Powys River Pods

Fishing is a top pick here, unsurprisingly – and as well as the river on site there are other good spots nearby along the Wye or Usk, or up in the Elan Valley (40 minutes' drive away). Not that it’s all about the fishing, of course – the Elan Valley is also a fabulous place for a walk, and there are heaps of excellent routes to follow in the Brecon Beacons National Park (half an hour). Horse riding, mountain bike trails and various watersports can all be organised in the local area too – but if all that sounds a bit tiring, there are more leisurely options too. The Red Kite Feeding Station (25 minutes) is a great place to see these fabulous birds up close, or you could peruse the many bookshops in Hay-on-Wye (40 minutes) or head underground at the National Showcaves Centre for Wales (50 minutes). Staying a bit more local, it’s always worth checking what’s on at the Royal Welsh Showground (15 minutes) – it hosts hundreds of events each year as well as the flagship Royal Welsh Show in the summer.