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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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Portmeirion Village | Cottages

Address

Portmeirion Village, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6ET

Telephone
01766 770000

info@portmeirion-village.com

Penrhyndeudraeth

Portmeirion has thirteen self-catering cottages sleeping from three to eight people. The cottages are let on a weekly basis or three nights at the weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and four nights during the week.

Price
Price £727.00 to £1,945.00 per unit per week
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
Llwybrau Mawddwy Paths

Address

Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd, LL49 9LP

Dinas Mawddwy

The Llwybrau Cerdded - Mawddwy - Walking Paths are based in Dinas Mawddwy, an unspoilt, hidden area of southern Snowdonia between Machynlleth and Dolgellau which is steeped in history.
Cardigan Castle | Stay

Address

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

Telephone
01239 615131

info@cardigancastle.com

Cardigan

Stay in Ty Castell contemporary, river-view B&B rooms and enjoy a locally-sourced, traditional Welsh breakfast at the on-site restaurant, 1176.

Price
Price £70.00 to £90.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Brecon Beacons Camping & Caravan Park

Address

Dan-yr-Ogof, The National Showcaves Centre for Wales, Dan-yr-Ogof, Abercrave, Swansea, Powys, SA9 1GJ

Telephone
01639 730284

admin@showcaves.co.uk

Abercrave, Swansea

Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park is situated in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park. A great holiday base for your caravan, motor home, camper van, or tent.

Price
Price £15.00 per person per night to £35.00 per pitch per night
Blue Ocean Activities & Adventure

Address

South Wales & Brecon Beacons, SA11 5NU

Telephone
0845 0573588

info@blueocean-adventure.co.uk

Blue Ocean Activities provide exhilarating, action packed Activity Weekends in Wales and we also run exciting Team Activities UK wide.
Plas Dinas Country House

Address

Bontnewydd, CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL54 7YF

Telephone
01286 830214

res@plasdinas.co.uk

CAERNARFON

The ancestral home of the Armstrong-Jones family where Lord Snowdon and HRH Princess Margaret once lived, this historic country house is set in 15 acres with beautiful scenery. Eleven individually designed rooms provide luxury accommodation.

Price
Price £169.00 to £369.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Bryn Heulog

Address

Llanfairwaterdine, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1TU

Telephone
01547 528155

bryn.heulog@bednbreakfast.co.uk

Knighton

Bryn Heulog is a large modern guest house which stands in approximately 3/4 acre of beautiful gardens. It is situated in the village of Llanfairwaterdine in the centre of the Teme Valley. 1.5 miles walking distance from Offa's Dyke.

Price
Price £30.00 per person per night for bed & breakfast to £65.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Tyddyn Rhys Farm

Address

Aberdovey, Gwynedd, LL35 0PG

Telephone
01654 767769

tyddynrhys@googlemail.com

Gwynedd

Tyddyn Rhys commands a privileged position half a mile above the village of Aberdovey with a panoramic view overlooking the Dovey Estuary and Cardigan Bay. The Welsh speaking family offer a warm Welsh welcome amidst some of Wales' most beau

Price
Price £85.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Dyfi Distillery

Address

Dyfi Distillery, Unit 5 Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9RF

Telephone
01654 761551

danny@dyfidistillery.com

Corris

The award-winning Dyfi Distillery is run by brothers Pete and Danny Cameron who established the first commercial gin distillery in Mid Wales in 2016. The Icons of Gin awards named this the second best craft distillery in the world in 2023
Montgomery Trails | Beneath the Fridd

Address

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery

Step out of Montgomery onto field paths giving delightful views and a flavour of the Montgomeryshire countryside.
3 miles (5 km) moderate grade - 1-1.5hours
Fantasy Farm Park

Address

Hafod Peris, Llanrhystud, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 5DA

Telephone
01974 272285

fantasyfarmpark@yahoo.com

Aberystwyth

A fun day for the whole family, situated in the heart of the beautiful Mid Wales Countryside. Lamb feeding, milking demonstrations, and much more.
Lake Vyrnwy Hotel | Tower Restaurant

Address

Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa, Lake Vyrnwy, Llanwddyn, Mid Wales, Powys, SY10 0LY

Telephone
01691 870692

info@lakevyrnwyhotel.co.uk

Llanwddyn, Mid Wales

Dine on fine contemporary cuisine at the Lake Vyrnwy Hotel. As memorable as the scenery—not pretentious, undeniably stylish.
Hidden Gem Escapes

Address

Llangurig, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6SL

Telephone
07772 103 144

hello@hiddengemescapes.co.uk

Llanidloes

Escape, unwind, relax and recharge at Hidden Gem Escapes in the village of Llangurig. 'Willow' pod sleeps 5, providing rustic, rural glamping in the heart of Mid Wales with wood-fired hot tub and fire pit to enjoy stunning sunrises and starry skies.…
National Cycle Museum

Address

The Automobile Palace, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5DL

Telephone
01597 825531

curator@cyclemuseum.org.uk

Llandrindod Wells

The National Cycle Museum has approximately 250 machines on display within the 6,000 square feet of floor space. They vary from the Hobby Horse design from 1817 to modern unusual carbon fibre cycles . Much cycling memorabilia to see .
Warren Parc

Address

Penegoes, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8NN

Telephone
01654 702054

info@warrenparc.co.uk

Machynlleth

Warren Parc near Machynlleth cater exclusively for family owned caravan and chalet style holiday homes. Whether you're a retired couple, mature single or young family, the park is the perfect base to explore the beautiful Welsh countryside and…
Ian Snow - Machynlleth

Address

Ian Snow - Machynlleth, The Old Post Office, 8 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8AF

Telephone
01654 703945

sales@iansnow.com

8 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth

From his shop in Machynlleth, Ian Snow started his business in 1978 selling throws, curtains, cushion covers,and gifts. The business is are proud of their ethical standards & passionate about our environment.
Heart of Wales Brewery

Address

Neuadd Arms Brewing Co., Heart of Wales Brewery, Stables Yard, Zion Street, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RD

Telephone
01591 610236

Lindsay@heartofwalesbrewery.co.uk

Stables Yard, Zion Street, Llanwrtyd Wells

Using only natural ingredients with no added chemicals or sugar, our ales are brewed by traditional methods to reproduce the flavours of ales as they used to be.
Pant Glas Holidays

Address

Talerddig, LLanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7AJ

Telephone
07712 829983

pantglasholidays@hotmail.com

LLanbrynmair

Pant Glas is a luxury 2 bedroom first floor apartment sleeping 4. Set in the glorious countryside of magical mid Wales close to the coast, Snowdonia national park with its numerous attractions and the Severn Valley.

Price
Price £90.00 per unit per night
Metropole Hotel | Radnor & Miles Restaurant

Address

Metropole Hotel, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5DY

Telephone
01597 823700

info@metropole.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

Our Head Chef is dedicated to using the finest local ingredients and has been awarded an AA rosette for his modern British cuisine.