Must-see hotels in Wales

  • Bryncelyn Guesthouse

    Powys

    This solid double-storey Victorian guesthouse offers six pleasantly furnished rooms, most with en suite and one, the attic room, large enough for a family…

  • Castle View Hotel

    Southeast Wales

    The 300-year-old Castle View has intriguing historic details, including 18th-century wall paintings in two of the bedrooms and hand-painted glass in the…

  • Dublin Ferry Guest House

    Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)

    In springtime this tidy three-storey house, occupying a corner site near the Maritime Museum, is garlanded with hanging flowers and daffodils in jugs. If…

  • Bishopsgate House

    Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)

    The nine bedrooms in this fine, pale-green, Georgian townhouse are all very different: some have jacuzzis or four-poster beds, while others have an…

  • Maes-y-Môr

    Ceredigion

    Above a laundrette you'll find nine clean, bright rooms, basic self-catering equipment and a warm welcome. Bathrooms and kitchen are shared – only the…

  • Glyn Garth

    Ceredigion

    A stone's throw from the sea (literally!), this friendly B&B is a boon for budget and solo travellers. Chintzy decor aside, all rooms are cosy and…

  • NosDa

    Cardiff

    Directly across the river from Principality Stadium, NosDa ('goodnight' in Welsh) has brightly painted rooms above a rocking beer-lovers' bar. Free basic…

  • Rhossili Bunkhouse

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    Located in the village of Middleton, within easy walking distance of Rhossili, this community-run bunkhouse is very well equipped, clean and comfortable…

  • St Govan's Country Inn

    South Pembrokeshire

    This friendly village pub in sleepy Bosherston has simple, bright B&B accommodation above a convivial bar decorated with hair-raising photos of rock…

  • A Space in the City

    Cardiff

    This agency lets out luxury, short-stay apartments in the city centre, along the docks and in Cardiff Bay; the best of them is Quayside in Bute St. There…

  • Sea Breezes B&B

    Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)

    Welcoming, inexpensive B&B just a short stroll from the ferry terminal – ideal for those middle-of-the-night arrivals from Ireland. The cosy rooms share…

  • Pitton Cross Caravan & Camping Park

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    A site with a sea view, Pitton Cross has an idyllic location, approachable staff, good loos and a shop. It's located on the main road, just over a mile…

  • Castle of Brecon Hotel

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Built into the ruined walls of Brecknock Castle, this somewhat grand old-fashioned hotel features 40 comfortable, refurbished rooms, including some with…

  • Bunkhouses in Wales

    Wales

    Fairly basic accommodation, often in stunning locations. In some cases you may need to bring a sleeping bag, though many bunkhouses offer a hostel-style…

  • Monnow Bridge Caravan & Camping Site

    Southeast Wales

    Just across Monnow Bridge from central Monmouth, this tiny campground has a quiet riverside location, despite being only a short stroll from the town…

  • Riverside Caravan Park

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Next to the Crickhowell bridge, this grassy site is well kept and very central, but it can get crowded in high summer. No under-18-year-olds allowed.

  • Newport YHA

    North Pembrokeshire

    Set in a converted Victorian school, this hostel has a lovely common room under the vaulted ceiling and a variety of bunk rooms of different sizes.

  • Coast & Country Holidays

    Pembrokeshire

    Holiday accommodation in well-kept cottages scattered around Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, North Wales and the Wye Valley.

  • Landmark Trust

    Wales

    Lets a tower in Caernarfon Castle, a Victorian fort in Pembrokeshire and what is probably Britain's fanciest chicken shed at Leighton.

  • Brecon Beacons Holiday Cottages

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Get away from it all in one of the country's national parks. Search categories include Remote, Pets Welcome and Pub Close.

  • Elan Valley

    Powys

    Has a handful of accommodation options, including the wonderfully isolated farmhouse of Tynllidiart.

  • Welsh Country Cottages

    Pembrokeshire

    A collection of mostly rural cottages across Pembrokeshire and all over Wales.

  • Hillend

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    As close to the beach as you can get, this large camping ground can accommodate 300 tents and motor homes. On-site surfy-style Eddy's Restaurant has…

  • Wales Cottage Holidays

    Wales

    Holiday cottages in North Wales and Snowdonia, West Wales and Pembrokeshire, Gower, Mid-Wales and the Brecon Beacons.

  • Quality Cottages

    Wales

    Features some wonderful historic properties throughout Wales.

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