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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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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.
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.
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.
Townhouse

Address

1 Rheidol Terrace, Aberystwyth, SY23 1JU

Telephone
01970 612 799

blue.grass@lineone.net

Aberystwyth

The Townhouse is a large Victorian house with enclosed courtyard garden, and is situated next to the Marina and just around the corner to South Beach. Free on street parking.

Price
Price £1,350.00 to £2,250.00 per unit per week
Craig Y Nos Castle | Group Accommodation

Address

Brecon Road, Craig-y-nos, Penycae, Swansea, SA9 1GL

Telephone
01639 731167

info@craigynoscastle.com

Penycae

Serviced accommodation Craig-y-Nos Castle stands in the Brecon Beacons National Park in the Upper Swansea Valley in South Wales.

Price
Price £150.00 to £250.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Silver Service Executive Travel

Address

Powys & Shropshire border, SY21 9PL

Telephone
01938 552277

silverservice.mc@googlemail.com

Our executive car service is trusted, professional and discreet and is used by UK Companies, international business and discerning private clients. We offer a personal but reliable service and are justly proud of our reputation for outstanding…
Derwen Mill Holiday Park

Address

Guilsfield, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9PH

Telephone
01938 554365

info@derwenmill.co.uk

Welshpool

Derwen Mill is a family-run, five-star holiday park near Welshpool.
The park offers peace, quiet and tranquillity, as well as great views across the beautiful Welsh countryside.
Within easy walking distance of the park is the postcard village of…
Y Drenewydd | Newtown

Address

Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BB

Telephone
01686 625544

enquiries@newtown.org.uk

Newtown

Newtown, a charming town in the heart of Mid Wales, offers visitors a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and modern amenities. With a rich industrial heritage, visitors can explore the Montgomery Canal, Severn Way, and other attractions. The…
West Wales Holiday Cottages

Address

Mid & West Wales, Cardigan, SA43 2DZ, SA43 2DZ

Telephone
01239 810033

admin@westwalesholidaycottages.co.uk

Cardigan

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.
Meirion Mill | Coffee Shop

Address

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

Telephone
01650 531311

enquiries@meirionmill.co.uk

Dinas Mawddwy

The Meirion Mill Coffee Shop serves light meals, snacks and a tempting selection of cakes throughout the day. Homemade soup and our special recipe cheese scones are always on the menu.
Gregynog Hall & Gardens | Business Events

Address

Gregynog Hall & Gardens, Tregynon, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3PL

Telephone
01686 650033

enquiries@gregynog.org

Newtown

Gregynog Hall is an ancient house with a Victorian face. Once a landed estate, now a Conference Centre and Wedding & Events Venue the house is still at the heart of the local community.
The Castle of Brecon Hotel

Address

Castle Square, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9DB

Telephone
01874 624611

castle.brecon@innmail.co.uk

Brecon

The Castle of Brecon Hotel is an historic hotel of great charm and character. Occupying the site and remains of Brecon Castle close to the centre of town, it stands on a bluff of land between two rivers commanding extensive views.
Blue Monday Coffee Mobile

Address

Rhiwargor Waterfall Car Park, Llanwddyn, Bala, SY10 0NE

Telephone
07745 737856

joanne@bluemonday.coffee

Llanwddyn

During the spring, summer and early autumn months, you can find Blue Monday Coffee Mobile located in the Rhiwargor Waterfall Carpark. I’m Joanne, and Blue Monday Coffee Roasters is a speciality coffee roaster based a few miles away in…
Cae Du Campsite

Address

Rhoslefain, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9ND

Telephone
01654 711234

caedufarmholidays@gmail.com

Tywyn

The Campsite has panoramic sea views of Ynys Enlli and the Llyn Peninsula and the Self Catering accommodation overlooks the Dysynni Valley with coastal views as far as Pembrokeshire on a clear day.

Price
Price £15.00 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people
The Nags Head Inn

Address

Garthmyl, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6RS

Telephone
01686 640600

reservations@nagsheadgarthmyl.co.uk

Montgomery

The Nags Head Inn is a Grade II listed coaching Inn. Discover a 5* welcome at the AA Welsh Pub of the Year 2018-19. Our pet-friendly Inn is awarded 5* also. In our restaurant we serve the best local produce and even grow our own herbs.

Price
Price £50.00 to £80.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Llangoed Hall

Address

Llyswen, Nr Brecon, Powys, LD3 0YP

Telephone
01874 754 525

enquiries@llangoedhall.com

Nr Brecon

Llangoed Hall for fine dining, conferences and meetings, weddings & special occasions
Jacob Sheep Trekking & Farm Experience

Address

Aberhyddnant, Crai, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8YS

Telephone
07485549968

info@sheeptrekking.co.uk

Brecon

.Jacob Sheep Trekking and Farm Experience Days is a family run business based at Aberhyddnant Organic farm in the Brecon Beacons. If you are looking to escape and enjoy the countryside in the company of a friendly woolly companion then this is…
Holly Farm

Address

Howey, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5PP

Telephone
01597 822 402

ruth@hollyfarmbandb.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

Holly Farm is a working farm dating back to Tudor times and has been graciously modernised to offer luxury accommodation with a warm and friendly Welsh welcome. Walkers Welcome. Relax in the comfortable lounge or conservatory.

Price
Price £36.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
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
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre | Campsite

Address

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

Telephone
01874 658272

adventures@llangorse.com

Brecon

The on-site camping area at Llangorse Multi Activity Centre in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National is in an informal location with stunning views overlooking Llangorse Lake.

Price
Price £9.50 to £13.00 per person per night