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Best places to stay in Wales

The term ‘hotel’ is used with abandon in Wales, and may refer to anything from a pub to a castle.Bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation in private homes is plentiful, and is often the only option in smaller towns and villages. Some of the finest and most family-friendly B&Bs are in rural farmhouses, used to the muddy boots and large appetites of walkers, cyclists and climbers. Guesthouses, which are often just large converted houses with half a dozen rooms, are an extension of the B&B idea. In general they’re less personal and more like small hotels, but without the same level of service. For longer stays, self-contained weekly rentals are popular. Options include traditional stone farmhouses, tiny quaint cottages, gracious manor houses and seaside hideaways.

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Nos Da Studio Hostel

You won't find a better budget bed any closer to the city centre than this stylishly refurbished hostel right across the river from the Millennium Stadium. It's family-friendly, and there's an in-house bar, restaurant and gym.

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The St David's Hotel & Spa

A glittering, glassy tower topped with a sail-like flourish, St David's epitomises Cardiff Bay's transformation from wasteland to stylish place-to-be. Every room has a private balcony with a harbour view.

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Totters

Modern, clean and very welcoming, this excellent independent hostel is the best-value place to stay in town. In addition to traveller-friendly facilities, the 14th-century arched basement gives a sense of history to guests' breakfasts...

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The Castle Hotel

Following a major refit, the new-look rooms feature purple and gold decor and Bose sound systems; higher-priced rooms boast castle views and freestanding baths.

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Dragon Hotel Swansea

This 1960s city-centre hotel has been given an expensive upgrade, with dragon-red carpets, orange backlighting and well-turned-out bedrooms. There's also a good-sized gym and pool.

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Bodysgallen Hall & Spa

A stately country-house hotel set in verdant gardens, Bodysgallen Hall is just 2 miles south of Llandudno on the A470...

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Tintern Abbey Hotel

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The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell

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Tides Reach Guest House

Delicious eco-conscious breakfasts and stacks of local information are served with a smile at this smart waterfront guest house...

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Maelgwyn House

A model B&B, Maelgwyn has interesting hosts, delicious breakfasts and a small set of ele­gant rooms stocked with DVD players, tea-making facilities and Ferrero Rocher chocolates. Full marks.

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Morgans

The city's first boutique hotel, set in the gorgeous red-brick and Portland stone former Ports Authority building, Morgans combines historic elegance with contemporary design, and a high pamper factor – Egyptian cotton bed linen, suede curtains, big...

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Ffynnon

With a keen eye for contemporary design and a super-friendly welcome, this first-rate boutique guesthouse feels both homely and stylish...

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Whinward House

This three-room B&B, located just outside Conwy's city walls, is a cosy, homely affair. A conservatory and outside decking area for summer nights, the latter with a maritime theme, add to the overall appeal. Book ahead.

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