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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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Builth Wells Tourist Information and Heritage Centre

Address

14 High Street, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3DN

Builth Wells

Builth Wells and District Heritage Society is delighted to be opening Builth Wells Tourist Information and Heritage Centre.
Porth Farm

Address

Porth Farm PYO, Porth, Moat Lane, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5SE

Telephone
07971960540

porthfarm@yahoo.com

Moat Lane, Caersws

PYO juicy strawberries, fresh raspberries, sunflowers and meadow flowers, pumpkins and a range of seasonal vegetables. Tackle our adventure playground and explore the Woodland Wander while enjoying the stunning scenery of Mid Wales. Cabin cafe with…
Aber Adventures

Address

High Street, Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5LJ

Telephone
07976061514

hello@aberadventures.com

Borth

Feel the hwyl of the coast with AberAdventures, a friendly watersports school offering surf, paddleboard and kayak experiences around Borth, Ynyslas Turn and Llyn Pendam near Aberystwyth. Whether you’re new to the water or building your skills,…
Dafarn Newydd: Village Stores, Takeaway & Fuel Station

Address

Llanwddyn, Lake Vyrnwy, Powys, SY10 0LT

Telephone
01691 870211

DafarnNewydd@btinternet.com

Lake Vyrnwy

Dafarn Newydd Village Stores, Takeaway & Fuel Station is a long, well established family run business situated less than 1 mile from Lake Vyrnwy and is on Glyndŵr’s Way.
The Hillside Hideaways at Penclun

Address

Penclun, Y Fan, Llanidloes, SY18 6NU

Telephone
07835688500

emma@thehillsidehideaways.com

Y Fan

Two beautiful wooden-clad self-catering lodges with a hot tub - just three miles west of the picturesque market town of Llanidloes in Mid Wales. Breathtaking views.

Price
Price £516.00 to £1,224.00 per unit per week
Maesyfelin Cottage

Address

Tynberth, Tynreithyn, Tregaron, SY25 6LW

Telephone
01974 251217

tynberth@outlook.com

Tynreithyn

My place is close to great views and restaurants and dining. You’ll love my place because of the cosiness, the location, and the kitchen. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, families (with kids), and furry friends (pets).

Price
Price £60.00 per unit per night
Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway | Wedding Venue

Address

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway, Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY

Telephone
01654710472

enquiries@talyllyn.co.uk

Tywyn

The Talyllyn Railway's tea room at Abergynolwyn Station is licensed to hold civil marriage ceremonies. Make your Wedding Day extra special, yet different and less formal - hire a steam-hauled train to collect you and your guests from one of our…
Vale of Rheidol Railway | Events & Display Space

Address

Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1PG

Telephone
01970 625819

info@vor.wales

Aberystwyth

New for 2024, the Vale of Rheidol Railway are pleased to offer their new Events & Display space for corporate hire bookings.
Corris Steam Railway & Museum

Address

Station Yard, Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9SH

Telephone
01654 761303

enquiries@corris.co.uk

Corris

Ride in an old fashioned steam train on a journey that is enjoyable for everybody and just right for families. Take a gentle trip down the beautiful Dulas Valley in one of the observation carriages on this family-friendly steam railway. The Corris…

Price
Price £4.00 per child to £8.00 per adult
Llangoed Hall

Address

Llyswen, Nr Brecon, Powys, LD3 0YP

Telephone
01874 754 525

enquiries@llangoedhall.com

Nr Brecon

Llangoed Hall for fine dining, conferences and meetings, weddings & special occasions
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
Glandyfi Castle | Stay

Address

Glandyfi Castle, Glandyfi, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8SS

enquiries@glandyficastle.co.uk

Machynlleth

Exclusive-use castle near Machynlleth in Mid Wales, with 11 bedrooms sleeping 22 guests in individually styled bedrooms. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries and relaxed get togethers with family or friends. Dog friendly venue with 40 acres of…
The Bell Country Inn | Stay

Address

Llanyre, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6DY

Telephone
01597 823959

thebellcountryinn@outlook.com

Llandrindod Wells

Situated 1 1/4 miles on the outskirts of the beautiful Victorian town of Llandrindod Wells, country inn with 9 en-suite rooms near Llandrindod Wells, Powys. With on-site dining and bar facilities, it suits couples and short leisure or work stays. A…

Price
Price £110.00 to £130.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Lake Vyrnwy Hotel | Wedding Venue

Address

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

Telephone
01691 870692

events@lakevyrnwyhotel.co.uk

Llanwddyn, Mid Wales

There is nothing more romantic than a lakeside wedding in Mid Wales. From the day you talk to the lovely team at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel, right up until your check out from the hotel as a married couple, you'll not be disappointed.
Cadwgan House

Address

East Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5DN

Telephone
07888754366

cadwganhouse@gmail.com

Rhayader

The perfect place to stay for your Mid Wales break in Rhayader, our centrally located short-stay self catering apartments are conveniently located on the main road in Rhayader within walking distance to many of the towns most popular attractions,…

Price
Price £80.00 per unit per night
Monty Lit Fest

Address

Montgomery Town Hall, Broad Street, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6PH

Telephone
01686 668450

enquiries@montylitfest.com

Montgomery

Join Monty Lit Fest for a weekend of culture and conversation in Montgomery over the weekend of 12th-14th June. Celebrating writing from Wales, the Borders and beyond.
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
The Wynnstay

Address

Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8AE

Telephone
01654 702941

croeso@wynnstay.wales

Machynlleth

The Wynnstay Machynlleth is a charming old Coaching Inn. The restaurant appeals to gourmets, hungry locals and travellers. Open fires, log stoves, excellent wines and real ales. "This one is different", said Martin Bright in The Observer.

Price
Price £65.00 to £120.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
The Wynnstay Hotel

Address

43 Church Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2SZ

Telephone
01691655261

wynnstay@innmail.co.uk

Oswestry

The Wynnstay Hotel has been part of Oswestry life for over 300 years – a Georgian coaching inn turned welcoming town-centre hotel. Today it blends character with comfort, offering individually styled rooms, hearty dining, and a warm Mid Wales…
Newtown Tourist Information Centre

Address

Y Drenewydd | Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BB

Telephone
01686 625544

enquiries@newtown.org.uk

Powys

The Local Tourist Information Centre in Newtown is located in the Robert Owen Resource Centre. The Cross, Broad Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BB.