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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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Fraithwen Cottages

Address

Adfa, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3DB

Telephone
07898 891039

gaynor33@hotmail.co.uk

Newtown

Lletty Ann Wynn near Newtown is the first Fraithwen cottage. This two bedroomed 300 year old stone cottage with extensive garden and grounds and private hot tub was built in the 1720's and extensively renovated it in early summer 2018.

Price
Price £120.00 to £160.00 per unit per night
Robert Owen Memorial Museum

Address

The Cross, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BB

Telephone
01686 625544

museum@robertowenmuseum.co.uk

Newtown

Small museum dedicated to the life & work of Robert-Owen, 19th Century Social reformer and inspiration of the co-operative movement.
Portmeirion Village | Corporate Events

Address

Portmeirion Village & Gardens, Portmeirion, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6ER

Telephone
01766 772337

meetings@portmeirion.wales

Penrhyndeudraeth

Looking for an exceptional corporate events venue? Look no further than Portmeirion Village. Situated on its own peninsula in Southern Snowdonia, Portmeirion is a sight to behold, with amazing vistas in every direction and pathways to explore.
Y Tabernacl | Meetings & Events Venue

Address

Penrallt Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8AJ

Telephone
01654 703355

info@moma.machynlleth.org.uk

Machynlleth

Throughout the year MOMA WALES shows Modern Welsh Art, in a series of constantly changing exhibitions featuring Wales' top artists. Venue also available for Conferences, Meetings, Events and Workshops.
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.
Llyn Clywedog Reservoir & Dam

Address

nr Llanidloes, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6NZ

Telephone
01691870571

VisitorSites@hdcymru.co.uk

Llanidloes

Llyn Clywedog near Llanidloes is a man-made reservoir formed by the construction of the Clywedog Dam. A number of viewing points and picnic areas are arranged along the 15 mile circular drive around the Lake.
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.
Hidden Gem Escapes

Address

Llangurig, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6SL

Telephone
07772 103 144

hello@hiddengemescapes.co.uk

Llanidloes

Escape, unwind, relax and recharge at Hidden Gem Escapes in the village of Llangurig. 'Willow' pod sleeps 5, providing rustic, rural glamping in the heart of Mid Wales with wood-fired hot tub and fire pit to enjoy stunning sunrises and starry skies.…
West Wales Holiday Cottages

Address

County Chambers, Warren Street, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, SA70 7JS

Telephone
01834 526073

admin@westwalesholidaycottages.co.uk

Tenby

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.
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,…
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
Woodlands Devil's Bridge | Holiday Home Park

Address

Devil's Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3JW

Telephone
01970 890233

enquiries@woodlandsdevilsbridge.co.uk

Aberystwyth

The Woodlands Holiday Home Park is divided into two areas, the lower and the top. The caravans are surrounded by large areas of grass, or situated on small private terraces. Each plot is spacious and is serviced by a tarmac road.
Vale of Rheidol Railway | Events & Display Space

Address

Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1PG

Telephone
01970 625819

info@vor.wales

Aberystwyth

New for 2024, the Vale of Rheidol Railway are pleased to offer their new Events & Display space for corporate hire bookings.
Ffion | Unique Hideaways

Address

Ffion, Gwarfelin, Devil's Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3JN

Telephone
01736 230140

hello@uniquehideaways.com

Devil's Bridge, Aberystwyth

An idyllic shepherd’s hut in Ceredigion, Ffion is perfectly placed in the heart of Mid Wales and boasts the most breathtaking views of the Cambrian Mountains.
Cae Du Farm Holidays

Address

Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9ND

Telephone
01654 711234

caedufarmholidays@gmail.com

Gwynedd

Cae Du Farm Holidays - Self Catering with 2 units sleeps 6-16
Located in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park the property has spectacular views over the Dysynni Valley and Cardigan coast. Perfect location for a relaxing country holiday

Price
Price £80.00 to £1,314.00 per unit per night
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.
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…
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!
Y Consti Restaurant

Address

Aberystwyth Cliff Railway, Cliff Terrace, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2DN

Telephone
01970 617642

manager@aberystwythcliffrailway.co.uk

Aberystwyth

With a team of experienced waiting staff and respected chefs, Y Consti has rapidly gained a reputation for excellence.
Aberystwyth University | Campus Accomm.

Address

Aberystwyth University, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BY

Telephone
01970 621960

conferences@aber.ac.uk

Aberystwyth

Beautifully situated overlooking Cardigan Bay, Aberystwyth University offers fully equipped self-catering flats for families and groups.

Price
Price £30.00 to £36.00 per person per night