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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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Eryri National Park (Snowdonia )

Address

Mid & North Wales, Eryri National Park, LL48 6LF

Telephone
01766 770274

park@snowdonia.gov.wales

The Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park is a special part of the country where visitors come to relax and enjoy a wide range of leisure activities in spectacular surroundings.
Welsh Rarebits Collection

Address

Various Locations throughout Wales, SA48 8DD

Telephone
01570 470785

info@rarebits.co.uk

Various Locations throughout Wales

Rarebits is a hand-picked collection of the best places to stay in Wales. We’re individual, personally run and passionate about what we do, not corporate and soul-less – so you can expect the highest standards of hospitality.
Wynnstay Inn

Address

Llansilin, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7QA

Telephone
01691791737

info@wynnstayinn.co.uk

Oswestry

The Wynnstay Inn is situated in the small Montgomeryshire village of Llansilin, on the Wales / England border. Croeso cynnes iawn i chi gyd!
West Wales Holiday Cottages

Address

Mid & West Wales, Cardigan, SA43 2DZ, SA43 2DZ

Telephone
01239 810033

admin@westwalesholidaycottages.co.uk

Cardigan

West Wales Holiday Cottages advertises over 700 holiday homes in West Wales, from cosy cottages for 2 to large houses for 17. We also have over 450 dog-friendly cottages, so your four-legged friend doesn’t have to miss out.
Kilsby Cottage

Address

Kilsby, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4TL

Telephone
01591 610 126

kilsbyhouse@btinternet.com

Llanwrtyd Wells

A delightful luxury cottage on the edge of 2.5 acres of garden and private woodland with spectacular views and a huge variety of birds. Paradise for walkers, birdwatchers, cyclists , fishermen and horse riders. Children welcome.

Price
Price £85.00 to £105.00 per unit per night
Llandrindod Wells

Address

Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6BL

Telephone
01597 822600

llandrindodtic@btconnect.com

Llandrindod Wells

Llandrindod Wells, or 'Landod' as it is known to locals, is the administrative centre of Powys and one of its largest towns. As the name suggests, Llandrindod Wells owes its origins to the spring waters.
The Nags Head Inn

Address

Garthmyl, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6RS

Telephone
01686 640600

reservations@nagsheadgarthmyl.co.uk

Montgomery

The Nags Head is a Grade II listed coaching inn on the A483 between Newtown and Welshpool and only a few yards from the Severn and the Montgomery Canal.
Bargoed Farm | Moody Calf Play Barn

Address

Bargoed Farm, Llwyncelyn, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA46 0HL

Telephone
01545 580 947

info@bargoedfarm.co.uk

Aberaeron

The Moody Calf Play Barn combines outdoor and indoor soft-play to create the perfect place for your little ones to let loose, whilst you relax with a nice warm cuppa and a slice of cake!
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.
Highgate Cottages

Address

Bettws, Nr Newtown, Powys, SY16 3LF

Telephone
01686 623763

hannah@highgatecottages.com

Nr Newtown

Set within the extensive grounds of Highgate House. Highgate offers 2 self catering holiday cottages. Dog & Child Friendly. Private trout pond for guests use. Quarry Cottage Sleeps 12 - Orchard Cottage Sleeps 7 - Free Wifi

Price
Price £520.00 to £720.00 per unit per week
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.
Mountain Bike Wales

Address

The Lodge, Staylittle, Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7BU

Telephone
01686 449354

mountainbikewales@me.com

Llanbrynmair

Discover guided mountain biking adventures across the wild landscapes of Mid Wales. Mountain Bike Wales offers single and multi day rides exploring remote bridleways, open moorland and classic long distance routes, ideal for confident riders seeking…
Tan-y-Fron Holiday Park

Address

Arran Road, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Snowdonia National Park, LL40 2AA

Telephone
01341 422638

info@tan-y-fron.co.uk

Gwynedd

Tan-y-Fron Caravan & Camping Holiday Park is situated in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park, a few minutes walk from the market town of Dolgellau.

Price
Price £10.00 to £76.00 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people
Silver Service Executive Travel

Address

Powys & Shropshire border, SY21 9PL

Telephone
01938 552277

silverservice.mc@googlemail.com

Our executive car service is trusted, professional and discreet and is used by UK Companies, international business and discerning private clients. We offer a personal but reliable service and are justly proud of our reputation for outstanding…
The Hayloft

Address

Upper House, Treburvaugh, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1SG

Telephone
07765 874843

thehayloft.midwales@gmail.com

Knighton

Self catering barn conversion with hot tub, sleeping 11, set in the Mid Wales countryside bordering Shropshire and Herefordshire.

Price
Price £1,500.00 per unit per week
Welsh Highland Heritage Railway

Address

The Station Building, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9DY

Telephone
01766 513402

info@whr.co.uk

Porthmadog

The WHHR is a small, friendly railway where the train ride is just part of the experience. Free guided tours at the heritage centre. Vintage train.
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
Brigands Inn | Dining

Address

Brigands Inn, Mallwyd, Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd, SY20 9HJ

Telephone
01650 511999

bookings@brigandsinn.com

Dinas Mawddwy

Nestled in the beautiful Dovey Valley, this 15th Century Coaching Inn offers guests a choice of dining, drinking and sleeping options, as well as a function room suitable for large events and parties including weddings.
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.
Dyffryn Seaside Estate Holiday Home Park

Address

Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, LL44 2HD

Telephone
01341 247220

info@dyffryn-seaside-estate.co.uk

Gwynedd

Two miles of magnificent beach, mostly sand, offers joy to kiddies and adults alike. The Estate greets you with an immediate sense of release and space; 800 acres of it, all level and much pleasantly planted with trees