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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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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.
Pure Indulgence

Address

cardigan, SA431QU

Telephone
07969170755

jojones.pi@gmail.com

cardigan

Relax & Rejuvenate at your holiday destination or in our salon – I will bring an extra level of comfort to your stay.
Dovey Valley Shooting Ground

Address

Dovey Valley Shooting Ground, Llanwrin, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8QJ

Telephone
01650 511252

info@doveyvalley.com

Machynlleth

Clay Shooting - Fun for all the family, complete beginners welcome.

Price
Price £20.00 to £59.00 per adult
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…
Y Plas Machynlleth

Address

Y Plas Machynlleth, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8ER

Telephone
01654 702571

enquiries@machynlleth-tc.gov.uk

Machynlleth

Y Plas Machynlleth is a Grade 2 listed building, set in parkland offering a unique location for corporate events, weddings, meetings and events. Y Plas also includes a Craft Shop & Cafe.
The Lodge Staylittle

Address

Staylittle, Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7BU

Telephone
01686 449354

thelodgestaylittle@gmail.com

Llanbrynmair

The Lodge at Staylittle is a mountain chalet style accommodation set in the beautiful Cambrian Mountains of mid Wales. The Lodge is able to sleep 35-40 people, making it the perfect venue for people exploring mid Wales and the west coast.
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.
Williams Coaches | Coach & Minibus Hire

Address

Cambrian Way, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7BE

Telephone
01874 622223

office@williams-coaches.co.uk

Brecon

A trusted, reliable and award winning minibus and coach hire company. We have a large fleet, from minibuses to executive luxurious coaches. We can offer a full meet-and-greet service, whatever your trip or tour requirements. All of our drivers are…
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
Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa

Address

Lake Vyrnwy, Llanwddyn, Powys, SY10 0LY

Telephone
01691 870692

info@lakevyrnwyhotel.co.uk

Llanwddyn

Located high on the hillsides of the Berwyn Mountain range within the 24,000 acre Vyrnwy Nature Reserve, the Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa commands panoramic views to all horizons. The hotel has 52 letting rooms of which 34 have lake views.

Price
Price £125.00 to £185.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
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
Newtown Tourist Information Centre

Address

Y Drenewydd | Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BB

Telephone
01686 625544

enquiries@newtown.org.uk

Powys

The Local Tourist Information Centre in Newtown is located in the Robert Owen Resource Centre. The Cross, Broad Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BB.
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.
Dà Mhìle Distillery

Address

Glynhynod Organic Farm Shop, Glynhynod Farm, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 5JY

Telephone
01239 851998

web-contact@damhile.co.uk

Llandysul

Dà Mhìle (pronounced da-vee-lay) is an organic distillery based on our family farm in Ceredigion. We make a range of spirits that are inspired by our surroundings & environmental ethos and are testament to Welsh craftsmanship that puts our passion…
Centre for Alternative Technology | Eco Cabins

Address

Centre For Alternative Technology, Pantperthog, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ

Telephone
01654 705950

rob.bullen@cat.org.uk

Machynlleth

CAT's Eco Cabins offer a fantastic and affordable self-catering choice for large families and active groups looking to explore the local area. Each cabin can sleep up to 18 people and have communal lounge areas and kitchens.
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
Gigrin Farm | Red Kite Centre

Address

Gigrin Farm, South Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5BL

Telephone
01597 810243

office@gigrin.co.uk

Rhayader

The Gigrin Red Kite Centre on the outskirts of Rhayader is an upland sheep farm providing wonderful views of the Wye and Elan valleys. Gigrin is best known for wild red kites that are fed every day of the year, where you can watch breathtaking feats…

Price
Price £7.00 per child to £45.00 per adult
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.
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.
The Rodd - Gallery House and Grounds | Sidney Nolan Trust

Address

The Rodd, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2LL

Telephone
01544 260149

info@sidneynolantrust.org

Presteigne

Rural arts centre near Presteigne set in the beautiful landscape of the Welsh borders, dog friendly. Visit atmospheric Jacobean Manor House Rodd Court, see contemporary art exhibitions, explore nature walks through the gardens and into the wider…

Price
Price £5.65 per concession to £6.30 per adult