Best luxury and boutique hotels in West Wales

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Trefeddian Hotel

Aberdovey

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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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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

Grove of Narberth, 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.

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.

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.

Twr y Felin Hotel, 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.

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.

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.

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.

Roch Castle Hotel, Roch

In a dramatic setting, on a rocky outcrop above the Pembrokeshire landscape, this 12th-century Norman castle reigns over a panorama that takes in St Brides Bay and the Preseli hills.

Mansion House Llansteffan, Llansteffan

Carmarthenshire native Wendy Beaney and her husband, David, run this ‘stylishly minimalist’ restaurant-with-rooms in their thoughtfully restored Georgian mansion, which stands in wooded gardens overlooking the Tywi estuary.

Castle Cottage Inn – Harlech, 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).

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.

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.

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.

Ty’n Rhos, Llanddeiniolen

On a secluded farmstead, the Murphy family’s ‘friendly’ hotel is in ‘lovely countryside’ overlooking the Isle of Anglesey.

Canaston Oaks, Narberth

The friendly owners ‘go the extra mile’ at this well-restored Pembrokeshire longhouse, a short drive from a pleasant market town.

Llwyn Helyg, Llanarthne

In ‘magnificent countryside’, Fiona and Caron Jones’s modern house, all marble, polished granite and honey-coloured wood inside, has ‘an unexpected “wow” factor’.

Mellieha Guest House, Amroth

‘Excellent, informative hosts’ Julia and Stuart Adams run their tranquil B&B in a forested valley, with easy access to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and the beach.

Y Meirionnydd, Dolgellau

In a town of granite and slate, Marc Russell and Nicholas Banda’s handsome, contemporary restaurant-with-rooms makes a fine base for expeditions in Snowdonia national park.

The Old Vicarage B&B, Moylegrove

Coastal walks, sunset dinners and fireside chess are all within reach at Meg and Jaap van Soest’s modern B&B, in a hill-top Edwardian vicarage that has peered over the village for well over a century.

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St Davids Cross Hotel

St Davids

Opposite the stone cross on the square, a relaxed, cosy and dog friendly hotel in a well-maintained garden. Comforting dishes in the intimate dining room use locally sourced produce; the bar has an extensive cocktail menu.

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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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Billycan

Tenby

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Craig y Glyn

Pwllheli

On the south side of the Lyn peninsula, between Abersoch and Pwllheli, a friendly B&B in lawned gardens, seven minutes’ walk from a safe sheltered beach. Entrance steps lead up to the house and a small terrace with a table and seating. Bedrooms are cheerfully decorated with statement florals or stripy wallpaper matched to fabrics and bedding. A wood-burning stove adds cosiness to the plushly furnished dining/sitting room. Freshly cooked and locally sourced, hearty breakfasts can be walked off on the coastal path close by.

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Yr Hen Felin

Pwllheli

In a converted water mill in landscaped gardens bordering the river, a stylish B&B with three comfortable, well-equipped bedrooms. Individually furnished, they all have wide beds, seating, blackout curtains, bathrobes, climate control, and double-aspect garden views. Complimentary hot drinks, treats and a mini-fridge containing fresh milk are provided. A Welsh breakfast, served on Portmeirion crockery, is taken in an oak-beamed dining room in the old stabling block. In a quiet hamlet on the north coast of the Llyn peninsula, the old mill is within 350 yards of a pub/café bar; 8 miles from Pwllheli.

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Where to stay in West Wales

Known for its rugged coastline and mountainous national parks, a holiday in West Wales encompasses everything from natural beauty to luxury spas

Whether you’re most entranced by the foothills of the Brecon Beacons National Park and The Black Mountain or the crystalline coastlines that captured the imagination of Dylan Thomas, this is a part of the UK that offers both tranquility and plenty to see and do.

Encompassing Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Cardiganshire, West Wales is a treat for nature lovers with the Red Kite and other birds of prey a common site above the moorland and hills. Meanwhile, history fans delight in the romantic castles and Roman gold mines. The vast array of outdoor experiences and fresh air make this region perfect for family holidays, romantic trips and those that include four legged friends as well. Meanwhile, inns, hotels and B&Bs are always at the ready with a warm welcome and a hearty meal.

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Trefeddian Hotel

Aberdovey

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St Davids Cross Hotel

St Davids

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Barmouth

Billycan

Tenby

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Pwllheli

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