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The large international hotel chains are present in the major Welsh cities, Cardiff and Swansea in particular. Otherwise, there are smaller independent hotels of varying quality, often relatively expensive and rated from 1 to 5 stars. Be aware that a suite room has its own bathroom.
Charming hotels have multiplied over the last few decades. Perhaps the most impressive are those that occupy castles or listed buildings of notable architectural or historical interest, often decorated with antiques or high-end traditional furniture.
Hostels are a more economical alternative to hotels and B&Bs. There is a wide range of accommodation on offer, from central locations in the heart of Cardiff to the most remote in the mountains of Snowdonia, from simple and inexpensive hostels to trendy and fashionable...
Independent hostels are plentiful in most towns and cities in Wales. Their services match or exceed the quality of YHAs.
The YHA (Youth Hostels Association) offer accommodation without age limit, often in shared rooms and not mixed. Some have rooms for families. Others also offer very cheap meals and a variety of leisure activities. They are accessible with a membership card valid for one year. To obtain a membership card, go to www.yha.org.uk.
University residences. The halls of residence are only open to tourists during the school holiday periods (Christmas, New Year, Easter and June to September). Prices per night range from £12 to £20 including breakfast. They also offer weekly rental accommodation and a variety of leisure activities.
Most campsites are open for six months of the year (usually Easter to October). Tourist locations often offer camping opportunities, sometimes even in fields that farmers are converting. The tourist offices can tell you how to find these pitches; everything seems to be perfectly organised. There are five categories of campsite services. Larger areas often have a section for campers as well as facilities such as swimming pools, games rooms, tennis courts and television. Be discreet if you're wilderness camping, and if you're asked to leave, don't ask, just do it. In rural areas, camping is often possible on arable land with the permission of farmers.
For alist of camping areas, check the websites www.pitchup.com or coolcamping.co.uk.
What's very local
Bed and Breakfast (B&B) literally means bed and breakfast. Rates include a traditional Welsh breakfast, although other options may be available. B&Bs are supposed to be cheap accommodation. In reality, you'll find a wide range of prices and comforts between the different establishments.
It is the ideal solution if you want to meet local people and spend evenings chatting by the fire. As with hotels, B&Bs are rated from 1 to 5 stars by the Wales Tourist Board. If the stars give you a clue about the price, don't stop there: some very good establishments have reasonable rates.
www.visitwales.com: the Welsh Tourist Board website is a good source of information.
There are many advantages to renting accommodation, especially for families and those seeking independence. There is a wide choice of luxury apartments, characterful cottages, converted farmhouses and wooden cabins.
The National Trust, whose primary aim is to conserve heritage, has some of its lovely cottages available for rent, but you'll need to book well in advance. For more information, visit www.nationaltrustholidays.org.uk.