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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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In the Welsh Wind Distillery

Address

Tanygroes, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA432HP

Telephone
01239 872300

info@inthewelshwind.co.uk

Cardigan

In The Welsh Wind Distillery specialises in the creation of award-winning gin and other spirits, including 100% Welsh whisky. Book in for Gin Tasting and Gin Making experiences with their friendly team and visit the shop for Welsh gins.
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…
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…
Montgomery Charter Market

Address

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

townclerk@montgomery-wales.uk

Powys

Held every Thursday on Broad Street and in the Town Hall.
Unique Hideaways

Address

Locations throughout Mid Wales, SY23 3JN

Telephone
01736 230140

hello@uniquehideaways.com

Unique Hideaways offers luxury glamping escapes in one-of-a-kind hideaways across hidden corners of the UK. From cliffside cabins and charming shepherd’s huts in the countryside to luxurious houseboats and magical treehouses enveloped by towering…
Strata Florida Abbey Visitor Centre

Address

Strata Florida Abbey, Pontrhydfendigaid, Ceredigion, SY25 6ES

info@strataflorida.org.uk

Pontrhydfendigaid

Strata Florida Abbey or Ystrad Fflur as it is known locally, is on the western edge of the Cambrian mountains. It was established by the Cistercian monks in 1164 and is the final resting place for generations of medieval Welsh princes.
Talyllyn Railway | Narrow Gauge Railway Museum

Address

Talyllyn Railway, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY

Telephone
01654 710472

curator@ngrm.org.uk

Tywyn

The Narrow Gauge Railway Museum at Tal-y-llyn Railway is an important collection of artifacts relating to Narrow Gauge Railways in the British Isles. From complete locomotives to tickets, it is a unique and comprehensive record of these fascinating…

Price
Price £3.00 per child to £6.00 per adult
Llanerchaeron | Weddings

Address

Llanerchaeron, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA48 8DG

Telephone
01545 573024

Llanerchaeron@nationaltrust.uk

Aberaeron

An elegant Georgian villa, set in the wooded Aeron valley. Remarkably unaltered for over 200 years, this self-sufficient estate includes a farm, walled gardens and lake.
Llandrindod Wells

Address

Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6BL

Telephone
01597 822600

llandrindodtic@btconnect.com

Llandrindod Wells

Llandrindod Wells, or 'Landod' as it is known to locals, is the administrative centre of Powys and one of its largest towns. As the name suggests, Llandrindod Wells owes its origins to the spring waters.
Tynllwyn Farm Holiday Cottages

Address

Tynllwyn Farm, Groes-Puen, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9BW

Telephone
01938 553 175

tynllwynfarm@btconnect.com

Welshpool

Tynllwyn Farm holiday cottages on the outskirts of Welshpool in the Mid Wales Marches provide guests with stunning views of the surrounding Severn Valley and Long Mountain.

Price
Price £400.00 to £650.00 per unit per week
Wigwam Holidays Hafren

Address

Wigwam Holidays Hafren, Staylittle, Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7BY

Telephone
07712 564869

niameddins@icloud.com

Llanbrynmair

The secret to a perfect glamping holiday is finding the perfect location, and you won’t be disappointed with the setting at Wigwam® Holidays Hafren.

Price
Price £80.00 to £115.00 per unit per night
Lake Vyrnwy Hotel | Corporate Events

Address

Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa, Lake Vyrnwy, Llanwddyn, Powys, SY10 0LY

Telephone
01691 870692

events@lakevyrnwyhotel.co.uk

Llanwddyn

Elevate your corporate business gatherings beyond the conventional in a venue that transcends the ordinary at this 24,000-acre country estate, home to the distinctive 52-bedroom Lake Vyrnwy Hotel in Mid Wales.
Mellington Hall Country House Hotel

Address

Mellington Hall Hotel, Mellington, Churchstoke, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HX

Telephone
01588 620 056

bookings@mellingtonhall.co.uk

Churchstoke, Montgomery

Call in for coffee, stay for lunch. Take afternoon tea or stay a few days. The aim of everyone you meet here is to ensure that guests leave refreshed, glad they came, and already planning their next visit!
Aeron Coast Holiday Park

Address

Aeron Coast Holiday Park, North Road, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA46 0JF

Telephone
01545 570349

enquiries@aeroncoast.co.uk

Aberaeron

22 acres flat coastal parkland only 500 yds from town shops and harbour. Aeron Coast is ideal for a quiet stay outside the peak holiday period. School holidays are devoted to families and entertainment for all ages is provided nightly.

Price
Price £32.00 to £45.00 per pitch per night
Cambrian Coast Holiday Park

Address

Ynyslas, Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5JU

Telephone
01970 871233

info@cambriancoast.wales

Borth

Cambrian Coast Caravan Park lies between Aberdovey and Aberystwyth in some of the finest scenery to be found in Mid Wales
National Library | Caffi Pen Dinas

Address

National Library of Wales, Rhiw Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BU

Telephone
01970 632540

elaine.turnpenney@llgc.org.uk

Aberystwyth

Situated on the ground floor of the National Library, Abersywyth, Pen Dinas Cafe offers a wide selection of sandwiches, paninis, salads, drinks and desserts, as well as hot meals, vegetarian dishes and home-made cakes. Open Monday to Saturday
Penyglog Cottages | Hendreron & Llwyn-y-Gronfa

Address

Aberhosan, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8SG

Telephone
01654 702033

penyglog@gmail.com

Machynlleth

A charming 18th century cottage nestling in the hills of the Dyfi Valley, Machynlleth, with amazing views over the surrounding countryside. It offers peace and tranquillity and easy access to visit the varied local attractions.

Price
Price £430.00 to £700.00 per unit per week
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
Penyglog Farm Cottages | Aberhiriaeth

Address

Abergiriaeth, Cemmaes, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AA

Telephone
01654 702033

penyglog@gmail.com

Machynlleth

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
Llwybrau Mawddwy Paths

Address

Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd, LL49 9LP

Dinas Mawddwy

The Llwybrau Cerdded - Mawddwy - Walking Paths are based in Dinas Mawddwy, an unspoilt, hidden area of southern Snowdonia between Machynlleth and Dolgellau which is steeped in history.