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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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Gwrach Ynys Country Guest House

Address

Talsarnau, Harlech, Gwynedd, LL47 6TS

Telephone
01766 780742

deborah@gwrachynys.co.uk

Harlech

Country house in peaceful rural location close to mountains and sea. Ideally located for visiting Portmeirion, Harlech Castle, Welsh Highland Railway or walking and touring Snowdonia. A warm welsh welcome at assured by Gwynfor and Deborah.

Price
Price £55.00 to £95.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Glandyfi Castle | Weddings

Address

Glandyfi Castle, Glandyfi, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8SS

Telephone
07498 668367

enquiries@glandyficastle.co.uk

Machynlleth

Historic castle wedding venue near Machynlleth, Mid Wales, overlooking the Dyfi estuary. Host up to 50 guests within the castle, with the option of larger marquee celebrations in the grounds. Licensed indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, and 2-night…
Woodlands Devil's Bridge | Broncoedwig

Address

Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3JW

Telephone
01970 890233

enquiries@woodlandsdevilsbridge.co.uk

Aberystwyth

This well equipped two bedroomed bungalow is situated in the picturesque village of Devils Bridge and is an ideal base for exploring Mid Wales or for a relaxing stay in the countyside. Free Wifi.

Price
Price £90.00 to £160.00 per unit per night
Brandy House | Self Catering

Address

Brandy House Farm, Felindre, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1YL

Telephone
01547 510 282

info@brandyhousefarm.co.uk

Knighton

Dog-friendly self-catering cottages near Knighton, Powys, Mid Wales. Two cottages sleeping 4 (2 bedrooms) and 5 (3 bedrooms), in a quiet rural setting above Felindre. Bring your own horse breaks are welcome, with stabling and turnout available.

Price
Price £360.00 to £825.00 per unit per week
Gwerniago Camping Site

Address

Pennal, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9JX

Telephone
01654 791227

contact@gwerniago.co.uk

Machynlleth

Gwerniago Campsite is located in Mid Wales between Machynlleth and Aberdyfi. Electric, Non-Electric, Grass & Hardstanding pitches available. Campfires allowed, Parking on pitch. Ideal base for Beaches, Mountains, Dyfi Bike Park, Mach Loop.

Price
Price £20.00 to £25.00 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people
The Hillside Hideaways at Penclun

Address

Penclun, Y Fan, Llanidloes, SY18 6NU

Telephone
07835688500

emma@thehillsidehideaways.com

Y Fan

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
Ty Derw Country House B&B

Address

Old Road, Dinas Mawddwy, Nr Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9LR

Telephone
07970349965

tyderw@btinternet.com

Dinas Mawddwy, Nr Machynlleth

Ty Derw is a charming Victorian stone built B&B in a picturesque setting in the Dovey Valley, about 12 miles from Machynlleth and Dolgellau. The four guest rooms have been refurbished to a very high standard. Ample parking.

Price
Price £50.00 to £57.50 per person per night for bed & breakfast
Maes y Fron

Address

Maes y Fron Farm, Abercrave, Nr Swansea, SA9 1XU

Telephone
01639 700388

sales@adventurebritain.com

Abercrave

Maes y Fron is bunkhouse accommodation on our 70 acre farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Book your holiday cottage here and also outdoor adventure activities.

Price
Price £20.45 per person per night to £900.00 per room per night
Hiraeth Llanidloes

Address

Plynlimon House, 50 Long Bridge Street, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6EF

Telephone
01686 449587

hiraethllanidloesltd@outlook.com

Llanidloes

Hiraeth is a space that combines the best elements of a contemporary, casual restaurant with a warm welcoming coffee house. Whether you're looking to enjoy a social meal with friends, a quiet coffee break, or a space to unwind with a glass of wine…
Gogarth Hall Farm Holidays

Address

Gogarth Hall Farm Holidays, Pennal, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9LB

Telephone
07908 654730

brees2000@aol.com

Machynlleth

4 Self-catering cottages on a working farm between Machynlleth & Aberdyfi. Gogarth Hall Farm and its tranquillity offers Barn Owls, Bats and Kites a safe haven, thus the farm has won the Countryside Caretakers Award for conservation.

Price
Price £150.00 to £895.00 per unit per week
Dyfi Distillery

Address

Dyfi Distillery, Unit 5 Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9RF

Telephone
01654 761551

danny@dyfidistillery.com

Corris

The award-winning Dyfi Distillery is run by brothers Pete and Danny Cameron who established the first commercial gin distillery in Mid Wales in 2016. The Icons of Gin awards named this the second best craft distillery in the world in 2023
Bargoed Farm | The Moo-Tel

Address

Bargoed Farm, Llwyncelyn, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA46 0HL

Telephone
01545 580 947

info@bargoedfarm.co.uk

Aberaeron

The Moo-Tel, our holiday accommodation at Bargoed Farm between Aberaeron and Newquay, is designed to suit your every need. With 11 purpose-built rooms with outside patio table and chairs, the Moo-Tel has everything you need for the perfect getaway…
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…
Cardigan Castle | 1176 Restaurant

Address

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

Telephone
01239 562002

info@cardigancastle.com

Cardigan

1176 – a one-of-a-kind dining experience waiting for you at Cardigan Castle. 70-seat restaurant is surrounded by beautiful grounds and 900 years of history.
Old Hand & Diamond Inn

Address

Old Hand & Diamond Inn, Coedway, Shrewsbury, SY5 9AR

Telephone
01743884379

moz123@aol.com

Shrewsbury

Mid-way between Welshpool and Shrewsbury, this stunning, dog-friendly country pub also offers a children’s play area, a beer garden with plenty of outside seating on our sunny patio and a large car park.
Brecon Mountain Railway

Address

Pant Station, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2DD

Telephone
01685 722988

enquiries@bmr.wales

Merthyr Tydfil

Travel behind a vintage steam locomotive through the spectacular landscapes of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons). Departing from Pant near Merthyr Tydfil, the Brecon Mountain Railway climbs through the beautiful Taf Fechan Valley…
East Wing @ Broomfield House

Address

Glasbury On Wye, Herefordshire, HR3 5NS

Telephone
01497 842970

info@broomfield.wales

Herefordshire

Broomfield is a Grade II listed Georgian house of Italianate Regency style, standing in an elevated position commanding stunning views across the Wye Valley to the hills beyond.

Price
Price £1,470.00 per unit per week
Hergest Croft Gardens | Haywood Cabin

Address

Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3EG

gardens@hergest.co.uk

Kington

Haywood Cabin is situated near the top of the Maple Grove and offers light and spacious accommodation for two people.
Cardigan Castle | Self Catering

Address

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

Telephone
01239 615131

info@cardigancastle.com

Cardigan

High-end meets heritage at Cardigan Castle’s first class luxury accommodation, with B&B and self-catering apartments...

Price
Price £450.00 per unit per week
Capel Cartref

Address

Heol Twrch, Lower Cwmtwrch, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 2TE

Telephone
07825 874926

marnieslade07@gmail.com

Ystradgynlais

Capel Cartref - Step free entrance, pet friendly, spacious 5 bedroom, holiday let with secure garden bordering on Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park with ground floor wet room and bedrooms for wheelchair access and very fast WIFI.…

Price
Price £900.00 to £1,380.00 per unit per week