The Luxury Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Wales. I hope you will like it!
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1 Harbourmaster Hotel Aberaeron, United Kingdom
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Set in Aberaeron, 30 km from Clarach Bay, Harbourmaster Hotel offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a city view.
à la carte and continental breakfast options are available every morning at the hotel.
Guests at Harbourmaster Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Aberaeron, like cycling.
Aberystwyth Castle is 26 km from the accommodation, while Aberystwyth Library is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 149 km from Harbourmaster Hotel.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 115 GBP.
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2 The Globe Angle Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom
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Set in Pembrokeshire, 32 km from Oakwood Theme Park, The Globe Angle offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Built in 1904, this 5-star hotel is within 33 km of Folly Farm and 15 km of Pembroke Castle. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel has a hot tub.
At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The Globe Angle features some units with garden views, and the rooms come with a kettle. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.
A à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
Manorbier Castle is 26 km from the accommodation, while Carew Castle is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 163 km from The Globe Angle.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 120 GBP.
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3 The Music Fable Hotel Swansea, United Kingdom
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Facing the beachfront, The Music Fable Hotel offers 5-star accommodation in Swansea and features a garden, shared lounge and bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 400 metres from Swansea Beach.
Each room includes a kettle, while selected rooms have a balcony and others also offer sea views.
Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Swansea, like cycling.
Popular points of interest near The Music Fable Hotel include Sketty Lane Beach, Grand Theatre and Swansea Marina. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 60 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around 763 GBP.
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4 The Celtic Manor Resort Newport, United Kingdom
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Host of the 2010 Ryder Cup golfing competition, this award-winning resort is set in 2000 acres of parkland in the Usk Valley. It comprises a 5-star hotel and a historic 19th-century manor house.
There is the award-winning Forum Spa, as well as 5 restaurants and 3 championship golf courses. There are 2 adventure golf courses and the treetop adventure course Forest Jump. Clay pigeon shooting, fishing and mountain biking can all be arranged.
The Celtic Manor Resort features a range of facilities to ensure the success of guests’ business events and special occasions. These include a comprehensive convention centre and exhibition hall, 31 function rooms and 5 restaurants.
Rooms all have a TV with satellite channels, and there is a 24-hour front desk. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
Guest review score 7.6,
rooms from around 87 GBP.
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5 Grove of Narberth Narberth, United Kingdom
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Overlooking Narberth and the Preseli Mountains, The Grove is a luxurious 18th-century country house surrounded by meadows. This privately owned 'Restaurant with Rooms' has won recent National awards as the ‘Best place to eat and stay in Wales'.
Bedrooms at The Grove are beautifully decorated with ornate fireplaces and modern art. The large bathrooms feature deep iron baths, under-floor heating and designer toiletries. All rooms include a flat-screen TV and free wired internet. In-room massages are available on request.
The property offers two dining options. The Fernery restaurant offers an intimate dining experience offering a 3 course a la carte or eight course tasting menu option. The Artisan Rooms is a more relaxed dining experience and the menu has been inspired by the best of Welsh ingredients, expect grazing boards of Welsh charcuterie, artisan cheese, Welsh lamb and beef, and Pembrokeshire landed fish.
The hotel has stunning gardens for guests to explore and Pembrokeshire National Park is just 5 minutes’ drive away. Free parking is available at the hotel.
Guest review score 9.5,
rooms from around 270 GBP.
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6 Roch Castle Roch, United Kingdom
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Dating back to the 12th century, Roch Castle offers guest accommodation, set on a rocky outcrop over looking St Brides Bay. Roch Castle offers free parking and WiFi.
Each guest room has en suite bathroom facilities. Some bathrooms come with a shower while others come with a separate bath and shower. Bathrobes and slippers are provided. There is also a TV with DVD player, iPod dock, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities.
Breakfast is served at Roch Castle.
Around 9 miles east of St David’s, Roch Castle is around 28 miles from the popular resort of Tenby and neighbouring Saundersfoot. The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is around 30 minutes’ drive.
Guest review score 9.5,
rooms from around 166 GBP.
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7 Palé Hall Bala, United Kingdom
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On the edge of Snowdonia National Park, Palé Hall 5 red star Relais Chateaux property set in a Victorian manor house hotel with 18 elegant rooms in the main building and 4 garden suites.
The individually designed bedrooms at Palé feature stylish décor. Some rooms have seating areas or garden views.
Palé Hall offers a Michelen green star restaurant, serving a varied menu including local Welsh produce. The chefs produce dishes with a blend of British and Welsh cuisine.
Near Bala in North Wales, Palé Hall hotel is set in 16 acres of tranquil gardens and parkland. Close to the River Dee, local activities include fishing, shooting and horse riding.
Guest review score 9.4,
rooms from around 272 GBP.
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8 The Tilman Barmouth, United Kingdom
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Featuring a bar, The Tilman is located in Barmouth.
At the hotel, rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. All units at The Tilman include air conditioning and a wardrobe.
The area is popular for cycling and hiking.
Aberystwyth is 34 km from the accommodation, while Betws-y-coed is 45 km away.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 100 GBP.
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9 Lansdowne House with Private Car Park Llandudno, United Kingdom
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Lansdowne House with Private Car Park in Llandudno provides accommodation with a terrace and a shared lounge. Built in 1908, the property is within less than 1 km of Llandudno Pier. Free WiFi is included and free parking is available in the private car park.
At the hotel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.
Guests at Lansdowne House can enjoy either a continental or a traditional full cooked breakfast. Lansdowne House has a Bar for residents and guests.
Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Llandudno, like skiing and cycling.
Leisure Parks is a 7-minute walk from Lansdowne House with Private Car Park, while Llandudno Ski and Snowboard Centre is 1.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 106 km from the property.
Guest review score 9.2,
rooms from around 89 GBP.
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10 Llanerch Vineyard Hotel Hensol, United Kingdom
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Offering a restaurant with outdoor dining and a bar, Llanerch Vineyard is located in Hensol. With free WiFi access available and free on-site parking, Creigiau Golf Club is 10 minutes' drive away.
Each room here includes a flat-screen TV. Some rooms feature a refrigerator, the lounge area also has an electric kettle. Featuring a bath or shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. Extras include a desk and ironing facilities.
At Llanerch Vineyard there is a spacious garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and luggage storage.
The hotel is surrounded by woodland walks and hiking trails.
Pontyclun Train Station is 7 minutes' drive away.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 90 GBP.
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11 Voco St. David's Cardiff, an IHG Hotel Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Set in an iconic building, with stunning views across Cardiff Bay, the 5-star voco - St David's Cardiff features a luxury spa, stylish bedrooms and an innovative restaurant and a bar. Mermaid Quay is a 5-minute walk away.
The sumptuous bedrooms at voco - St David's Cardiff feature luxury bathrooms, whilst some also have a private balcony. All rooms have air conditioning and Wi-Fi is also available.
Tir a Mor restaurant features a waterside terrace. The bar also offers cocktails, a wine list and craft beer.
The award-winning Spa at St David's features a swimming pool, 2 hydrotherapy pools, a modern fitness studio and relaxation room. Indulgent beauty treatments are also available, subject to availability and for an extra charge. Prior booking is advised.
Situated near the vibrant Cardiff Docks, voco - St David's Cardiff also offers meeting and conference facilities and is just 2 miles from the city centre. There are two paid car parks available adjacent to the hotel, charged at £24 per 24 hours. Guests are able to pay directly with the hotel for the Parking Eye car park, or via the machines in the Cardiff Council Managed, Havana Street car park.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 107 GBP.
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12 Escape Boutique B&B Llandudno, United Kingdom
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Escape is a 5-star boutique bed and breakfast, half a mile from Llandudno's seafront. The unique bedrooms are stylish and luxurious, with flat-screen TVs, Blu-ray DVD players and Bose iPod docks.
Escape Boutique B&B was fully refurbished in 2010. Bedrooms include free Wi-Fi and deluxe en suite bathrooms with Aveda toiletries. Unique features include LED wallpaper, vintage furniture or 'floating' beds. PlayStations and DVDs are available on request.
The guest areas at Escape have original Victorian hardwood floors, oak-panelling, stained glass and handcrafted fireplaces. The lounge has a 42-inch TV with all Sky channels.
Breakfast is served using ingredients from award-winning local butchers. Continental and vegetarian options are available.
Escape has 5 free parking spaces, with free on-street parking also available. The rail station is a few moments away.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 120 GBP.
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13 Space Boutique B&B - with Free private car park Llandudno, United Kingdom
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This stylish bed and breakfast offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Space Boutique is a 10-minute walk from Llandudno town close to Llandudno's West Shore.
Each luxurious room at Space Boutique B&B has an individual design, a large flat-screen TV, power shower, bottled water and L'Occitane toiletries.
Space Boutique is within walking distance of the town centre's shops and sandy beaches. Venue Cymru theatre is about 1 mile away.
A full English breakfast is provided, and made using fresh ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 86 GBP.
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14 Plas Tan-Yr-Allt Historic Country House & Estate Porthmadog, United Kingdom
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Plas Tan-Yr-Allt Historic Country House & Estate offers luxury accommodation in Porthmadog. Free private parking and WiFi is available on site.
Each room includes a flat-screen TV and DVD player, a hairdryer, and tea and coffee making facilities. All of the bedrooms offer a seating area and include views of the sea or mountains.
A full cooked breakfast is served each morning at Plas Tan-Yr-Allt Historic Country House & Estate. An evening meal is available from recommended restaurant Y Sgwar in the village. At a surcharge, a shuttle service is provided to and from the restaurant, which is within a 3-minute drive or a 10 minute walk.
There is a shared Drawing Room at the property, and guests are able to enjoy the garden and terrace. Afternoon Tea is served daily in the Drawing Room, between 15:00 and 16:30 for a small fee.
Llandudno is 47 km from Plas Tan-Yr-Allt Historic Country House & Estate, while Betws-y-coed is 28 km away.
Guest review score 9.6
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15 Cwtsh Hostel Swansea, United Kingdom
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Featuring 5-star accommodation, Cwtsh Hostel is located in Swansea, 1.4 km from Swansea Beach and 2.8 km from Sketty Lane Beach. With free WiFi, this 5-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a tour desk.
Guest rooms include bed linen.
Popular points of interest near the hostel include Grand Theatre, Swansea Marina and Cathedral Church of St Joseph. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 59 km from Cwtsh Hostel.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 20 GBP.
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16 Camden Lodge B&B Brecon. Brecon, United Kingdom
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Camden Lodge B&B Brecon. Is located in Brecon, 1 km from Brecon Cathedral, 29 km from Clifford Castle, as well as 39 km from Kinnersley Castle. The 5-star bed and breakfast features mountain views and is 49 km from Elan Valley.
The bed and breakfast is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Providing free private parking, this 5-star bed and breakfast also features free WiFi.
A buffet, à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast is available daily at the property.
Longtown Castle is 43 km from the bed and breakfast. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 84 km from Camden Lodge B&B Brecon..
Guest review score 9.9
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17 Bryn Derwen with Private Car Park Llandudno, United Kingdom
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In the centre of Llandudno, just 550 metres from the beach, Bryn Derwen with Private Car Park
is an AA 5-Star guest house. It boasts a bar, a carpark, free WiFi throughout and garden seating area.
Rooms feature TVs with Freeview and DVD players and individually adjustable heating. The bathrooms boast Mira showers or baths and Taylors of London toiletries.
The Bryn Derwen with Private Car Park guest house has a walled garden that features a patio with table and chairs, as well as a garage suitable for motorbikes.
A home-cooked Welsh breakfast is available, as well as lighter options.
Llandudno’s north and west coast beaches are both within 10 minutes’ walk of Bryn Derwen with Private Car Park. Bodnant Gardens, Conwy Castle and Colwyn Bay are all within 20 minutes’ drive.
Guest review score 9.8
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18 Llety Farm St. Davids, United Kingdom
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Situated 5 km from St. Davids in the Dyfed Region, 2.8 km from Roch Castle, Llety Farm boasts a barbecue and views of the mountain. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
Certain units feature a seating area for your convenience.
There is a shared lounge at the property.
You can play darts at the bed and breakfast.
Guest review score 9.7
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19 Ramsey House St. Davids, United Kingdom
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Set in St. Davids, Ramsey House offers free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden, a shared lounge and a bar.
The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower.
The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options.
Hiking can be enjoyed nearby.
Porthlisky Beach is 2.7 km from Ramsey House, while Oakwood Theme Park is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 172 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 9.7
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20 The Paddock Haverfordwest, United Kingdom
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Just 20 minutes’ drive from the Presili Hills and the Pembrokeshire coastline is this award-winning 5-star bed and breakfast. Aga-cooked breakfasts include sausages and homemade preserves. Goats, pigs and dairy cows are just some of the animals on The Paddock’s working farm.
With views of the garden or surrounding fields, every room has oak wood furniture, free Wi-Fi and Egyptian cotton linens. Spring water and milk are stocked in each room’s mini fridge. A flat-screen TV and a DVD player are included, as well as a kettle and sachets of tea, coffee and hot chocolate.
Free parking is available and bike hire can be arranged at The Paddock to explore the surrounding beautiful Welsh countryside. St David’s Cathedral is within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
A wood-burning stove and large sofas feature in the guest lounge and a selection of DVDs, books and magazines are available to borrow.
Guest review score 9.7,
rooms from around 75 GBP.
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21 Evangelisa Lampeter, United Kingdom
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Situated in Lampeter, within 43 km of Clarach Bay and 27 km of Dinefwr Castle, Evangelisa offers accommodation with free WiFi.
The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. A fridge is also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
A à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
If you would like to discover the area, hiking, fishing and cycling are possible in the surroundings.
Llandovery Golf Club is 33 km from Evangelisa, while Llandovery Castle is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 122 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 9.6,
rooms from around 75 GBP.
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22 Glangwili Mansion Carmarthen, United Kingdom
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The award-winning Glangwili Mansion is set on the edge of Brechfa Forest, in the beautiful yet largely undiscovered Gwili Valley. This 5-star boutique bed and breakfast offers individually designed suites just a few miles north of bustling Carmarthen. Guests have access to free WiFi in all public areas.
With rich leather sofas, vibrant original art and velvet and silk throws, each unique room at Glangwili Mansion also has a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Large private bathrooms have bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer.
The peaceful forest around the Mansion is ideal for walkers and cyclists. Both the National Botanic Gardens of Wales and Aberglasney Gardens are 30 minutes’ drive, as is the ancient coastal town of Laugharne.
Breakfast is served in The Gwili Room and includes a selection of continental options and hot breakfasts made to order, including a traditional full Welsh or vegetarian breakfast.
Glangwili Mansion has been awarded a 5-star rating and a Gold Award from Visit Wales for 6 years running. In addition, Glangwili Mansion won the 2015 Visit Wales Gold Award for Best Place to Stay - Guest Accommodation, and the Gold Award for Small Serviced Accommodation of the Year 2015 for the Carmarthenshire Tourism Awards, in addition to the 2015 National Tourism Awards.
Guest review score 9.6,
rooms from around 143 GBP.
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23 St Katharine's House Milford Haven, United Kingdom
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St Katharine's House features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Milford Haven, 400 metres from Milford Beach.
The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower.
Breakfast is available every morning, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options.
St Katharine's House has a garden and sun terrace.
Oakwood Theme Park is 27 km from the accommodation, while Folly Farm is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 158 km from St Katharine's House.
Guest review score 9.6,
rooms from around 90 GBP.
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24 The Town House at Brecon Brecon, United Kingdom
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The Town House at Brecon offers 5-star boutique accommodation in Brecon. Guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the property.
Each individually styled room includes an internet enabled flat-screen TV with Netflix, iPlayer and Freeview channels. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax. There is also a guest lounge at the property. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom or en-suite shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries.
Castell Dinas is 7 km from The Town House at Brecon, while Bronllys Castle is 17 km away. Cardiff Airport is 61 km from the property.
Guest review score 9.6,
rooms from around 98 GBP.
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25 Tides Reach Guest House Swansea, United Kingdom
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Overlooking the Swansea Bay promenade and Mumbles Head, this B&B offers elegantly furnished rooms with free Wi-Fi. Built in 1855, Tides Reach features a sea-facing breakfast room with individual tables.
This property has been awarded Elegant Guest House of the Year or the UK - The Travel and Hospitality Awards, as well as Recognition of Excellence by Hotels Combined UK rated 10/10 by guests for 2018.
The breakfast includes fresh fruit, a range of yoghurts, pastries, cereals and individually cooked items to order. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free diets are also catered for. All produce is locally sourced and homemade where possible.
Large windows, high ceilings and stylish furniture are standard in all Tides Reach rooms. Each room has a flat-screen TV with DVD player and a hospitality tray.
Guests staying at Tides Reach Guest House can explore the village of Mumbles, the Gower and the numerous Blue Flag beaches in the area, including Langland Bay and Caswell Bay.
Easy access to the University and Hospital. There is a convenient bus stop within a few yards and flat walking to the shops and restaurants
Guest review score 9.6,
rooms from around 107 GBP.
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26 Victoria House B&B Caernarfon, United Kingdom
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Just 2 minutes’ walk from Caernarfon Castle, the elegant Victoria House dates back to the 1890s and offers bed and breakfast in the heart of the medieval town of Caernarfon, in North Wales. Its en suite rooms exhibit classic Victorian style and provide free Wi-Fi access.
Each guest room includes a flat-screen TV with DVD player, fridge and tea and coffee facilities. The en suite bathrooms have a shower, with a luxury spa bath in the superior rooms, and all include bathrobes, slippers and complementary toiletries.
A full cooked breakfast is served at Victoria House, with your choice of eggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, hash browns, baked beans, tomato and fried bread. A continental buffet choice includes croissants, pancakes, toast, muesli, yoghurt and cereals, along with fruit juice, tea and coffee.
The guest house is within easy reach of the harbour and town, with many pubs and restaurants within 5-10 minutes’ walk. It is around 15 minutes’ drive to the Menai Bridge which crosses to the beautiful isle of Anglesey.
Guest review score 9.6,
rooms from around 60 GBP.
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27 Brig-y-Don Aberdyfi, United Kingdom
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Offering a garden and sea view, Brig-y-Don is located in Aberdyfi, 400 metres from Aberdyfi Beach and 46 km from Clarach Bay. The 5-star bed and breakfast features mountain views and is 1.3 km from Aberdovey Golf Club.
The bed and breakfast comes with a flat-screen TV. Providing free private parking, this 5-star bed and breakfast also features free WiFi throughout the property.
A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property.
The bed and breakfast provides a sun terrace.
Castell y Bere is 12 km from Brig-y-Don, while Aberystwyth University is 45 km away. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 140 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 9.5,
rooms from around 115 GBP.
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28 King's Suite at The Copthorne, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7YP Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom
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The King's Suite at The Copthorne, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7YP is located in Colwyn Bay, which is 4 miles from Conwy and Llandudno. It features a free parking.
The bed and breakfast is fitted with a flat-screen TV, 1 bedroom and a living room.
Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast.
Llandudno is 7 km from Suite at The Copthorne, while Betws-y-coed is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chester Hawarden Airport, 53 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 9.5,
rooms from around 149 GBP.
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29 Plas Y Dderwen Bed and Breakfast Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
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Just a 5-minute drive from Aberystwyth, Plas Y Dderwen Bed and Breakfast offers hearty breakfasts and 5-star rooms with free Wi-Fi. The B&B offers wonderful views of the Ceredigion countryside.
The luxury bedrooms have quality beds with crisp linens. All rooms feature tea/coffee facilities, a TV, and an elegant private bathroom. Some rooms also have a stand-alone bath.
Guests staying in the Suite and Superior Double room can enjoy a Continental breakfast in the cosy kitchen, grand dining room or leafy gardens. Breakfast includes fresh coffee and a selection of light continental options.
With a scenic location in Lovesgrove, Plas Y Dderwen B&B is a 30-minute drive from Snowdonia National Park. Free on-site parking is available, and the sandy beaches of Cardigan Bay are within a 15-minute drive.
Guest review score 9.5
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30 Afon Rhaiadr Country House Dolgellau, United Kingdom
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Situated at the foot of Cader Idris mountain, Afon Rhaiadr Country House is within the heart of Snowdonia and offers white-water rafting, kayaking and mountain biking in the local area. This Victorian house also features free on-site parking and a private garden.
With free Wi-Fi, each room at Afon Rhaiadr offers a flat-screen TV and views of the garden. The majority of rooms offer an en suite rain shower and one room has a spa bath with a handheld shower.
Guests can enjoy meals in the candle-lit dining room, and relax in the elegant drawing room which is furnished with a mixture of Victorian and Edwardian antiques, and has doors leading into the conservatory and garden. The property has a section of beers, wines and locally brewed ales.
Coed y Brenin Forest Park is a 20-minute drive away and is well-known as a mountain bike resort and for its hiking trails.
Guest review score 9.4
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31 Canaston Oaks Narberth, United Kingdom
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Nestled in the picturesque Welsh countryside, the 5-star Gold award-winning Canaston Oaks has luxury barns & rooms with uninterrupted views. Oakwood Theme Park, with its many rides and attractions, is less than 1 mile from the property.
The luxurious rooms at Canaston Oaks boast elegant furniture and fine décor. Each room has a flat-screen TV, an en suite bathroom, an iPod docking station, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have a marble-tiled bathroom or a stylish Jacuzzi bathtub. Dogs are allowed only in Junior Suite with Terrace
Guests can enjoy the tranquil surroundings, a private patio with seating area, and far-reaching views. One of the rooms also features a fully fitted kitchen.
Breakfast at Canaston Oaks includes the traditional full English. All food is cooked to order and is made of locally sourced ingredients.
The rural Pembrokeshire offers many outdoor activities such as mountain biking, bird watching and fishing. The Pembrokeshire coast is 20 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 9.4
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32 Olif Betws-y-coed, United Kingdom
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Olif offers individually designed rooms in the centre of Betws-y-coed, featuring free high-speed WiFi and an on-site Welsh tapas restaurant.
All rooms are en suite with rainfall showers and free toiletries, and the two deluxe rooms also have free-standing baths. Rooms either overlook the river or forest to the rear. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs with on-demand services and Netflix.
Room service is available during restaurant opening hours.
Bike rental is available at this guesthouse and the area is popular for biking and hiking. Llangollen is 32 miles from Olif, and Conwy is 19 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 77 miles from Olif.
Guest review score 9.4,
rooms from around 100 GBP.
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33 Queen Bee & B Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
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Situated in Merthyr Tydfil, Queen Bee & B offers accommodation with free WiFi and TV, as well as a tennis court.
The bed and breakfast offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast.
If you would like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and canoeing are possible in the surroundings.
Cardiff University is 38 km from Queen Bee & B, while University of South Wales - Cardiff Campus is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 54 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 9.4,
rooms from around 85 GBP.
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34 Parkers House Bed & Breakfast Newtown, United Kingdom
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Situated within 44 km of Elan Valley and 8.9 km of Dolforwyn Castle in Newtown, Parkers House Bed & Breakfast features accommodation with free WiFi and TV.
There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer.
Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental or a Full English/Irish breakfast. At Parkers House Bed & Breakfast you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested.
Clun Castle is 29 km from the accommodation, while Stokesay Castle is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 129 km from Parkers House Bed & Breakfast.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 102 GBP.
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35 Y Garth Luxury Bed and Breakfast Newport, United Kingdom
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Ideally located midway between Fishguard and Newport in north Pembrokeshire, Y Garth Luxury Bed and Breakfast adults-only guesthouse offers elegant, spacious bedrooms with free WiFi. Rooms have a flat-screen TV and bathrobes.
The award-winning Y Garth Luxury Bed and Breakfast offers individually styled bedrooms with fine linens, each with Freeview TV, and tea/coffee facilities with fresh milk and bottled water in the fridges. The bathrooms feature monsoon power showers.
At breakfast, guests can choose from an extensive breakfast menu including a cooked Pembrokeshire breakfast, continental options, a variety of omelettes and also vegetarian options.
Y Garth Luxury Bed and Breakfast offers free private parking, and is a short walk from the Pembrokeshire coastal path. There are pub restaurants within walking distance and St Davids is 30 minutes away by car.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 120 GBP.
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36 Plas Yn Dre Bala, United Kingdom
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Plas Yn Dre offers pet-friendly accommodation in Bala, on the edge of Snowdonia National Park. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
All rooms include a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. A coffee machine is available on request. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer.
Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) is 900 metres from Plas Yn Dre. The area is popular for hiking, trail running, cycling, fishing and water sports (including the National white water centre only 4 miles away).
Wrexham is 48 km from the property. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 100 km away.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 79 GBP.
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37 Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms Dolgellau, United Kingdom
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Offering luxurious, individually furnished rooms with views of idyllic Snowdonia, Cross Foxes is a newly refurbished, Grade II listed building. It features a stylish bar and grill with open kitchen.
With modern features such as iPod docks, flat-screen TVs and king-size beds, Cross Foxes' stylish, luxury rooms also include period features like exposed stonework, wooden beams, and wicker furnishings. Modern private bathrooms provide luxury toiletries and large rain showers.
The grill at Cross Foxes serves fresh, locally sourced cuisine, prepared in the open kitchen. The modern bar offers an extensive range of wines along with regional bottled beers and ales.
Guests can enjoy an excellent choice of specialist tea and fresh coffees at The Cross Foxes Cafe, as well as a selection of cakes and sandwiches.
Situated near the foot of Cadair Idris Mountain, guests at Cross Foxes can take advantage of fantastic mountain walks or biking trails amongst the scenery of Snowdonia National Park. Dolgellau is just 10 minutes' drive away.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 114 GBP.
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38 The Pod & Cwtch luxury accommodation Aberaeron, United Kingdom
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Located in the coastal village of Aberarth, The Pod & Cwtch luxury accommodation is 1.3 miles from Aberaeron. The property features sea views and there is free private parking.
A flat-screen smart TV with streaming service is provided. The rooms features tea/coffee making facilities, a refrigerator, a microwave, a small freezer and a toaster. There is also an electric shower and toilet. A welcome pack is provided on arrival.
Other facilities at The Pod & Cwtch luxury accommodation include a barbecue and an outdoor pizza oven is provided in the pod.
Aberystwyth is 14.8 miles from The Pod & Cwtch luxury accommodation, while New Quay is 9 miles from the property.
Guest review score 9.6,
rooms from around 115 GBP.
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39 Pengarreg Fawr Llanilar, United Kingdom
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Featuring garden views, Pengarreg Fawr provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 20 km from Clarach Bay. The 5-star farm stay is 16 km from Aberystwyth Castle.
The farm stay with a terrace and mountain views features 5 bedrooms, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Providing free private parking, this 5-star farm stay also features free WiFi throughout the property.
The farm stay offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub.
Aberystwyth Library is 16 km from Pengarreg Fawr, while Aberystwyth University is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 148 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around 275 GBP.
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40 Brompton House Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom
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Within 1.1 km of Rhos-on-Sea Beach and 7.6 km of Llandudno Pier, Brompton House provides free WiFi and a garden. Featuring free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as golfing, fishing and cycling.
The holiday home features 5 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, a washing machine, and 6 bathrooms with a shower.
Bodelwyddan Castle is 19 km from the holiday home, while Snowdon Mountain Railway is 43 km away. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 62 km from Brompton House.
Guest review score 10.0
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41 Bryncrwn Cottage Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
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Featuring a hot tub, Bryncrwn Cottage is situated in Aberystwyth. Located 11 km from Clarach Bay, the property provides a garden and free private parking.
This holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a TV, and a kitchen with a dishwasher.
Aberystwyth Castle is 7 km from the holiday home, while Aberystwyth Library is 7.4 km away. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 158 km from Bryncrwn Cottage.
Guest review score 10.0
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42 Bwthyn, Rowen Dyffryn, United Kingdom
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Bwthyn, Rowen is situated in Dyffryn, 1.9 km from Tal-y-bont Beach, 24 km from Portmeirion, and 48 km from Snowdon. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site.
The holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower.
Guests at the holiday home can enjoy golfing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Harlech Castle is 11 km from Bwthyn, Rowen, while Criccieth Castle is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 94 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 10.0
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43 Capel Mawr, Basement 19 Caernarfon, United Kingdom
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Within 6.9 km of Snowdon Mountain Railway and 13 km of Snowdon, Capel Mawr, Basement 19 provides free WiFi and a garden. Featuring free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as golfing, fishing and cycling.
The holiday home features 5 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a washing machine, and 5 bathrooms with a shower.
Portmeirion is 41 km from the holiday home, while Llandudno Pier is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 37 km from Capel Mawr, Basement 19.
Guest review score 10.0
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44 Cefn Nannau Corwen, United Kingdom
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Within 40 km of Bodelwyddan Castle and 42 km of Snowdon, Cefn Nannau features free WiFi and a garden. Boasting free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as golfing, fishing and cycling.
The holiday home has 6 bedrooms, a kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and 5 bathrooms with a shower and hot tub. A TV is offered.
Snowdon Mountain Railway is 48 km from the holiday home, while Portmeirion is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 85 km from Cefn Nannau.
Guest review score 10.0
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45 Clawdd Gwyn Llanrwst, United Kingdom
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Clawdd Gwyn, a property with a garden, is situated in Llanrwst, 25 km from Snowdon, 27 km from Llandudno Pier, as well as 31 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway. The 5-star holiday home is 32 km from Bodelwyddan Castle.
The holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and 3 bathrooms with a shower and a hairdryer. Featuring free private parking, this 5-star holiday home also features free WiFi throughout the property.
Portmeirion is 43 km from the holiday home, while Bodnant Garden is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 68 km from Clawdd Gwyn.
Guest review score 10.0
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46 Ffermdy, Rowen Dyffryn, United Kingdom
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Ffermdy, Rowen is located in Dyffryn, 1.9 km from Tal-y-bont Beach, 24 km from Portmeirion, as well as 48 km from Snowdon. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site.
The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower.
Guests at the holiday home can enjoy golfing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Harlech Castle is 11 km from Ffermdy, Rowen, while Criccieth Castle is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 94 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 10.0
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47 Hafod Y Mor Criccieth, United Kingdom
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Boasting a garden, Hafod Y Mor provides accommodation in Criccieth with free WiFi and sea views. Featuring free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as golfing, fishing and cycling.
The holiday home is equipped with 4 bedrooms, a kitchen with fridge and oven, and 4 bathrooms with a shower, a hairdryer and a washing machine. A TV is provided.
Criccieth Beach is 400 metres from the holiday home, while Portmeirion is 12 km away. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 67 km from Hafod Y Mor.
Guest review score 10.0
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48 Maes Y Mor Criccieth, United Kingdom
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Offering sea views, Maes Y Mor is an accommodation set in Criccieth, 13 km from Portmeirion and 34 km from Snowdon. Situated 90 metres from Criccieth Beach, the property offers a garden and free private parking.
With free WiFi, this 4-bedroom holiday home features a TV, a washing machine and a kitchen with dishwasher.
Snowdon Mountain Railway is 39 km from the holiday home, while Bangor Cathedral is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 67 km from Maes Y Mor.
Guest review score 10.0
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49 Menai View, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, United Kingdom
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Menai View, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll is situated in Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, 17 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway and 23 km from Snowdon, in an area where fishing can be enjoyed. This holiday home features a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.
The holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a shower.
Llandudno Pier is 39 km from the holiday home, while Portmeirion is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 27 km from Menai View, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll.
Guest review score 10.0
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50 Nant Y Gwernan Dolgellau, United Kingdom
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Nant Y Gwernan, a property with a garden, is located in Dolgellau, 41 km from Portmeirion, 29 km from Castell y Bere, as well as 35 km from Harlech Castle. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site.
The holiday home features 1 bedroom, a TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a shower.
Aberdovey Golf Club is 40 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 106 km from Nant Y Gwernan.
Guest review score 10.0
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