TEMPERATURES are rising and summer has well and truly arrived in Powys.
What better way to cool down on a hot day than an ice cream?
Whether it be from a cone or from a bowl, the taste of a good ice cream in summer is something we can all appreciate.
The County Times asked readers where is the best location for ice cream in Powys and were inundated by fans of Britain's favourite frozen pudding.
Five ice cream parlours proved overwhelmingly popular among Powys ice cream fans.
1. Lakeside Boathouse, Llandrindod Wells
Situated on the shores of the iconic lake, ice cream fans can enjoy cooling off with a host of flavours with views of the famous artificial water feature which is popular for a host of sports as well as being a well-trod tourist trail.
Briony Bufton said: "An amazing selection of delicious ice cream."
Andrew Morgan added: "It has the most amazing selection and quality whilst being served by such wonderful and professional staff. If Carlsberg did ice cream parlours it would look like this."
2. Llanfaes Dairy, Brecon
An ice cream parlour and coffee bar on the corner of Bridge Street and Silver Street where all their ice cream is produced.
Up to 42 flavours are available with a viewing window inside for customers to see ice cream being produced.
Rachel Keylock said: "Llanfaes Dairy is the best. You will not find better anywhere.
Geraldine Keylock agreed, saying: "Llanfaes Dairy is the best in the whole world."
3. Shepherds Ice Cream, Hay-on-Wye
Founded by Juliet Noble and Martin Orbach in 1986 and using milk produced from their own border farm.
The ice cream became a staple at festivals and has been devoured at Glastonbury, Woman and Big Green.
In 2000 an ice cream parlour was established in Hay-on-Wye which has since become an institution and since 2018 has been owned by Jess Hope-Jones.
With festivals ruled out in 2020 the company began delivering tubs around the county and nationally.
Eleanor Bulmer said: "Shepherds no contest. The cherry and pistachio flavours utterly scrumptious."
4. Dairy Dreams, Churchstoke
Dairy Dreams ice cream and whole milk is produced on the farm using fresh milk from a herd of free range cows.
The family run dairy farm uses its own milk to make ice cream.
Tanya Evans said: "Dairy dreams has amazing choice and its delicious. However my five year old would say Newtown Mollies whippy ice cream."
Rob Corfield added: "Amazing ice cream and milk."
Morgan Mackeen said: "Dairy dreams is my go to. So delicious."
Casey Jones said: "Great local ice cream straight from the farm."
5. Mollies, Newtown and Welshpool
THE favourite destination for all youngsters in Newtown and Welshpool.
Its popular ice cream is another feature of the classic sweet shop which is beloved by natives and tourists alike.
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