. We have booked this place for a night. It's lovely and quiet location. The food is fantastic (cooked by Thai owner). I ordered Thai and and I'm Thai, I would say this is my first time having real Thai food and I feel like my home. I would definitely come back again either to stay or just a food. Thank you for P'Ying for your warm welcome na ka. Thank you for pocky as well ka. 🙏🙏 ขอบคุณมากๆค่ะพี่ 😁

I had a short stay at Castle Inn occupying room 1. This is family room, it was clean,warm had plenty of space & more than ample facilities. As I am registered blind I have to cater for my Guide Dog so this room was perfect and easily accessible. They have a great all round very tasty menu, especially the home-made cheesecake, it’s to die for, and a big thumbs up to the Robinsons cider, and after a few pints up to the room with a fantastic sleep, can’t complain, good comfortable and quiet which is what you want! And with bed comes breakfast, and this was equally as great, the overall stay at Castle Inn was a fantastic experience. Cannot fault the owners or the staff. It was a great experience. I will certainly be visiting again.

Very welcoming atmosphere. Waiters couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. Spotlessly clean. Extensive menu. Ying the Thai chef cares enormously about her food and it shows. Delicious food and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending a visit!

Disappointed at this visit We have been before and been impressed however this visit was a let down .They appeared to be under staffed and we had to wait ages for our meal The barmaid apologised for the wait which was fine but then two tables which arrived after us were served first We thought we had been forgotten .Eventually the food arrived .The Pie was disappointing Not much chicken or mushroom in it which is unusual It felt that it had been made by a different chef ? We would have had a sweet however after bringing us a sweet menu No one returned to get our order so we gave up in the end Overall disappointing!!

We were staying at a holiday cottage in beguildy and the castle inn menu was in the info booklet. Phoned and booked a table for the following evening. We expected we may be the only ones in there, but weee pleasantly surprised to find a packed bar and full restaurant! Very nice atmosphere and ambience. There is a room adjacent to the bar set up for about 20 covers. Menu is extensive from English pub meals to a curry and Thai set of dishes. Opted for the Thai. Had the chicken satay and then the duck red curry for main. Exceptional food. I’ve eaten a lot of Thai meals and this was up there. If you’re in the area, check it out

A great base for exploring the area and ideally located for the Phil price rally school, great food fantastic atmosphere and friendly staff, highly recommended

Party of 7 and we all had excellent meals. We have visited numerous times and never been disappointed. This evening belly pork, lamb shank, curry , burgers and pies all delicious. Staff are always friendly and helpful.

Stayed for a week for work. Room was basic but spotlessly clean and plenty of tea/coffee/toiletries provided. Seamless check in - Ying is a wonderful host (and chef!) Breakfast is fantastic, filter coffee was a nice bonus. The pub food in the evening is immense, Thai and British options were both fantastic, just a shame the pub wasn't open for a couple of evenings, but I imagine it's difficult to keep the lights on in such a remote area. On that note, it's a beautiful area, had a couple of nice walks. Will 100% return. Shout out to the bar staff too, friendly, chatty and all-round great people to spend the evenings with.

We went as a couple for Sunday lunch and loved it. Classic country pub, great food and good portions. All the staff were lovely as well. We were staying at lodges nearby and are really pleased we found this place. Would 100% return.

Dropped in for tea whilst staying at the Oakenfort nearby. We were greeted by two extremely polite bar staff and the service just got better and better. We had two beautiful meals, I highly recommend the king of pies! We eat out a lot but it’s been a long time since the chef and owner came out to talk to the customers; which was a lovely touch. Honestly can’t review this restaurant high enough and it was just a pleasure to eat there and beyond reasonable when the bill arrived.

Fantastic Venue! Myself and three friends visited for the Thai Street Food Night. Food was of an exceptional quality, service was excellent and a comfortable seat next to the log burner! Will be back!

Staff very polite and helpful. Evening meal was a delight to eat and very keenly priced. If I'm this way again this will be my choice.

A fine Sunday roast dinner, roaring log fire and courteous hospitality for two weary bikepackers...thank you

Can't fault it. Fantastic pies, great cider and the staff and owner are so welcoming. Definitely try the home made cheesecake! Great value, will definitely return.

How did someone from Bangkok end up in deepest Shropshire? However it was I’m glad she did. Dropped by with some friends on a cycling trip. The very engaging owner buzzes around and then retires to the kitchen to knock out what my friends ( who have been in Thailand a lot) described as the most authentic Thai food they have had in the UK. The hotel rooms are clean and functional and the pub has a great informal atmosphere. They do uk pub food too ( excellent pies I am told) and the stay was good value. Will definitely come back with another group of mates. Excellent breakfast, too.

Great food and friendly service.

What a find ❤️. Fabulous pub, We were greeted warmly upon arrival by staff and locals alike! Great choice of beverages, extensive menu. We were a party of five with a small well behaved dog. (We did ask in advance if it was ok to bring the dog). The food was delicious, tasty whitebait, soft garlic bread, homemade pies stuffed to bursting, salmon in lemon butter, chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce, all delicious. The chef came out to check we were happy 😃. Can’t wait to go back for Sunday lunch.

Lovely village pub, staff all super friendly and attentive. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal, tasty, fresh, generous portions and good value.

We were fortunate enough to spend an evening at this authentic village pub while on holiday nearby. The interior is full of character plus there was live music which pulled in a good crowd of friendly locals. To top it all, the Thai cuisine was excellent, as was the beer. If you're in the area a trip to the Castle Inn is a must, although it's definitely best to book ahead as it is very popular.

A lovely old pub with spacious rooms. The bathrooms have been refurbished to a high standard with powerful hot showers. Very wide food choice of good quality - locals eat here too and are friendly.

We were on holiday this week and choose the Castle Inn because of the very good reviews. We received a very warm welcome as the staff were very friendly. The food was lovely and very reasonably priced. If you are staying in the area they offer a very varied menu as well as traditional pub food they also offer an excellent range of Thai dishes as well.

We stayed for 2 nights over the may Bank holiday and we were really pleased with the Castle Inn, it is excellent value for money. It's located 2 miles from Knighton and is an ideal location for hiking and cycling or just a chilled getaway. The room was in an annexe at the rear of the inn and it was comfortable and very clean. The Castle has a small bar, beer garden and a nice restaurant and the food is a mixture of English and Thai, we ate there both nights, the king pie is highly recommended. The staff are very friendly and the landlady goes out of her way to make sure you have a nice stay. A big thank you to all concerned for ensuring we had an enjoyable short break.

We walked here for Sunday lunch from Black Hall Lodges - a lovely 2 mile stroll. There was a choice of several different pies or Sunday roast. The food was excellent quality and the service first rate. Lovely atmosphere of a traditional local village pub.

Fantastic place to stay..Food is marvelous..... nothing is to much trouble for them

Well-run pub with spotless accomodation and a good breakfast. Ate there in evening. Excellent varied menu of freshly-cooked dishes. This was my second stay and we'll go back there again.

My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights. We found the bedroom and all public areas spotlessly clean. Our room was very well equipped with additional items such soap etc available upon request. The bed was firm, but comfortable. Bedside table was a tall chest of drawers and not that convenient. Heating and shower were both electric. All 5 rooms at the hotel were accessed by an external metal staircase which had just a single hand rail – not recommended for those with mobility issues (see photos). The structure containing the bedrooms appeared to be timber framed and at times you were aware of other guests. The hotel has a super restaurant with a wide range of English and Thai dishes on offer, all meals we had were excellent. We could just see the famous Knucklas railway viaduct from our bedroom window. The hostess and her staff were friendly, attentive and extremely helpful. There is no front desk, so you need to contact the hotel with your time of arrival. Overall, it was a very nice hotel and we would have no hesitation in staying here again.

Warm welcome and lovely breakfast, unfortunately not doing food on a Wednesday night but plenty of choice in Knighton, see my other review.

Lovely comfortable pub, with great food including done very authentic Thai dishes.

Excellent. Food. Loverly. Host. Rooms. We're. Comftable. Staff. Very. Friendly. And. Helpful.

Just got back from a lovely evening at the Castle Inn. Our 2nd visit there. Had beautifully cooked Thai food absolutely delicious. Must also say how spotlessly clean the place is and how lovely the staff are. Will definitely be back again. Highly recommend.

Lovely welcoming pub with an impressive selection of dishes, including a variety of excellent Thai food. I went for the signature King of Pie, it was huge and packed with beautiful tender steak - delicious. The staff are friendly and they welcome dogs! Would recommend.

Positives where that the whole place is immaculate and spotlessly clean. All Covid safety measures are in place. The lady who works in the bar (short blonde hair) was rushed off her feet all night but did it with a smile and was very welcoming. Lovely breakfast. Negative was the lady who runs it seemed very stressed so made us feel a little uncomfortable at times, especially with our dog.

Wonderful hospitality. All very clean and staff and Ying all very pleasant and helpful. Great

We didn't stay, but our relatives did so last Saturday 2nd. We all 4 have a very good time (Thai ) that night and the food was excellent as was the service nothing was too much trouble. However on our last night in the area some 5 days later 7th Oct we had booked a table for 7.30pm we were on time yet had to wait some 15mins for our order was taken and as the food is cooked fresh a further 20 mins to receive our lovely food. Shame the same waitress was not on duty this night as the service was slow poor and and well pretty much useless. Would not suggest a Thursday night for a meal generally!

Might be the best steak and ale pie I've had anywhere in the UK! Nice traditional pub, worth a stop for food and a beer.

Very good food. Good value accommodation & very helpful staff. Secure facilities provided for bikes.

A very friendly place to be, fabulous menu choice

Since moving to the area earlier this year, the Castle Inn has become our go-to place for celebratory meals. So far, we've only had takeaways thanks to Covid, but they have all been delicious - I usually expect a takeaway meal to be of a slightly lower quality than one served in-house, but it's hard to see how they could improve on what we've eaten. The food is all excellent, but the Thai menu is a real stand-out. I've eaten in a few Thai restaurants in my time, but never found anything half as good as this little village pub. We feel very privileged to have such an excellent restaurant on our doorstep.

Great pub, fab food and Stowford press cider, what's not to like, 5*

Excellent value, breakfast was nice and really friendly staff.

Excellent pub and hotel . Very attentive and friendly owner who is also a most amazing cook . Accomodation was first class ,location beautiful .

Nice clean room, attentive staff and excellent food 👍

Clean and friendly, great value for money.

Turned up without booking on a rainy midweek evening for family dinner. Initially told it was pretty busy if we hadn’t booked but they v kindly squeezed us in by the bar area. Friendly efficient service. Food and drink orders taken pretty quickly considering how busy they were. Food was lovely, my daughter esp enjoyed her beef massaman - other food was great (burger, sirloin and green curry which was lovely and spicy!). Busy but v friendly pub with great food so would recommend and visit again.

Pleasant clean rooms. Decent pub grub plus Thai specials.

Great family run local pub and eatery.. an amazing mix of modern British pub grub and Thai.. high quality ingredients skillfully blended into fantastic meals.

We’ve always loved the roasts at The Castle Inn. Luckily, they are doing take away roasts due to the Covid restrictions and they are just as delicious!! Definitely recommend!

Spotlessly clean, dog freindly accomodation and pub. Great base for walking the area which is lovely. Food was fab, we had thai. would go again

Ate here as a couple, the person who welcomed us was friendly. The drink selection was nice. We ate from the Thai menu and the food was really nice. Their covid measures seemed good too, the place was spotless and we felt quite safe here. If i am back in this area, I would return here for dinner definitely.

Very friendly host, great breakfast, comfortable rooms.

Very clean and tidy ,very welcoming and friendly Great food Many thanks

It was a very friendly place, nice and clean. Good drinks and food food. The room I stayed in was spotless and we really enjoyed the breakfast.

A great weekend spent in Wales doing soem fantastic greenlanes, Used the Castle inn as the base, great food , good beer, lovely rooms. I will be back.

Food drink and staff all very good Rooms need a little update but great stay

We have just got back from a fantastic meal at the Castle Inn. In these strange Covid times the operation is as slick and safe as you could possibly hope for: managed-entry, one-way system, antibac gel, screens, staff masked and plenty of room between tables. The pub and toilets were immaculately clean.Back to the usual things one looks for in a pub: the interior is charming: traditional wood-pannelling, thick stone walls and beamed ceilings.The service was excellent. Our waitress was funny, friendly and knowledgable about the pub and local history.The food though. Oh the food. My girlfriend had the veggie lasagne, which she said was really tasty and she loved the chips and the fresh vegetables. I had the "King of Pie". Their naming, not mine, but accurate! Probably the most generously-filled pie I can remember: stuffed full of steak and rich gravy.We both virtually rolled out of the pub, we ate so much.Definitely worth a visit!

Good evening food, but expensive as are the drinks, lady host is very welcoming, male host is arrogant, shower didn't provide hot water on high setting🤔 cold room upon arrival but very big room, comfortable bed.

Friendly hosts, great food and good choice of beers topped off with cosy rooms.

Welcoming atmosphere first class pint first class food and a cracking venue for the cymheyope shoot dinner 😉👌

Excellent food, beer and service. Will definetly be coming back

Had a great meal whilst staying nearby for the weekend, lovely friendly atmosphere, we had their King of Pies which were amazing, the best we have had. Super place and staff

Great welcome, good beer and food.

The castle Inn is such a lovely and welcoming pub, perfect after a bit of a walk and an excuse for a pint and one of their incredible pies! Seriously try the pies, or the lamb!

Popped in for a meal and a few libations..the service was first class and the food was excellent.

Room for improvement but better than it was....

Amazing authentic Thai food home cooked by the host Yin. Plus the home cooked British menu. Warm welcome always received is this lovely cosy, character filled county pub on the Heart of Wales Line Trail

Must go and visit on thai night food cooked fresh and tastes amazing lots of things to try at really great prices

Really lovely host and staff , room was exceptionally clean, very cosy, food was incredible. Can't wait to stay again.

De engelse keuken is prima dankzij de vrouwelijke kok. Er is ook Thai food verkrijgbaar. Dit vond wij persoonlijk wat minder.

My husband and I have just returned from the castle inn. It is our first visit there. We went on the recommendation of a friend of ours. The pub itself is very oldie worldie as I would put it, beams etc. The restaurant is really quite small but cosy so it is best to book. Although we had to wait a time for our meal, when it did arrive it was absolutely delicious. All home cooked. Very hot. I am vegetarian and chose the meat free loaf with vegetables. It was fab. There are no starters on a Sunday but there were desserts. We both chose Chocolate brownie, and because we are both a little strange asked if we could have custard and some ice cream with it. This was not a problem and when it arrived it was one of the most delicious desserts we have ever tasted. Our friends were definitely right the food is fabulous and we will definitely be returning on another occasion. Just a little bit of advice. If you go in the week and you are tempted by the king size pie only order it if you are a HUGH eater as it is massive.

We have just spent a week staying at the Castle Inn, Knucklas. This Inn is in a village in Wales,and oh what a joy to wake up to the birds and not traffic! Castle Inn is run by Vince and Ying, ably assisted by Rachel in the bar and Jean in the kitchen. Our bedroom was warm, comfortable and quiet. Staff were helpful but not intrusive. Breakfasts were tasty and set you up for the day. We met a lot of the local community on the few nights we stayed in. The musical night was certainly very enjoyable and ranged from classical, country western to rock and roll with a saxophonist, flautist and drummer to boot - along with a collection of excellent singers and guitar players. We would certainly recommend this place for one night or a week.

We ate here twice and had curries on Friday night (which is curry night). I had a Thai green curry which was very very spicy and absolutely delicious. My partner has the beef massaman curry which was also great. On our second visit we went for steak and ale pies and they were really really lovely. The portion of the pies is huge (we were warned) but I ate nearly all of it because it was soooo tasty! I would very much recommend a meal here.

Had a great meal, served by friendly, helpful staff, with good beers! The Thai menu, served on Tuesdays and Saturdays is wonderful

Lovely friendly staff, fantastic food.

Great food, staff and good pub.

Great food at great prices and great selection of drink!

We ate in the bar area and were able to converse with the very friendly locals. We had the beer battered fish and chips and the Fry, both of which was lovely.

Very friendly staff, great hospitality. Lovely breakfast. Great place to stop over

Called in for Sunday lunch. Was absolutely lovely and the dogs were welcome too. Staff very friendly. Would definitely recommend A+++++

Excellent food and beer- especially the Thai curries. Spicy and recommended!

Excellent food. Such a nice change from the normal pub grub. Was recommended - so pleased we followed up.

Nice Bed & Breakfast. Evening meals in the bar/restaurant were very good. Loved the pies. Rooms were comfortable and clean.

Really good evening meal. Breakfast was a bit disappointing

Having just finished pitch our caravan after a tiring day we decided to eat out at the local. The food was fabulous whitebait and pie. Staff couldn't do enough for us most welcoming. We returned for Sunday lunch again fantastic. All in all a fantastic find. However one warning make sure you have a very big appetite.

We arrived at The Castle as another pub close by had stopped taking orders for Sunday Lunch at 1.45! We were absolutely delighted with our roasts (beef and chicken)Fast and cheerful service - beautiful meat and superb fresh veggies and potatoes. New to the area - we will be returning to sample the Thai food and soon to be launched Friday Curry night. THANK YOU!

Popped in on a Saturday night mid February. We were met with friendly locals and welcoming bar staff. The meals we had were excellent value for money and amongst the best cooked sirloin steaks weve eaten. I was disappointed by seeing Thai food on the menu but it not being avaliable weekends. I think we've found our new local eatery. Thanks guys