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Bessemer HotelHermon Close, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, Powys, CF48 3DP
Telephone: 01685 350780
Fax: 01685 352879
Wales Tourist Board 3 Stars
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Welcome to the Bessemer Hotel, a new and vibrant establishment that looks to set new standards in the hotel industry.
Whether you are a carefree traveller or business-person with a tight schedule the Bessemer can cater for your every need and offer you that 'little extra'.
- Our rooms have extra space and are purpose built for your relaxation and comfort
- Our Carvery and Grill lets you choose the size of your meal
- Choose to dine in the main area of our restaurant, in the luxury of our conservatory or in the privacy of your own booth.
- The Bessemer Hotel is ideally placed for local exploration and handily situated for a 'journey breaker' or base to work from and will take the stress out of any visit.
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The Accommodation
The bedrooms here at the Bessemer Hotel are among the finest to be found in Hotels anywhere and we can assure you that your stay with us will be a pleasant one.
A modern key card system allows easy access to rooms and is a more convenient to carry than cumbersome keys.
The rooms are just that little bit larger and the fitted furniture affords more space.
Each bedroom also has full en-suite facilities, T.V., etc.
Coffee and tea making facilities are also provided, together with the daily paper and a telephone to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
Double, Twin and Family rooms are available and we have excellent access and facilities for guests with special needs.
We can assure you that you will want to stay longer, and we hope you will want to come back soon. |
The Restaurant
Here at the Bessemer we are proud of our reputation for good food, friendly service and relaxed atmosphere.
Whether you choose from our 'a la carte' menu or the Carvery Counter the standard will be the same. Help yourself to a wide selection of vegetables or salad. Take what you want, but eat what you take. Second trips are there for that little extra.
The addition of our Conservatory Restaurant has proved very popular. It is light and airy and can be booked for that small private function with entertainment if required.
The Carvery area has a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with booths that give a little more privacy for that quiet time together.
The Bessemer Hotel has a 150 capacity, fully staffed Restaurant, and can accomodate parties either in our main seating areas or in our beautiful conservatory. We guarantee that our superb, mouth watering menu can alleviate the hunger of any person.
Help yourself to as many extras as you like, all that we ask is that you finish your meal!
- Our restaurant has individual dining areas for the more private of parties
- Our friendly and efficient staff are there to assist you in any way possible
We have three well-stocked bar areas with friendly staff to serve you. The main function suite has the largest of them in order to accomodate weddings, birthdays and anniversaries.
Or just relax, meet friends or await appointments in very comfortable surroundings in the Lounge Bar.
There is no delay at your table as the Carvery and Grill are served by their own bar. Self service or waiter service is available. Our wine cellar caters for all palettes. |
Local Information
The Bessemer Hotel is perfectly situated within the Valley to allow easy access to many of the local and national sites of interest in the area.
Our reception staff will be more that pleased to provide you with directions to any of the attractions, so read ahead and see what can be visited with just a 5 minute drive in your car.
Sightseeing - Cyfarthfa Castle
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Brecon Beacons Guidebook
- Morlais Castle, (Norman Castle ruins)
- Ystradfellte Waterfalls
- Welsh National Showcaves
- Brecon Mountain Railway
Leisure - Rhydycar Leisure Centre
- Cilsanws Golf Club
- Morlais Golf Club
- Taff Trail Cycle Paths
Shopping - 5 Mins from Town Centre
- 10 minutes from Pentrebach Retail Park
- 5 Mins from Dowlais Retail Park
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How to get to the Bessemer Hotel
The Bessemer Hotel is extremely straight forward to find. Whether you are coming from Cardiff, Brecon, Swansea or from the Midlands. You should be heading towards Merthyr Tydfil, and you will be on one of two major roads the A470 or the A465.
Travelling North on the A470 from Cardiff
If travelling North from Cardiff (M4 J32), you should turn onto the A4060 link road which is signposted asPentrebach A4060 and Abergavenny (A465), continue down to a small roundabout which has three exits.Take the third, you will find B&Q and Comet on your LEFT hand side.At the next small roundabout, take your second exit and continue onto the dual carriageway up the hill.At the next roundabout take your second exit and continue on the dual carriageway.The next roundabout is Dowlais Top roundabout and you will see an Asda superstore opposite.Take your immediate left (A4102 Merthyr Tydfil). Now follow the local directions.
Travelling East on the A465 from Swansea or Neath -
If travelling East from Swansea, you should continue until Dowlais Top roundabout where you will see an Asda superstore on your left hand side. Take your fourth exit (A4102 Merthyr Tydfil). Now follow the local directions.
Travelling West on the A465 from Abergavenny (or M50, M5, A40)
If travelling West on the A465, you should continue until Dowlais Top roundabout where you will see an Asda superstore on your far right hand side and a BP garage on your left. Take your second exit (A4102 Merthyr Tydfil). Now follow the local directions.
Travelling South on the A470 from Brecon
If travelling south you should turn left onto the A465 which is signposted for Abergavenny. You should continue until Dowlais Top roundabout where you will see an Asda superstore on your left hand side. Take your fourth exit (A4102 Merthyr Tydfil). Now follow the local directions.
Local Directions
You should follow these instructions only if you have arrived at Dowlais Top Roundaboutand taken the A4102 Merthyr Tydfil exit.
- You will need to travel no further than one mile, this is achieved as follows.
- Continue down Dowlais High St, be careful of the traffic prioritisation and speed bumps
- You will pass a large OP Chocolates factory on your left hand side just before you arrive at a large roundabout.
- Take your second exit, this leads to a dual carriageway - you will see the Bessemer Hotel up on your right.
- At the base of the dual carriageway is a smaller roundabout, take your second exit.
- Take your immediate right and then your first left. You will now be outside the Bessemer Hotel.
- Simply pull into the secure car park, park your vehicle and pop into reception.
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