Best hotels for walking in Wales

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Bodysgallen Hall and Spa

Llandudno

Set in 220 acres of parkland, this antique-filled Elizabethan mansion has plenty to impress, from the oak-panelled hall and 13th-century tower to the modern spa and ‘lovely’ gardens.

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Trefeddian Hotel - Five Night Summer Special Offer

Aberdovey

Trefeddian Hotel has closed, but hopes to reopen in February 2021. It may have a four-star rating, but there is nothing too swanky about this child-friendly, dog-friendly hotel overlooking Cardigan Bay, across the road from dunes, golf links and white-sand beach.

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Twr y Felin Hotel - Coastal Adventure Experience Special Offer

St Davids

A Georgian windmill sits at the heart of Wales’s first contemporary arts hotel, on the edge of the UK’s smallest city, a stroll from Caerfai Bay.

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Gliffaes - Four Day 'Explore Wales' Special Offer

Crickhowell

‘We have always loved the house and gardens and river views,’ say Guide regulars of this ‘very friendly’ hotel in the heart of the Brecon Beacons national park.

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The Grove - Gourmet Escape Special Offer

Narberth

Jacobean splendour meets Arts and Crafts elegance at this gleaming white hotel, set in a leafy glade outside one of Pembrokeshire’s prettiest market towns.

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Porth Tocyn Hotel, Abersoch

‘I would love to keep it to myself, but I thought I should share the good news.

Ty Mawr, Brechfa

The red kites that soar above the Cothi valley have a bird’s-eye view of Brechfa Forest – perfect for hiking and biking – and of this rustic 16th-century country house hotel on its margin, with the River Marlais running by.

Cnapan, Newport

‘How could a simple family home on a narrow, bustling high street possibly work as a popular guest house? Step inside Cnapan and you quickly find out.

The Whitebrook, Whitebrook

It would be easy to miss Chris and Kirsty Harrod’s Michelin-starred restaurant-with-rooms, tucked away above a single-track road in a Wye valley hamlet – but miss it and you’d miss out.

Penbontbren, Llandysul

Richard Morgan-Price and Huw Thomas are personable hosts at their dog-friendly B&B with a difference, in gardens and grounds with views to the Preseli hills.

Castle Cottage Inn, Harlech

At the top of one of the world’s steepest streets, Glyn and Jacqueline Roberts’s restaurant-with-rooms occupies two 16th-century buildings above Edward I’s formidable castle (faint hearts, take the High Street route).

The Manor Town House, Fishguard

Above the harbour in a seaside town with spectacular views over Cardigan Bay to the Preseli hills, this Georgian town house B&B is all that the smart street front promises – and more.

The Felin Fach Griffin, Brecon

Dogs love this dining-pub-with-rooms, between the Black mountains and the Brecon Beacons, as much as their two-legged friends do.

The Bell at Skenfrith, Skenfrith

On the banks of the River Monnow lies this characterful boutique retreat fashioned from a 300-year-old coaching inn, all flagstone floors and beams.

Harbourmaster Hotel, Aberaeron

The quayside setting of this bright-blue hotel in the original harbourmaster’s house is pretty special, with a feel of Brittany about it.

Plas Tan-Yr-Allt, Porthmadog

Surrounded by gardens and ancient woodland, with views over the Glaslyn estuary to the Rhinog mountains, this late Georgian villa-turned-B&B revels in its rich history.

Y Goeden Eirin, Caernarfon

Sandwiched between Snowdonia and the Menai estuary, this B&B in a converted granite cowshed celebrates both its Welsh heritage and its eco credentials.

The Old Vicarage, Newtown

Ideally situated for exploring Powis Castle or foodie Ludlow, this red brick Victorian vicarage stands back from the winding A484 in the Welsh Marches, looking over rolling pastures to the Shropshire hills.

Plas Dinas Country House, Caernarfon

‘Wow! This is the most wonderful country house,’ writes a reader.

Llys Meddyg, Newport

Near the edge of town, a walk from the beach, this 19th-century town house is a popular restaurant with smart contemporary rooms – and a rather chic yurt.

Dolffanog Fawr, Tywyn

Few guest houses have as magnificent a mise en scène as this one in Snowdonia, set among pretty lawned gardens, with views across sheep-filled pastures to Tal-y-llyn lake and Cader Idris.

Ael y Bryn, Crymych

Year after year we receive rave reviews from readers extolling both house and hosts at Robert Smith and Arwel Hughes’s modern, single-storey B&B with beautifully tended gardens, gazing out to the Preseli hills.

The Falcondale, Lampeter

Sweeping views across the Teifi valley are just one reason why this Grade II listed Italianate villa is a popular choice for weddings.

Caemorgan Mansion, Cardigan

It’s easier being green when you stay with environmentally aware hosts Beverley and David Harrison-Wood in their 19th-century mansion a short drive from Cardigan Bay.

The Coach House, Brecon

Drawn back for a sixth visit to the annual Baroque Music Festival in this market and minster town, trusted readers found everything ‘as good as before’ at Kayt and Hugh Cooper’s eco-aware B&B.

Coes Faen, Barmouth

On the edge of Snowdonia, with 30 acres of gardens overlooking the Mawddach estuary, lies one of the most innovative, eco-friendly hotels in the UK.

Pen-y-Gwryd Hotel, Nant Gwynant

Built in 1810, this ‘eccentric’ hotel at the foot of Snowdonia retains the spirit of a mountaineers’ hostel, along with a wealth of memorabilia commemorating mountaineering’s golden age.

Pale Hall, Bala

In a woodland garden that stretches to the River Dee, this historic Victorian manor is today a sumptuous hotel rich in antiques and fine original features.

Crug-Glas, St Davids

‘The friendliness and warmth of the people’ stand out at the Evans family’s relaxed restaurant-with-rooms, in a Georgian farmhouse on a working Pembrokeshire farm.

Osborne House, Llandudno

On the promenade, this small, family-owned hotel is furnished with ‘impressive grandeur’, from the ‘splendid’ public rooms, all oil paintings and gilded mirrors, to the sea-facing suites on its upper floors.

St Brides Spa Hotel, Saundersfoot

The panoramic views of Saundersfoot harbour and the coastline from this modern hotel above Carmarthen Bay are ‘exceptional’ – and the inward calm that washes over guests in the award-winning spa isn’t bad, either.

Escape, Llandudno

There’s a touch of fun at Sam Nayar and Gaenor Loftus’s design-conscious B&B, in a white stucco Victorian villa just up the street from the Great Orme Tramway.

The Bear, Cowbridge

Between Cardiff and the coast, this well-located hotel has for centuries been the hub of the fashionable market town.

The Kinmel Arms, Abergele

Well placed for walks in countryside and along the coast, this Elwy valley inn (Tir Prince group) stands around the corner from the parish church, in a small village surrounded by green fields.

Nanteos Mansion, Aberystwyth

Sheep-spotted hills stretch away from this Grade I listed manor house, which stands in tranquil seclusion in its own wooded grounds.

Penrhiw Priory, St Davids

A peaceful retreat within easy walking distance of the town, this late Victorian mansion stands in acres of landscaped gardens, enveloped by woodland paths, a river and a wildflower meadow.

The West House, Llantwit Major

The dramatic cliffs and secluded coves of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast are within easy reach of this modern hotel, in a quiet town of medieval streets and old stone buildings, a few minutes’ drive from the beach.

The Royston, Llanbrynmair

Relish a Victorian gentleman’s residence in ten acres of gardens and pasture.

Tyddyn Llan, Corwen

The views roll out over the Vale of Edeyrnion to the Berwyn mountains, and provide a backdrop for the ‘superb’ food served in this restaurant-with-rooms.

Lake Country House Hotel & Spa, Llangammarch Wells

Mock Tudor meets the Tyrol with a colonial twist at Jean-Pierre Mifsud’s former hunting and fishing lodge in wooded grounds overlooking a trout lake, with 9-hole golf course, and the River Irfon running through.

Llangoed Hall, Brecon

Expect art and architecture at this ‘really grand’ Jacobean mansion set in gardens and parkland in the Wye valley, with views to the Black mountains.

The Bull – Beaumaris, Beaumaris

In a lively seaside town known equally for its medieval castle and its ice cream parlour, this ancient coaching inn is today a ‘friendly’ hotel with updated bedrooms, a stylish restaurant, and a well-preserved pub whose wonky doors, open fireplace and old photographs create much atmosphere.

Penally Abbey, Tenby

There is plenty to please the eye here: a lovely Georgian-Gothic house with romantic cusped windows and glorious views across Carmarthen Bay to Caldey Island.

Llanthony Priory Hotel, Abergavenny

Soaring arches frame views of the Black mountains and the Vale of Ewyas at this ruined 12th-century Augustinian abbey with a hotel in the former prior’s lodgings.

Hotel Portmeirion, Portmeirion

Amid the architectural astonishment that is Sir Bertram Clough Williams-Ellis’s Italianate village, on the edge of a tidal estuary, this early Victorian villa is today a ‘comfortably furnished’ hotel run with ‘friendly, welcoming’ staff.

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Warpool Court Hotel

St Davids

Just an 8-minute walk from the city centre, a hotel in fifteen acres of Italianate gardens and peaceful, private coastal land. It has unsurpassed sea views, direct footpath access to the Pembrokeshire Coast and St Davids Peninsula Coastline, a tennis court and seasonal indoor pool. On display is a collection of listed hand-painted tiles, as well as original and limited edition works by local and internationally acclaimed artists.

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Llwyndu Farmhouse

Barmouth

Amid sheep-grazed pastures, this 16th-century farmhouse with outbuildings lies at the foot of the Rhinog mountains and has glorious views over Cardigan Bay to the Llyn peninsula. Guests make themselves at home in a converted granary, where three lofty rooms have their own access, beverages and self-catering facilities – a table, fridge, toaster and microwave. Exposed timbers and quirky old features join modern comforts in unpretentious bedrooms. Breakfast is delivered to the room; local restaurants and pubs are recommended. A wonderful location for exploring the area around Barmouth, there are walks and bicycle rides up the Mawddach estuary as well as castles and ruins to explore.

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Featured hotels with Special Offers

Best hotels for walking in Wales

Bodysgallen Hall and Spa

Llandudno

Trefeddian Hotel - Five Night Summer Special Offer

Aberdovey

Twr y Felin Hotel - Coastal Adventure Experience Special Offer

St Davids

Gliffaes - Four Day 'Explore Wales' Special Offer

Crickhowell

The Grove - Gourmet Escape Special Offer

Narberth

More best hotels for walking in Wales

Best hotels for walking in Wales

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Best hotels for walking in Wales

Warpool Court Hotel

St Davids

Llwyndu Farmhouse

Barmouth

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