Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)
A former minister's house set in a large garden on the quiet edge of town, Yr-Hendre is perhaps the best place to stay in Holyhead. Professionally managed…
Must-see hotels in Wales
South Pembrokeshire
This well-kept, forest-green Georgian town house presents a smart face to Pembroke's main drag. The three pretty guest rooms are tastefully furnished,…
North Pembrokeshire
Perched amid emerald fields atop a 120m-high cliff overlooking the Irish Sea, this hostel has one of the finest locations in Britain. The views from the…
St Davids (Tyddewi)
If you're an enthusiastic walker or you have your own transport, this former farmhouse tucked beneath Carn Llidi, 2 miles northwest of St Davids and near…
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…
Caerfai Bay Caravan & Tent Park
St Davids (Tyddewi)
A 15-minute walk south of St Davids, this large campground has good facilities and exceptional views across St Brides Bay. It's set at the edge of a dairy…
Powys
A handsome rural Victorian house, the Old Vicarage offers pretty rooms with muted colour schemes, subtle floral wallpapers, claw-foot bath-tubs and an…
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…
South Pembrokeshire
Set alongside a working farm 3 miles west of Narberth (near the intersection of the A40 and A4075), this mini-hotel based on a refurbished rural longhouse…
Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)
For a dose of country air, head to this converted 17th-century farmhouse, located inland from the coastal town of Amlwch. There are five bedrooms in the…
Powys
Reached through a passageway from High St, this B&B consists of three sumptuous rooms, all decorated with great attention to detail and with the comfort…
North Pembrokeshire
Set in a lovely old Georgian merchant’s house, this wonderful B&B offers chic modern style. The simple but tastefully decorated rooms feature art by owner…
Llŷn Peninsula
Hop flowers hang from the ceiling of this inviting and friendly old inn, which offers real ales in a cave-like beer cellar, pub grub, an open fire on cold…
North Pembrokeshire
This diligently maintained, listed Georgian town house has a flower-filled garden and five light-filled rooms. Renovations have freshened up the decor and…
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…
North Pembrokeshire
Built by Sir Evan Jones, the engineer who designed the harbour, this rambling, turreted late Victorian is perched on a hill at the edge of town,…
Powys
Occupying a sweet, central spot by the Severn, this refurbished stone pub offers five en-suite rooms with king-size beds in the hotel proper (will it be…
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…
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…
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…
Llandudno
A stone's throw from both the Great Orme and the Promenade, this eight-room B&B represents excellent value for money, particularly for single travellers…
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,…
Llandudno
Alice Liddell, the real inspiration for Lewis Carroll's fictional Alice, used to stay in this seafront townhouse when she wasn't in Wonderland, and lent…
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…
Llŷn Peninsula
A family-run concern for more than 30 years, the Ship has very decent rooms, some with sea views. The bar's commitment to stocking the product of small…
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…
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…
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…
Llandudno
Staking out the middle ground between hostel and budget B&B, this powder-blue Victorian townhouse offers tidy rooms, bike storage and a free continental…
Premier Inn Swansea Waterfront
Swansea (Abertawe)
It's hard to beat the value offered by this shiny new waterfront chain hotel, just across the river from the town centre. As at all Premier Inns, rooms…
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…
Llandudno
Deganwy Ave isn't Llandudno's most charming street (all of the gardens have been paved over for parking), but Adcote's owners have more than enough charm…
North Pembrokeshire
Tucked into a hillside overlooking the bay, this fully renovated hostel has superb views and an excellent kitchen and dining area. The en suite rooms…
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…
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…
Llandudno
Occupying a doubled-sized Victorian house close to the pier and the tramway, Lynton House is almost like a little midrange hotel. It's been recently…
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 …
South Pembrokeshire
A mile up the hill on the road to Roch, this friendly little B&B has three clean and comfortable but thin-walled en suite rooms in a little cottage set on…
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,…
