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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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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!
Ty Derw Country House B&B

Address

Old Road, Dinas Mawddwy, Nr Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9LR

Telephone
07970349965

tyderw@btinternet.com

Dinas Mawddwy, Nr Machynlleth

Ty Derw is a charming Victorian stone built B&B in a picturesque setting in the Dovey Valley, about 12 miles from Machynlleth and Dolgellau. The four guest rooms have been refurbished to a very high standard. Ample parking.

Price
Price £50.00 to £57.50 per person per night for bed & breakfast
Adventure Britain Group Accommodation

Address

Adventure Britain, Ty Anturiaeth, 83 Church Road, Seven Sisters, Neath, SA10 9DT

Telephone
01639 700388

Seven Sisters

Value for money Visit Wales quality graded Merlins bunkhouse is used for Adventure Britain Activity Holidays. Situated on the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
The Epynt Way

Address

Sennybridge, Brecon, LD3 9RG

enquiries.epynt@gmail.com

Brecon

THE EPYNT WAY is a 65 km long distance path around the circumference of the Sennybridge Training Area. It is open to walkers, equestrians and mountain bikers. The trail is well marked with frequent, yellow-topped marker posts which have green and…
Fairbourne Railway

Address

Beach Road, Fairbourne, Gwynedd, LL38 2EX

Telephone
01341 250362

office@fairbournerailway.com

Fairbourne

Narrow Gauge Steam Train journey offers superb views of Cadair Idris mountain range and Mawddach Estuary. G-Scale Railway and museum at Fairbourne. Can be accessed from Barmouth by means of the pedestrian ferry.

Price
Price £8.25 to £12.50 per adult
Garden Cottage at Torrent Walk Cottages

Address

Plas Hen, Brithdir, Dolgellau, United Kingdom, LL40 2RG

Telephone
01341 422783

richards@torrentwalkcottages.com

Brithdir, Dolgellau

Dog Friendly Self-Catering Cottage - Sleeping 5 in 3 rooms with beautiful views over Cader Idris, Snowdonia.
Real log fire and Wifi available.
Great for couples, short breaks, family escapes and walking holidays.

Price
Price £630.00 to £830.00 per unit per week
La Crisalida Retreats at Maesmawr Hall

Address

Caersws, Newtown, Powys, SY17 5SF

Telephone
01686 688255

infouk@lacrisalidaretreats.co.uk

Newtown

La Crisalida health and wellbeing retreats, at Maesmawr Hall, offers many facilities for you to relax and re-charge your batteries. Whether your focus is on yoga, life makeover, losing weight, cleansing and giving your body (and life) a kick-start,…
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
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
Dragon Hotel

Address

Dragon Hotel, Market Square, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6PA

Telephone
01686 668359

reception@thedragonmontgomery.co.uk

Montgomery

The homely, traditional décor extends to the cosy beamed restaurant, which has a fireplace converted from an old bread oven.
The Spaceguard Centre

Address

Llanshay Lane, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1LW

Telephone
07957142979

spaceguardcentre@gmail.com

Knighton

The Spaceguard Centre is a working observatory, and the main source of information
about near Earth objects in the UK. Guided tours Wed - Sun inc. Tours at 10.30am (1st May - 30th Sep) 2pm, 4pm all year. Please ring to check availability.

Price
Price Free per child to £5.00 per adult
Wales Best Guides

Address

Across Wales, LL18 6HR

When visiting Wales with a Wales Official Tourist Guide, you or your clients could not be in safer hands.
Dyffryn Seaside Estate

Address

Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, LL44 2HD

Telephone
01341 247220

info@dyffryn-seaside-estate.co.uk

Gwynedd

Carefree Holidays for all the family........
Whatever your tastes, Dyffryn Seaside Estate offers you a warm welcome. Beautifully situated, it sums up Meirionnydd's own proud motto, Tra Mor, Tra Meirion; betwixt sea and mountain.

Price
Price £340.00 to £410.00 per unit per week
The Magic Lantern Cinema

Address

Corbett Square, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9DF

Telephone
01654 710260

tywyncinema@gmail.com

Tywyn

The Magic Lantern has been here since 1893. First built as the town assembly rooms, it was used for such noble pursuits as badminton practice and variety performances
The Arches

Address

Dol-y-Gaer, Cnwc y Lo, off Hospital Road, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3HE

Telephone
01982 553582

enquiry@archesbuilthwells.co.uk

Builth Wells

The Arches is a fully self-contained ground floor apartment of a large house on the outskirts of Builth Wells. Ten minutes walk to the Royal Welsh Showground. An ideal base for walking, cycling, fishing & horse-riding. Safe off road parking

Price
Price £48.50 to £116.80 per unit per night
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
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.
Brad Carr Photography | Shop

Address

Welshpool, SY21 7UE

Telephone
07479 503324

brad@bradcarrphotography.co.uk

Welshpool

Beautiful landscape and nature photography prints for your home. Brad is a professional nature and landscape photographer based in Welshpool, Mid Wales. Much of his photography is focused on small pockets of the local area in Powys and around the…
Warren Parc

Address

Penegoes, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8NN

Telephone
01654 702054

info@warrenparc.co.uk

Machynlleth

Warren Parc near Machynlleth cater exclusively for family owned caravan and chalet style holiday homes. Whether you're a retired couple, mature single or young family, the park is the perfect base to explore the beautiful Welsh countryside and…
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