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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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The Welsh Legends Maze

Address

Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF

Telephone
01654 761584

reception@kingarthurslabyrinth.co.uk

Machynlleth

Dates

From:

30 Mar 2026to1 Nov 2026

The Welsh Legends Maze sits beside King Arthur's Labyrinth and offers a leafy outdoor adventure through the world of Welsh myth. Follow winding paths to meet intriguing characters, many taken from the Mabinogion Welsh book of tales, including the…

Price
Price £8.95 Per Ticket
Penyglog Farm Cottages | Aberhiriaeth

Address

Abergiriaeth, Cemmaes, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AA

Telephone
01654 702033

penyglog@gmail.com

Machynlleth

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

A lovely Welsh traditional stone farmhouse with its own beautiful garden. Set on a working farm the house enjoys beautiful views over the Dyfi Valley. Near to sandy beaches, sea, mountains of Snowdonia, RSPB, Cycle tracks or simply relax.

Price
Price £475.00 to £800.00 per unit per week
Cardigan Castle & Gardens | Business Events

Address

Cardigan Castle, Green Street, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1JA

Telephone
01239 615131

info@cardigancastle.com

Cardigan

Looking for a unique venue to host your next corporate event? Look no further than Cardigan Castle! With 900 years of history as your backdrop, our modern meeting facilities are sure to inspire.
Garden Cottage at Torrent Walk Cottages

Address

Plas Hen, Brithdir, Dolgellau, United Kingdom, LL40 2RG

Telephone
01341 422783

richards@torrentwalkcottages.com

Brithdir, Dolgellau

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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. Dogs accepted at a surcharge of…

Price
Price £630.00 to £830.00 per unit per week
Usk & Railway Inn

Address

Sennybridge, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8RS

Telephone
01874 636101

hello@uskandrailwayinn.com

Brecon

Convieniently positioned at the centre of Sennybridge Village, within the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park, the fully refurbished Usk & Railway Inn is the ideal base for all there is to do and see.
Dà Mhìle Distillery | Tours & Events

Address

Glynhynod Farm, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 5JY

Telephone
01239 851998

web-contact@damhile.co.uk

Llandysul

Held in our beautiful 17th century gallery on our family farm in Ceredigion, Dà Mhìle (pronounced da-vee-lay) Distillery Tastings include a little talk about the farm, businesses and their history and a look at the still, followed by a tasting of a…
Eryri National Park (Snowdonia )

Address

Mid & North Wales, Eryri National Park, LL48 6LF

Telephone
01766 770274

park@snowdonia.gov.wales

The Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park is a special part of the country where visitors come to relax and enjoy a wide range of leisure activities in spectacular surroundings.
Northfield Holiday Park

Address

Clarach Road, Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5NR

Telephone
01970 871464

info@northfieldholidays.co.uk

Borth

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Holiday Park with chalets and caravans onsite available for hire all year round. overlooking Cardigan Bay. Peaceful haven yet only minutes away from beach and shops.

Price
Price £200.00 to £580.00 per unit per week
Gregynog Hall & Gardens

Address

Tregynon, Nr Newtown, Powys, SY16 3PL

Telephone
01686 650224

enquiries@gregynog.org

Nr 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 National Showcaves Centre for Wales, Dan-yr-Ogof

Address

Dan-yr-Ogof, Abercrave, Swansea, Powys, SA9 1GJ

Telephone
01639 730284

info@showcaves.co.uk

Swansea

Wales' best kept secret for 315 million years! The National Showcaves Centre for Wales in the Brecon Beacons National Park is one of the principality's top award-winning attractions.

Price
Price £16.50 per child to £21.50 per adult
Hafan Yr Afon | Cafe

Address

Hafan yr Afon, Back Lane Car Park, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2NH

Telephone
016868 80777

bookings@opennewtown.org.uk

Newtown

Our ground floor cafe at Hafan Yr Afon is centrally located on the banks of the River Severn. We are family, disability and dog friendly.
Falconry Experience Wales

Address

Llwyn Celyn, Adfa, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3DG

Telephone
01686 805771

falconryexperiencewales@gmail.com

Adfa, Newtown

Named the Wildlife Experience of the Year at the Wales Prestige Awards 2022-23, Falconry Experience Wales offers an insight into the world of Birds of Prey. Fly and handle Lakota the Bald Eagle or Moggie the White Faced Owl.
Wales Cottage Holidays

Address

Bear Lanes, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2QZ

Telephone
0333 015 1308

bookings@holidaycottages.co.uk

Newtown

A stunning collection of holiday cottages in Mid Wales - Wales Cottage Holidays offer a variety of quality, handpicked accommodation right across Wales so you can find your perfect Welsh escape. Whether you crave the mountains of North Wales, the…
The Hillside Hideaways at Penclun

Address

Penclun, Y Fan, Llanidloes, SY18 6NU

Telephone
07835688500

emma@thehillsidehideaways.com

Y Fan

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Two beautiful wooden-clad self-catering lodges with a hot tub - just three miles west of the picturesque market town of Llanidloes in Mid Wales. Breathtaking views.

Price
Price £516.00 to £1,224.00 per unit per week
Cae Du Campsite

Address

Rhoslefain, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9ND

Telephone
01654 711234

caedufarmholidays@gmail.com

Tywyn

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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 Original Butterfly Man

Address

Tyddyn Yr Eos, Ty Celyn Bach, Carrog, Corwen, LL21 9BH

Telephone
01490 430733

griffithseos@yahoo.com

Carrog

We stock a complete range of original and authentically produced metal ornamental wall Butterflies.
Craig Y Nos Castle | Group Accommodation

Address

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

Telephone
01639 731167

info@craigynoscastle.com

Penycae

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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
Corris Mine Explorers

Address

Corris Caverns, Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9RF

Telephone
01654 761584

info@corrismineexplorers.co.uk

Corris

Dates

From:

25 Mar 2026to1 Nov 2026

Underground slate mine tours in Corris, Mid Wales, exploring a forgotten Victorian slate mine with expert guides. See original tools, machinery and miners’ graffiti on atmospheric trips for families, history lovers and curious explorers. Pre booking…

Price
Price £15.70 per child to £20.50 per adult
W&LLR | Fish & Chips Evening Train

Address

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, The Station, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0SF

Telephone
01938 810441

info@wllr.org.uk

Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool

Dates

From:
24 July 2026
From:
8 Aug 2026
From:
28 Aug 2026

Take a journey through beautiful Mid Wales in the early evening complete with a Fish & Chips supper served at the halfway point of your journey.

Price
Price £59.95 per adult
Y Grange

Address

Y Grange, Llanfihangel-Y-Creuddyn, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4LA

Telephone
01974 261900

ygrangebedandbreakfast@gmail.com

Aberystwyth

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Fabulous 5 star Bed & Breakfast just outside Aberystwyth. 3 Ensuite rooms available. Pets & Children Welcome.
Jacuzzi available

Price
Price £125.00 to £250.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast