Wales has a magical blend of landscapes, beaches, historic villages, market towns and cities and boasts some fabulous places to stay so you can relax and Stay Awhile explore. From little gems to country house hotels, we’ve found some perfect havens to escape to and eat, sleep, drink and meet enjoy the best Wales has to offer.
Caerfai Farm S The Cors Bed & Breakfast B Glaspant Farmhouse and St Davids, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6QT Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, SA33 4SH S Caerfai is an ancient farmstead overlooking the Hidden from the main street in Laugharne, The Cottages Capel Iwan, Carmarthenshire, SA38 9LS spectacular Pembrokeshire coast. Four Cors is set in its own exotically landscaped A beautiful Georgian property with attached 5 Star well-appointed and comfortable self-catering grounds, being converted from an exquisite self-catering Farmhouse and two Cottages set in cottages, 350 metres from a sandy bathing beach Victorian house. The building has a charming the grounds of Glaspant Manor, with direct access and only half a mile from St Davids. Ideal for blend of period pieces and modernist artworks, to local footpaths and countryside. A very peaceful families, National Park explorers and those who whilst the 2½ acre garden provides a delightful and beautiful location to unwind and relax with wish to simply relax. setting of trees, shrubs, ponds, modern sculptures family or friends. It is the perfect venue for either and secluded areas of seating. +44 (0)1437 720548 couples or groups of up to 12 people. www.caerfai.co.uk +44 (0)1994 427219 +44 (0)1559 371200 www.thecors.co.uk www.glaspant.co.uk
Feathers Royal R The Cammarch GS# Alban Square, Aberaeron, SA46 0AQ Llangammarch Wells, Powys, LD4 4BY An AA 5-star 18th century inn, restaurant & function suite located in the Offering you a warm and friendly welcome, this wonderful AA 4 star guest picturesque harbour town of Aberaeron. The décor of the guest rooms accommodation is set in stunning countryside and close to Builth Wells reflect period refinement in a comfortable, ‘country house’ style, whilst in and Brecon Beacons National Park. Our new bar area offers local beers, the restaurant, imaginative menus feature mouth-watering dishes created traditional bar meals and bar games. A great place from which to explore using the best local produce. Also caters for banqueting, weddings, parties & and enjoy the best that Wales has to offer. business conferences. +44 (0)1591 620545 +44 (0)1545 571750 www.cammarch.com www.feathersroyal.co.uk
H Hotel B Bed & Breakfast To feature your accommodation in G Guest House S Self Catering R Restaurant with Rooms Welsh Country C Camping contact Ian on 01559 372010 T Touring # Dog Friendly
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Trefloyne ManorH S The Castle Cottage Restaurant The Start Bed & Breakfast B Penally, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, SA70 7RG R Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR3 5RS An elegant house situated in the heart of the with Rooms An 18th century renovated family run B&B on the Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2YL Pembrokeshire countryside. Combining a country bank of the river Wye offering spectacular views. Rugged 450-year-old exterior belies the club setting and the elegance of a homely hotel We endeavour to provide a relaxed and friendly contemporary interior & modern design bringing with the picturesque views of the countryside. atmosphere. Our varied breakfast caters for all and together natural materials and up-to-date fixtures Designed to provide you with a memorable includes a full cooked Welsh breakfast including and fittings. A warm welcome, excellent food and experience, whether it be an evening meal, laver bread, homemade jams, breads and eggs wine are the hallmarks of this family run 5 star weekend stay, a cherished and luxurious wedding from our chickens and ducks. Off road parking and establishment. Winner of True Taste Award 2009. or even business meeting. cycle lock-up. Visit Wales Gold Award 2011/12/13/14/15. +44 (0)1834 842165 +44 (0)1497 821391 +44 (0)1766 780479 www.trefloyne.com www.the-start.net www.castlecottageharlech.co.uk
B Penbontbren Luxury Bed & BSC# Rooms at Blas BS Ceridwen Centre Newport, Pembrokeshire, SA42 OPH Breakfast # Llandysul, Carmarthenshire, SA44 5XE Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 6PE Situated in the heart of the popular village of A fabulous place to visit or stay on an organic farm A 5 Star, ‘Visit Wales’ luxurious Bed and Breakfast Newport, behind the superb café Blas @ Fronlas. in rural north Carmarthenshire. Accommodation: and self-catering cottage situated in 32 acres Rooms at Blas has a selection of 3 rooms – in-house sleeping up to 19, B&B rooms, yurts, of beautiful west Wales countryside. Recently double, twin and a cosy double, either ensuite or eco-pod, double decker bus, glamping cabin, gypsy refurbished and beaming with character, each with its own bathroom. All rooms have a digital wagon, camping spaces. Pizza nights, bar, function/ suite boasts a spacious sitting room, private tv, towels, dressing gowns, mineral water and meeting room & workshops. Sustainable Tourism gardens and sumptuous décor. Penbontbren is tea/coffee making facilities. Included in the room Gold for Carmarthenshire 2015/6. CLA Rural the perfect base to make the most of the beaches, prices is breakfast served in the café and is Business Awards Highly Commended 2017. available from 8.30am onwards. towns and attractions west Wales has to offer. +44 (0)1559 370517 +44 (0)1239 820065 +44 (0)1239 810248 www.ceridwencentre.co.uk www.blasatfronlas.com www.penbontbren.com
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TO BE INCLUDED Slebech Park H# Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 4AX IN THIS FEATURE Set in a 600 acre private estate overlooking the Daucleddau Estuary deep in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Slebech Park is built round a 18th Century Coach House courtyard. Here you can while PLEASE CONTACT away the hours watching wading birds or walking on the estate. The rooms are luxuriously comfortable, IAN ON: decorated to a simple, but chic theme that serves to emphasise the wonderful landscape outside. The Park@Slebech restaurant with its roaring log fire in winter, or relaxing terrace in summer, is much [email protected] acclaimed by guests and locals alike, with its ever changing menu to reflect the best of the local produce. 01559 372010 +44 (0)1437 752000 www.slebech.co.uk
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Parc-Le-Breos House BG Oakeley Arms Hotel HS Parkmill, Gower, Swansea, SA3 2HA Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 3YU A A beautifully appointed Victorian hunting lodge in Hotel with six recently renovated charming self-catering the grounds of the old deer park, twenty minutes Cottages. Situated in the pretty village of Maentwrog and surrounded by walk from Three Cliffs Bay. Beautifully furnished the lush green hills of the Vale of Ffestiniog in the very centre of Snowdonia throughout and full of character. Enjoy locally National Park this is the perfect base to enjoy endless excursions and activities such as the close by, Zip World, Ffestiniog Railway, Portmeirion Y sourced food in our evening restaurant or indulge in an afternoon tea overlooking the extensive and of course your choice of water sports, walking, climbing and cycling gardens and views beyond. both on the road & mountain biking. Being fully licensed, food and drink can A +44 (0)1792 371636 be enjoyed either in the bar, the restaurant or in the beer garden. www.parc-le-breos.co.uk +44 (0)1766 590277 www.oakeleyarms.co.uk While Nanteos Mansion H# Rhydyfelin, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4LU This outstanding Grade I listed 18th century Georgian manor house with resplendent gardens, has thirteen sumptuous rooms plus a 4-bedroomed serviced mews house, with many original ornate, decorative features and contemporary fittings. The Nightingale restaurant and library bar provide innovative, refined menus using locally sourced produce to showcase the best cuisine in the region. Fairie Thyme C Guests will receive the highest levels of personal Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, SA17 5DR service. A warm friendly welcome awaits at our quirky adult +44 (0)1970 600522 only campsite close to Carmarthen, with self- www.nanteos.com catering vintage caravans and woodland camping pitches all with firepits. On site we have loos, hot showers, honesty shop and heaps of character. Surrounded by ancient woodland and great walks. Designed for couples or small groups. Thinking of organizing a party then you can hire the whole site for a special event like a wedding or birthday. +44 (0)1269 871774 www.faerie-thyme.co.uk
Flambards Hotel BT# Roch Castle B Pilton House Gower S# Llechryd, Ceredigion, SA43 2NT Roch, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6AQ Newton, Mumbles, Swansea, SA3 4SU Newly refurbished, with 7 bedrooms, including a Roch Castle, Welsh Hospitality Awards Hotel of A self-catering family & dog friendly characterful ground floor disabled friendly bedroom and wet the Year sits high above the landscape offering Edwardian cottage, on the edge of the beautiful room. Each bedroom has: tea making facilities, panoramic views of Pembrokeshire. Choose a Gower Peninsula. Just minutes from spectacular Wi Fi, and a TV with Freeview channels. Guests bed and breakfast stay, or take exclusive use and sandy beaches, breath-taking coastal paths, & can enjoy a full Welsh breakfast included in the indulge in unique accommodation, fine dining nearby Mumbles with its shops, restaurants, pubs, room rate. With coffee lounge open 10.00 till 5.00 at two Rosette Blas Restaurant, at our sister pier and lifeboat station & Norman Castle. there is also an A Le Carte restaurant Tuesday – hotel, Twr y Felin. The perfect location to explore Pilton House Gower is also where so many have Saturday evenings plus all day lunches. For those Pembrokeshire. written in our Visitors’ Book “we will return” – & cycling we have a secure lock up. +44 (0)1437 725566 what’s more, they do! +44 (0)1239 682871 www.rochcastle.com +44 (0)1792 234554 www.flambardshotel.co.uk www.piltonhousegower.com
58 Nov - Dec 17 www.welshcountry.co.uk 59 Twr y Felin HBR Elm Grove Country House G St Davids Pembrokeshire SA62 6QT St Florence, Nr Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Twr y Felin, Pembrokeshire Tourisms’ Best Serviced Accommodation over 12 Rooms, is a former windmill SA70 8LS and now Wales’ first contemporary art hotel, located in Britain’s smallest city, St Davids, offers a ‘Croeso Award winning, family run Georgian Country Cynnes Cymreig’ – ‘warm Welsh welcome’. Stay on bed and breakfast basis in one of 21 ensuite luxury House B&B located just 3 miles from Tenby. Set in bedrooms, or choose to dine at two Rosette Blas restaurant, which offers a menu influenced by the 20 acres of lawns and fields, the house is ideally season and locality. Open daily for breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and drinks. located for exploring the county’s coastal paths and local attractions. Rooms from £65 - £160 B&B. +44 (0)1437 725555 Now available for exclusive use and private house www.twryfelinhotel.com parties. +44 (0)1834 871255 www.elmgrovecountryhouse.co.uk
Plas Dolau Country Estate GS# Croft Farm and Celtic Cottages Tal y Bryn B Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3HP S# Llannefydd, Denbigh. LL16 5DR Plas Dolau is set in 25 acres of peaceful Nr Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, SA43 3NT Luxury 5 star accommodation nestled on the countryside in the heart of the Rheidol Valley, 3 Luxury 4 & 5 star holiday cottages set in outskirts of Denbigh with wonderful views of the miles from the sea and the town of Aberystwyth. farmland a few minutes’ drive from the stunning Clwydian Hills. You’ll receive a very warm welcome Looking for a quiet break in the country? Why not Pembrokeshire coastal path and sandy beaches. from Falmai Roberts the proprietor. With an come and unwind at our farm guest house or stay Our leisure facilities include indoor heated excellent breakfast on offer, including the delicious at our country house hostel. swimming pool, sauna, soft play and pool table, Llaeth y Llan Welsh yogurt which are produced on the premises. It also boasts a wonderful garden +44 (0)1970 617834 daily animal feeding, indoor and outdoor play which guests love to explore, you may never want www.plasdolau.co.uk areas. The perfect location for a family getaway. to leave this idyllic hidden gem. +44 (0)1239 615179 www.croft-holiday-cottages.co.uk +44 (0)1745 540208 [email protected]
Priskilly Forest Country House B The Stackpole Inn R Castlemorris, Pembrokeshire, SA62 5EH Stackpole, Nr Pembroke, Pembrokeshire. Priskilly Forest Country House offers the unique opportunity to stay in a traditional Pembrokeshire SA71 5DF home, set in some 400 acres with all the comforts and expectations of a Welsh Country House Hotel. Winning both the Pembrokeshire Tourism Best Our elegant 5 Star country house is perfect for a restful holiday, golfing break, or a base to explore Eating Out Experience 2016 & the ‘Best Pub Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Celebrating our 3rd decade of golf, our 9 hole course is a hidden & Bar in Wales’ at the National Pub and Bar gem nestled amongst matured trees, rhododendrons and picturesque landscape. The course boasts awards, eating out & staying in Pembrokeshire panoramic views of the coast and country from Strumble Head to the Preseli Mountains. Open all year we has never been so good, with quality food such offer tuition, memberships and pay-as-you-play facilities for visitors and members alike. Non golfers are as fresh locally line-caught fish, wine, real ale & encouraged to walk our woodland, run on bridleways or take coffee, taste Welsh beer, sip wine, sample accommodation in a beautiful location. hearty soups or simple enjoy and afternoon tea. Later enjoy a refreshing drink, freshly ground coffee or +44 (0)1646 672324 home cooked fare in Y Cabin Cafe Bar, which is also an ideal venue for functions/celebrations. www.stackpoleinn.co.uk +44 (0)1348 840276 www.priskilly-forest.co.uk
58 Nov - Dec 17 www.welshcountry.co.uk 59 Glascoed S# Penrhiw Hotel B Ciliau Aeron, Ceredigion, SA48 8DD St Davids, Pembrokeshire SA62 6PG Delightful semi-detached bungalow in wooded AA Five Star Gold Penrhiw Hotel, offers luxury Welsh Country location 4 miles from Aberaeron. 2 dogs welcome accommodation, fine dining at two Rosette Blas & stay for free (3rd by arrangement). Double Restaurant at our sister hotel, Twr y Felin, and Your Countryside Magazine For Wales bed in separate room with cosy, attractive living is the perfect location to explore Pembrokeshire. room with satelitte TV, DVD. Fully fitted kitchen & Close to Whitesands beach and the cathedral in bathroom. Easy electric heating. Fenced decking Britain’s smallest city, St Davids. Stay on a bed to front (sun-trap) & open lawns with access to and breakfast basis or take exclusive use. communal lawned gardens. Linen incl. £240 LS; +44 (0)1437 725588 TO BE INCLUDED £300 MS, £360 HS. Available 1 Mar - 31 Dec. www.penrhiwhotel.com www.glascoedretreat.wales IN THIS FEATURE [email protected] PLEASE CONTACT IAN ON: [email protected] 01559 372010
The Plough Inn H# Rhosmaen, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 6NP Relax in tranquil surroundings at this charming 4 star boutique hotel and AA rosette awarded restaurant. Idyllically set in the Towy valley, where a traditional Welsh welcome awaits you. 23 well-appointed en- suite rooms with queen sized beds, wireless broadband internet access, sofas and disabled facilities, all impeccably serviced, with attention to detail. Leisure facilities include gymnasium and sauna. Visit our website for current offers. +44 (0)1558 823431 www.ploughrhosmaen.com
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