Snowdonia & the Llŷn
With three stone self-catering cottages (the largest sleeping 14), a campsite in the lee of Valle Crucis Abbey, a farm shop and a tearoom-bistro (serving…
Must-see hotels in Wales
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
A hand-painted sign depicting three black eagles hangs above the door of the village pub, popular for its cask-conditioned ales, banter and (on Saturdays,…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Off the A470, and accessible from Betws by a footpath (starting behind St Michael's Church) across the river and the fields, this top-notch B&B inhabits a…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
More like a little hotel than a B&B, this large stone mid-Victorian guesthouse is operated by Jim and Eryl, a friendly couple with lots of local knowledge…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Down in the valley, this old stone house has been skillfully converted into a grand boutique guesthouse. The decor is faultlessly tasteful, with hushed…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
This gracious old stone house has five guest rooms; all have been given a plush, modern makeover, and some have divine valley views. Friendly owners…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Three modern en-suite rooms in peaceful creamy tones await you at this friendly, central guesthouse. There's a common area for guests to mingle and a…
Snowdonia & the Llŷn
This boutique restaurant with rooms has eight gorgeously styled bedrooms in a dignified Georgian townhouse, each decorated by a different local or…
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
Set in its own private estate north of the main road, Parc-le-Breos offers 16 en-suite rooms in a Gothic Victorian hunting lodge. The majestic lounge,…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
With a cobbled courtyard, an ancient mill building, free-range chickens and a lush camping meadow by the Honddu, this is pretty much camping heaven, all…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
In a quiet suburban pocket between church and river, this cosy B&B is run by a friendly couple who keep its three modern guest bedrooms immaculately clean…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
This impressive stone house – a former Georgian rectory, no less – sits amid gardens on wistfully monikered Love Lane. Its three luxurious B&B rooms are…
Snowdonia & the Llŷn
All stripped floorboards and oak beams, this converted 16th-century house has charm and history in spades. It's now a five-star gold B&B, with fires in…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Coleen, who also works at the National Trust shop at the other end of the town's much-photographed central bridge, is a consummate host. Her floral rooms…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Backed by towering pines and emerald fields on the western edge of town, this friendly B&B offers five tastefully furnished bedrooms in a mid-Victorian…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Remote yet comfy Idwal Cottage, the oldest YHA hostel in Wales, makes a great base for walks in the Ogwen Valley, or bagging a few Glyderau or Carneddau…
Southeast Wales
Perched on a hillside overlooking a gorgeous loop of the Wye in the village of Llandogo, this old stone house has friendly young owners and three…
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
Although there's a Georgian look to this huge stone house at the edge of the village, it's actually a modern build. The three guest bedrooms are…
Cardiff
Flanked by busy roads and car dealerships close to central Cardiff, this well-organised YHA has had the good sense to leave the building – a former…
Premier Inn Cardiff City Centre
Cardiff
The Cardiff branch of Britain's biggest chain has 200 beds in a squat mirror-clad former office tower, right in the city centre. It's not flash, but it's…
Southeast Wales
Abergavenny's top hotel is a fine Georgian building that was once a famous coaching inn. Choose between sleek, sophisticated rooms in the hotel itself, in…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
This extended country house, set alongside the River Clewedog, started life as a 16th-century fulling mill. It's now a peaceful retreat straight out of…
Cardiff
Decked out in mirrored fittings and silver tones, this stylish little hotel has nine rooms, suites and apartments in a beautifully restored Victorian town…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Secluded and relaxed, this 19th-century stone house sits in pretty, rambling gardens with views of the Wye Valley and Black Mountains. Only one of the…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
The Bear is a local institution, a fine old coaching inn with a range of old-fashioned rooms – the more expensive ones with four-posters and spa baths…
Cardiff
This large town house has been given a contemporary makeover and converted into one- and two-bedroom serviced apartments, complete with comfortable…
Cardiff
Patterned metallic wallpaper and chandeliers add a touch of glam to the rooms of this small B&B-like hotel. It's on a busy arterial road, so expect some…
Anglesey & the North Coast
This grand old sandstone building, with its impressive entrance hall and wood-panelled corridors, was built by the Earl of Uxbridge in 1794, becoming a…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Seemingly growing out of the priory ruins and incorporating some of the original medieval buildings, this hotel is wonderfully atmospheric, with four…
Cardiff
A good 30 minutes' walk from either the bay or central Cardiff (follow the river south, turn right on to Penarth Rd and then left after 650m), this gay…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Tucked away near a privately owned castle halfway between Llanberis and Caernarfon, this large holiday park rents out static caravans (some with central…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Just over the bridge on the way to Tŷ Mawr, this ivy-draped 1860s stone house has three vibrant colour-coded guest rooms and a separate coach-house…
Southeast Wales
This mid-7th-century pub by the castle has had an artful makeover, with rugs and antique furniture complementing the more rugged features of the ancient…
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
As traditional as swords in stone and ladies of the lake, the King Arthur serves real ales in a cosy wood-panelled bar and offers a lengthy menu of tasty,…
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
Friendly, homely and tastefully decorated, this is the smartest B&B in town, offering four well-appointed guest rooms. The building was formerly the…
Cardiff
Despite being on Cardiff's booziest strip, Mrs Potts is far from a party hostel. It occupies a lovely old red-brick building and is full of thoughtful…
Cardiff
One of the few five-star hotels in Cardiff, this high-end modern hotel favoured by corporate types and couples sits right on the water's edge in Cardiff…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
The one thing better than a good hostel is a good hostel inside a 14th-century pub. This compact, friendly place comes with comfy bunks, reliable hot…
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
In a spectacular rural setting with views over a historic rail aqueduct to the Black Mountain, this friendly guesthouse offers plenty of peace and…
Snowdonia & the Llŷn
Hillcrest is a traditional little B&B, tucked away from town on the road up to Plas Newydd. It's a simple but homey place that gets consistently good…
