Midweek break to the Royal Welsh Show

Britain’s most popular agricultural event, the Royal Welsh Show, will be taking place from 22-25 July at the Royal Welsh Show at Builth Wells in mid Wales.

There will be dozens of events and things to do for old and young alike including a livestock display, (horses, cattle, sheep, pigs & goats), horticultural display, forestry skills display, country pursuits, sheep dog trials, shearing display, falconry demonstrations and a farrier ornamental ironwork display.

There will also be cookery demonstrations – including one by Welsh Michelin starred chef Bryan Webb – live music, a huge food hall and beer tents.

For those who want to make a short break of the show, Welsh Rarebits, the UK’s leading collection of country house hotels, inns and boutique hotels to be found the length and breadth of Wales, has a number of member properties located close to Builth Wells including the following:

The Felin Fach Griffin is a seven-bedroomed country inn, located in Brecon and which is renowned for its fine food. Double rooms from £60 per person (two sharing on a B&B basis).

The Lake Country House & Spa is a 31-roomed luxury retreat at Llangammarch. Meal times are a fine dining experience and the hotel has one of the most extensive wine lists in Wales. Double rooms from £98 per person (two sharing on a B&B basis).

The Metropole Hotel & Spa at Llandrindod is the largest property in the Welsh Rarebits collection with 112 rooms. Bedrooms are modern in design and the hotel has a great spa and indoor swimming pool. Doubles from £63 per person (two sharing on a B&B basis).

The Castle at Llandovery is a 15-bedroomed traditional coaching inn which has been transformed into a modern, funky hotel, serving great food using local ingredients and with a wide selection of ales and wines. Double rooms from just £35 per person (two sharing on a B&B basis).

For more information on any of the above accommodation, visit rarebits.co.uk.