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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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Woodlands Devil's Bridge | Glamping

Address

Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3JW

Telephone
01970 890233

enquiries@woodlandsdevilsbridge.co.uk

Aberystwyth

The Woodlands is a well established, family run caravan park set amidst some of the most beautiful scenery Mid Wales has to offer. It is situated in Devils Bridge, a small village nestling at the top of the Rheidol Valley.

Price
Price £45.00 to £60.00 per unit per night
Sea Moss Cabin

Address

Chalet 1, Woodlands Holiday Park, Bryncrug, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9UH

Telephone
01654 782285

brian-matthews@btconnect.com

Bryncrug, Tywyn

Newly refurbished Self-Catering Chalet at the Woodlands Holiday Park, Southern Snowdonia, Gwynedd. Sea view from the patio. Accessible throughout, including Car Parking immediately outside. No steps.

Price
Price £620.00 per unit per week
Y Llofft

Address

Samaras, Tresaith, Ceredigion, SA43 2JG

Telephone
07821694599

info@holidaytresaith.co.uk

Tresaith

Y Llofft is a light, single-storey cottage tucked away in a peaceful wooded valley, just half a mile from Tresaith’s sandy beach on the Ceredigion coast. Recently refurbished throughout, it sleeps up to three guests and makes an ideal base for…

Price
Price £303.00 per unit per week
Corris Mine Explorers

Address

Corris Caverns, Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9RF

Telephone
01654 761584

info@corrismineexplorers.co.uk

Corris

Underground slate mine tours in Corris, Mid Wales, exploring a forgotten Victorian slate mine with expert guides. See original tools, machinery and miners’ graffiti on atmospheric trips for families, history lovers and curious explorers. Pre booking…

Price
Price £15.70 per child to £20.50 per adult
Bettws Hall

Address

Bettws, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3DS

Telephone
01686650628

selina@bettwshall.com

Newtown

Luxury self-catered lodges and houses at Bettws Hall near Newtown, Powys, sleeping from 5 to 47 across Willows Lodge, Beeches Lodge, Bettws Hall House and The Granary. Willows has its own private Hideout, while Beeches includes a relaxing sauna room…

Price
Price £110.00 per unit per night to £1,950.00 per unit per week
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…
Cyfie Farm | Shepherds Hut

Address

Llanfihangel, Llanfyllin, Powys, SY22 5JE

Telephone
07748908223

enquiries@cyfiefarm.co.uk

Llanfyllin

The Shepherd's Hut at Cyfie Farm is built for comfort and luxury. It has its own private hot tub and is positioned to take advantage of the far reaching views across the farm and the surrounding countryside. Guests have access to the beautiful…

Price
Price £475.00 to £780.00 per unit per week
Alex Allpress Pottery (Groups)

Address

Alex Allpress Pottery School, Y Stiwdio, Church Street, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3BS

Telephone
07443 875016

alexallpressceramics@gmail.com

Church Street, Builth Wells

Alex Allpress Pottery Schools run bespoke, half day and full day Experience Days, Family Groups throwing and handbuilding, have your own wheel and 121 teaching support, clay, glazing provided, all ages and abilities. Fired and sent after.
Cardigan Castle & Gardens

Address

Cardigan Castle & Gardens, Green Street, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1JA

Telephone
01239 615131

info@cardigancastle.com

Cardigan

The Castle was erected in the 12th century and was the home of the first National Eistedfod in 1176. It was the overall winner of Channel 4's Great British Buildings Restoration of the Year
Y Ffarmers

Address

Llanfihangel y Creuddyn, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4LA

Telephone
01974 261275

bar@yffarmers.co.uk

Aberystwyth

Y Ffarmers is a country dining pub in the pretty village of Llanfihangel y Creuddyn, just 7 miles from Aberystwyth. Local, seasonal produce features on the menu which changes regularly according to what’s available. The majority of our menu is…
Capel Cartref

Address

Heol Twrch, Lower Cwmtwrch, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 2TE

Telephone
07825 874926

marnieslade07@gmail.com

Ystradgynlais

Capel Cartref - Step free entrance, pet friendly, spacious 5 bedroom, holiday let with secure garden bordering on Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park with ground floor wet room and bedrooms for wheelchair access and very fast WIFI.…

Price
Price £900.00 to £1,380.00 per unit per week
Gŵyl Machynlleth Festival

Address

Y Tabernacl, Penrallt Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8AJ

Telephone
01654 703355

info@moma.machynlleth.org.uk

Machynlleth

The Gŵyl Machynlleth Festival returns with an exceptional programme promising the best in Welsh, classical, world, jazz and folk music, alongside poetry, lectures, exhibitions and more.
Ty Llewelyn Camping

Address

Cwmbelan, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6QD

Telephone
01686 411222

maria@tyllewelyn.com

Llanidloes

Located just a short drive from Hafren Forest and Llyn Clywedog, our Camping retreat is the perfect base for exploring the best of Mid Wales. From our private river to the beautiful woodland views, we guarantee a memorable experience under canvas…

Price
Price £15.00 per pitch per night
Hafan Yr Afon Visitor & Community Centre

Address

Hafan yr Afon, Back Lane Car Park, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2NH

Telephone
01686 880777

bookings@opennewtown.org.uk

Newtown

This new visitor and community centre is centrally located on the banks of the River Severn alongside Back Lane car park, and forms an attractive gateway to Newtown’s green and blue spaces.
Craig Y Nos Castle | Dog Friendly Accommodation

Address

Brecon Road, Craig-y-nos, Penycae, Swansea, SA9 1GL

Telephone
01639 731167

info@craigynoscastle.com

Penycae

Serviced accommodation Craig-y-Nos Castle stands in the Brecon Beacons National Park in the Upper Swansea Valley in South Wales.

Price
Price £140.00 to £220.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Coety Bach

Address

Coety Bach, Trawsty Bach, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5SR

Telephone
07748 121692

bookings@coetybach.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

Coety Bach is a unique, romantic place to stay near Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Mid Wales. Make it extra special with add-ons like a romantic night-in box, massage therapy, a hot tub bundle, or a firepit bundle for s’mores and hot chocolate. Find out…
Barn View Cottages | Beech Cottage

Address

The Old Farm House, Drainbyrion, Old Hall, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6PW

Telephone
01686 413527

fjhough@hotmail.com

Old Hall, Llanidloes

Beech Cottage is a two-bedroom property sleeping three guests near Llanidloes, with wide views across open countryside and the Severn Valley. It’s part of a small group of cottages and offers a peaceful base for adults looking to unwind and explore…
Cambrian Line and Cambrian Coast Trains

Address

Mid Wales, SY20 8TG

Telephone
0333 3211 202

Mid Wales

The Cambrian Line runs from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth via Machynlleth and trains on the Cambrian Coast Line depart from Machynlleth and travel from Dyfi Junction up the coast north to Pwllheli.
Silver Sherpa

Address

Powys & Shropshire border, SY21 9PL

Telephone
01938552277

silversherpa.uk@gmail.com

Silver Sherpa offers an exceptional travel experience for visitors exploring the stunning landscapes of Mid Wales and Shropshire. We specialise in daily luggage transfer services for walkers on Offa's Dyke Path, covering the central section between…
Silver Sherpa

Address

Powys & Shropshire border, SY21 9PL

Telephone
01938552277

silversherpa.uk@gmail.com

Silver Sherpa offers an exceptional travel experience for visitors exploring the stunning landscapes of Mid Wales and Shropshire. We specialise in daily luggage transfer services for walkers on Offa's Dyke Path, covering the Northern section between…