The Cresselly Inn's fascia sign against the wooded hillside above the Cynon Valley, Mountain Ash

Cardiff Road, Mountain Ash

An 1852 Coach House on the Cynon

★★★★ Rated 4-Star by Visit Wales

Hearty food, comfortable rooms, and a warm Welsh welcome — restored from a 19th-century coaching inn into a proper local pub with rooms.

Call 01443 474157 Get directions

Our History

Coal, Steam, and the Cynon Valley

Always part of the valley's heritage of coal mining and steam trains — this photo from 1962 shows the level crossing right outside, back when the pub traded as the Cresselly Arms.

A 1962 photo of a steam train crossing outside the Cresselly Arms, Mountain Ash, with smoke rising over the building — 1962 — a steam train crosses right outside, back when it was "the Cresselly Arms"

The Cresselly Inn today, its cream and red fascia sign set against the wooded valley hillside — Today — restored as a 4-star inn, the wooded hillside unchanged behind it

Our Rooms

Clean, Comfortable, and Affordable

Historic charm with modern comfort — whether it's a quiet escape, a business stay, or just passing through.

Family Room

Sleeps up to 3 adults

Double Room

Sleeps 2 adults

Single Room

Sleeps 1 adult

Accessible Room

Sleeps up to 3 adults

A comfortable ensuite double room at The Cresselly Inn with fresh towels laid on the bed

An attic room at The Cresselly Inn with exposed black roof beams and a view over the valley

Our Food

Hearty Food, Cooked In-House

No online food bookings — just give them a ring or pop in. Breakfasts are popular, and Sunday brings a proper carvery.

What People Say

Posted on Google

"A hidden gem with heart and character... the atmosphere is warm, authentic, and full of character, exactly what you hope for in a pub in the valleys."

— Ria Davies

"I have been a returning customer for the past year — Richard and Hannah and staff are very friendly and welcoming, the food has always been top notch."

— Richard Griffiths

"Went today, food was lovely especially the starters, the barmaid was very friendly. I will be a returning customer."

— Emma Coomer

"Lovely place, food and welcome. 10 out of 10."

— Ian Moore

Address: 31 Cardiff Road, Mountain Ash, CF45 4HA
Phone: 01443 474157
Rating: 4-star, Visit Wales
Nearby: A short trip from Bike Park Wales and the valley's woodland trails

The Cresselly Inn already runs a full site with online room booking at cressellyinn.com — this page is the Mountain Ash Town Centre Directory's own version, built from the same real history, rooms, menu and reviews.