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Weekend Breaks in Mid Wales

Two nights in Mid Wales is enough to feel the difference. It's not enough to see everything, but it's long enough to walk a hill, eat well, sleep properly and go home rested. Mid Wales covers Powys, Ceredigion and Southern Eryri (Southern Snowdonia), from Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) in the south to Cadair Idris in the north, with the Cambrian Mountains in the middle and the Cardigan Bay coast to the west. Most of it is within three hours of Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol and Cardiff, which makes it a practical choice for a weekend away. Places to stay for a short break are listed below.

Where should I go for a weekend in Mid Wales?

For the coast: base yourself in Aberystwyth, Aberaeron or New Quay for harbours, beaches, the Wales Coast Path and dolphins in Cardigan Bay.
For mountains and estuaries: Dolgellau and Barmouth put you between Cadair Idris and the Mawddach estuary, with the Mawddach Trail on the doorstep.
For reservoirs and red kites: Rhayader and the Elan Valley, with dams, trails and the daily kite feed at Gigrin Farm.
For hills, books and good food: Hay-on-Wye, Crickhowell and Brecon on the edge of Bannau Brycheiniog.
For castles and quiet lanes: Welshpool and Montgomery on the English border, with Powis Castle and a steam railway.

Weekend breaks in autumn and winter

Autumn and winter are good times for a short break in Mid Wales. The lanes are quiet, prices are often lower, and there's nothing better than a wood burner after a walk. Try the autumn colour in the Elan Valley and the Dyfi woods, the dark skies of the Cambrian Mountains, or a cottage with a log fire. In December, see Christmas in Mid Wales and our Twixmas breaks.

Weekend breaks in spring and summer

Spring brings lambs, bluebells and the ospreys back to the Dyfi. Summer is the warmest time and the beaches at Barmouth, Aberdyfi and along the Ceredigion coast are at their liveliest, though midweek is always quieter. In July 2027, the Tour de France starts a stage in Welshpool, so book early for that weekend.

What can I do in a weekend?

Walk one of our walking routes, ride a steam railway, cycle the Mawddach Trail or spend a day on the coast path. For ready-made plans, our itineraries include a romantic weekend in Bannau Brycheiniog, a cosy pub trail, a dark skies weekend, a Southern Eryri weekend and a Glyndŵr's Way walking weekend.

Where to stay for a weekend

Self-catering cottages, farm B&Bs, country house hotels, coaching inns and glamping sites all take short breaks, and many offer two-night stays outside the school holidays. Look for places with hot tubs, dog-friendly stays and romantic breaks, or check last-minute breaks for availability this weekend.

Do places in Mid Wales take two-night bookings?

Most hotels, inns and B&Bs do. Many self-catering cottages offer short breaks of two or three nights outside the peak summer weeks, often starting on a Friday or Monday. Check minimum stays before you book, especially over bank holidays and Christmas.

How do I get to Mid Wales for a weekend?

By train, the Cambrian Line runs from Birmingham and Shrewsbury to Welshpool, Newtown, Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, and the Heart of Wales Line serves Knighton, Llandrindod Wells and Builth Road. By car, the A470, A483 and A44 cross the region. Leave time to enjoy the drive; the roads are part of the trip.

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Places to stay for a weekend

Inspiration

Tour de France 2027 in Mid Wales

On Sunday 4 July 2027, stage three of the Tour de France starts in Welshpool and races south through Powys to Cardiff. Here is how to plan your trip.
Itinerary Ideas

Day-by-day ideas for a weekend or a week in Mid Wales, by car, by train, by bike or on foot, with places to stay, eat and visit along the way.
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.
Twixmas Breaks in Mid Wales

Leftovers eaten, presents opened, everyone going stir crazy. A few days in Mid Wales between Christmas and New Year is the reset you need.
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.
Autumn in Mid Wales

Copper woods in the Elan Valley, waterfalls running full after the rain and red kites over Rhayader. Autumn in Mid Wales is for walking in the morning and settling in by the fire at night.

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La Crisalida Retreats at Maesmawr Hall

Address

Caersws, Newtown, Powys, SY17 5SF

Telephone
01686 688255

infouk@lacrisalidaretreats.co.uk

Newtown

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

La Crisalida health and wellbeing retreats, at Maesmawr Hall, offers many facilities for you to relax and re-charge your batteries. Whether your focus is on yoga, life makeover, losing weight, cleansing and giving your body (and life) a kick-start,…
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…
Madog's Wells

Address

Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0DE

Telephone
01938 810 446

info@madogswells.co.uk

Welshpool

Dates

Madog's Wells is situated in eight acres of beautiful countryside with woodland walks all around, plenty of wildlife and is ideal for bird-watching, walking or touring Mid Wales. Three wheelchair accessible cottages sleeping 3-6.

Price
Price £205.00 to £305.00 per unit per week
Llwyn Coppa Holiday Cottages

Address

Adfa, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3DD

Telephone
01938810286

info@llwyncoppa.co.uk

Newtown

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Llwyn Coppa is a small farm with 2 holiday cottages in Powys (each sleeping 4), Dog friendly

Price
Price £62.00 to £150.00 per unit per night
Dinas Caravan Park

Address

Dinas, Llanbedr, Gwynedd, LL45 2PH

Telephone
01341 241585

hideawayinthehills@outlook.com

Llanbedr

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Dinas Caravan Park is a small, quiet park with 8 static caravans for hire. Located in Southern Snowdonia between Harlech and Barmouth on the Ardudwy Way long distance path in the Rhinog foothills. 3 miles from sandy beaches and castle.

Price
Price £42.42 to £80.00 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.
Seven Oaks Holiday Home Park

Address

Seven Oaks Holiday Home Park, Crew Green, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 9BU

Telephone
01743 885080

info@sevenoakspark.co.uk

Shrewsbury

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Seven Oaks is a superb 10 acre Holiday Park, situated in some of the finest countryside on the Welsh borders. It enjoys an elevated position on the banks of the River Severn with a 1 acre fishing lake.
Cambrian Mountains Glamping and Camping

Address

Felin Gogoyan, Llanddewi Brefi, Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6PA

Telephone
07812 461244

info@cambrianmountainsglampingandcamping.com

Tregaron

Dates

From:

1 Mar 2026to31 Oct 2026

Set in the quiet foothills of the Cambrian Mountains, this Glamping and Camping site provides the opportunity to escape from everyday life. The site offers a variety of accommodation including camping and touring pitches, a holiday cottage or stay…

Price
Price £120.00 per unit per night
Tynllwyn Farm Holiday Cottages

Address

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

Telephone
01938 553 175

tynllwynfarm@btconnect.com

Welshpool

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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
Trefeddian Hotel | Self Catering

Address

Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, LL35 0SB

Telephone
01654 767 213

info@trefwales.com

Aberdyfi

Dates

From:

18 Jan 2026to6 Dec 2026

Seascape, Luxury five-star Self Catering Accommodation, with Panoramic Sea Views Overlooking Cardigan Bay.

Price
Price £850.00 to £2,500.00 per unit per week
The Secret Yurts

Address

Pantytanhouse Fach, Dolanog, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0JU

Telephone
07976277245

michelle@thesecretyurts.co.uk

Welshpool

A luxury glamping experience. Snuggle down in a kingsize bed and wake to stunning views of the Mid Wales countryside. Each yurt has its own stylish heated wet room with ample hot water, fluffy towels and dressing gowns waiting for you on arrival.

Price
Price £180.00 per unit per night
Aber Holiday Cottages

Address

Clarach Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3DG

Telephone
01970 610990

info@aberholidaycottages.com

Aberystwyth

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Bryncarnedd Cottages are located 1 mile from Aberystwyth’s town centre. 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

Price
Price £65.00 per unit per night to £4,000.00 per unit per week
Nyth Robin | Glamping Holidays

Address

Nyth Robin, Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, LL35 0RG

Telephone
07731 783534

hello@nythrobin.co.uk

Aberdyfi

Dates

From:

31 Mar 2026to30 Oct 2026

Nyth Robin Glamping offers fabulous holidays in a variety of unique accommodation options. You can choose from a family-friendly bell tent, yurt, or dome, a cosy woodland cabin, a unique vintage caravan, or a quirky converted horsebox!
All the…

Price
Price £80.00 to £130.00 per unit per night
Drovers Retreat

Address

Graig Farm, Dolau, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5TL

Telephone
07377 865123

Enquiries@droversretreat.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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
Holiday Caravan at Fedwen Holidays

Address

Tresaith, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2JG

Telephone
01239 811333

asjadiya@aol.com

Cardigan

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Fedwen Caravan at Tresaith is a Bluebird Charisma with double glazing and full central heating and can sleep up to 6 people plus 1 babies in cots. Located in a private area within the grounds of the owners smallholding, the caravan has sea

Price
Price £300.00 to £500.00 per unit per week
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre | Campsite

Address

The Gilfach, Llangorse, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7UH

Telephone
01874 658272

adventures@llangorse.com

Brecon

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Set in the heart of the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) National Park, Llangorse Multi Activity Centre offers spacious, informal camping and cosy Camping Pods, with stunning views overlooking Llangorse Lake and the surrounding countryside.

Price
Price £9.50 to £13.00 per person per night
Tan-y-Fron Holiday Park

Address

Arran Road, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Snowdonia National Park, LL40 2AA

Telephone
01341 422638

info@tan-y-fron.co.uk

Gwynedd

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Tan-y-Fron Caravan & Camping Holiday Park is situated in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park, a few minutes walk from the market town of Dolgellau.

Price
Price £10.00 to £76.00 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people
Hafren Forest Hideaway

Address

Hafren Forest Hideaway, Staylittle, Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7DB

Telephone
07871740514

info@hafrenforesthideaway.com

Staylittle, Llanbrynmair

Dates

From:

6 July 2017to31 Dec 2031

Hafren Forest Hideaway is a 4-star, chalet-style accommodation in the Cambrian Mountains near Staylittle, Powys. Perfect for groups of friends, families, or outdoor enthusiasts, it sleeps up to 13 guests across 4 bedrooms. Guests can choose…
Llety Parc | Aberystwyth Park Lodge Hotel

Address

Ffordd Parc y Llyn, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3TL

Telephone
01970 636333

reception@aberpark.com

Aberystwyth

Welcome to the Aberystwyth Park Lodge Hotel, our independent Cardigan Bay hotel, just a short distance from the idyllic Aberystwyth Promenade. We have 36 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms, Lounge & Conference Room, fully Licensed Café Bar & Restaurant and…
Tynllwyn Farm

Address

Groes-pluen, WELSHPOOL, Powys, SY21 9BW

Telephone
07483344659

tynllwynfarm@btconnect.com

Groes-pluen, WELSHPOOL

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

A beautiful view and warm welcome awaits you at our 19th century farmhouse. Log fires and comfortable rooms. We are close to Powis Castle and the Llanfair narrow gauge railway and the canal for boat trips.

Price
Price £40.00 per person per night for bed & breakfast to £85.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Afon Rhaiadr Country House

Address

Afon Rhaiadr Country House, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2AH

Telephone
01341 450777

enquiries@afonrhaiadr.co.uk

Dolgellau

Dates

From:

3 Feb 2026to30 Nov 2026

A warm welcome awaits all at Afon Rhaiadr Country House, surrounded by gardens and Woodlands with a stream and waterfall running through. Sumptuous bedrooms with luxury bathrooms. Delicious home cooking. A perfect place to relax and unwind.

Price
Price £95.00 to £155.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast