Wales
Very much part of Britain, yet exotic and dripping with mystery and legend, Wales is one of the most beautiful playgrounds Britain has to offer. Catch it on a good day, when the sun is beaming and the clouds are sparse, and you might forget you're in the UK at all; indeed, with its impressive range of stunning beaches, valleys, countryside and thriving cities, it's obvious why it's a huge holiday destination. It has a phenomenal 870 miles of coastline, studded with coves and caves, cliff drops and cliff edges, sandy beaches, dunes and roaring waves, seen most impressively in the Pembrokeshire National Park. Moving inland, there are the iconic South Wales Valleys, Brecon's legendary Beacons (recently voted one of the best places in the world to view the night sky), and the idyllic upland pastures of the Borders. There's a definite divide between North and South. Up north, the landscape is rugged and sparsely populated, overlooked by the mighty mountains of Snowdonia, and the vibe more foreign and remote. In contrast, South Wales is a diverse mix of blissful coastal villages and large thriving cities like capital Cardiff and its rival Swansea: it's softer and more accessible, yet still scenically spectacular by the standards of much of the UK. Both regions are home to some of the country's most idyllically located glamping sites and holiday cottages, as well as some fabulous boutique B&Bs and hotels, charming inns and restaurants with rooms, and a selection of amazingly located youth hostels.
Cymru am byth!
Best places to stay in Wales
Three stylish apartments with an arty edge in the centre of Cardigan
Quay Street Studios, Quay Street, Cardigan, Ceredigion SA43 1HU
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Holidays in Ceredigion
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A luxurious and unique Gothic folly in the heart of Snowdonia
Brynkir Tower, Garndolbenmaen, Gwynedd LL51 9AQ
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Holidays in Porthmadog
A converted chapel situated between the stunning coast and countryside of North Wales
Greystones Chapel, Llanrug, Gywnedd
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Holidays in Llanberis
Spacious and modern accommodation at a beach-facing hostel in Pembrokeshire’s Broad Haven
YHA Broad Haven, Millmoor Way, Broad Haven, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 3JH
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Great outdoors hostel, right at the base of Snowdon itself.
YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass, Pen-y-Pass Nantgwynant Caernarfon Gwynedd LL55 4NY
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One of the YHA's most spectacularly sited seaside hostels, with a stunning clifftop position on the Pembrokeshire Coast.
YHA Pwll Deri, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire SA64 0LR
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The perfect place to enjoy the best of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
YHA Brecon Beacons, Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8NH
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Adults-only luxury glamping in a gloriously remote location.
Oaklands Glamping, Llangyniew, Welshpool, Powys SY21 9EJ
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Heartwood Treehouse, Llangyniew, Welshpool, Powys SY21 9EJ
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A gorgeous 3-bed apartment overlooking the beach on the Gower Peninsula.
Langland Bay Manor, Langland Bay Manor Langland Bay, Newton, Gower SA3 4QH
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Holidays in The Gower
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Your own personal castle for the weekend – on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park
Plas Mynach, Llanaber Rd, Barmouth, Gwynedd LL42 1YG
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Holidays in Barmouth
A uniquely positioned island retreat near the Menai Bridge on Anglesey
Ynys Faelog, Near Menai Bridge, Anglesey
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Holidays in Beaumaris
Luxurious dog-friendly suites in a Georgian manor house near Cardigan
Plas Llangoedmor, Llangoedmor, Cardigan, SA432LB
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This friendly, privately-owned hotel is an excellent base for parts of southeastern Wales – and it also has a shepherd's hut!
Parkway Hotel & Spa, Parkway Hotel, Cwmbran Drive, Cwmbran, Newport NP44 3UW
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A historic hideaway overlooking the sea in Anglesey
The Old Lifeboat House, Penmon, Anglesey, Wales
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An exceptional cliffside property overlooking the Menai Strait
Manadwyn, Menai Bridge, Anglesey
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An impressive 6-bedroom house with chic interiors overlooking the Menai Straits from the coast of North Wales
Telford House, Bangor, Gwynedd
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A quirky pod nestled in the Flintshire countryside
Ewe Two, Oakenholt, Near Northrop
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Charming self-catering cottages either in town or out in the country, near the foodie hub and market town of Abergavenny
Caradog Cottages, 15 Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire NP7 5EN
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Rustic relaxation in a cosy, coastal cottage on the Welsh LLŷn Peninsula
The Piggery at Bert's Kitchen Garden, Trefor, Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd LL54 5LD
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Holidays in Pwllheli
Four beautiful self-catering cottages in a stunning Snowdonia location.
Red Dragon Holiday Cottages @ Bryn Dinas, Nantgwynant, Beddgelert, Gwynedd LL55 4NH
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A unique shepherd's hut experience that enjoys all the benefits of a four-star hotel – plus your own hot tub!
Shepherd's Cwtch, Parkway Hotel, Cwmbran Drive, Cwmbran, Newport NP44 3UW
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Holidays in Cwmbran
A proper pub with boutique rooms and good food that makes a terrific base for Cardiff city centre
Pontcanna Inn, 36 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9LL
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Dog-friendly self catering with panoramic sea views on Cardigan Bay
Headland Cottage, Headland Cottage, Aberporth, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2EY
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A luxurious dog-friendly holiday cottage on a Ceredigion country estate
The Gardener's Cottage, Plas Llangoedmor, Llangoedmor, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2LB
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An elegant, unique and very comfortable riverside apartment in Snowdonia’s Conwy Valley
The Shorrocks Apartment, Ground Floor Flat, Coed y Celyn Hall, Betws y Coed, Conwy LL240SH
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Boutique rooms above a Mumbles seafront restaurant and bar
The Oyster House, Oyster Wharf, Tivoli Walk, Mumbles Rd, The Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4DN
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A relaxed and informal Cardiff dining pub with terrific food and lovely guest rooms
The Heathcock, 58-60 Bridge St, Cardiff CF5 2EN
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A dog-friendly holiday cottage with a fantastic location on the Teifi Estuary
Ty Sherwood, Sherwood House, St Dogmaels, Cardigan, SA43 3LF
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A truly idyllic seaside place to stay on the west coast of Anglesey
Driftwood Boutique Guest House, Station Road, Rhosneigr, Anglesey LL64 5QP
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Chic and comfortable mountain hostel with stunning views in the heart of Snowdonia National Park
The Rocks at Plas Curig Hostel, Capel Curig, Betws Y Coed, Conwy LL24 0EL
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Self-catered accomodation in a train carriage overlooking Cardigan Bay.
Clifftop Railway Carriage, Clifftop Carriage, Ffordd Newydd, Aberporth, Ceredigion, Mid-Wales SA43 2HB
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The Dru is a national treasure: a family-run Pembrokeshire coast hotel, with with great views - and it's extremely dog-friendly too.
Druidstone Hotel, Druidstone, Broad Haven, Pembrokeshire SA62 3NE
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A safe friendly homely environment where you can relax and chill out during your holiday in Pembrokeshire
Llanddinog Old Farm House & Cottages, Llanddinog Old Farmhouse, Solva, Pembrokeshire SA62 6NA
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A romantic North Wales manor house with a royal connection and Michelin-approved restaurant
Plas Dinas Country House, Bontnewydd, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL54 7YF
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A stylish and sophisticated dog-friendly holiday home in Newport on the Pembrokeshire coast
Major House, Upper West Street, Newport, SA42 0TQ
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Picture this, river-facing terraced garden, waterfalls, and cosy rooms in the Wye Valley
Boat Inn, Pennalt, Lone Lane, Penallt, Monmouth, Monmouthshire NP25 4AJ
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Set on a quiet, leafy street nicknamed 'The Chelsea of Cardiff' only a short walk from the centre, with reasonably priced rooms and understated luxuries
Lincoln House Hotel, 118–120 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Glamorgan CF11 9LQ
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Dylan Thomas's old watering-hole in Laugharne is a terrific boutique venue at any time of year.
Browns, King Street, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire SA33 4RY
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This iconic North Wales resort and architectural fantasy is a place to stay, be pampered – and get married!
Portmeirion, Minffordd Penrhyndeudraeth Gwynedd, North Wales LL48 6ER
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Holidays in Porthmadog
Luxury cottages, cabins and glamping a short drive from Cardigan Bay.
Treberfedd Farm, Treberfedd Dihewyd, Lampeter, Ceredigion SA48 7NW
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Holidays in Lampeter
Featured in the Visit Wales TV, be the star of the show in the much loved 'Madonna Suite' Aberaeron
Harbourmaster, Pen Cei, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Mid Wales SA46 0BT
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A 17th century coaching inn on the banks of the river Monnow in the heart of the Monmouthshire countryside.
The Bell at Skenfrith, Skenfrith, Monmouthshire NP7 8UH
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If it was good enough for Dickens, this 400-year-old inn with all the mod-com in Snowdonia is good enough for us
The Bull, Beaumaris, Castle Street, Beaumaris, Anglesey LL58 8AP
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All what you dream an inn is made of, memory of Snowdonian brigands included
Brigands Inn, Mallwyd, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 9HJ
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Holidays in Machynlleth
The warmest of welcome, all year round, at the King's Head in the Welsh Gower Peninsula
The King's Head, Gower, Llangennith, Swansea, South Wales SA3 1HX
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Holidays in The Gower
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Eat Drink Stay at the Heart of Tenby
Billycan, Lower Frog Street, Tenby, Pembrokeshire SA70 7HS
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