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Couples Breaks in Mid Wales | Romantic Getaways for Two

Couples Breaks in Mid Wales

The best couples breaks are the ones where you both come back feeling like you have actually been away. Mid Wales is good at that. It is far enough from everything to feel like a proper break, quiet enough that you notice the absence of noise, and full of the kind of small, personal touches that make a stay feel different from ordinary life.

Where should couples stay in Mid Wales?

The best options depend on what you want from the break. A converted barn in the Brecon Beacons with a wood burner and a view of the hills. A boutique B&B in Aberaeron with harbour views and restaurants within walking distance. A remote cottage in the Cambrian Mountains where the nearest neighbour is a mile away and the stars at night are extraordinary.

Several properties across the region cater specifically for couples: small cottages for two, hotel rooms with free-standing baths, shepherd's huts with hot tubs, and B&Bs where the emphasis is on privacy, quality bedding and a good breakfast. Some offer extras like hampers, champagne or locally made chocolates on arrival.

What can couples do in Mid Wales?

Walk together. That sounds simple, but a day on the Ceredigion coast path or a morning climbing Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons is genuinely restorative. Sit in a good pub by a fire. Have lunch in one of the independent restaurants in Crickhowell or Machynlleth. Browse bookshops in Rhayader or Lampeter. Go stargazing in the Elan Valley Dark Sky Reserve. Take the train along the coast from Aberystwyth to Barmouth.

When is the best time for a couples break?

Autumn and winter are particularly good. The crowds thin out, the accommodation rates drop, the fires get lit and the landscape takes on a different character. A November weekend in a cottage near Llanwrtyd Wells, with nothing to do except walk, eat and read, is a surprisingly effective reset. Spring is lovely for the wildflowers and light. Summer is warmest but busiest.

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Dragon Hotel Montgomery | Weddings

Address

Dragon Hotel, Market Square, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6PA

Telephone
01686 668359

reception@dragonhotel.com

Montgomery

The homely, traditional décor extends to the cosy beamed restaurant, which has a fireplace converted from an old bread oven.
Strata Florida Trust | Exhibition

Address

Y Beudy, Mynachlog Fawr, Pontrhydfendigaid, Ceredigion, SY256ES

Telephone
01974 831760

info@strataflorida.org.uk

Pontrhydfendigaid

Rich with history, wildlife and culture, Strata Florida is the perfect place to visit. From impressive ancient monuments, to our exhibition giving visitors the chance to glimpse the fascinating history of Mynachlog Fawr, and a magnificent landscape…
CARAD TimeScape Rhayader

Address

Unit 2, East St Enterprise Park, East Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5ER

Telephone
01597 810194

all@carad.org.uk

Rhayader

Explore the story of Rhayader through time - from ancient origins to modern-day life. Timescape Rhayader is a hands-on museum and experience space where history, people, and place come together. Set within the CARAD Centre, this exhibition brings to…
Plas Dolau Country Estate | Meeting Room

Address

Lovesgrove, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3HP

Telephone
01970 617834

pat@plasdolau.co.uk

Aberystwyth

Plas Dolau Country Estate is set in 25 acres of peaceful countryside in the heart of the Rheidol Valley just 3 miles from the sea and the bustling University town of Aberystwyth.
West Wales Holiday Cottages

Address

Mid & West Wales, Cardigan, SA43 2DZ, SA43 2DZ

Telephone
01239 810033

admin@westwalesholidaycottages.co.uk

Cardigan

West Wales Holiday Cottages advertises over 700 holiday homes in West Wales, from cosy cottages for 2 to large houses for 17. We also have over 450 dog-friendly cottages, so your four-legged friend doesn’t have to miss out.
Ty Llewelyn Glamping | Luxury Glamping & Camping near Llanidloes, Mid Wales

Address

Ty Llewellyn, Cwmbelan, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6QD

Telephone
07483846101

maria@tyllewelyn.com

Llanidloes

y Llewelyn Glamping and Camping offers luxury Safari Tents and Lotus Belle tents in the heart of Mid Wales near Llanidloes. Set within 13 acres of woodland and pasture, it’s the perfect Powys retreat. We also feature campervan and camping pitches…

Price
Price £15.00 per pitch per night to £95.00 per unit per night
Maesyfelin Isaf | Apartment

Address

Drefach, Llanybydder, Ceredigion, SA40 9YB

Telephone
07341 270631

stephen.kellett138@icloud.com

Llanybydder

Maesyfelin Isaf offers a self catering Apartment in beautiful Ceredigion, West Wales, sitting in 6.5 acres beside the Nant Cledlyn (stream), on the outskirts of the village of Drefach, with nearby towns of Lampeter and Llanybydder.

Price
Price £420.00 per unit per week
National Library of Wales

Address

National Library of Wales, Rhiw Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BU

Telephone
01970 632801

visitor-services@llgc.org.uk

Aberystwyth

The National Library of Wales is one of the world's great libraries. It is a legal deposit library, and holds the world's largest collection of works about Wales and other Celtic nations.
Montgomery Trails | Rolling Marches Walk

Address

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery

The ranges of hills west of Montgomery can be fully appreciated from this fairly strenuous walk over the rolling Marches landscape.
5miles (8km) moderate grade. 2.5hours
Penmaenuchaf Hotel | Dining

Address

Penmaenpool, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 1YB

Telephone
01341 212121

reservations@penmaenuchaf.co.uk

Dolgellau

Penmaenuchaf Head Chef, Owen Vaughan, and his talented kitchen brigade create menus with high-quality, delicious ingredients, that are as local as possible. The beautiful garden room restaurant is a wonderful setting for a memorable dining…
Luxury Caravan at Goetre Retreat

Address

Abermule, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6NW

Telephone
01686 670408

park2006@btinternet.com

Montgomery

The Goetre Retreat Caravan Park is located close to the Shropshire border, with easy access from Newtown and Welshpool. A holiday caravan is available for hire offering weekly lets or short breaks with all the comforts of home.

Price
Price £300.00 to £340.00 per unit per week
Brigands Inn | Dining

Address

Brigands Inn, Mallwyd, Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd, SY20 9HJ

Telephone
01650 511999

bookings@brigandsinn.com

Dinas Mawddwy

Nestled in the beautiful Dovey Valley, this 15th Century Coaching Inn offers guests a choice of dining, drinking and sleeping options, as well as a function room suitable for large events and parties including weddings.
The Epynt Way

Address

Sennybridge, Brecon, LD3 9RG

enquiries.epynt@gmail.com

Brecon

THE EPYNT WAY is a 65 km long distance path around the circumference of the Sennybridge Training Area. It is open to walkers, equestrians and mountain bikers. The trail is well marked with frequent, yellow-topped marker posts which have green and…
Noddfa House B&B

Address

Llangyniew, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9EN

Telephone
01938 810214

booking@noddfahouse.co.uk

Welshpool

Noddfa House is a small friendly, relaxing bed and breakfast, overlooking the beautiful Banw valley in Mid Wales.
Our priority is to provide a comfortable relaxing environment, for your stay in beautiful Mid Wales. With the owner a keen cook and…

Price
Price £40.00 to £45.00 per person per night
Alpaca my Boots

Address

Blaenrheon, Penpont, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8ES

Telephone
07880 712756

hello@alpacamyboots.com

Brecon

Enjoy a unique and unusual experience. Come Alpaca Trekking in the stunning heart of the Brecon Beacons. Your woolly friend awaits!
The Rodd - Gallery House and Grounds | Sidney Nolan Trust

Address

The Rodd, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2LL

Telephone
01544 260149

info@sidneynolantrust.org

Presteigne

Rural arts centre near Presteigne set in the beautiful landscape of the Welsh borders, dog friendly. Visit atmospheric Jacobean Manor House Rodd Court, see contemporary art exhibitions, explore nature walks through the gardens and into the wider…

Price
Price £5.65 per concession to £6.30 per adult
Call of the Wild

Address

Ty Anturiath, 83 Church Road, Seven Sisters, Neath, SA10 9DT

Telephone
01639 700388

Seven Sisters

Adventure Britain offer all inclusive stag and hen activity weekends. We have arranged 100's of weekends over the years so have the expertise to meet your requirements.
Dyfi Wildlife Centre

Address

Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8SR

Telephone
01654 645184

dopenquiries@montwt.co.uk

Machynlleth

The Dyfi Wildlife Centre near Machynlleth is the home of the Dyfi Osprey Project at the Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve. Most visitors spend around one and a half to two hours per visit, including some time in the 360 Observatory where you can enjoy…

Price
Price £1.75 per child to £6.00 per adult
Dà Mhìle Distillery | Tours & Events

Address

Glynhynod Farm, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 5JY

Telephone
01239 851998

web-contact@damhile.co.uk

Llandysul

Held in our beautiful 17th century gallery on our family farm in Ceredigion, Dà Mhìle (pronounced da-vee-lay) Distillery Tastings include a little talk about the farm, businesses and their history and a look at the still, followed by a tasting of a…
Hideaway in the Hills | Camping & Pod

Address

Hideaway in the Hills, Dinas, Llanbedr, Gwynedd, LL45 2PH

Telephone
01341 241585

hideawayinthehills@outlook.com

Llanbedr

Dinas is a small, quiet, family friendly campsite, children welcome, ideal for walkers and those who wish to enjoy the countryside. We also have a Camping Pod which sleeps 2, offering all the fun of camping, without the effort of putting up a tent!

Price
Price £50.00 per unit per night