The Forest Country House B&B 
Gilfach Lane, Kerry (Newtown) SY16 4DW
Hidden away in the beautiful, peaceful Vale of Kerry, this splendid Victorian country house offers luxurious 5-star bed and breakfast accommodation in 5 charming en suite double rooms.
Built in around 1850, the guest house today offers high-quality accommodation for walkers, riders, cyclists, business people and holidaymakers. The peaceful, tranquil location makes the guest house a wonderful, relaxing base from which to explore the Newtown area and Mid-Wales.
The guest house is set in 4.5 acres of garden and paddocks in the beautiful Kerry Valley. All of the rooms have fine views of the gardens and the valley. Each charming en suite room is well equipped with modern facilities such as satellite TV, DVD players, tea/coffee making facilities and Wi-Fi wireless internet access on request.
With wonderful views over the garden, the guest drawing room is perfect for relaxing. The guest house also has a tennis court, kennels for dogs and horse stables.
Score from 36 reviews
Superb
9.4/10
Rooms: 5
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Address: Gilfach Lane, Kerry, Newtown SY16 4DW 
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The Forest Guest House was beautiful, the rooms were spotless, the breakfast was really good and Paul and Michelle were great. Can't wait to visit again - A+++. We loved this Guest House. Paul was a lovely host and the guest house was beautiful, clean and very spacious.the house,the owners,the chickens and dog,and the breakfast. Simply superb in every way. all reviews »
Comfortable,clean, good breakfast and friendly. he broke one of my eggs on the first day but he learns fast.
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The Forest Country House B&B Room information
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Superior Double Room
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Rooms offers scenic views over the gardens. On weekends a 2-night stay may be required.
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Rooms offers scenic views over the gardens. On bank holidays a minimum 2-night stay is required.
Room Facilities:
Work Desk, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, TV, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Satellite TV, Refrigerator, Radio, Microwave, Kitchenette, Ironing Facilities, Heating, Hairdryer, DVD Player, CD Player, Bathroom, Bath or Shower
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Amenities at The Forest Country House B&B
Services
Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access
Miscellaneous
Soundproofed Rooms, Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Bridal Suite, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
General
Private parking, Pets Allowed, Parking on-site, Free Parking
Front-desk/reception area services
Luggage Storage, Express Check-In/Check-Out
Food & Drink
BBQ Facilities
Entertainment and children services
Children's Playground
Common areas
Garden, Games Room, Communal lounge/TV room, Communal kitchen
Activities
Tennis Court, Table Tennis, Golf Course (within 3 km), Cycling, Billiards
Food & Drink
The Forest Country Guest House offers both traditional freshly cooked breakfasts and vegetarian alternatives. All of the breakfasts are prepared using high-quality ingredients and organic and locally sourced produce is used whenever possible. Those with special dietary needs can be accommodated by prior request. Please contact the hotel in advance in order to inform them of your requirements, using the contact details supplied on your confirmation email.
As well as a full traditional cooked breakfast, breakfast usually includes a variety of fruit juices, fresh fruit salad, a choice of cereals, toast, Welsh cakes, butter and preserves. Coffee, tea and herbal and fruit teas are available to accompany your breakfast, and there is also a vegetarian option available.
For evening meals, the closest restaurant is the newly refurbished Kerry Lamb, just 1 mile (1.6 km) away. There are also a number of restaurants in Newtown and the surrounding area. Alternatively, takeaway meals can be brought back to the guest house to be eaten in the dining room. The guest house also keeps a range of pre-cooked meals. A kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge is available for guests to use.
The guest house can also provide children's early evening meals by prior arrangement.
Hotel information details
The drawing room is available to all guests and includes a 19th century Collard square piano and a TV. An internet-enabled PC is available free of charge, for guests to access email and local information.
There is a lot to see and do in this beautiful area of the Marches in Mid Wales, including walking, cycling, golf and horse riding. The region is also rich in history with plenty of ancient castles to explore, as well as pretty villages and towns.
The guest house prides itself on striving to make guests’ stays both enjoyable and memorable.
Important information to guests
The first night's accommodation will be charged at the time of booking as deposit to secure the room for you.
Information about the area
Kerry is a small village in the Welsh Marches in Mid Wales. The area is breathtakingly beautiful, with wonderful valleys and hills to explore. There is plenty to see and do, including walking, cycling, horse riding and sightseeing. The area is also a popular spot for outdoor activities and adventure sports, including ballooning, paragliding, quad trekking, paintballing, carting and biking. The region’s magnificent scenery, challenging rock formations and mountainous terrain also make it great for abseiling, canoeing, caving and rock climbing. You could also enjoy clay pigeon and pheasant shooting or take advantage of some of the area’s magnificent golf courses. Mid Wales is a vast region, which offers a classic variety of golfing tests, suitable for players of all levels and you can also enjoy some superb scenery at the same time. Mid Wales also offers some great fishing, including fly-fishing, game angling, lake fishing and reservoir fishing. You could also hire a boat at the spectacular Lake Vyrnwy and fish for trout.
Room information details
All the charming and comfortable rooms are well equipped and individually decorated. Each room is named after a local forest and has pleasant views over the gardens. Bedroom linen and large quality bathroom towels have been chosen with comfort as a priority.
Fold-out beds for children under 13 years of age or full-size single beds for adults over 13 can be provided in the larger rooms at an additional cost.
Travelling information
By Car (from Newtown):
Kerry lies on the A489, the main road to Newtown.
- Take the A489 and just before you enter Kerry, take the right turning, signposted The Forest into Gilfach Lane.
- Follow this narrow winding lane for approximately 0.75 of a mile (1.2 km), ignoring the satellite navigation system, if you have one.
- You will pass a left fork and later a right fork after the bungalow; do not take either, stay on the lane.
- The entrance to The Forest Country Guest House has black metal gates and is on the left-hand side, just past the brook.
By Train:
The nearest main line railway station is in Newtown, 3 miles (5 km) away. Newtown train station offers direct links to several major cities, such as Shrewsbury, Birmingham and London.
By Air:
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport, which is one hour and 30 minutes’ drive from the guest house.
The Forest Country House B&B Policies
Check-in
17:00 - 23:00
Check-out
07:30 - 10:00
Accepted CreditCards at Hotel
The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro (Switch)
Cancellation Policy
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, a fixed amount of GBP 30 will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy
All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All children under 13 years are charged GBP 15 per night per person for extra beds.
All older children or adults are charged GBP 25 per night per person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 3.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 2.
Deposit Policy
A fixed amount of GBP 30 per room will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.
VAT and city/tourist taxes
17.5 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Internet
Wi-fi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Wired internet is available in the business centre and is free of charge.
Meal Plan
Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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