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Unicorn Hotel

4-5 Long Bridge Street
Rated 9.1 in 381 reviews

Unicorn Hotel in Llanidloes, United Kingdom, offers a charming retreat in this picturesque part of Wales. As a boutique hotel, it prides itself on providing guests with a personalized and intimate experience, away from the hustle and bustle of larger establishments. Housed in a characterful building that reflects the rich history of the region, Unicorn Hotel seamlessly blends traditional aesthetics with modern comforts.

Inside, guests are warmly welcomed by tasteful interiors that embody a sense of homely warmth. Each room is uniquely decorated, featuring elegant furnishings that create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere ideal for relaxation. Modern amenities are thoughtfully integrated to ensure a seamless stay, from high-speed internet to luxurious bedding and en suite bathrooms.

Dining at Unicorn Hotel is a delightful experience, with a focus on locally sourced ingredients crafted into a selection of dishes that showcase the region’s culinary heritage. The cozy restaurant and bar offer a perfect setting for enjoying a meal or a quiet drink, adding to the holistic experience of staying at this unique venue.

Set in the vibrant market town of Llanidloes, the hotel serves as an excellent base for exploring the stunning landscapes of Mid Wales. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to scenic trails, picturesque countryside, and the River Severn, all within easy reach. Whether you’re visiting for leisure or a quiet getaway, Unicorn Hotel provides an ideal setting to unwind and experience the charm of this enchanting area of the United Kingdom.

Climate and Weather

January
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February
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November
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Michelin Restaurants in Llanidloes and near Unicorn Hotel

Old Market Hall
Old Market Hall
Grade I listed building in Powys. Building in Llanidloes, Wales
30m / 30yd
St Idloes Parish Church
St Idloes Parish Church
Grade II listed church in Llanidloes, Powys
120m / 130yd
Llanidloes Museum
Museum in Llanidloes, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom
70m / 80yd
Bryn-tail Leadworks
Bryn-tail Leadworks
Gwaith plwm ym Mowys
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of St Curig
Church of St Curig
Church in Llangurig
6.6km / 4.1mi
Cefn Carnedd
Hillfort in Powys, Wales
8km / 5mi
Statue of David Davies
Statue of David Davies
Statue in Llandinam, Powys, Wales
8.2km / 5.1mi
St John the Baptist
St John the Baptist
Parish church in Carno
11.9km / 7.4mi
Cae Gaer
Cae Gaer
Roman camp
13.3km / 8.2mi
Elvis Rock
Elvis Rock
Rock with graffiti in Wales
15.3km / 9.5mi
Church of St Padarn
Church of St Padarn
Grade II listed building in Llanbadarn Fynydd. Set back in a churchyard on the W side of the A483, approximately 0.5km S of the village centre
15.9km / 9.9mi
Maen-serth
Scheduled monument in Wales
14.7km / 9.1mi
Abbey Cwmhir Hall
Abbey Cwmhir Hall
Grade II* listed building in Powys.
16.7km / 10.4mi
Rhayader Castle
Rhayader Castle
Ruined castle in Powys, Wales, UK
16.6km / 10.3mi
Rhayader Museum and Gallery
Rhayader Museum and Gallery
Museum in Wales, United Kingdom
16.5km / 10.2mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church in Abbeycwmhir, Powys, Wales
16.6km / 10.3mi
St Clement's Church
St Clement's Church
Church in Rhayader, Powys, Wales
16.5km / 10.2mi
Church Of St Mary
Church Of St Mary
Church building in Llanbrynmair, United Kingdom
17.7km / 11mi
Tinboeth Castle
Tinboeth Castle
Hillfort in Powys, Wales
16.3km / 10.1mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Former church in Newtown, Powys, Wales
17.1km / 10.6mi
Newtown Textile Museum
Museum in Newtown, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom
17km / 10.6mi
Zion English Baptist Church
Zion English Baptist Church
Baptist chapel in Newtown
16.9km / 10.5mi
All Saint's Church
Grade II listed building in Powys, on the street line opposite the junction with Llanllwchaiarn Road
17.1km / 10.6mi
The Robert Owen Museum
The Robert Owen Museum
Museum in Newtown, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom
17km / 10.6mi
CwmYstwyth Mine
CwmYstwyth Mine
Multi-ore mines in Wales
16.7km / 10.4mi
St Llwchaiarn's Church
St Llwchaiarn's Church
Church in Llanllwchaiarn, Powys, Wales
18.7km / 11.6mi
Domen Fawr
Motte and bailey castle in Tafolwern, Powys
19.1km / 11.9mi
St Cynllo's Church
St Cynllo's Church
Church in Llanbister, Powys, Wales
19.2km / 11.9mi
Church of St Cynllo
Church of St Cynllo
Grade II listed building in Powys, in a round churchyard on the hillside N of the village centre
19.9km / 12.4mi
Hafod Uchtryd
Hafod Uchtryd
Estate in Ceredigion, Wales
21.6km / 13.4mi
Eglwys Newydd Church
Eglwys Newydd Church
Church in Ceredigion, UK
21.5km / 13.4mi
Bryn Amlwg Castle
Bryn Amlwg Castle
Castle in Bettws-y-Crwyn, Shropshire, England, UK
21.3km / 13.3mi
The Jubilee Arch
The Jubilee Arch
Triumphal arch in Devil's Bridge
20.9km / 13mi
British School
British School
Grade II listed building in Blaenrheidol. Situated on N side of A44, on corner of lane running up E side of Rheidol to Ponterwyd Chapel.
20.8km / 13mi
Saint John the Baptist
Saint John the Baptist
Grade II listed building in Blaenrheidol, situated in churchyard on W side of A4120 about 2km S of Ponterwyd
20.9km / 13mi
Church of St Cynon
Grade II listed building in Tregynon, located on raised ground on W side of village, overlooking Bechan valley. The church is sited in a churchyard with rubble retaining wall to S
20km / 12.4mi
Dolforwyn Castle
Dolforwyn Castle
Grade I listed building in Powys. Castle
22.3km / 13.9mi
Castell Collen
Castell Collen
Roman fort in Powys, Wales
23.9km / 14.8mi
Cwm Rheidol Mine
Cwm Rheidol Mine
Lead mine in Blaenrheidol
23.2km / 14.4mi
Ebenezer Wesleyan Chapel
Ebenezer Wesleyan Chapel
Grade II listed building in Blaenrheidol, situated in Ystumtuen some 2.5km S of A44, at S end of row of houses and former school
22.7km / 14.1mi
Llannerch-y-cawr
Building in Llanwrthwl, United Kingdom
23.7km / 14.7mi
Devil's Bridge
Devil's Bridge
Bridge in Pontarfynach, west Wales
22.5km / 14mi
Silver Mountain Experience
Silver Mountain Experience
Museum in Aberystwyth
22.4km / 13.9mi
Our Lady of Ransom and the Holy Souls Church
Our Lady of Ransom and the Holy Souls Church
Church in Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales
25.4km / 15.8mi
National Cycle Collection
National Cycle Collection
Bicycle museum in Wales
25.9km / 16.1mi

What to do in Llanidloes and near Unicorn Hotel

Old Market Hall
Old Market Hall
Grade I listed building in Powys. Building in Llanidloes, Wales
30m / 30yd
St Idloes Parish Church
St Idloes Parish Church
Grade II listed church in Llanidloes, Powys
120m / 130yd
Llanidloes Museum
Museum in Llanidloes, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom
70m / 80yd
Bryn-tail Leadworks
Bryn-tail Leadworks
Gwaith plwm ym Mowys
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of St Curig
Church of St Curig
Church in Llangurig
6.6km / 4.1mi
Cefn Carnedd
Hillfort in Powys, Wales
8km / 5mi
Statue of David Davies
Statue of David Davies
Statue in Llandinam, Powys, Wales
8.2km / 5.1mi
St John the Baptist
St John the Baptist
Parish church in Carno
11.9km / 7.4mi
Cae Gaer
Cae Gaer
Roman camp
13.3km / 8.2mi
Elvis Rock
Elvis Rock
Rock with graffiti in Wales
15.3km / 9.5mi
Church of St Padarn
Church of St Padarn
Grade II listed building in Llanbadarn Fynydd. Set back in a churchyard on the W side of the A483, approximately 0.5km S of the village centre
15.9km / 9.9mi
Maen-serth
Scheduled monument in Wales
14.7km / 9.1mi
Abbey Cwmhir Hall
Abbey Cwmhir Hall
Grade II* listed building in Powys.
16.7km / 10.4mi
Rhayader Castle
Rhayader Castle
Ruined castle in Powys, Wales, UK
16.6km / 10.3mi
Rhayader Museum and Gallery
Rhayader Museum and Gallery
Museum in Wales, United Kingdom
16.5km / 10.2mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church in Abbeycwmhir, Powys, Wales
16.6km / 10.3mi
St Clement's Church
St Clement's Church
Church in Rhayader, Powys, Wales
16.5km / 10.2mi
Church Of St Mary
Church Of St Mary
Church building in Llanbrynmair, United Kingdom
17.7km / 11mi
Tinboeth Castle
Tinboeth Castle
Hillfort in Powys, Wales
16.3km / 10.1mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Former church in Newtown, Powys, Wales
17.1km / 10.6mi
Newtown Textile Museum
Museum in Newtown, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom
17km / 10.6mi
Zion English Baptist Church
Zion English Baptist Church
Baptist chapel in Newtown
16.9km / 10.5mi
All Saint's Church
Grade II listed building in Powys, on the street line opposite the junction with Llanllwchaiarn Road
17.1km / 10.6mi
The Robert Owen Museum
The Robert Owen Museum
Museum in Newtown, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom
17km / 10.6mi
CwmYstwyth Mine
CwmYstwyth Mine
Multi-ore mines in Wales
16.7km / 10.4mi
St Llwchaiarn's Church
St Llwchaiarn's Church
Church in Llanllwchaiarn, Powys, Wales
18.7km / 11.6mi
Domen Fawr
Motte and bailey castle in Tafolwern, Powys
19.1km / 11.9mi
St Cynllo's Church
St Cynllo's Church
Church in Llanbister, Powys, Wales
19.2km / 11.9mi
Church of St Cynllo
Church of St Cynllo
Grade II listed building in Powys, in a round churchyard on the hillside N of the village centre
19.9km / 12.4mi
Hafod Uchtryd
Hafod Uchtryd
Estate in Ceredigion, Wales
21.6km / 13.4mi

About Llanidloes

Llanidloes, a charming town in Wales, offers a variety of activities and attractions for visitors. One of the best ways to appreciate the local culture is to explore the historic architecture found throughout the town, including the 15th-century St. Idloes Church, which reflects the rich heritage of the area.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, the surrounding natural landscapes provide ample opportunities for hiking and walking. The nearby Elan Valley is particularly renowned for its stunning reservoirs and scenic trails, making it an ideal spot for nature enthusiasts.

The town also has a vibrant arts and crafts scene. Local galleries and craft shops showcase the work of regional artists and artisans, offering unique handmade items that reflect the local culture and creativity.

Another highlight is the Llanidloes Museum, which offers insights into the town's history and the surrounding area's heritage. The exhibits often include artifacts that tell the story of the region's development over the centuries.

Lastly, the local culinary scene features several cafés and pubs where visitors can sample traditional Welsh cuisine. Enjoying a meal made with locally sourced ingredients can be a rewarding experience that connects you further to the area.

Overall, Llanidloes provides a blend of history, nature, and local culture, making it a pleasant destination for those looking to explore Wales.




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