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Twixmas Breaks in Mid Wales

Twixmas is the quiet week between Christmas and New Year, from 26 December to 1 January, when the presents are open, the leftovers are running out and everyone could do with some fresh air. A short break in Mid Wales is a good way to spend it: walks from the door, a pub with the fire lit and nothing you have to do.

Why take a Twixmas break in Mid Wales?

Because it's quiet. Across Powys, Ceredigion and Southern Eryri (Southern Snowdonia) the roads are empty, the paths are yours and the days are for walking and the evenings for sitting by the fire. It's also a good time to use gift vouchers, and places that are full over Christmas sometimes have last nights free before New Year.

Winter walks to clear your head

Walk the reservoirs of the Elan Valley near Rhayader, the Mawddach Trail from Dolgellau to Barmouth, or a stretch of the Ceredigion Coast Path near New Quay. For something bigger, Cadair Idris in Southern Eryri on a frosty day is hard to beat, with the right kit. See winter walks.

Cosy pubs and good food

Country pubs are glad of the custom in the days after Christmas, and it's often easier to get a table than in the run-up. Book ahead for New Year's Eve. See Christmas dining.

Dark skies on the longest nights

Late December has the longest nights of the year. On a clear night in the Elan Valley or Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), you can see Orion, the Pleiades and thousands of stars with your own eyes. See stargazing in Mid Wales.

Family time without the pressure

Children still on holiday? Some steam railways and attractions open between Christmas and New Year, so check before you go. A beach walk, a forest trail and a hot chocolate often do the job just as well.

Is there last-minute availability between Christmas and New Year?

Often, yes, especially for two or three nights from 27 December. The places to stay listed on this page are across Mid Wales, and our last minute breaks page is worth a look. Check your dates soon, as New Year's Eve itself books up early.

Is Twixmas a good time for a short break?

Yes. Many people are off work, the roads are quiet after Christmas, and two or three nights away is enough to feel refreshed before the New Year.

Staying on to see in the New Year? See New Year in Mid Wales.

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More winter breaks

Inspiration

Christmas in Mid Wales

Santa steam trains, candlelit country houses, market town shopping and a cottage with the fire lit. Christmas in Mid Wales is festive without the crowds.
Dark Skies and Stargazing in Mid Wales

Some of the darkest skies in Britain, with the Milky Way overhead on a clear night. Here is where to go, what to look for and when.
Cosy Christmas Cottages in Mid Wales

A wood burner, a tree in the corner and a walk from the door. Christmas cottages in Mid Wales sell out early, so it pays to book ahead.
Christmas Dining in Mid Wales

A table by the fire, Welsh lamb or local turkey and nobody doing the washing up. Here is how to find Christmas dining in Mid Wales.
Winter Walks in Mid Wales

Frost on Cadair Idris, low sun on the Elan Valley reservoirs and a sheltered forest trail when the wind blows. Winter walking in Mid Wales, with a fire at the end.
New Year in Mid Wales

See the New Year in by a pub fire, then walk it off on New Year's Day with nobody else about. A fresh start in Mid Wales.

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Tyn Y Graig

Address

Llanynis, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3HH

Telephone
07879831348

paulsmission1966@gmail.com

Builth Wells

Holiday accommodation at Tyn Y Graig, a former manor house just outside Builth Wells, set in peaceful rural surroundings with wide countryside views. Two self-catering apartments, Bell sleeping six and Woosnam sleeping four, both with ensuite…
Bettws Hall

Address

Bettws Hall, Bettws Cedewain, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3DS

Telephone
01686650628

selina@bettwshall.com

Newtown

Dates

From:

22 Dec 2026to1 Jan 2027

From:

1 Feb 2027to31 Aug 2027

Luxury self-catered lodges and houses at Bettws Hall near Newtown, Powys, sleeping from 5 to 47 across Willows Lodge, Beeches Lodge, Bettws Hall House and The Granary. Willows has its own private Hideout, while Beeches includes a relaxing sauna room…

Price
Price £110.00 per unit per night to £1,950.00 per unit per week
Usk and Railway Inn

Address

Sennybridge, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8RS

Telephone
01874 636101

hello@uskandrailwayinn.com

Brecon

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

A very friendly Inn at the centre of Sennybridge village, in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Price
Price £39.50 per person per night to £99.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Canvas & Campfires | Beudy Bach

Address

Pant Yr Hwch, Llanwnnen, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 7LY

Telephone
01570 434542

ellie@canvasandcampfires.co.uk

Lampeter

Beudy Bach - The Little Cowshed, come and discover luxury in nature. Our little corner of Wales, halfway between the mountains and the sea, with so much to do but also the perfect place to just relax. A hot tub hideaway perfect for two.
Hidden Valley Holiday Home Park

Address

Maesmawr, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9DB

Telephone
01938 850300

info@hvcp.co.uk

Welshpool

Hidden Valley Mid Wales, an award winning holiday home site, offering static caravans, lodges and chalets, near Welshpool in the heart of Mid Wales.
Set in a peaceful wooded valley it overlooks its own private trout lake, which provides you with the…
Llechwedd Mawr

Address

Talybont, Talybont, Ceredigion, SY24 5HL

Telephone
01970 832735

evancarol@btinternet.com

Talybont

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

A splendid isolation personified.There are no neighbours.There is no Tarmac road to it (you have to drive on a well-surfaced gravel track and cross a ford to get there: a 4×4 or vehicle with good ground clearance is recommended

Price
Price £500.00 to £930.00 per unit per week
Ty Hen Farm Cottages

Address

Llwyndafydd, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 6BZ

Telephone
01545 560346

mike@tyhen.co.uk

Llandysul

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Ty Hen Farm Residential Hotel (min/max 28 day lets) - fully equipped stone cottages midway between New Quay and Llangrannog, ideal for adult singles/couples, retired/elderly, local/home workers, artists/proof readers etc. Farm site with six…
Fedwen Uchaf

Address

Tresaith, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2JG

Telephone
01239 811333

asjadiya@aol.com

Cardigan

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Fedwen Uchaf at Tresaith is a beautifully renovated and centrally heated holiday home only a few minutes drive or a short walk from the very beautiful Tresaith Beach. The cottage sleeps 5 plus 1 cot with two spacious bedrooms upstairs,

Price
Price £350.00 to £800.00 per unit per week
Bryn Elltyd Eco House

Address

Tanygrisiau, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 3TW

Telephone
01766 831356

info@ecohouse.wales

Blaenau Ffestiniog

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Eco Friendly, Bryn Elltyd is carbon neutral. All energy inputs from renewables, located in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park at the foot of the Moelwyn mountains, this is an ideal location to explore North Wales.

Price
Price £166.00 to £170.00 per unit per night
Tylau Cottages @ Mud and Wool

Address

Tylau, Bwlch-llan, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8QR

Telephone
07539273122

mudandwoolwales@gmail.com

Lampeter

A 2 bedroom (both with Ensuites ) self catering cottage in rural West Wales, situated in an elevated position with magnificent views of the Cambrian Mountains. This barn conversion has been lovingly restored and completed to a high standard.
Cefn Crib | Cabins

Address

Cefn Crib, Pennal, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9LB

Telephone
01654 791203

sian@cefncrib.co.uk

Machynlleth

Stay in one of Cefn Crib's cosy cabins in Pennal, near Machynlleth. The shepherd's hut and glamping pod both sleep two and offer private decking with countryside views. Ideal for couples seeking a peaceful Mid Wales escape. Book your stay

Price
Price £120.00 per unit per night
Gwynfan Bungalow

Address

Llanyre, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6EE

Telephone
07980 157655

ruth@gwynfanbungalow.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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

Price
Price £100.00 to £1,180.00 per unit per week
Plas Dolau | Country House Hostel

Address

Plas Dolau, Lovesgrove, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3HP

Telephone
01970 617834

pat@plasdolau.co.uk

Aberystwyth

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Friendly country house hostel in Rheidol Valley with woodland and riverside walks. Lounges, meeting rooms and games room. Mix of dormitories and guest house style with options of continental breakfast and self catering to full board

Price
Price £22.00 per person per night for bed & breakfast
Bwthyn Y Ddol

Address

Waunsegur Uchaf, Waunsegur Uchaf, Moylegrove Rd, Moylegrove, Pembrokeshire, SA43 3BJ

Telephone
01239612571

hello@bwthyn-y-ddol.wales

Moylegrove Rd, Moylegrove

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Bwthyn Y Ddol is a home-from-home stone and slate holiday cottage, situated on the edge of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, just 3 miles from Cardigan and 4 miles from the nearest sandy beach. It boasts a great view and luxury hot tub

Price
Price £500.00 to £1,000.00 per unit per week
Original Hideaways | The Mill House & The Hay Barn

Address

Trefeglwys, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5PU

Telephone
07977502342

robin@originalhideaways.com

Caersws

Original Hideaways offers two beautifully converted farm buildings for holidays and short breaks in the Mid Wales countryside. Set within 10 acres of private land on a 150-acre working farm, it’s a peaceful place to slow down, enjoy time with…
Valley View Holiday Park

Address

Llanfyllin Road, Pentrebeirdd, Guilsfield, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9DL

Telephone
01938 500265

valleyview@thornleyleisure.co.uk

Guilsfield, Welshpool

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Valley View Holiday Park is set in over 30 acres with magnificent valley and country views and on park facilities, including a fishing lake and an indoor heated swimming pool, Valley View Holiday Park offers something for all.
The Trewythen

Address

Great Oak Street, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6BW

Telephone
01686 411 333

reservations@trewythenhotel.wales

Llanidloes

Elegant four star town centre accommodation situated in the heart of Llanidloes, Mid-Wales. The Trewythen is a self-contained holiday stay perfect for group holidays, wedding accommodation, or corporate gatherings.
Trallwm Forest Cottages

Address

Abergwesyn, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4TS

Telephone
01591 611067

trallwm@aol.com

Llanwrtyd Wells

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Trallwm Forest Cottages all lie within the Trallwm Estate at the head of the Gwesyn & Cnyffiad valleys. Most cottages by mountain streams with bike trails through our working woods. Mountain bike centre with cafe offering light lunches etc.

Price
Price £411.00 to £986.00 per unit per week
Ynysymaengwyn Caravan Park

Address

Ynysymaengwyn Caravan Park, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9RY

Telephone
01654 710684

info@ynysy.co.uk

Tywyn

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Local authority owned site situated in the grounds of an old manor house and woodlands, offers excellent facilities. Ideal base for walkers, cyclists, climbers, fishing and water sports. Open April - October.

Price
Price £15.00 to £30.00 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people
Ar Lan Y Mor

Address

Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2NN

Telephone
07966502715

mererid.jones@yahoo.com

Aberystwyth

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Ar Lan Y Mor is a self catered apartment located on the seafront of Aberystwyth. With a view of the ocean and less than 5 minutes walk to the town centre and train station.

Price
Price £110.00 to £290.00 per unit per night
Penmaenuchaf Hotel

Address

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

Telephone
01341 212121

reservations@penmaenuchaf.co.uk

Dolgellau

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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