The best hotels Wales

A warm, characterful and gourmet stay in prospect. Peterstone Court is a grand Georgian manor house in the heart of the Brecon Beacons, with spacious rooms and a relaxed atmosphere. The former cellars have been transformed into a spa. And to complete the picture, the restaurant is one of the region's most renowned. The menu features top-quality local produce (almost all the meat and poultry come from their family farm) for stylish, efficient dishes. The sunday lunch is a must.

An idyllic retreat to explore Cader Idris. It is a carefully restored 18th century farmhouse with a warm stone living room and impeccable bedrooms. Superb views of the surrounding mountains. Authentic and personalized welcome. The rooms are clean and comfortable, decorated in a rather English and old-fashioned style. In the lounge, you can enjoy a hearty, typically Welsh breakfast, or a slightly more continental version for those who prefer.

Brecon Beacons National Park hides a jewel of architecture, elegance and comfort. In a setting of striking natural beauty, this hotel is a favorite because it stands out from the classic luxury addresses. There is also the possibility of fishing in the Usk River, which flows through the park. Personalized welcome, superb afternoon tea offered by the fireplace or in the sublime glass roof, dream rooms. It's hard to leave this little world!

As its name suggests, this former mansion offers a list of arguments for a successful stay. Located in the heights of the city, the view is remarkable. Bourgeois rooms, imposing, carefully arranged, that take you back in time. A traditional top-of-the-range breakfast, just like the restaurant "The Everest Bistro" on the British menu, whose meat comes from the family farm. And to perfect everything, there is also everything you need for a wellness break with a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool, gym....

The city's most chic hotel, in the heart of Welshpool, is housed in a listed house, with all the necessary modern comforts and designer furniture in elegant materials. It carefully preserves a small air of tradition from its... 350 years of existence! Thirty-five rooms are available in this sophisticated haven of peace, which also features a bar, a contemporary inspired restaurant and a more traditional one. The afternoon tea (tea, salty and sweet snacks) is also very pleasant.

The Marriott rooms have all the qualities you can expect from a 4-star hotel. We have to add a particularly charming and personalized welcome, a warm atmosphere and a decor full of bricks, carpets and wood. Here was Michael Douglas and his charming Welsh wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones. It seems that she would have forgotten in the room a ring fitted with a solitary. Fortunately, an honest woman bedroom called her to report this omission…

The 83 minimalist rooms, recently renovated, (standard or more spacious) are softened by a pastel shade. Fully equipped, you can even connect your Netflix account to your room TV. No windows but huge windows (precision for claustrophobic, they do not open) with panoramic views. Hearty breakfasts are served as a buffet. For the trendiest, the penthouse is worth a visit. Pets accepted. Promo sometimes on their website.

This large complex has a youth hostel and a camping site in addition to the original hotel. The hostel is really nice, with a well-equipped kitchen. There are 70 beds in rooms for two, four, six, eight and ten people. On the hotel side, it's classic, nothing exceptional. The rooms are sober but clean. There is a pub with billiards and a restaurant. You can also enjoy the sauna as well as the hotel's large gardens. And if you're missing something, there's even a small shop. Dogs are allowed.

This hotel has been in existence since 1842! At the County Hotel, blue is omnipresent, and in terms of decoration, if we can regret a little the dull and old-fashioned aspect of the rooms, they are nonetheless very comfortable. On the other hand, we are very well received and pampered throughout our stay and we find here a very appreciable family side. On site, laundry, parking.... Attention, no elevator and the rooms are only accessible by stairs (first and second floor). Books, DVDs and games for children.

This hotel-restaurant will be renovated in 2014, while respecting the heritage of this 16th century inn. The concept works wonders. Rooms with character and elegance. There are several ranges: from the economical double room with its small private bathroom to the suite. The restaurant (open from Monday to Saturday), or rather gastro pub, is characterized by traditional cuisine with a touch of inventiveness. Good value for money, especially if you book in advance. Dogs are allowed.

Bodysgallen Hall & Spa is a haven of peace! You're welcomed into a sublime building containing the restaurant, a communal lounge with fireplace and upstairs bedrooms. In the English tradition, service is impeccable and smiling. But that's not all: here, you can rent your own cottage, next to the large garden at the rear of the main building. A little further on, the spa area opens its doors to us, with swimming pool, bubble bath, massage area... We'd love to spend a few more nights here: it's a jewel!

In the heart of Snowdonia, formerly an 18th-century coaching inn, this confidential hotel is run by a charming couple. It has retained its rural character with its beams, stones and fireplace. The sober and well-kept rooms. One of the rooms can accommodate up to five people. Dogs are allowed with a slight supplement. A restaurant is available on site: very good cuisine with a vegetarian choice, gluten-free, children's menu... Events organized from time to time, such as gin tasting.

We welcome you to a superb hotel in a spacious Victorian building. The rooms are luxuriously decorated and furnished, with a woodsy ambience, curtains and bedspreads that are both country and designer... You may even be lucky enough to have a superb four-poster bed, for the perfect romantic ambience! The ultra-chic restaurant menu features cuisine that is both traditional and imaginative. And the pleasure begins as soon as you enter the room: it's superb! Probably the most elegant thing the city has to offer.

This is an ideal place for relaxation. The B & B overlooks Betws-y-Coed and offers beautiful views of the hills. The rooms are elegant and design, with beautiful furniture and harmonious colours. Some of them overlook Snowdonia National Park. Ample breakfasts are available to start a day of hiking in the mountains.

There is a need to take the car, many walks are to be made from Aberconwy House, whether it be to go down to the village or explore the surrounding nature.

Since 2001, Lledr House has established itself as one of the oldest youth hostels in Wales. Optimal quality and comfort, especially since the renovation of the rooms. For those interested, you will have the chance to fish (the owners hold the rights) in the garden, on the banks of the river Lledr. It is the ideal place for families or groups. The bathrooms are clean and well equipped! The kitchen is well accessible and well equipped: oven, fridge, gas, many cupboards for those who stay a few days...

In the heart of this large green area, you will find the top-of-the-range hotel of Llanberis. There are more than a hundred spacious and design rooms with bathroom, as well as all the expected amenities. Very friendly owner who welcomes guests from all over the world. Many of them come back, which is a good sign! The restaurant welcomes guests from breakfast to dinner, including a light lunch and a pleasant afternoon tea. In the summer, you can enjoy a very large and nice garden to read a book or sunbathe.

The site has undergone a veritable metamorphosis since a colossal £4 million investment, and is now a five-hectare park nestling alongside a river. High-quality, modern facilities and Caravan Club membership. On site, you'll find all the facilities you need: clean, comfortable showers, a bathroom with a bathtub for children, a shower for people with reduced mobility... Fully equipped kitchens, laundry facilities with washing machines and dryers...

With a beautiful view of Cardigan Bay, this hotel has been owned by the same family for three generations. Warm rooms, even if some details seem to have been overlooked. The decoration is in red and beige tones and even if it seems a little dated, it is comfortable. Most bathrooms have a bathtub, although some have a shower if you prefer. The Pink Restaurant is open in the evening. The bar with garden is open all day long, it's nice to drink your beer while listening to live music.

Not far from the station and the West Highland Heritage Railway, down High Street. The Royal Sportsman is the only real hotel in the city and is comfortable with soft beds and spacious rooms. The reception is attentive, the award-winning restaurant offers a quality dinner and the bar frequented by the locals is ideal for warm evenings. The staff will not hesitate to guide you on your discovery of the region and they are full of good addresses and good advice. Parking available.

This hotel-restaurant has been completely transformed into a luxury establishment. The Georgian house is arranged in rooms with different colours in a British and modern style. Some overlook the garden. You can choose one of the sublime rooms or opt for the charm of the yurt, installed in the garden. To continue the experience and enjoy Llys Meddyg to the fullest, you will be tempted by the restaurant which offers a delectable gastronomic experience, with a menu reflecting the best of the season.