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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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Usk & Railway Inn

Address

Sennybridge, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8RS

Telephone
01874 636101

hello@uskandrailwayinn.com

Brecon

Convieniently positioned at the centre of Sennybridge Village, within the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park, the fully refurbished Usk & Railway Inn is the ideal base for all there is to do and see.
The CRiC Centre

Address

Beaufort Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BN

Telephone
01873 811970

jan@visitcrickhowell.wales

Crickhowell

Crickhowell Resource Centre includes a tourist information centre, art gallery, meeting & conference facilities and internet access and coffeebar. It also houses the Archive Centre, the Volunteer Bureau and Dialaride services
Penrhyn Dyfi

Address

Plas Penrhyn, Nr Machynlleth, Gwynedd, SY20 9JR

Telephone
01654 702029

glanfechan@hotmail.com

Nr Machynlleth

Sleeps 12 - Spacious, elegant Grade II listed Georgian country house with panoramic views overlooking the Dyfi Estuary on the outskirts of Machynlleth, Ideal base to explore the wonders of mid and north Wales and beyond. Aberdovey 10 miles. Perfect…

Price
Price £2,500.00 to £3,000.00 per unit per week
Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park

Address

Gwbert, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1PR

Telephone
01239 623637

info@cardiganisland.com

Cardigan

This unique farm park is located on a stunningly scenic headland overlooking the nature reserve of Cardigan Island, which is just 200 yards off-shore. A colony of grey seals breed in the many caves below the farm park & are viewed most days

Price
Price £4.90 per child to £5.90 per adult
Maes Bach

Address

25 Bath Street, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2NN

Telephone
07966502715

mererid.jones@yahoo.com

Aberystwyth

Maes Bach is a four bedroom self-catering house in the centre of Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, sleeping up to seven guests. Located on Bath Street, it is a short walk from the seafront, promenade, shops, cafés and the railway station, making it a…

Price
Price £250.00 to £400.00 per unit per night
National White Water Centre

Address

Canolfan Tryweryn, Frongoch, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7NU

Telephone
01678 521083

info@nationalwhitewatercentre.co.uk

Bala

The National White Water Centre has almost 40 years of experience in providing white water rafting at the best summer white water facility in the UK.
Blue Monday Coffee | Online Shop

Address

Telephone
07745 737856

joanne@bluemonday.coffee

Blue Monday Coffee is for the open minded and curious. We are a small local company based in the Welsh countryside. We are flexible and creative and you can guarantee our coffee will be freshly roasted. We understand individuality is important and…
Arthur's Restaurant & Bar

Address

Meadow Springs Country & Leisure Park, Ffinnant, Trefeglwys, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5QZ

Telephone
01686 430652

arthurs@meadowsprings.co.uk

Caersws

Arthur's Restaurant & Bar is THE place to eat, drink and meet friends and family. Situated on Meadow Springs Country & Leisure Park in Trefeglwys, near Caersws, Arthur's prides itself on using fresh, local produce, freshly cooked
Ty Gwyn Farm | Granary Cottage

Address

Ty Gwyn Farm, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5NY

Telephone
07881 302319

margot@tygwynfarm.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

Granary Cottage is cosy and well-equipped, sleeps 4 in 2 en-suite bedrooms, airy and light sitting room, well-fitted kitchen, central heating, Panoramic views. Dogs welcome. Good speed Wifi. Peaceful and quiet, surrounded by our own land. Good…

Price
Price £390.00 to £750.00 per unit per week
Mid Wales Tours

Address

Mid Wales Tours, Lon Llewelyn, Waunfawr, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3TP

Telephone
07946640709

sean.westlake@me.com

Waunfawr, Aberystwyth

Driver guided tours for four people using a Ford Edge SUV. Airport collections included. Let Mid Wales Tours know what your interests are, and Sean will construct a tour to suit. Be it castles, mountains, lakes, churches, gardens or any of the other…
National Library of Wales | Conferences

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.The glorious building offers a spectacular backdrop to for…
Aeron Coast | Holiday Home Park

Address

Aetron Coast Holiday Park, North Road, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA46 0JF

Telephone
01545 570349

enquiries@aeroncoast.co.uk

Aberaeron

22 acres flat coastal parkland only 500 yds from town shops and harbour. Aeron Coast is ideal for a quiet stay outside the peak holiday period. School holidays are devoted to families and entertainment for all ages is provided nightly.
Cliff Holiday Cottage

Address

Caerwenfor, Blaencelyn, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA446DJ

Telephone
07502 223876

angharad@cliff-holiday-cottage.co.uk

Llandysul

Self-catering holiday cottage in Cwmtydu, Ceredigion, sleeping 4. A calm coastal spot with sea views, well placed for walks and time on the Cardigan Bay coast. Includes a hot tub. Check availability and plan your dates.

Price
Price £600.00 Per Group
Sugar & Loaf (Mid Wales)

Address

Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5NY

Telephone
01873 776238

bookings@holidaycottages.co.uk

A beautiful collection of holiday cottages in Wales with an ever-growing selection of luxury cottages for every type of holiday, from romantic to quirky, dog-friendly to family, we hope you'll find the perfect cottage for your getaway.
Madog's Wells

Address

Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0DE

Telephone
01938 810 446

info@madogswells.co.uk

Welshpool

Madog's Wells is situated in eight acres of beautiful countryside with woodland walks all around, plenty of wildlife and is ideal for bird-watching, walking or touring Mid Wales. Three wheelchair accessible cottages sleeping 3-6.

Price
Price £205.00 to £305.00 per unit per week
Gogarth Hall Farm Holidays

Address

Gogarth Hall Farm Holidays, Pennal, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9LB

Telephone
07908 654730

brees2000@aol.com

Machynlleth

4 Self-catering cottages on a working farm between Machynlleth & Aberdyfi. Gogarth Hall Farm and its tranquillity offers Barn Owls, Bats and Kites a safe haven, thus the farm has won the Countryside Caretakers Award for conservation.

Price
Price £150.00 to £895.00 per unit per week
Bala Backpackers

Address

32 Tegid Street, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7EL

Telephone
01678 521700

info@bala-backpackers.co.uk

Bala

Hostel-style value Tourist Accommodation in 1800's character buildings, refurbished, offering essential provision with a hint of luxury. Located in the town of Bala, famous for its Lake and White Water River. Sleeps 31.

Price
Price £25.00 to £65.00 per person per night
Hendy Farm Cottages

Address

Hendy Farm, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9RU

Telephone
01654 710457

jones@farmline.com

Tywyn

A warm welcome awaits you at Hendy, situated in the Snowdonia National Park. Enjoy Self Catering accommodation on a working farm with the privilege of its own halt on the Talyllyn Narrow Gauge Railway.

Price
Price £210.00 to £850.00 per unit per week
The Angel Inn

Address

Pontneathvaughan Road, Glynneath, West Glamorgan, SA11 5NR

Telephone
01639 722013

angelinn@btinternet.com

Glynneath

Independent pub at the food of the waterfall trail in Glynneath, Wales, offering a selection of cask ales, local and classic beers and ciders alongside non alcoholic alternatives and perfectly crafted coffee with traditional homecooked meals 7 days…
Aberystwyth University | Bunkhouse

Address

Conference Office, Penbryn, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BY

Telephone
01970 621960

conferences@aber.ac.uk

Penglais, Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth University Bunkhouse accommodation has up to 90 individual bedrooms for groups and individuals.

Price
Price £30.00 to £36.00 per person per night