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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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MOMA WALES | Museum Of Modern Art

Address

Y Tabernacl, 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.
Plas Dolau Country Estate | Meeting Room

Address

Lovesgrove, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3HP

Telephone
01970 617834

pat@plasdolau.co.uk

Aberystwyth

Plas Dolau Country Estate is set in 25 acres of peaceful countryside in the heart of the Rheidol Valley just 3 miles from the sea and the bustling University town of Aberystwyth.
Grub Hub @ Hafod Trails Bike Park

Address

Hafod Wen, Llansawel, Llandeilo, Dyfed, SA19 7PH

Telephone
07852 527517

info@trails.co.uk

Llandeilo

On-site food hub at Hafod Trails near Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, serving home-cooked meals, snacks and drinks. With locally sourced ingredients and plant-based options, it suits riders and visitors taking a break. See what’s available on your visit…
Llangorse Riding Centre

Address

The Gilfach, Llangorse, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7UH

Telephone
0333 600 20 20

riding@activityuk.com

Brecon

A long established family run Riding Centre offering trekking, riding and hacking to suit your experience amid the foothills of The Black Mountains with panoramic views that are breathtaking.
Green Meadow Holiday Home Park

Address

Clarach Bay, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3DT

Telephone
01970 820450

info@greenmeadowholidayhomepark.co.uk

Aberystwyth

Green Meadow is situated in a sunny, elevated position, giving panoramic views of Cardigan Bay and the ever-changing sea.
Welshpool Tourist Information Centre

Address

1 Vicarage Gardens, Church Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DD

Telephone
01938 552043

touristcentre@welshpooltowncouncil.gov.uk

Welshpool

The local Tourist Information Centre provides information on attractions, activities and events in the area as well as offering advice and help on booking accommodation.
Copper Beech Cottage

Address

Maes Mawr, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9DB

Telephone
07989594234

copperbeechcottage@gmail.com

Welshpool

Surrounded by rolling hills and woodland, Copper Beech Cottage is a dog friendly holiday cottage located just outside of the Welsh market town of Welshpool, perfect for an idyllic countryside break and exploring all that Mid Wales and beyond has to…
Islawrffordd Holiday Home Park

Address

Talybont, Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL43 2BQ

Telephone
01341 247269

info@islawrffordd.co.uk

Barmouth

Family owned & run since being established in 1957, Islawrffordd Holiday Park is a 5 star Holiday Park which offers the very best in quality.
The Judge's Lodging

Address

Broad Street, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AD

Telephone
01544 260650

info@judgeslodging.org.uk

Presteigne

Explore the fascinating world of the Victorian Judges, their servants and felonious guests at this award-winning Historic House.
Barn View Cottages | Oak Cottage

Address

The Old Farm House, Drainbyrion, Old Hall, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6PW

Telephone
01686 413527

fjhough@hotmail.com

Old Hall, Llanidloes

Located near the small town of Llanidloes in Powys, Oak Cottage is a converted barn set within the grounds of a former grinding mill. This adult-only property offers a quiet, comfortable base for couples looking to take a break from the usual…
Ty Gwyn Farm | The Straw Cottage

Address

Ty Gwyn Farm, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5NY

Telephone
07881 302319

margot@tygwynfarm.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

The Straw Cottage. The romance of a bygone era with modern comfort, no modern gadgets or electricity. Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms. Bathroom with H & C shower and flushing WC. Comfy beds all have cotton duvets. Large sitting room with wood burner and two…

Price
Price £500.00 to £860.00 per unit per week
Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park

Address

Gwbert, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1PR

Telephone
01239 623637

info@cardiganisland.com

Cardigan

This unique farm park is located on a stunningly scenic headland overlooking the nature reserve of Cardigan Island, which is just 200 yards off-shore. A colony of grey seals breed in the many caves below the farm park & are viewed most days

Price
Price £4.90 per child to £5.90 per adult
Llechwedd Mawr

Address

Talybont, Talybont, Ceredigion, SY24 5HL

Telephone
01970 832735

evancarol@btinternet.com

Talybont

A splendid isolation personified.There are no neighbours.There is no Tarmac road to it (you have to drive on a well-surfaced gravel track and cross a ford to get there: a 4×4 or vehicle with good ground clearance is recommended

Price
Price £500.00 to £930.00 per unit per week
Silver Sherpa

Address

Powys & Shropshire border, SY21 9PL

Telephone
01938552277

silversherpa.uk@gmail.com

Silver Sherpa offers an exceptional travel experience for visitors exploring the stunning landscapes of Mid Wales and Shropshire. We specialise in daily luggage transfer services for walkers on Offa's Dyke Path, covering the central section between…
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!
Gŵyl Machynlleth Festival

Address

Y Tabernacl, Penrallt Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8AJ

Telephone
01654 703355

info@moma.machynlleth.org.uk

Machynlleth

The Gŵyl Machynlleth Festival returns with an exceptional programme promising the best in Welsh, classical, world, jazz and folk music, alongside poetry, lectures, exhibitions and more.
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
Drovers Retreat

Address

Graig Farm, Dolau, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5TL

Telephone
07377 865123

Enquiries@droversretreat.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

Drovers Retreat is a secluded 4-star converted stone eco barn which nestles in the hills of mid-Wales, some 8 miles from the English border. It is a perfect getaway, and haven of peace in the Welsh Marches.

Price
Price £114.00 to £170.00 per unit per night
Llandrindod Wells Golf Club

Address

Clubhouse, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5NY

Telephone
01597 823873

secretary@lwgc.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

Founded in 1905, the golf course was designed on a gently undulating plateau overlooking the town of Llandrindod Wells, by six times Open Champion Harry Vardon.
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.