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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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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.
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre

Address

The Gilfach, Llangorse, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7UH

Telephone
01874 658 272

adventures@llangorse.com

Brecon

Llangorse Multi Activity Centre is Wales' Premier Award-Winning Indoor & Outdoor activity centre, set in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park. Indoor Rock Climbing, Indoor Activities, Horse Riding, Zip Lines, Challenge Courses & more!
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways | Corporate Hospitality

Address

Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways, Porthmadog Harbour Station, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9NF

Telephone
01766 516070

enquiries@ffwhr.com

Porthmadog

The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest independent railway company in the world, established in 1832.
Roundhouse Farm

Address

Waun Ebbw Road, Nantyglo, Abergavenny, NP23 4QS

Telephone
07805150805

DAVID_REES2@sky.com

Abergavenny

Roundhouse Farm offers charming holiday cottages and a renovated farmhouse in Nantyglo, Blaenau Gwent, blending modern comforts with historical charm, near the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains. Enjoy a peaceful and secure stay within a walled…
RSPB Ynys-hir | Corporate & Business

Address

RSPB Ynys-hir Reserve, Eglwys-fach, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8TA

Telephone
01654 700222

ynyshir@rspb.org.uk

Machynlleth

RSPB Ynys-Hir nature reserve is a wildlife haven in the heart of Mid Wales
In the Welsh Wind Distillery

Address

Tanygroes, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA432HP

Telephone
01239 872300

info@inthewelshwind.co.uk

Cardigan

In The Welsh Wind Distillery specialises in the creation of award-winning gin and other spirits, including 100% Welsh whisky. Book in for Gin Tasting and Gin Making experiences with their friendly team and visit the shop for Welsh gins.
Brad Carr's School of Photography | 1:1 Tuition, Workshops & Retreats

Address

Prince Of Wales Drive, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7UE

Telephone
07479 503324

brad@bradcarrphotography.co.uk

Welshpool

Through the school of photography, I offer a comprehensive range of learning experiences for photographers at all stages of their creative journey. These include group landscape photography workshops, private 1:1 photography tuition, and residential…
Troedyrhiw Holiday Cottages

Address

Troedyrhiw, Penparc, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2AE

Telephone
01239 811564

info@troedyrhiw.com

Cardigan

Troedyrhiw Holiday Cottages are situated in south west Wales approximately 5 miles north of Cardigan. The cottages are part of a 13 acre smallholding nestling in a picturesque wooded valley of the Nant Arberth.

Price
Price £495.00 to £1,995.00 per unit per week
Harry's Bar & Bistro

Address

40-46 North Parade, Aberystwyth, SY23 2NF

Telephone
01970 612647

enquiries@harrysaberystwyth.com

Aberystwyth

Harry’s Bar is a hidden gem, with it’s low lighting and relaxed atmosphere, beautifully decorated oasis. Refurbished to indulge that warm cosy feeling, Harry’s set’s the feeling of a relax, enjoyable evening while serving up sumptuous food
Penbontbren Luxury B&B

Address

Glynarthen, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 6PE

Telephone
01239 810248

contact@penbontbren.com

Llandysul

The definitive luxury bed and breakfast with home comforts and more. An Ideal base for a short break or long holiday near the West Wales coast. Penbontbren also benefits from a 4 bedroomed self-catering farmhouse.

Price
Price £105.00 to £165.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
National Wool Museum

Address

National Wool Museum, Dre-fach Felindre, Near Newcastle Emlyn, Llandysul, SA44 5UP

Telephone
0300 111 2 333

wool@museumwales.ac.uk

Near Newcastle Emlyn

Discover the spellbinding story of the Welsh woollen industry - Located in the historic former Cambrian Mills, shirts and shawls, blankets and bedcovers, woollen stockings and socks were all made here, and sold in the surrounding countryside - and…
The Tithe House

Address

Cwm Mawr, Glascwm, Between Hay-on-Wye and Builth Wells, Powys, LD1 5SE

Telephone
07917786274

ndarbari1@gmail.com

Between Hay-on-Wye and Builth Wells

The Tithe House is a luxury self-catering retreat located between the market towns of Hay-on-Wye and Builth Wells. Sleeping up to 12 people, it provides the perfect place for family and friends to gather, unwind and get back to nature.
The Granary Corris

Address

Bridge Street, Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9RJ

Telephone
07545 962225

stay@holidaycottagescorris.co.uk

Corris

The Granary Corris is a recently renovated 2 bedroom open plan annexe situated on the ground floor of our home on the southern tip of the Snowdonia National Park.
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

Address

Porthmadog Harbour Station, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9NF

Telephone
01766 516000

enquiries@ffwhr.com

Porthmadog

The Ffestiniog Railway in the heart of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park is the oldest independent railway company in the world, established in 1832.

Price
Price £37.00 to £66.00 per adult
Montgomery Charter Market

Address

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

townclerk@montgomery-wales.uk

Powys

Held every Thursday on Broad Street and in the Town Hall.
Spring Rock Holidays

Address

Ffaldau Lane, Llandegley, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5UE

Telephone
07970 092160

enquiries@springrockfishery.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

Spring Rock Holidays is next to the imposing landscape of Llandegley Rocks. Walk in the footsteps of our ancestors and visit the Iron Age monument, admire the breathtaking views of the land below and bask under the expansive skies and wingspans of…
Devil's Bridge Waterfalls

Address

Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3JW

Telephone
01970 890233

visit@devilsbridgefalls.co.uk

Aberystwyth

Devil's Bridge Waterfalls is a spectacular 300 ft waterfall attraction at Devil's Bridge in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains.

Price
Price £2.00 to £4.75 per adult
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
Mellington Hall Country House Hotel

Address

Mellington Hall Hotel, Mellington, Churchstoke, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HX

Telephone
01588 620 056

bookings@mellingtonhall.co.uk

Churchstoke, Montgomery

Call in for coffee, stay for lunch. Take afternoon tea or stay a few days. The aim of everyone you meet here is to ensure that guests leave refreshed, glad they came, and already planning their next visit!
Mid Wales Arts Centre B&B

Address

Caersws, Powys, SY17 5SB

Telephone
07362 416973

office@midwalesarts.org.uk

Caersws

Historic country house and farm with unique private art gallery, sculpture hall and grounds. All rooms are spacious, newly refurbished, en suite and decorated with original artworks - fishing rights and easily reached by public transport.

Price
Price £40.00 to £95.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast