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Couples Breaks in Mid Wales | Romantic Stays

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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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.
New Quay Dolphin Spotting Boat Trips

Address

Dolphin Spotting booking office, Harbour Master Building, Main Pier, New Quay, Ceredigion, SA45 9NW

Telephone
01545 560800

info@newquayboattrips.co.uk

Main Pier, New Quay

''A 'Dolphin Spotting Boat Trip' offers a fun educational experience for all ages. Cardigan Bay's Special Area of Conservation is home to bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic grey seals and many seabirds. Dogs welcome free of charge. Currently one…

Price
Price £10.00 per child to £160.00 Per Ticket
The Royston

Address

The Royston at Llwynaire, Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7DX

Telephone
01650 519228

info@theroystonwales.com

Llanbrynmair

SUNDAY TIMES BEST HOTEL IN WALES 2019
The Royston is a unique, laid back, 7-room contemporary guest house on the outskirts of Llanbrynmair in the heart of Mid Wales.

Price
Price £129.00 to £159.00 per person per night
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.
National White Water Centre

Address

Canolfan Tryweryn, Frongoch, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7NU

Telephone
01678 521083

info@nationalwhitewatercentre.co.uk

Bala

The National White Water Centre has almost 40 years of experience in providing white water rafting at the best summer white water facility in the UK.
Trefeddian Hotel

Address

Trefeddian Hotel, Aberdovey, Gwynedd, LL35 0SB

Telephone
01654 767213

info@trefwales.com

Aberdovey

Located half a mile from the picturesque harbour village of Aberdyfi, with panoramic views of Cardigan Bay. Relax in comfort and enjoy fine food complimented by friendly service. Indoor swimming pool and spa bath. Families of all ages welcome.

Price
Price £146.00 per person per night for bed & breakfast
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
Welsh Highland Railway

Address

St Helen's Road, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2YD

Telephone
01766 516000

enquiries@ffwhr.com

Caernarfon

The Welsh Highland Railway is the UK's longest heritage railway and runs for 25 miles from Caernarfon where trains start from beneath the castle walls for the journey to Porthmadog.
Tyddyn Rhys Farm

Address

Aberdovey, Gwynedd, LL35 0PG

Telephone
01654 767769

tyddynrhys@googlemail.com

Gwynedd

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. The Welsh speaking family offer a warm Welsh welcome amidst some of Wales' most beau

Price
Price £85.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Adventure Britain

Address

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

Telephone
01639 700388

sales@adventurebritain.com

Seven Sisters

Adventure Britain are one of the UK's leading providers of adventure activities, weekends and holidays in the untamed heart of Wales, the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park.
Portmeirion | Mermaid Spa

Address

Portmerion Village, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL48 6ER

Telephone
01766 772444

spa@portmeirion.wales

Porthmadog

The Mermaid Spa removes you a little from your normal life and touches you with a little of the magic of the Portmeirion experience. Each visitor to the Spa is unique, treated throughout the whole experience as special.
Big Domain - Mid Wales

Address

Luxury Cottages - Wales, LL40 1SH

bookings@holidaycottages.co.uk

A luxury family holiday in Wales will deliver on everyone's wishes from southern Wales and Cardiff up to northern Wales and Snowdonia offering a huge range of breathtaking locations.
siop DAVIES shop

Address

The Park, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2NZ

Telephone
01686 625041

desk@orieldavies.org

Newtown

Jewellery & Crafts, giftware, books & and much more. Original art can also be purchased through the Arts Council of Wales Collectorplan.
Cambrian Safaris Tours

Address

Meeting point only;, Devils Bridge car park, Devil's Bridge, Ceredigion, SY23 3JL

Telephone
07773182001

cambriansafaris@gmail.com

Devil's Bridge

Tailor-made trips in the Cambrian Mountains, Mid Wales, in a Land Rover Discovery. Tripadvisor #1 for outdoor activities in Aberystwyth. Knowledgeable guide and impromptu stops, totally unique experience.

Price
Price £195.00 to £295.00 Per Group
Dragon Trails Walking Holidays | Stay

Address

Dragon Trails Walking Holidays, Parc Y Gors, Ponthirwaun, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2RH

Telephone
01873810970

richard@dragontrails.com

Ponthirwaun, Cardigan

Parc-y-gors is a beautiful early nineteenth century dower house set in 20 acres of its own fields, woods and gardens. It lies 3 miles from the sea between Cardigan and Newcastle Emlyn.

Price
Price £78.00 to £440.00 per person per night
Aberystwyth Cliff Railway | Business Events

Address

Cliff Terrace, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2DN

Telephone
01970 617642

manager@aberystwythcliffrailway.co.uk

Aberystwyth

With great rates, on site meals and refreshments, and easily the best location in Aberystwyth, holding a business meeting, seminar or conference, Y Consti at Constitution Hill is a great option.
Lounge Holidays

Address

Tywyn & Barmouth, Southern Snowdonia, LL36 9AE

Telephone
01654 710533

theteam@lounge-holidays.co.uk

Southern Snowdonia

Lounge Holidays are a family run business based in southern Snowdonia and can accommodate the solo travel to the large family holiday, from one-bed apartments to seven-bedroom beach houses with hot tubs.
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
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…
Penmaenuchaf Hotel

Address

Penmaenuchaf Hotel, Penmaenpool, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 1YB

Telephone
01341 212121

reservations@penmaenuchaf.co.uk

Dolgellau

Perched high above the Mawddach estuary at the foot of the rugged Cadair Idris, you’ll find our stone-fronted Penmaenuchaf. Inspired by the dramatic ancient landscape of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, this grand old house has its own beautiful…

Price
Price £85.00 to £550.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast