Must-see hotels in Mid-Wales

  • Living Room Treehouses

    Powys

    Wonderfully designed, these six cosy, rustic-glam tree houses blend organically into an enchanted forest off the A470. You're as close to nature as can be…

  • Harbour Master

    Ceredigion

    Standing proudly at Aberaeron's harbour entrance, this boutique hotel offers food and accommodation worthy of any chic city bolthole. The striking, violet…

  • Gwesty Cymru

    Ceredigion

    A real gem, the 'Wales Hotel' is a charismatic boutique property right on the waterfront with a strong sense of Welsh identity. Local slate features…

  • Beudy Banc

    Powys

    Set on a working sheep farm nestled in the folds of the Dyfi Valley, this wonderful place offers cosy cabins in grassy meadows with glorious views. There…

  • Glandyfi Castle

    Powys

    Built in 1820 as a gift from a slave-owning Caribbean planter to his wife, this quirky Regency Gothic castle has been brought back to life as a luxury B&B…

  • Ynyshir Hall

    Powys

    Tucked away to the south of the River Dovey (Afon Dyfi) estuary, just off the main Aberystwyth–Machynlleth road (A487), 6 miles southwest of Machynlleth,…

  • Old Vicarage

    Powys

    This three-room, gay-friendly boutique B&B features Victorian fittings, making you feel like you've wandered onto the set of a period drama. Opulent, rich…

  • Lasswade Country House

    Powys

    This excellent country restaurant-with-rooms makes great use of a handsome, three-storey Edwardian house looking over the Irfon Valley towards the Brecon…

  • Gwbert Hotel

    Ceredigion

    With unspoilt views from the cliff-lined inlet through which the Teifi flows into Cardigan Bay, and 21 exceedingly comfortable, understated en-suite rooms…

  • Caer Beris Manor

    Powys

    Once home to Lord Swansea, this 1896 mock-Tudor country manor lies at the end of a long driveway, winding through 11 hectares of parkland on the River…

  • Ardwyn House

    Powys

    The young owners have restored the Arts-and-Crafts grandeur of this once-derelict house. There are rural views, parquet flooring and period wallpaper and…

  • The Cottage

    Powys

    A really top-notch B&B making great use of a large, Arts and Crafts–style Edwardian house, the Cottage has a flower-adorned garden, and comfortable rooms…

  • 3 Pen Cei

    Ceredigion

    Affable owners John and Lesley have refurbished this grand Georgian shipping office beautifully, with crisp linens, bold colour schemes and fresh flowers…

  • Eco Retreats

    Powys

    Eco Retreats offers superchilled accommodation in beautifully furnished tepees and yurts. It's a low-tech experience, with wood burners, compost toilets…

  • Long Mountain

    Powys

    Evelyn and Mike, your relaxed hosts, run this purpose-built B&B located 2 miles from Welshpool. A modern extension to a 400-year-old timber-frame house,…

  • Metropole Hotel

    Powys

    This grand, turreted, late-Victorian hotel has spacious, corporate-style rooms and an excellent leisure complex with a swimming pool, sauna and gym. The…

  • Wynnstay Wales

    Powys

    This erstwhile Georgian coaching inn (1780) remains the best all-rounder in town, with 22 charming older-style rooms, one with a four-poster bed, and…

  • Old Vicarage Dolfor

    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…

  • Offa Dyke House

    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…

  • Elephant & Castle Hotel

    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…

  • Horse & Jockey Inn

    Powys

    This former 14th-century coaching inn is still in the eating-drinking-sleeping game, with a bar that opens all day and restaurant serving lunch and dinner…

  • Wegnalls House

    Powys

    This substantial early Edwardian redbrick house, right on the brook that marks the England/Wales border in these parts, is the venue for a very pleasant…

  • Bronwye

    Powys

    Not far from the River Wye, this imposing 19th-century house has five comfortable, modern rooms with good beds and bathrooms. It's cosily modern rather…

  • Ty-Parc B&B

    Ceredigion

    This appealing Edwardian house north of downtown Cardigan offers five bright en-suite rooms decked out in cream shades and blond-wood furnishings. Extra…

  • Bodalwyn

    Ceredigion

    Simultaneously upmarket and homely, this handsome Edwardian B&B offers tasteful rooms with sparkling new bathrooms and a hearty cooked breakfast (with…

  • Corris Hostel

    Powys

    Occupying an old slate schoolhouse uphill from the centre of town, this ecofriendly independent hostel is popular with walkers and mountain bikers. There…

  • Camping & Caravanning Club

    Powys

    A short walk from the centre of Rhayader, this relaxed, grassy campsite has river views, lots of trees, two shower blocks and a shop. Stronger wi-fi can…

  • Royal Oak

    Powys

    Occupying a former Georgian coaching inn and known by the honorific 'Royal' ever since Queen Victoria visited, the Oak is easily the grandest hotel…

  • Horseshoe Guesthouse

    Powys

    This 19th-century former inn, once the Butcher's Arms, now offers comfortable modern rooms (five of seven are en suite) and plenty of communal space in…

  • Elan Valley Hotel

    Powys

    The best thing about this pleasant little hotel is its location, at the entrance to the Elan Valley. With 11 comfortable bedrooms, a secure bike-storage…

  • Dragon Hotel

    Powys

    Popular with walkers, this 17th-century half-timbered coaching inn has 20 en-suite rooms, a common snug (the Den), a pool and a restaurant run by Bistro 7…

  • Dyfiview

    Powys

    Perched in a residential street overlooking the spreading Dyfi River (hence the name), this friendly two-bedroom B&B is set back from the centre of…

  • Llety Teifi

    Ceredigion

    Don't be put off by the lurid pink exterior – this large Victorian guesthouse is well appointed and stylish, with plenty of period character. Expect bold…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Elan Valley

    Powys

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