Experience Something New in Mid Wales
Try your hand at something you've never tried before, and immerse yourself in new experiences.
Learn a new skill with countryside courses including dry stone walling, or pick up a paintbrush and book yourself onto an inspiring art workshop.
Take in the views aboard a hot air balloon, or if you have passion for railways you could try driving your very own steam train through the Mid Wales countryside.
If that sounds too energetic, enjoy a truly relaxing experience at one of Mid Wales' spas or wellbeing centres, or unwind at a yoga retreat.
Unique and memorable experiences ...
Spa and Holistic Therapy
Lake Vyrnwy Hotel: Spa Thermal Suite & Gym
Lake Vyrnwy
Experience a whole new level of serenity in the Lake Vyrnwy Hotel Spa Thermal Suite with a view. Be ready to be really pampered and enjoy everything you’d expect from a top class spa—a relaxing experience, treatments, and a fitness centre.
Macdonald Plas Talgarth Resort
Machynlleth
The Spa at Macdonald Plas Talgarth Resort offer a wide range of British brand Elemis face and body treatment, Jessica nails and bare mineral make up, offering spa day, including leisure club, swimming pool, steam, sauna, jacuzzi and gym.
The Rock Spa
Llandrindod Wells
A magnificent 18m heated swimming pool with whirlpool spa and luxurious Sauna and Steamroom. Our gym contains the latest aerobic and cardiovascular equipment linked to your individual TV and sound system.
Bailey Balloons offer a personal, friendly service and a memorable hot air balloon flight experience!
The experience will last 3-4 hours with about an hour's flight with a glass of chilled Champagne on touch down and a commemorative flight certificate to take away.
Music and Dance Events
Explore the great outdoors ...
Watersports
Want to Canoe?
Hay-on-Wye
We warmly invite you to hire a canoe and discover the beauty of the River Wye.
Canyoning
Ystradgynlais
The best way of describing our canyoning activity is white water rafting but without the raft. With our guides, you descend a stunning steep sided gorge by various ways and means!
Surfing on Gower
Ystradgynlais
Surfing with Adventure Britain. One of Wales' largest outdoor activity providers. For your peace of mind we are licensed with the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority. Are you a bit of a beach bum ?
National White Water Centre
Bala
The National White Water Centre has over 30 years of experience in providing white water rafting at the best summer white water facility in the UK.
Canoeing
Cardigan
Winding towards the sea the deep, tidal Teifi Gorge is a unique environment where fresh and salt waters meet and the species it is home to forms one of the most varied aquatic landscapes in the country.
Kayaking / Sea Kayaking
Cardigan
We are blessed with some of the most impressive coastline in the west. High cliffs, islands, caves and of course the resident dolphin pod makes our Sea Kayaking one of our firm favourite activities but we also do lessons in Kayaking.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)
Cardigan
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) is a sport originating in Hawaii as an off-shoot of surfing. They enable surfers to paddle farther into the ocean than is typical or to paddle standing up as a sport unto itself.
Surfing
Cardigan
Learn to surf at one of our local blue flag beaches with trained and experienced instructors. West Wales has some of the most consistent beach breaks in the country, so join us for an introduction to wave riding.
Tubing
Cardigan
Enjoy floating down the river Teifi in white water sitting in a big inflatable tube. Tubing is a fun adventure complete with adrenaline filled moments of white water along the way.
White Water Rafting
Cardigan
When the river levels increase, it’s time to blow up the raft and get some white water on falls up to grade 4. 10km of natural paddling on white and gently flowing water taking in the best drops on the Teifi.
Kayaking
New Quay
Hire one of our kayaks to paddle around the bay. Book a taster session to give you some basic tips. Book on one of our escorted 2 hour tours.
Paint the landscape and experience a tailor made and inspiring art workshop.
Try a countryside experience you'll never forget from dry stone walling, to working weekends with your gun dog, and straw bale building.
Browse country courses
Experience the thrill of firing and driving a full-sized steam or diesel locomotive on one of Britain's premier preserved railways.
Whether it's to realise a lifelong ambition, or as that very special railway gift, driving a railway locomotive in Mid Wales is an amazing adventure.
And plenty of places to stay ...
Trefeddian Hotel
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. Lift & indoor swimming pool. Families of all ages welcome.
Country House Hotel with 59 rooms, £82-£200 pppn, £100-£125 pppnb
Llangoed Hall
Brecon
Llangoed Hall Hotel is set within 17 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens. It is the 'home from home' that you would expect from your 'best friend's Country House'.
Country House Hotel with 25 rooms, £99-£900 prpn
Hendy Farm Cottages
Tywyn
A warm welcome awaits you at Hendy, situated in the Snowdonia National Park. Enjoy Self Catering accommodation on a working farm with the privilege of its own halt on the Talyllyn Narrow Gauge Railway.
Self-catering with 5 units, £210-£795 pupw sleeps 1-6
Kilsby House
Llanwrtyd Wells
An elegant 19thC house set in 2.5 acres of garden and private woodland with spectacular views and a huge variety of birds. Paradise for walkers, birdwatchers, cyclists, fishermen and horse riders.
Bed & Breakfast with 3 rooms, £72-£80 prpnb
Penbontbren Boutique B&B
Cardigan
The definitive luxury bed and breakfast with home comforts and more. An Ideal base for a short break or long holiday near the West Wales coast.
Bed & Breakfast with 5 rooms, £105-£165 prpnb
Hendy Farm Holidays
Tywyn
A warm welcome awaits you at Hendy, situated in the Snowdonia National Park. Enjoy Bed and Breakfast on a working farm with the privilege of its own halt on the Talyllyn Narrow Gauge Railway!
Farmhouse with 3 rooms, £35-£40 pppnb
The Richmond
Aberystwyth
The Richmond boasts the prime seafront location on the main Aberystwyth Promenade overlooking Cardigan Bay and is at the heart of town. All room have ensuite facilities. The hotel has its own large private car park.
Guest Accommodation with 15 rooms, £65-£110 prpnb
Bryncarnedd Cottages
Aberystwyth
Bryncarnedd Cottages are located 1 mile from Aberystwyth’s town center. Nestled in the immediate countryside at the top of Aberystwyth, these cottages enjoy the closeness to the town as well as being just far enough out to enjoy the country
Self-catering with 20 units, £480-£3800 pupw sleeps 2-18
Denmark Farm Eco Lodge
Lampeter
The self-catering Eco Lodge at Denmark Farm Conservation Centre provides sustainability and comfort for holidays immersed in Nature.
Alternative Accommodation with 3 units, £495-£785 pupw sleeps 2-6
Helmau Cottages
Dolgellau
Helmau Cottages are situated 2 miles from Dolgellau within the Snowdonia National Park, and just 10 minutes walk direct to the spectacular waterfalls at Torrent Walk and near to Coed Y Brenin mountain-bike centre.
Self-catering with 3 units, £700-£15000 pupw sleeps 2-8
Maes y Mor
Aberystwyth
Maes y Mor hostel is situated 80 metres from Aberystwyth beach and 500 metres from the bus and train station and offers superior accommodation at budget prices. Launderette facilities. Lock up shed for bicycles. A warm Welsh welcome !
Hostel with 9 bedspaces, £60-£89 prpn
Cader View & Arran Cottage
Dolgellau
Ideal base for biking, walking, climbing and exploring Snowdonia National Park with plenty others activities nearby such as world famous underground trampoline and zip wire any many other activities suitable for families, couples etc.
Self-catering with 2 units, £125-£155 pupn sleeps 1-4
Dolgun Uchaf
Dolgellau
All luxury en-suite rooms with powerful showers, FREE car parking and fast free Wi-Fi
Guest House with 5 rooms, £75-£90 prpn, £60-£125 prpnb
Cilfach
Llanfyllin
A stone-built detached barn conversion just five miutes walk from the centre of Llanfyllin providing quality, well-equipped accommodation for six people with three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Self-catering with 1 unit, £294-£890 pupw sleeps 2-6
Swn Yr Afon (Cathedral View)
Brecon
Swn yr Afon is not one of your commercial hotels (we did that for fifteen years before opening our latest home to guests). It’s somewhere that you can enjoy a home from home break “but” with all the comfort of a top hotel.
Guest Accommodation with 2 rooms, £78-£125 prpnb
The Coach House
Brecon
Coach houses were traditionally warm and welcoming places. This particular example is one of a new breed, offering contemporary townhouse accommodation. The Coach house is one of only 2% in the country that hold the five star GOLD award
Guest Accommodation with 6 rooms, £85-£155 prpnb
Llanoddian Isaf Holiday Cottages
Welshpool
Close to the Snowdonia National Park, these two spacious, attractive comfortable properties boast stunning views over the countryside.
Self-catering with 2 units, £495-£795 pupw sleeps 2-6
Tynrhelyg Holiday Cottages
Talybont
Two new barn conversions tastefully renovated to a very high standard throughout. Situated in a peaceful and picturesque valley. Convenient to the seaside and the Cambrian Mountains. Croeso Cynnes Cymreig yn aros amdanoch.
Self-catering with 2 units, £440-£760 pupw sleeps 1-6
Tynrhyd Retreat
Aberystwyth
Spectacular five star self catering accommodation with hot tub, on a private estate. Set in the Celtic Cambrian Mountains, Tynrhyd Retreat is country luxury with a soul.
Self-catering with 4 units, £330-£4760 pupw sleeps 5-16
Gwynfan
Llandrindod Wells
Boasting panoramic views this very spacious well appointed single storey property enjoys a secluded rural setting on a working farm. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedroom. Sumptuous leather reclining sofas in large lounge. Hot tub and pets welcome
Self-catering with 1 unit, £100-£1500 pupw sleeps 2-6
