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Couples Breaks in Mid Wales | Romantic Stays

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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The Metropole Hotel | Rock Spa

Address

The Metropole Hotel, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5DY

Telephone
01597 823700

info@metropole.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

The Rock Spa at the Metropole Hotel is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Combine luxury treatments from soothing facials, massage, body scrubs and wraps. Indulge your senses and clear your mind – soothe, scrub, cleanse and soak away stress at…
Mid Wales Tours | Green Badge Guide

Address

Mid Wales Tours, Lon Llewelyn, Waunfawr, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3TP

Telephone
07946640709

sean.westlake@me.com

Waunfawr, Aberystwyth

Driver guided tours for four people using a Ford Edge SUV. Airport collections included. Let Mid Wales Tours know what your interests are, and Sean will construct a tour to suit. Be it castles, mountains, lakes, churches, gardens or any of the other…

Price
Price £500.00 Per Ticket
Great House Farm Luxury Pods and Self Catering

Address

Llandeilo, Graban, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3JE

Telephone
07841815431

greathousefarmpods@gmail.com

Builth Wells

Our 4 luxury glamping pods and self catering farmhouse are open all year round, with sweeping views over the valleys and surrounding hills, and the clearest night skies. A place to relax, refresh and recharge.
Tylau Cottages @ Mud and Wool

Address

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

Telephone
07539273122

tylaucottages@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.
Elan Valley Visitor Centre | Cafe

Address

Cwm Elan | Elan Valley & Visitor Centre, Nr Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP

Telephone
01597 810880

rangers.elan@dwrcymru.com

Nr Rhayader

The Elan Valley Visitor Centre cafe has a spacious seating area with windows all around to enjoy the view of the River Elan and Caban Coch Dam. There is a patio area with picnic tables for people wishing to sit outside in fine weather.
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
holidaycottages.co.uk

Address

Wales, Locations throughout Wales

Telephone
01237 426 255

bookings@holidaycottages.co.uk

Locations throughout Wales

A beautiful collection of personally inspected self-catering holiday cottages throughout Wales and the rest of the UK.
Bargoed Farm | Farm Shop

Address

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

Telephone
01545 580 947

shop.bargoedfarm@gmail.com

Aberaeron

Pop in to say hello and support your local producers! Luxury gift hampers available, choose from a selection of Welsh crafts, gifts, produce, meat and much more!
Our farm shop is stocked full of local and British produce and crafts, fresh fruit and…
Mary Jones Pilgrim Centre

Address

Llanycil, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7YF

Telephone
01678521877

centre.manager@bydmaryjonesworld.org.uk

Bala

Visit our award-winning visitor centre and discover how the story of a young Welsh girl changed the lives of millions.
Set on the edge of Llyn Tegid, the centre tells Mary Jones’s story through multimedia and interactive displays in a Grade…
Aberystwyth University | Campus Accomm.

Address

Aberystwyth University, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BY

Telephone
01970 621960

conferences@aber.ac.uk

Aberystwyth

Beautifully situated overlooking Cardigan Bay, Aberystwyth University offers fully equipped self-catering flats for families and groups.

Price
Price £30.00 to £36.00 per person per night
Gifts of Wales

Address

3 Church Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DL

Telephone
01938 578854

info@giftsofwales.co.uk

Welshpool

Located in the heart of Welshpool, Gifts of Wales is a proudly Welsh, independant shop celebrating the very best of Wales. From our welcoming high street store to our convenient online shop, we offer a carefully curated range of high-quality gifts,…
Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park

Address

Gwbert, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1PR

Telephone
01239 623637

info@cardiganisland.com

Cardigan

This unique farm park is located on a stunningly scenic headland overlooking the nature reserve of Cardigan Island, which is just 200 yards off-shore. A colony of grey seals breed in the many caves below the farm park & are viewed most days

Price
Price £4.90 per child to £5.90 per adult
The Coach House

Address

Orchard Street, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8AN

Telephone
01874 620043

reservations@coachhousebrecon.com

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

Price
Price £92.00 to £165.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Craig Y Nos Castle | Group Accommodation

Address

Brecon Road, Craig-y-nos, Penycae, Swansea, SA9 1GL

Telephone
01639 731167

info@craigynoscastle.com

Penycae

Serviced accommodation Craig-y-Nos Castle stands in the Brecon Beacons National Park in the Upper Swansea Valley in South Wales.

Price
Price £150.00 to £250.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Plas Bwlch

Address

Llangurig, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6RT

Telephone
01686 440659

mail@bandbwales.co.uk

Llanidloes

Cosy Georgian Farmhouse with breathtaking views of the Upper Wye Valley which sits in 15 acres of farmland with sheep, chickens, ducks and ponies. Local attractions include walking, cycling, fishing, rallying and offroad motorbiking.

Price
Price £65.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Llety Parc | Aberystwyth Park Kitchen

Address

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

Telephone
01970 636333

reception@aberpark.com

Aberystwyth

Eat & drink with family & friends whatever time of day. Open daily from 7 am – 9 pm; Park Kitchen, our Aberystwyth restaurant offers traditional breakfasts, lunches and evening meals to residents and non-residents. The restaurant is on-site within…
Dysynni Valley Shepherd’s Hut

Address

Bodilan Fach Farm, Llanfihangel y Pennant, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9TR

Telephone
01654 782674

admin@dysynnivalleyholidays.com

Tywyn

New for 2021, a Shepherd's Hut in in the perfect location in Southern Snowdonia for a family or keen walkers, climbers, fishing enthusiasts. Created for those looking for a beautiful location to relax.

Price
Price £55.00 to £75.00 per unit per night
National Wool Museum | Village Trail

Address

National Wool Museum, Dre-fach Felindre, Near Newcastle Emlyn, Llandysul, SA44 5UP

Telephone
0300 111 2 333

wool@museumwales.ac.uk

Near Newcastle Emlyn

Follow a self guided walk around the village of Drefach Felindre highlighting historical and interesting facts about the woollen industry in the locality.
Dà Mhìle Distillery | Tours & Events

Address

Glynhynod Farm, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 5JY

Telephone
01239 851998

web-contact@damhile.co.uk

Llandysul

Held in our beautiful 17th century gallery on our family farm in Ceredigion, Dà Mhìle (pronounced da-vee-lay) Distillery Tastings include a little talk about the farm, businesses and their history and a look at the still, followed by a tasting of a…
Serydda | Stargazing Experiences

Address

Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6JB

Telephone
01974 298150

serydda@gmail.com

Tregaron

Whether you're looking to see a few twinkling stars or fancy photographing the Milky Way, a great meteor shower or the rare noctilucent clouds, Dafydd's your man to take you to the right place at the right time. 60-minute stargazing experiences,…