Traveller's Rest inn in Powys

Great place to stay. A friend and I cycled to the area and stayed here overnight. The owner is very accommodating and friendly. The room is a generous size with all the facilities you would want, and you have access to an outside deck area with lounge chairs and table which is ideal on a sunny day. The breakfast was also lovely. The location was great as it’s a 5 min walk from 2 good pubs and a post office/shop

The Travellers Restaurant offers excellent food in a delightful setting looking out over the Brecon Becons. It is easily the best place to eat within miles of Talybont on Usk.

We ate Sunday lunch late as usual. The starters were their usual excellent selves and the Roasts were excellent, plentiful and well accompanied by a variety of vegetables.

We went for Sunday lunch on 31 of October, and although the meal was tasty,as was the dessert, my wife and I were very disappointed with the main course which consisted of 4 small potatoes a small amount of veg, and a very small,and I mean very small portion of meat. I myself had a small slice of beef and a half of a slice,and my wife had a similar amount of chicken which was supposed to be chicken breast which included a bone, for some reason? As we have visited before, i was surprised that the regulars or so it seemed to be, had two or three large slices of beef where I had a very small portion as did my wife, and for the price we payed I'm sorry to say we will not be visiting again.

We stayed in Ty Tawel cottage which is attached to the Travellers Restaurant and run by the same lovely people. The cottage was warm and welcoming with a lovely log burner. Lovely big comfy beds and wonderful en-suites. The host had even left us some eggs, bread, milk and some delicious homemade marmalade. We had breakfast in the restaurant which was excellent. Lovely high quality ingredients, cooked by Doug to perfection. We also had dinner on two evenings which was exceptional. The beef just melted in your mouth. Joy even brought dinner into the cottage for us as one of our party wasn’t well. A big, big thank you to Joy and Doug for looking after us so well. Hopefully we are able to come and stay again.

We had a wonderful meal here and it was a welcome change from the pub grub we’d been having during our long weekend stay. Very well organised, we called ahead, as advised by those that recommended it - it’s a must as they don’t take walk-ins so do book ahead. We were emailed the menu, lots of lovely things to choose from, and pre-ordered. Very relaxed atmosphere, good wine list, wonderful setting and location. Food was delicious and service was lovely too - real local feel to the place. Our dog was made to feel very welcome too, even by the resident cat! Would highly recommend!

We were delighted to be able to have Sunday lunch here again after the long Covid induced break. The food was as a good as ever and one could not wish for a more relaxed and enjoyable way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Pre-booking is essential as this restaurant can’t cater for many covers, and it may be necessary (particularly at the moment) to pre-order from their menu. Some may find the atmosphere lacking a little but the service is very good, the setting is lovely and the food truly exceptional. The chef is clearly very talented. We’ve eaten in many restaurants in many countries over the years, and this little gem ranks amongst the best.

We wanted a change from traditional pub food and so glad we came across here. Had a fabulous meal in ‘COVID safe’ surroundings and loved the ambience of the restaurant. Service was good and attentive without being too intrusive. Venison was cooked to perfection for hubby and my sea bass was lovely. Accompanying veg was a treat and cooked to perfection. Would highly recommend and the lemon polenta cake for desert was exceptionally good. Will definitely be going back when in the area.

We had a meal here not long after it reopened post lockdown. We both really enjoyed our three courses. The sauces, which accompanied the steak and the lamb were amazing. Really enjoyed the frozen tiramisu dessert and polenta cake too! There was plenty of space in restaurant for us and the other couples eating. The service was excellent. Can’t wait to revisit!

We arrived at the Travellers Rest Inn before opening time and went for a short walk to visit my Uncle, upon return I asked what appeared to be the landlady what time they were opening only to find they had blocked our car in. The landlords car was then moved to block the entrance to the car park and the landlord refused to move it. We had to drive down a grass bank to 'escape'. We will not be going there again !!!!

Six of us ate here prior to a concert at the local village hall. We have eaten here many times before but our friends were Travellers "virgins". Everyone was absolutely delighted with their meal and as always, service was excellent. We subsequently had Sunday lunch here again with our daughter and that was also of a first class standard. Doug and Joy have a place and a standard to be proud of!

The restaurant is in a beautiful setting and is clean and bright. We went several weeks ago for Sunday lunch and although tasty, we feel that it does not offer good value for money compared to other restaurants in the area. The vegetables were presented on such tiny platters we could barely believe it, such a shame as it is our favourite part of the meal.

A very friendly place tucked away in a peaceful location at the edge of this delightful village. Sensibly priced, tasty, well cooked food enjoyed in a pretty dinning room overlooking the Usk valley. Very much enjoyed by all our group after an energetic day hiking in the nearby hills. Will definitely return.

We were invited by friends to stay at the Travellers Rest in Tal-y-bont on Usk. From the moment we arrived to our departure the following day, everything about this gorgeous retreat is first class and great value for money. The rooms are spotlessly clean very well furnished, with lovely views. Later on our friends joined us for dinner The food represents exceptional value and we enjoyed a three-course dinner which was freshly cooked and served by this caring husband and wife team. The wine was superb and reasonably priced After a good night’s sleep in a very comfortable bed our friends joined us for breakfast, which was excellent with so many nice touches which made you really appreciate the whole experience. We left for our journey home mid-morning very impressed and so glad we have found Travellers Rest

It was our last day in the Brecon Beacons and we rang up the Travellers Rest Restaurant on the off chance that they had an opening for dinner that evening. Our hostess said that she would check with the kitchen and call back. Another disappointment, we thought. How wrong! Joy rang back within 10 minutes and gave us a time.We were staying in self catering accommodation only a few miles away and had always wondered what we would find if we turned left at the end of the driveway. Travellers Rest was the reward, easy to find and - oh joy - had ample and free parking.Straight away you could sense the calm of the place as we walked through the delightful garden and into the restaurant.We both had the toasted feta on olive salad for starters. My husband chose the rack of Welsh lamb which he cleaned up to the bone while I had the Bream. Our mains were accompanied by freshly cooked vegetables and delicious potatoes. The wine list has ample choice and we weren't disappointed settling for a glass each.And did I mention the desserts? While her husband is responsible for the rest of the menu, Joy's speciality is dessert and special they are.Revived and restored the Travellers Rest was a wonderful note on which to end our visit to the area.

Visited Travellers Rest whilst on a canal boat trip. We moored up then it's a short walk through the gardens. The weather was very cool and damp but it still looked stunning. The welcome was friendly. It has a log burner which gave it a cosy feel. The choices were plentiful and they cater for dietary requirements. We had a mix of salad, lamb, fish and beef to start and for main. All was delicious, even though my beef wasn't cooked rare, more medium, it was delicious and I didn't leave any. There were perhaps too many vegetables and we couldn't eat them all but they were all really flavoursome. Desserts were also delightful. They also have rooms if you wanted accommodation which I'm sure would also be very comfy.

An absolutely fantastic meal! I don't ever recollect such a taste tantalising meal in the whole of my life, all the flavours just melded together perfectly. Joy is a lovely hostess and made our evening personal and even more of an occasion. The food was honest and special - a lovely end to our few days away. Go! You will not be disappointed. This is my first TripAdvisor review.

My wife and 2 friends have just had a lovey Sunday lunch at Traveller's. we have stayed and eaten here several times over the last 2 years and have never been disappointed. Joy is a wonderful host and her husband is a fantastic chef. Joy makes all the beautiful desserts. nothing is too much trouble for this couple . The food is outstanding a great value.If you are in the area this restaurant is highly recommended , but book in advance as the restaurant seat no more than 25 people..

We have been using this restaurant for many years and I am staggered how easy it is to book a table, whilst many other restaurants within a ten mile radius are bursting at the seams but failing to live up to expectations.The food is sensational, the ambience perfect, with the table service serene and unobtrusive. Don't know why we bother eating anywhere else!

After a long day's walking, we were delighted to reach this delightful restaurant with rooms. The accommodation was very spacious and well appointed. It was obvious that a great deal of care had been used to fit out the rooms with the best quality furnishing and toiletries.When we went down to dinner we found we were the only customers. It was the sort of menu where everything was of appeal, and when the food arrived it did not disappoint. The seafood starter was great, and this was followed by some perfectly cooked Welsh lamb. What really impressed was the tremendous selection of vegetables, including no less than 3 types of potato. As we were there on a quiet night, I was wary of ordering cheese to follow as I thought it might arrive cold from the fridge. But no, it was a splendid selection, all at the right temperature, and with a generous number of crackers.Our hosts made us very welcome throughout our stay, and I can't wait to return.

The food in this restaurant is amazing and the restaurant well worth a visit. It is very clean and comfortable with a lovely outlook. Friendly hosts providing top quality food that is cooked with love and care. An all round great experience and we hope to be able to visit again. Thank You! Sally and John Sibley Bristol

Very clean, spacious, quiet bedroom above the restaurant. Delicious meal. Gorgeous spot, five minute walk to the village. Fabulous walking from the door on well marked paths or along the canal. Very friendly and helpful owners. We’ll be back.

We were on a walking holiday and this was a last night treat. Food was lovely, good choice on the menu and really reasonably priced for the quality. Three course meal for two with wine just £90. I had the smoked duck starter, sea bass for main and chocolate mousse for dessert. My husband had a totally different selection and they were just as delicious. You do have to book a table.

The food is fantastic with a good choice of starters, main courses and desserts. Had a fabulous smoked duck starter followed by guinea fowl main and chocolate mousse dessert! All were faultless. The mains were accompanied by a great selection of vegetables, potatoes and chips to accompany the steak.

Another visit to our favourite eatery last Saturday. Excellent food to satisfy the taste buds of all the family (6), delivered to the table with friendly service and panache, accompanied by great ambiance, a bottle of very reasonable Shiraz and a wonderful log fire. Joy and Doug get it right every time!

We ate at the Traveller's Rest Inn on the Saturday night of the August bank holiday. We'd booked in advance, and this is recommended as it's not a huge place and the service is relaxed enough to not be rushing you out.

We ate here on the final evening of our stay in Talybont; what an absolute delight. The dining area is relatively small and the atmosphere very comfortable and relaxed. We struggled to decide what we should choose, everything was so tempting! I'm sure whatever we had selected would have been equally delicious. My dietary requirements were easily accommodated as all food is freshly prepared. The Travellers Rest really is a little gem and we will definitely be returning, hopefully to make use of their b and b facilities.

This is a really lovely place to stay and eat. Joy and Doug are incredibly kind, laid-back hosts. It is a totally relaxing experience and the breakfasts are great. You go away feeling refreshed and as if you have made new friends. Faultless.

Tuvimos la suerte de encontrar este lugar después de leer sobre ello en algunas de las guías locales, ya que no aparece en Tripadvisor como un restaurante, un poco como hotel. No dejes que esto de nosotros y tampoco debería. La ubicación era genial y tuvimos un paseo por el canal para llegar desde Talybont. El menú era fantástica, no recuerdo la última vez que miré hacia abajo en un menú y quería comer de todo, pero no aquí. Después de mucho pensar que tenía los riñones y venado carne corderos, que estaba delicioso y acompañados. Muy variada selección de verduras que estaba muy bien para probar y todo rematado con una gran losa de stilton. Comida muy agradable y, por la calidad de la comida, a un precio muy razonable. Si su cerca y te gusta algo más que una cena pub una noche, es una visita que vale la pena.

Un pequeño y muy bien presentado restaurante familiar con una cálida bienvenida + servicio excelente. Estamos bien viajado, y la calidad de la comida era absolutamente impecable. Un simple menú degustación combinaciones ordenadas presentando maravillosos productos entregado con estilo y muy buena relación calidad-precio. Sin duda volveremos.

relatively small number of covers - room is a lot brighter than it used to be Good selection of dishes available and small but good wine list friendly & efficient service

Mi esposa y yo decidimos a última hora que necesitábamos un descanso de fin de semana para recargar las baterías, ya que habíamos comido en el restaurante el pasado junio, sabíamos que íbamos a comer bien, así que después de un par de llamadas telefónicas a la alegría del dueño, reservamos en el estudio, dormitorio, baño y salón. Todo muy limpio y confortable, con muebles eclécticos. Me encantó tener una nevera y un fregadero.

Después de una semana encantadora explorando el Brecon Beacons, elegimos el resto de viajeros como un lugar para comer de noche final después de oír susurros alentadores. Mi esposa y yo estamos muy contentos de haberlo hecho, tenía una fantástica comida de la tarde comiendo eso fue perfecto en sabor y preparación en un entorno acogedor. Si estás en cualquier lugar cerca, debe date un capricho. La atención al detalle, cocinar y hosting pondría mucho más grande/establecimientos caros en evidencia. Dudo que hubiera importado lo que pedimos pero, para el registro, tuve el pato ahumado. mar besugo y flan, mientras que mi esposa tenía la limanda goujons, merluza y langostinos cocidos en salsa de vino blanco y crema tarta con pizcas pegajosa salados de caramelo. Todos absoluta delicioso. Como extra, nos obsequiaron con una coliflor y stilton puré como degustación para empezar. gratis No soy un fan de ambos, pero ni siquiera esto era precioso. Fue una noche sin prisas, más relajante. Es simplemente una enorme pena está a 10 horas ida y vuelta para volver!

Situated on a quiet lane leading out of Talybont-on-Usk and conveniently next to the Mon Brec Canal on which we were holidaying in a narrowboat from Cambrian Cruisers, the Traveller's Rest inn provided us with a superb three course meal. We were treated very graciously by the host and given ample time to savour the delights of each course. The food was cooked to perfection and beautifully presented.

Took a walk down from our holiday rental. Had a beer outside in the sun.Took a look at the menu but it was uninspiring do didn’t go back again.Inside looked a little dated but clean and smart.

Das Restaurant bietet neben professioneller Gastlichkeit und einem eher rustikalen Ambiente eine hochklassige Küche. Viele der Zutaten wie Kräuter, Gemüse und Gewürzpflanzen stammen aus dem eigenen Garten oder der nahen Umgebung. Das Menü ist eine schnörkellose Freunde für alle Geschmackssinne und lohnt die Anreise. Daher ein Tipp: Zimmer buchen, relaxen und sich auf die Bar, den Weinkeller und die Küchenleistung freuen!

We had Sunday lunch here with some friends. We had booked well in advance and had chosen here as we knew the food is reliable and the ambiance is so relaxed and tranquil. The starters chosen ranged from Mushrooms in a creamy sauce to smoked duck and to Goujons of Lemon Sole. We had 2 portions of Pork and 2 of chicken as the roasts. There were ample vegetables and plenty of gravy (without having to ask for more!). Both the ladies had meringue deserts, which they demolished. Hard to think of a more relaxing way to spend a few hours on a Sunday afternoon.

Small family run restaurant, amazing food and lovely setting. Small restaurant, but even with only 1 table occupied they weren't prepared to take a walk in booking on the night - Be sure to book in advance!

We came across this restaurant on an evening drive , we were lucky enough to have an evening meal, it was delicious can not fault the food or service. Very laid back and relaxed atmosphere, we came back two weeks later for a Sunday lunch, wow amazing , will defo be coming back. Not the cheapest but you certainly get what you pay for here.

This was our third visit here and the food has not disappointed once with their standards remaining extremely high. I had the salmon, trout and prawn terrine to start, the duck for mains and the Chocolate mousse for dessert. All of which were delicious. Bookings are essential!

A fantastic little B&B with the added bonus of an in house restaurant, serving amazing, good value food. We booked last minute for the Bank Holiday weekend in the beautiful Brecon Beacons and were very surprised with this hidden gem in Tallybont Usk, close to the hills. Our room was clean, quiet and homely, breakfast freshly and individually prepared, plenty of it using local produce, even the delicious marmalade was home made by the proprietors friends. Our evening meal, selected from a very decent comprehensive menu was not only very professionally prepared, it was tasty and excellent value for money. So called Gastro pubs in the South East pale into insignificance when compared to the quality and value of the food, and could draw some lessons from the husband and wife team at the Travellers Rest. We were extremely impressed and intend to re-visit on our next excursion to the hills.

Been visiting this place since it was a pub. It was great then and has continued to be. It is now a top-notch restaurant with great food, great service, and nice rooms. For a couple looking for a quiet night away it would be hard to beat. And it's a perfect base for walking or mountain biking too. We'll be back again soon.

We stayed for two nights while kayaking with a local kayak coaching company. We were made very welcome. The room was beautiful and comfortable and the large, hot bath was very welcome after a hard day on the water. The breakfast starts with a gorgeous free fruit little platter and choices galore. Joy welcomed our coach in to chat, offering a hot drink. We had dinner there on the second evening - delicious not to mention the incredible views from the restaurant. Highly recommend a stay.

Met up with 2 old friends this weekend for some walking. The Travellers Rest Inn is ideally located for walking around pen-y-FAN. Rooms were spacious and comfortable, and had a fridge with milk plus tea and coffee making facilities. The food was truly excellent even by my own self confessed high standards. Special mention is deserved for the breakfast which was was enjoyed by the log fire. It was anything we wanted from the menu. Smoked salmon and scrambled egg with fried mushrooms ! Plus a beautiful platter of fresh fruits and berries. Washed down with china pot of good coffee. Nothing was too much trouble for our host. Will be staying again !P SageNantwich

This is now called The Travellers, restaurant and rooms. Stayed here over New Year. for 2 nights. Very warmly welcomed by Joy and Doug.Have stayed many times over the years and eaten there even more frequently, and have never been disappointed.Restaurant revamp has worked really well, and the food (which includes breakfast) is wonderful.We look forward to visiting again soon.

Small restaurant in a new part of the original building. Sofas and a wood burning stove also. Food was exceptional. Good choice on the menu and all food freshly cooked. Five different vegetables and two types of potatoes, all cooked to perfection. Desserts were amazing too. Will definitely return to this lovely little restaurant.

Been to this restaurant for sunday lunch quite a few times. Loved the informality of this venue. Food is just like home cooking & very reasonably priced.

I came here with a friend whilst staying in Talybont for a few days walking. It makes a pleasant, if more formal, alternative to a pub meal and not too much more expensive. A very relaxed dining experience in intimate surroundings with attentive service. The food itself was delicious with a good selection of meat and fish, I had pork belly to start and hake for main, both cooked very well with traditional accompaniments. It is the second time I'd been here, a couple of year's ago the last time, and the experience was much the same; a very warm welcome, relaxed atmosphere and good food.

Genuine Welsh hospitality with magnificent views.We stopped for a couple of nights and regret to report that our room didn't live up to our expectations in terms of practicality but the finest local ingredients "cooked from scratch" into fine breakfast /dinners and sincere hospitality made up for the squeaking floorboards, poor lighting and soft mattress in our room. Would we return? Yes! This sincere couple work their sox off to provide an experience for visitors. You are made feel very special indeed.