The New White Lion

Llandovery
White dressing table and mirror between tall curtained windows in a New White Lion bedroom.
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Double bed with pale bedding, turquoise cushions and a patterned throw at The New White Lion.
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White dressing table and mirror between tall curtained windows in a New White Lion bedroom.
Bedside lamp, pillows and a wall shelf of vintage tins at The New White Lion.
Double bed with pale bedding, turquoise cushions and a patterned throw at The New White Lion.
Double bed with patterned bedding, bedside cabinets and a dark upholstered bench at The New White Lion.
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Double bedroom with cream bedding, wooden furniture and a large mirror at The New White Lion.
Two single beds with mustard throws and dark cushions in a twin room at The New White Lion.
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Blue and grey sofas with colourful cushions around a wooden coffee table in The New White Lion guest lounge.
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Cooked breakfast with mushrooms and a ramekin of baked beans at The New White Lion.
Scrambled eggs and salmon on toast with a lemon wedge at The New White Lion.
The New White Lion hosts Mark and Karen, with an inset photograph of their dog Poppy.
Georgian frontage of The New White Lion with sash windows, a dark front door and hanging baskets.
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Welcome to The New White Lion, Bed and Breakfast

The New White Lion is an adults-only bed and breakfast in Llandovery, welcoming guests aged 18 and over. Karen and Mark host visitors in a restored Grade II listed Georgian house built in 1838, between Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park and the Cambrian Mountains.

There are five individually furnished en-suite rooms, with double and twin options. The Physicians of Myddfai room has a bath and shower, while the other rooms have en-suite shower rooms. Breakfast includes cooked and lighter choices, using locally sourced ingredients where possible; let the hosts know about dietary requirements when booking. Guests can also use the lounge and honesty bar.

Private parking and Wi-Fi are available, and cyclists can use secure indoor bike storage and a drying area. Llandovery’s shops and places to eat are nearby, with walking and cycling routes in the surrounding countryside. Guest pets are not accepted. The owners advise that the property is not accessible for guests with limited mobility, so check any access requirements directly before booking.

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The New White Lion hosts Mark and Karen, with an inset photograph of their dog Poppy.
Karen and Mark (and Poppy the Spaniel)
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01550 720 685

The New White Lion, 43 Stone Street, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, SA20 0BZ

Blue and grey sofas with colourful cushions around a wooden coffee table in The New White Lion guest lounge.

Amenities

  1. Adults Only
  2. Wi-fi
  1. On-Site Parking

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Check room availability and book directly online, or contact Karen and Mark about your stay, dietary needs or access requirements.

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