Wales – South and Mid
South & Mid Wales. Cross the Severn Bridge and you are soon in the Wye Valley or the Vale of Usk with the Brecon Beacons, where we have several recommendations, and Black Mountains beyond. Or drop down to Cardiff, where there are highly recommendable places to stay, and Swansea, or rather Penarth, an unlikely setting for an excellent boutique hotel and spa. The best hotels in South and Mid Wales are privately owned and full of personality, with excellent, good value food. Look out for local lamb, Black Beef and superb farm-produced cheeses. The order hotels are listed bears no reflection on our preference.
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Bell at Skenfrith
Monmouthshire, South and Mid Wales
Stylishly converted old coaching inn with lovely rooms and excellent food set amid the unspoiled countryside of Monmouthshire.
11 rooms from $177Great walks - Circular walks from the door. Special walking break packages available.Fishing - Local ghillie can arrange fishing on the Usk, Monnow or Wye -
Penally Abbey
Pembrokeshire, South and Mid Wales
Delightfully quirky, personally run small hotel with great views of Tenby's south beach.
17 rooms from $238Local markets - Good for local colour.Birdwatching - Good birding near the hotel.Sailing - Can be booked nearby.Seaside - Ideal for a seaside holiday.Recommended by - Sawdays -
Gliffaes Hotel
Powys, South and Mid Wales
Family-run fishing hotel on the Usk, in the heart of the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains.
23 rooms from $143Fishing - Situated overlooking the River UskSecluded setting - For escaping.Great walks - Good for walkers.Recommended by - Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays -
The Drawing Room
Powys, South and Mid Wales
Small but perfectly formed gourmet restaurant with rooms near Brecon.
3 rooms from $290Restaurant - 2 AA RosettesGreat walks - Easy reach of the Cambrian and Black MountainsRestrictions on children - No children under 12 yearsRecommended by - Mr & Mrs Smith, I Escape -
Felin Fach Griffin
Powys, South and Mid Wales
Great gastropub in the Brecon Beacons, not far from Hay on Wye.
7 rooms from $185Exclusive offer - Sunday lunch specialFishing - Excellent fishing nearby.Great walks - Good for walkers. -
Harbourmaster Hotel
Aberaeron, Ceredigion, West Wales
Happy seaside hotel and restaurant in charming Aberaeron, with rooms spread among three historic harbourside buildings.
13 rooms from $177Views - Great views from hotelSeaside - Ideal for a seaside holiday. -
Llys Medygg 'Doctor's Court'
Pembrokeshire, West Wales
Artistic, family-run restaurant with rooms situated on the Nevern estuary in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
9 rooms from $161Restaurant - Recommended.Great walks - Along the Pembrokeshire Coastal path -
St Brides Spa Hotel
Pembrokeshire, West Wales
Slick yet friendly spa hotel on the Pembrokeshire coast
34 rooms from $242SpaViews - Great views from hotelSeaside - Ideal for a seaside holiday.On the beach - In front of the hotel. -
Morgans Hotel
Swansea, South and Mid Wales
Boutique chic comes to rejuvenated Swansea
42 rooms from $105 -
Gwesty Cymru
Ceredigion, South and Mid Wales
A boutique seaside hotel with a strong sense of Welsh identity and sea views on the promenade
8 rooms from $140Restrictions on children - Children over 5 years only.Seaside - Ideal for a seaside holiday.Recommended by - Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays -
Hurst House Hotel
Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, South and Mid Wales
Idiosyncratic, feel-good hotel in a magical setting, created from a 16th century dairy farm in the depths of South West Wales.
17 rooms from $282Romantic - Good for couples.Secluded setting - For escaping.Spa -
The Crown at Whitebrook
Nr Monmouth, South and Mid Wales
Refined Michelin starred restaurant with rooms set in peaceful Welsh valley
8 rooms from $234Restaurant - Michelin starred restaurant.Sights nearby - Tintern Abbey and the Wye valleyRemote - Off the beaten track.Romantic - Good for couples. -
Fairyhill
Swansea, South and Mid Wales
Handsome rural retreat with fine food, close to both wild beaches and the buzz of Swansea.
8 rooms from $290Restaurant - 2 AA RosettesSecluded setting - For escaping.Great walks - Good for walkers.Surfing - Suitable beaches nearby.Recommended by - Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays -
Ty Mawr Mansion
Ceredigion, West Wales
Remote Georgian country home with fabulous food close to Wales' Heritage Coastline.
6 rooms from $182Restaurant - Recommended.Restrictions on children - No children under 12.Great walks - Good for walkers.Recommended by - Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays -
The Cawdor
Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, South and Mid Wales
Landmark building and local meeting place with excellent bedrooms
23 rooms from $105 -
The Grove
Narberth, West Wales
Grand Welsh farmhouse, beautifully restored with excellent food, located just outside Narberth with its wide range of boutiques and galleries.
12 rooms from $242Romantic - Good for couples.Great walks - Ideally placed to explore the Pembrokeshire coast. -
Hammet House
Cardigan, West Wales
Luxury boltholt with great food close to Cardigan
14 rooms from $193Exclusive offerRomantic - Good for couples.
Fiona Duncan,
posted Friday, 12th February 2010
