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
Five centuries ago, this was the heart of Caernarton's Red District, nowadays guests are offered a cot for families and a four-poster for romance
Black Boy Inn, Northgate Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 1RW
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Situated in the historic book town of Hay-On-Wye, this old pub with rooms will not disappoint
The Old Black Lion, Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Mid Wales HR3 5AD
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A relaxed pub with accommodation in Snowdonia
Saracen's Head, Beddgelert, Caernarfon Road, Beddgelert, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 4UY01766 890329
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“A nice retreat with excellent dining”
Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Mid Wales LD1 5DY
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Family owned and award-winning traditional inn with excellent food - Tyn-y-Groes-
Groes Inn, Llanrwst Road, Conwy, North Wales LL32 8TN
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Gastro Pub with room in the idyllic village of llancarfan. If you are a medievalist hop across to St Cadoc's Church to gaze at the medieval wall paintings
The Fox & Hounds, Llancarfan, Llancarfan, Glamorgan, South Wales CF62 3AD
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Exuding charm from every creaking beam and wonky staircase, The Bear in the Brecon Beacons is quite possibly the coaching inn of your dreams
The Bear, Crickhowell, Powys, MId Wales NP8 1BW
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Home from home near the Black Mountain, a craft brewery ....and the train station
The Cawdor, 72 Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, South Wales SA19 6EN
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A beautiful bolthole in the country on the northern edge of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
The Old Vicarage B&B, Moylegrove, Near Cardigan, Pembrokeshire SA43 3BN
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A beautifully renovated mews cottage in the middle of Llandeilo – one of Wales most delightful small towns
Y Cwtsh, 15 Camarthen Street, Llandeilo, Camarthenshire SA19 6AE
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Expect retro chic, laid-back chilled, new age romance, quirky deco and raunchy style – and that's just the rooms.
Escape B&B, 48 Church Walks, Llandudno, North Wales LL30 2HL
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Contemporary Cardiff guesthouse across the road from the National History Museum in St Fagans
Old Post House, Greenwood Lane, St Fagans, Cardiff CF5 6EL
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Angel Hotel, Castle Street, Cardiff CF10 1SZ
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Sleeperz, Station Approach, Saunders Road, Cardiff CF10 1RH
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The Kinmel Arms, The Village, St George, Abergele, Conwy LL22 9BP
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This small Pembrokeshire hotel provides understated luxury and fine dining in beautiful surroundings.
The Grove of Narberth, The Grove, Molleston, Narberth, Pembrokeshire SA67 8BX
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Contemporary boutique inn in a great location in the historic, foodie, market town of Abergavenny
The Angel at Abergavenny, 15 Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire NP7 5EN
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A spectacular Welsh castle and exclusive stay venue in a beautiful part of Pembrokeshire.
Roch Castle, Roch Pembrokeshire SA62 6AQ
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A Ceredigion country house hotel just outside Lampeter that's very comfortable and ultra-welcoming to both humans and their hounds.
The Falcondale, Falcondale Drive, Lampeter, Ceredigion, Mid Wales SA48 7RX
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A contemporary Welsh hotel par excellence, a brief stroll from St Davids
Twr y Felin Hotel, St Davids Pembrokeshire SA62 6QT
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A beautiful country house hotel set in gorgeous grounds in the heart of St Davids, Pembrokeshire
Penrhiw Priory, St Davids, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 6PG
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A friendly, well-catered hostel that's convenient for Snowdonia – and, in particular, Snowdon itself.
Lodge Dinorwig, Lodge Dinorwig, Dinorwig, Gwynedd, North Wales LL55 3EY
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A modern barn conversion between the Cambrian Mountains and Cardigan Bay
Ysgubor Holiday Cottage, Nant yr Onnen, Tregaron, Ceredigion SY25 6NH
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Self-catering eco-lodges in a beautiful nature and conservation centre.
Denmark Farm, Denmark Farm Eco Campsite, Betws Bledrws, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8PB
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A super-inviting pub with comfy rooms and terrific food in majestically rugged surroundings.
The West Arms, Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Wrexham LL20 7LD
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Cosy, family-friendly safari lodges and converted railway carriages beside a beautiful pond, each with a wood-fired hot tub.
Under the Oak Glamping, The Barn, Pen y Waun Farm, Mountain Rd, Bedwas, Caerphilly CF83 8ER
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Boutique glamping in barns and shepherds huts in the Snowdonia National Park
Snowdonia Glamping Holidays, Plas yn Rhos, Rhydlanfair, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy LL24 0SS
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Cosy yurt glamping in a beautiful rural mid-Wales location.
Fforest Fields Glamping, Hundred House Llandrindod Wells Powys LD1 5RU
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Cardiff’s sole 5-star establishment offers a level of comfort unmatched in the city
voco St David's, Havannah Street Cardiff Wales CF10 5SD
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Your very own glamping spot in a remote wilderness location, with only the trees and the birds for company.
The Yurt Farm, Sigl-dy-Gwt, Penuwch, Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6RE
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Cosy, mountainside camping pods for Snowdonia hikers, bikers and adventure junkies
Bryn Dinas Glamping Pods, Nantgwynant, Beddgelert, Gwynedd LL55 4NH
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Campsite and bunkhouses that are perfectly placed to explore the Pembrokeshire Coast
Celtic Camping and Bunkhouses, Pwll Caerog Farm, Berea, St David’s, Pembrokeshire SA62 6DG
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A traditional Welsh farmhouse set on the edge of Snowdonia National Park – peace and quiet awaits you.
Henfaes Isaf, Henfaes Isaf, Cynwyd, North Wales LL21 0NF
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Glanmor Isaf Farm, Talybont Bangor Gwynedd LL57
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Just a pebble’s-throw from Barafundle Bay, the ivy-swathed Stackpole Inn is one of the most welcoming places to stay for miles round
Stackpole Inn, Jasons Corner, Stackpole, Pembrokeshire SA71 5DF
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The Brit, London Row, Cwmavon, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan SA12 9AH
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Goose & Cuckoo, Upper Llanover, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire NP7 9ER
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Five beautiful en-suite guest rooms with views over the Radnor Valley
The Harp, Old Radnor, Old Radnor, Presteigne, Powys LD8 2RH
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Occupying a former seaman’s house down in Cardiff Bay, Jolyons is A standout boutique hotel
Jolyons, 5 Bute Crescent Cardiff CF10 5AN
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This contemporary holiday home offers truly luxurious coastal living on the Gower Peninsula.
Beach Rocks, 70a Brynfield Road, Langland, Swansea, SA3 4SX.
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A small wooden cabin and converted bus located in the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Aros yn Pentre Glas, Hebron, Wales, United Kingdom
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The ultimate luxury glamping holiday – in a beautiful part of west Wales.
Felin Geri, Felin Geri, Cwmcou, Newcastle Emlyn, Ceredigion SA38 9PA
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Luxury glamping and wellbeing in a gorgeous Pembrokshire location.
The Little Retreat, Lawrenny, Pembrokeshire SA68 0PW
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Glorious rural tranquillity in twin holiday cottages in the heart of mid-Wales.
Fforest Fields Cottage, Hundred House, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5RU
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Holidays in Llandrindod Wells
Reconnect with the natural world at this cosy yet elegant house on the banks of the River Wye
The Bothy at Racquety Farm, Racquety Farm, Wyecliff, Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR3 5LA
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Rustic yet very comfortable self-catering holiday cottages in a fabulous coastal location.
Caerfai Farm Cottages, Caerfai Farm, St Davids, Pembrokeshire SA62 6QT
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Langland Cove Guest House, 4 Rotherslade Rd, Langland, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4QN
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This historic and characterful Tregaron inn has an excellent restaurant and and comfy rooms and is a perfect base for the Ceredigion coast and Cambrian mountains.
Y Talbot, Tregaron, Ceredigion SY25 6JL
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