The Dragon Inn

Crickhowell
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Welcome to The Dragon Inn

The Dragon Inn is a coaching inn on Crickhowell High Street with 15 ensuite rooms, a restaurant, bar and large garden. Its own car park and central location make it a practical base for stays, meals and days out in and around Crickhowell.

The rooms range from singles and doubles to family rooms and a two-room suite sleeping up to six. A cold continental breakfast is included, with a hot breakfast available on request. Dog-friendly rooms can be booked in advance.

The restaurant serves seasonal food made with Welsh and local produce, alongside a bar and a large garden with views towards Table Mountain. Use the profiles below to explore the rooms and places to eat and drink at The Dragon Inn.

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enquiry@dragoninncrickhowell.com
01873810362

47 High Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BE

Amenities

  1. Dog Friendly
  2. Family Friendly
  3. On-Site Parking
  1. EV Charging
  2. On-line Booking
  3. Wi-fi

Explore The Dragon Inn

Explore rooms and places to eat and drink at The Dragon Inn.

Visit The Dragon Inn

The Dragon Inn Restaurant and Bar

Seasonal Welsh food, a well-stocked bar and a large garden in central Crickhowell.

The Dragon Inn Rooms

Fifteen ensuite rooms in Crickhowell, with breakfast, Wi-Fi and free guest parking.
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A very enjoyable stay with excellent food, well furnished clean rooms, and in particular helpful and pleasant staff. The Dragon is a well placed hotel for those…”

H Jones

How to book

Choose the rooms profile below for accommodation details and direct availability. For food and drink, use the restaurant profile to see current menus and book a table. You can also contact The Dragon Inn by phone or email.

Visit the website
enquiry@dragoninncrickhowell.com
01873 810362

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