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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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Quabbs Cabin

Address

Rhos-y-Meirch, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1PD

Telephone
07900437229

stepmac19@yahoo.co.uk

Knighton

Quabbs Cabin, situated on a secluded sheep farm near Knighton, has been carefully designed with eco-conscious travellers in mind, using repurposed materials and incorporating off-grid elements to create a rustic yet luxurious escape. Escape to…
Cambrian Coast Cottages

Address

Cambrian Coast Holiday Park, Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5JU

Telephone
01970 871233

info@cambriancoast.wales

Borth

Rebuilt traditional farm close to sands, adjoining nature reserve and golf course. Luxuriously appointed, centrally heated, double glazed. Exceptional bathrooms. Washing machines, TV. Wi-Fi. Drying machines.

Price
Price £279.00 to £499.00 per unit per week
Elan Valley Visitor Centre | Cafe

Address

Cwm Elan | Elan Valley & Visitor Centre, Nr Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP

Telephone
01597 810880

rangers.elan@dwrcymru.com

Nr Rhayader

The Elan Valley Visitor Centre cafe has a spacious seating area with windows all around to enjoy the view of the River Elan and Caban Coch Dam. There is a patio area with picnic tables for people wishing to sit outside in fine weather.
Llangoed Hall | Wedding Venue

Address

Llangoed Hall, Llyswen, Nr Brecon, Powys, LD3 0YP

Telephone
01874 754525

events@llangoedhall.com

Nr Brecon

Llangoed Hall for fine dining, conferences and meetings, weddings & special occasions
Y Talbot | Bar & Restaurant

Address

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

Telephone
01974 298208

info@ytalbot.com

Tregaron

Y Talbot, is a historic and characterful 400-year-old inn with slate floors, inglenooks and Welsh cask ales. Seasonal menus offer full-flavoured traditional dishes made with Welsh produce. Croeso i bawb!
Gwanas Fawr Holiday Cottages

Address

Gwanas Fawr, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2SH

Telephone
07767388997

info@gwanasfawr.co.uk

Dolgellau

The perfect location for a holiday in Snowdonia. Situated down a farm track and over a small bridge, the 2 self-catering cottages are surrounded by beautiful farmland with views of Cadair Idris and the Snowdonia National Park.

Price
Price £83.00 per person per night
Gwernydd Hall Holiday Park

Address

New Mills, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3NW

Telephone
01686 650236

manager@gwernyddhall.co.uk

Newtown

Gwernydd Hall is a well run park complimented by its rural location. On the park is a quiet licensed bar serving meals, with childrens room, games room and private patio area. Privately owned units.
Bryncoch Holidays

Address

Bryn Coch, Hundred House, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5RT

Telephone
01982 570235

bevan.house@yahoo.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

Bryncoch Holidays in Mid Wales is close to the Royal Welsh Showground and Elan Valley dams. Accommodation in 3 bedroom Bevan House self catering holiday home or 2 luxury lodges. All accommodation have individual hot tubs.

Price
Price £120.00 to £200.00 per unit per night
The Animalarium

Address

Ynys Fergi, Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5NA

Telephone
07957775581

tracytweedy@hotmail.com

Borth

The Animalarium is a hands-on animal attraction in Borth, Ceredigion, with a small selection of domestic and farm animals you can pet and feed. There are outdoor play areas, daily animal handling sessions, and a cafe open every day. Dogs are welcome…
Ar Lan Y Mor

Address

Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2NN

Telephone
07966502715

mererid.jones@yahoo.com

Aberystwyth

Ar Lan Y Mor is a self catered apartment located on the seafront of Aberystwyth. With a view of the ocean and less than 5 minutes walk to the town centre and train station.

Price
Price £110.00 to £290.00 per unit per night
Mid Wales Holiday Lets

Address

Glandwr, Bridge Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5AG

Telephone
07843 477890

book@midwalesholidaylets.co.uk

Rhayader

Self catering accommodation in Rhayader, Mid Wales / Llety hunanddarpar yn Rhaeadr Gwy, Canolbarth Cymru
Award Winning Mid Wales Holiday Lets have 5 luxury self catering apartments offering stylish, pet friendly, biker friendly, self catering…

Price
Price £95.00 to £260.00 per unit per night
The CRiC Centre | Cafe

Address

Beaufort Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BN

Telephone
01873 811970

jan@visitcrickhowell.wales

Crickhowell

CRiC has a WiFi enabled internet cafe serving Fairtrade coffee and tea and locally made cakes and ice cream.
Crickhowell Resource Centre also includes a tourist information centre, art gallery, and meeting & conference facilities, as well as…
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.
Dwr Y Felin Log Cabins

Address

Winllan Lane, Carno, Powys, SY17 5LE

Telephone
07515 433787

sarah@dwryfelin.co.uk

Carno

Dwr Y Felin Log Cabins are located on a secluded spot on our working farm, just a short 5 minute walk from village amenities in the heart of Mid Wales - the perfect destination for anyone looking to get away from it all and enjoy a tranquil and…

Price
Price £592.00 to £1,180.00 per unit per week
Caravan @ Tyddyn Rhys Farm

Address

Tyddyn Rhys, Aberdovey, Gwynedd, LL35 0PG

Telephone
01654 767769

tyddynrhys@googlemail.com

Aberdovey

Tyddyn Rhys commands a privileged position half a mile above the village of Aberdovey with a panoramic view overlooking the Dovey Estuary and Cardigan Bay.

Price
Price £400.00 to £405.00 per unit per week
Vale of Rheidol Railway

Address

Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1PG

Telephone
01970 625819

info@vor.wales

Aberystwyth

All aboard for an unforgettable 12 mile journey from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge travelling up 680ft through some of Wales’ most spectacular scenery on a historic narrow-gauge steam railway.
Nant y Walch Barn | Venue Hire

Address

Nant y Walch Barn, Abergwesyn Road, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4TN

Telephone
01591 610849

gyles@nantywalchbarn.co.uk

Llanwrtyd Wells

Nant y Walch Barn near Llanwrtyd Wells provides an affordable venue space for community groups, small charities, individuals & families.It's provides a quiet calm space to host a yoga or mindfulness group, a place for music or celebration, or an…
Tan-y-Fron Holiday Park | Glamping Pods

Address

Arran Road, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2AA

Telephone
01341 422638

info@tan-y-fron.co.uk

Dolgellau

Chill out in our luxury camping pods!
The Pods are in their own private area, with a picnic table, fantastic views and parking.

Price
Price £35.00 to £55.00 per unit per night
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,…
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…