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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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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.
Cyfie Farm

Address

Llanfihangel, Llanfyllin, Nr Lake Vyrnwy, Powys, SY22 5JE

Telephone
07748908223

enquiries@cyfiefarm.co.uk

Nr Lake Vyrnwy

Minutes from fairytale Lake Vyrnwy, Cyfie Farm offers excellent five star self-catering accommodation in four luxury cottages with hot tubs and a modern shepherd's hut / lodge. With spectacular views overlooking the Vyrnwy Valley

Price
Price £400.00 per unit per week to £150.00 per unit per night
Hafan Yr Afon | Cafe

Address

Hafan yr Afon, Back Lane Car Park, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2NH

Telephone
016868 80777

bookings@opennewtown.org.uk

Newtown

Our ground floor cafe at Hafan Yr Afon is centrally located on the banks of the River Severn. We are family, disability and dog friendly.
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway

Address

The Station, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0SF

Telephone
01938 810441

info@wllr.org.uk

Welshpool

A narrow gauge train trip in up the steepest gradients in Britain. Steam locos and coaches from around the world. Shops and picnic areas at both termini.

Price
Price £21.00 per adult to £170.00 Per Group
Aberystwyth Cliff Top Attractions | Constitution Hill

Address

Cliff Terrace, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2DN

Telephone
01970 617642

manager@aberystwythcliffrailway.co.uk

Aberystwyth

At the northern end of Aberystwyth promenade, Constitution Hill rises dramatically from the sea, providing spectacular and uninterrupted views of the town, Cardigan Bay, and on a clear day 26 mountain peaks spanning much of the length of Wales. The…

Price
Price £6.00 per child to £18.00 per family
Ty Isaf

Address

Samaras, Tresaith, Ceredigion, SA43 2JG

Telephone
07821694599

info@holidaytresaith.co.uk

Tresaith

Ty Isaf is a bright, spacious holiday cottage sleeping 6 guests, set in a peaceful wooded valley, just half a mile from Tresaith’s sandy beach and 1.5 miles from Aberporth. .

Price
Price £795.00 per unit per week
Aberystwyth University | Weddings

Address

Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BY

Telephone
01970 621960

conferences@aber.ac.uk

Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth University could be the ideal choice for your wedding reception. Our skilled catering team can produce magnificent banquets for up to 250 guests in our spacious Medrus room overlooking Aberystwyth and Cardigan Bay.
Y Talbot | Stay

Address

Y Talbot, The Square, Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6JL

Telephone
01974 298208

info@ytalbot.com

Tregaron

Y Talbot is an historic and characterful Inn that offers excellent food and drink, comfortable bedrooms and a warm welcome.
Croeso i bawb!

Price
Price £60.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast to £130.00 per room per night
Powys River Pods

Address

Upper Chappel Road, Garth, Builth Wells, Powys, LD4 4BH

Telephone
07720261050

admin@powysriverpods.co.uk

Builth Wells

Riverside Glamping in Builth Wells Escape to Powys River Pods for a peaceful glamping break on the banks of the River Irfon. Located near Builth Wells in Powys, our self-contained pods offer the perfect mix of outdoor freedom and indoor comfort…
Tynrhelyg Holiday Cottages

Address

Tynrhelyg, Talybont, Ceredigion, SY24 5DJ

Telephone
01970 832735

info@holidaycambriancoast.co.uk

Talybont

Two new barn conversions tastefully renovated to a very high standard throughout. Situated in a peaceful and picturesque valley. Convenient to the seaside and the Cambrian Mountains.
Croeso Cynnes Cymreig yn aros amdanoch.

Price
Price £530.00 to £980.00 per unit per week
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
Tan yr Allt Holiday Cottages

Address

Tan yr Allt, Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6NL

Telephone
01974 299309

mail@tan-yr-allt.co.uk

Tregaron

Tan yr Allt is tucked into a hillside in west Wales with sweeping views of the Cambrian Mountains. Romantic accommodation available in Y Granar and Cwt Cwtshlyd (each sleeping 2 guests), with dogs welcome too. By pre-arrangement, you can also bring…
Portmeirion Motorhome Park

Address

Portmeirion, Minffordd, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6ER

Telephone
01766 770000

stay@portmeirion.wales

Penrhyndeudraeth

Portmeirion Motorhome Park is a new site within Portmerion village opening Monday 1st of August 2022 until 31st of October 2022.
Melin Meirion Mill

Address

Melin Meirion Mill, Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd, SY20 9LS

Telephone
01650 531311

enquiries@meirionmill.co.uk

Dinas Mawddwy

Mill shop offering a huge range of traditionallly woven throws and rugs, outdoor & country clothing, knitwear, crafts & gifts. Refreshments available.
Caffi Cledrau

Address

Vale of Rheidol Railway, Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1PG

Telephone
01970 625819

info@vor.wales

Aberystwyth

Enjoy fresh coffee, homemade cakes and light lunches in this welcoming café beside Vale of Rheidol's Aberystwyth train station. You don’t have to be travelling on the railway to visit – Cledrau is open to everyone.
Bargoed Farm | Farm Shop

Address

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

Telephone
01545 580 947

shop.bargoedfarm@gmail.com

Aberaeron

Pop in to say hello and support your local producers! Luxury gift hampers available, choose from a selection of Welsh crafts, gifts, produce, meat and much more!
Our farm shop is stocked full of local and British produce and crafts, fresh fruit and…
Dragon Hotel

Address

Market Square, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6PA

Telephone
01686 668359

reception@thedragonmontgomery.co.uk

Montgomery

The Dragon Hotel in Montgomery is an historic 17th century, former Coaching Inn. The hotel is located in the attractive little town of Montgomery, in the heart of the beautiful Mid Wales countryside.

Price
Price £60.00 to £109.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Stellar Safari @ Lon Lodges

Address

Nantmel, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5PE

Telephone
07929539874

info@lonlodges.co.uk

Rhayader

A magical, luxury glamping experience with wood burning hot tub, set on a private farm, sleeping up to 6 guests. A private en-suite shower & toilet room. Fully equipped kitchen, wood burning stove and fire pit pizza oven.

Price
Price £120.00 per unit per night
The Sleeping Giant Hotel

Address

Penycae Inn, Brecon Road, Penycae, Swansea Valley, Powys, SA9 1FA

Telephone
01639 730100

info@thesleepinggianthotel.co.uk

Penycae, Swansea Valley

At The Sleeping Giant in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, experience the perfect blend of luxury, charm, and nature. Named after the nearby mountain that resembles a slumbering giant, our hotel captures the essence of the Welsh…
Woodlands Devil's Bridge | Camping & Touring

Address

Devil's 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 £13.00 to £31.00 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people