Must-see hotels in Wales

  • Nicholaston Farm

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    This working farm overlooking Oxwich Bay has offered field camping with a view since the 1920s. There's also an attractive little farm shop-cafe, an…

  • Ivy House

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    This Gerorgian stone house in the very centre of Dolgellau holds six comfortable bedrooms in creamy tones with floral touches, four of which are en suite …

  • Old Black Lion

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Parts of this traditional coaching inn date from the 13th century, making it Hay's most atmospheric sleeping option. Expect low ceilings and creaky,…

  • Fairyhill

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    Hidden (as any proper fairy place should be) down a narrow lane northwest of Reynoldston, this Georgian country house has a suitably magical setting and…

  • Richmond House

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    This handsome stone-built Victorian town house has four comfortable, contemporary rooms (three, including the large family loft, have sea views) and an…

  • West Usk Lighthouse

    Southeast Wales

    Quirky doesn't even begin to describe this restored 19th-century lighthouse offering views over the Severn Estuary. It's a little worn around the edges…

  • Tides Reach Guest House

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    Tides Reach has maintained the same friendly service and delicious breakfasts across the years and since the arrival of new owners. Some rooms have sea…

  • Felin Fach Griffin

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Set above an acclaimed gastropub in Felinfach village 5 miles northeast of Brecon (just off the A470), the Griffin's quietly elegant rooms offer…

  • King's Head

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    Up the hill behind the pub of the same name, these two stone farm buildings have been simply but stylishly fitted out with modern bathrooms and underfloor…

  • Camp Cynrig Tipi Village

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    A taste of the Great Plains in the verdant Welsh countryside, this little campsite offers comfortable lodging in Sioux-style tepees near the gurgling…

  • Quay Hotel & Spa

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    Located across the river at Deganwy Quay (and offering superb views of Conwy Castle illuminated by night), this modern hotel can feel a bit corporate…

  • Llanddeusant YHA

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    A former inn nestled in the foothills of the Black Mountain, this wonderfully remote hostel and campground has no TV, wi-fi or mobile-phone reception. It…

  • Coach House

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    This solid 19th-century coaching inn is well attuned to the needs of walkers, with a drying room for hiking gear, generous breakfasts (including good…

  • Bala Backpackers

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Spread over two restored 19th-century houses facing each other across Tegid St, Bala Backpackers has brightly painted dorms (with a maximum of four single…

  • Brecon Beacons YHA

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Set in 6 hectares of woodland, 6 miles southwest of Brecon on the A470, this 18th-century farmhouse hostel has had its facilities smartened up but it…

  • Tanronnen Inn

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Right at the centre of things, this attractive stone coaching inn offers busily carpeted 1st-floor rooms that are comfortable, if a little dated…

  • Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    This large faux-Tudor hotel has more spacious, luxurious rooms than you might expect, and the setting is idyllic – right by the river, near the Waterloo…

  • Dragon Inn

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Though set in an 18th-century listed building, the Dragon's 15 moderately sized bedrooms have a fresh, modern feel. The cheaper rooms at the top have…

  • Bryn Tyrch Inn

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Downstairs there's a restaurant and bar with a roaring fire – Capel Curig's liveliest spot after dark, with mains from £15 to £19. Upstairs the rooms have…

  • Carpenter's Arms

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    Nobody says the neon lights are bright in this Broadway, the tiny village immediately south of Laugharne, and it's arguable whether there's magic in the…

  • YHA Snowdon Ranger

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    On the A4085, 5 miles north of Beddgelert at the trailhead for the Snowdon Ranger Path, this former inn has its own adjoining beach on the shore of Llyn…

  • YHA Snowdon Llanberis

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Originally a quarry manager's house, this no-frills hostel offers great views (from an admittedly scrappy hillside locale), a self-catering kitchen,…

  • The Draen

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Set down a narrow lane 3 miles west of Talgarth near the village of Llanfilo, this old stone farmhouse is the very picture of Welsh country comfort. There…

  • Culver House

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    Just a stone skip from the beach, this renovated 19th-century house offers eight self-contained apartments with all the mod cons. The upper apartments…

  • Glyn Afon

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Rooms are clean, warm and homey at this midrange guesthouse, renovated in 2015. The hearty breakfast will set you up well for a day of mountain striding,…

  • Bell at Skenfrith

    Southeast Wales

    A picturesque village pub, the Bell has a popular restaurant and elegant rooms, all named after fishing flies. Some have four-posters but all marry an…

  • Kings YHA

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Occupying slightly foreboding and spartan slate buildings, this remote woodland hostel has a gorgeous setting beside a stream, 2 miles from the Ty-Nant…

  • Town House

    Cardiff

    Succinctly named, this elegant Victorian town house on the Cathedral Rd strip has welcoming owners and a relaxed vibe. It retains lots of period features,…

  • Parva Farmhouse

    Southeast Wales

    This cosy 17th-century farmhouse has low oak-beamed ceilings, leather Chesterfield sofas, a bar and a wood-burning stove in the lounge, and a garden with…

  • Oakfield

    Southeast Wales

    Paula and Heidi, the clued-up owners of this spick-and-span B&B, are a fount of local knowledge. Their three well-appointed rooms have a fresh, modern…

  • YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Bryn Gwynant has the most impressive building and the most idyllic setting of all Snowdonia National Park's youth hostels, occupying a slate Victorian…

  • Castlebank Hotel

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    The stepped roof line gives this friendly, family run Victorian townhouse hotel a distinctly Dutch look. Inside, it's old-fashioned and homey, with a snug…

  • Black Boy Inn

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    Dating from 1522, this is one of the oldest pubs in Wales and one of the most atmospheric – it's said to be haunted, and the bar is a true Welsh-speaking…

  • The Lodge

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Blissfully located on the rural fringes of the village, this charming B&B has four guest rooms, each with modern bathroom and countryside views. Relax in…

  • Winchfawr Lodges

    Southeast Wales

    Overlooking Merthyr Tydfil from the slopes to its west, this trio of self-contained, detached, brick houses offers comfortable home-style accommodation,…

  • Betws-y-Coed YHA

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Part of the Swallow Falls Complex – a bustling traveller hub which includes a hotel, tavern and campground – this no-frills hostel occupies an…

  • Danywenallt YHA

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Ideally located for hiking and biking around Talybont Reservoir, this secluded converted farmhouse lacks a guest kitchen but has a cafe. Camping is…

  • Y Meirionnydd

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Slap bang in the centre of town, this listed Georgian town house has been thoroughly refurbished, with a hip new look complementing the roughly hewn stone…

  • Tintern Old Rectory

    Southeast Wales

    Dressed in pale pink, blue and cherry-blossom wallpaper, the four sweet rooms in this Tudor-inspired 18th-century house either look over the river or have…

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