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Something Different in Mid Wales

Surprising finds. Those experiences and activities that make for great adventures.
Look closer at Mid Wales and you’ll find we’re home to some unique experiences.
For the best out of the ordinary things to see and do during your visit, you’ve come to the right place.

Off the Beaten Track

Mid Wales is not really a mainstream destination, which is part of what makes it good. The things worth doing here tend to be the ones you would not find anywhere else.

Heritage railways wind through valleys that roads never reached, using lines built to serve lead mines and quarries over a century ago. The Vale of Rheidol, Talyllyn and Welshpool lines all still run, mostly thanks to dedicated volunteers.

Guided tours with local experts can take you to places that are hard to find on your own, from hidden waterfalls in the Cambrian Mountains to Iron Age hillforts on ridgelines above the Severn Valley.

Unique experiences include foraging walks, farm visits, bushcraft sessions and photography workshops. These work well as a change of pace, especially on a longer stay when you want to do something you have not done before.

Check individual pages for what is available and book ahead where possible, as most run in small groups.

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Llety Parc | Aberystwyth Park Lodge Hotel

Address

Ffordd Parc y Llyn, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3TL

Telephone
01970 636333

reception@aberpark.com

Aberystwyth

Welcome to the Aberystwyth Park Lodge Hotel, our independent Cardigan Bay hotel, just a short distance from the idyllic Aberystwyth Promenade. We have 36 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms, Lounge & Conference Room, fully Licensed Café Bar & Restaurant and…
Maes Bach

Address

25 Bath Street, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2NN

Telephone
07966502715

mererid.jones@yahoo.com

Aberystwyth

Maes Bach is a four bedroom self-catering house in the centre of Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, sleeping up to seven guests. Located on Bath Street, it is a short walk from the seafront, promenade, shops, cafés and the railway station, making it a…

Price
Price £250.00 to £400.00 per unit per night
Llanerchaeron | Weddings

Address

Llanerchaeron, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA48 8DG

Telephone
01545 573024

Llanerchaeron@nationaltrust.uk

Aberaeron

An elegant Georgian villa, set in the wooded Aeron valley. Remarkably unaltered for over 200 years, this self-sufficient estate includes a farm, walled gardens and lake.
Derwen Mill Holiday Park

Address

Guilsfield, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9PH

Telephone
01938 554365

info@derwenmill.co.uk

Welshpool

Derwen Mill is a family-run, five-star holiday park near Welshpool.
The park offers peace, quiet and tranquillity, as well as great views across the beautiful Welsh countryside.
Within easy walking distance of the park is the postcard village of…
The Welsh Legends Maze

Address

Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF

Telephone
01654 761584

reception@kingarthurslabyrinth.co.uk

Machynlleth

The Welsh Legends Maze sits beside King Arthur's Labyrinth and offers a leafy outdoor adventure through the world of Welsh myth. Follow winding paths to meet intriguing characters, many taken from the Mabinogion Welsh book of tales, including the…

Price
Price £8.95 Per Ticket
Aberystwyth University | Conference & Meeting Venue

Address

Aberystwyth University, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BY

Telephone
01970 621960

conferences@aber.ac.uk

Aberystwyth

Conference facilities and meeting rooms from 6 - 1000 delegates, all with high quality audio-visual capability and award winning hospitality. Budget accommodation available year-round, plus thousands of bedroom over the summer months.
Dinas Caravan Park

Address

Dinas, Llanbedr, Gwynedd, LL45 2PH

Telephone
01341 241585

hideawayinthehills@outlook.com

Llanbedr

Dinas Caravan Park is a small, quiet park with 8 static caravans for hire. Located in Southern Snowdonia between Harlech and Barmouth on the Ardudwy Way long distance path in the Rhinog foothills. 3 miles from sandy beaches and castle.

Price
Price £42.42 to £80.00 per unit per night
Barn View Cottages | Beech Cottage

Address

The Old Farm House, Drainbyrion, Old Hall, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6PW

Telephone
01686 413527

fjhough@hotmail.com

Old Hall, Llanidloes

Beech Cottage is a two-bedroom property sleeping three guests near Llanidloes, with wide views across open countryside and the Severn Valley. It’s part of a small group of cottages and offers a peaceful base for adults looking to unwind and explore…
The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell

Address

The Bear Hotel, High Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BW

Telephone
01873 810408

info@bearhotel.co.uk

Crickhowell

The Bear Hotel in the centre of Crickhowell has been welcoming guests for 500 years and still extends the same warmth, comfort and cosy atmosphere. Renowned for it's great food and a well-stocked bar.
Offas Dyke Circular

Address

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery

Enjoy a ramble through lovely parkland followed by tranquil farmland paths and a section adjacent to Offas Dyke
4 miles (6.5km) Easy Walk about 2 hours
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Tregoyd Mountain Riders

Address

Lower Cwmcadarn, Three Cocks, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0TB

Telephone
01497 847351

info@tregoydriding.co.uk

Brecon

Tregoyd Mountain Riding Centre has been providing riding holidays for many years. Riders are escorted by experienced instructor guides whose knowledge of the area ensures a varied and enjoyable ride.
Y Grange

Address

Y Grange, Llanfihangel-Y-Creuddyn, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4LA

Telephone
01974 261900

ygrangebedandbreakfast@gmail.com

Aberystwyth

Fabulous 5 star Bed & Breakfast just outside Aberystwyth. 3 Ensuite rooms available. Pets & Children Welcome.
Jacuzzi available

Price
Price £125.00 to £250.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Massage on the Move

Address

Telephone
07518678032

kallika@alchemywellbeing.net

Massage on the Move is the massage service that comes to you. We provide massage and pamper packages in your hotel or holiday let throughout Mid and South Wales.
Our visiting service allows you to enjoy a quality massage and spa treatments in the…
Ty Isaf

Address

Samaras, Tresaith, Ceredigion, SA43 2JG

Telephone
07821694599

info@holidaytresaith.co.uk

Tresaith

Ty Isaf is a bright, spacious holiday cottage sleeping 6 guests, set in a peaceful wooded valley, just half a mile from Tresaith’s sandy beach and 1.5 miles from Aberporth. .

Price
Price £795.00 per unit per week
Cliff Holiday Cottage

Address

Caerwenfor, Blaencelyn, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA446DJ

Telephone
07502 223876

angharad@cliff-holiday-cottage.co.uk

Llandysul

Self-catering holiday cottage in Cwmtydu, Ceredigion, sleeping 4. A calm coastal spot with sea views, well placed for walks and time on the Cardigan Bay coast. Includes a hot tub. Check availability and plan your dates.

Price
Price £600.00 Per Group
Copper Beech Cottage

Address

Maes Mawr, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9DB

Telephone
07989594234

copperbeechcottage@gmail.com

Welshpool

Surrounded by rolling hills and woodland, Copper Beech Cottage is a dog friendly holiday cottage located just outside of the Welsh market town of Welshpool, perfect for an idyllic countryside break and exploring all that Mid Wales and beyond has to…
Bettws Hall

Address

Bettws, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3DS

Telephone
01686650628

selina@bettwshall.com

Newtown

Luxury self-catered lodges and houses at Bettws Hall near Newtown, Powys, sleeping from 5 to 47 across Willows Lodge, Beeches Lodge, Bettws Hall House and The Granary. Willows has its own private Hideout, while Beeches includes a relaxing sauna room…

Price
Price £110.00 per unit per night to £1,950.00 per unit per week
Classic Cottages

Address

Various Locations throughout Wales, SA70 7HA

Telephone
01326 555555

liz.arnell@classic.co.uk

Classic Cottages have the perfect self-catering holiday home waiting for you in mid-Wales. From family sized cottages with sea views in beautiful Pembrokeshire to romantic woodland cabins for two in Powys, we have something for every holiday.
Llanerchaeron

Address

Ciliau Aeron, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA48 8DG

Telephone
01545 573010

llanerchaeron@nationaltrust.org.uk

Aberaeron

Llanerchaeron near Aberaeron is managed by the National Trust. The self-sufficient estate includes an elegant Georgian villa, designed by architect John Nash in 1790, a farm, walled gardens and lake.

Price
Price £5.00 per adult to £24.80 per family
Craig Y Nos Castle | Weddings

Address

Craig Y Nos Castle, Craig-y-nos, Brecon Road, Penycae, Swansea, SA9 1GL

Telephone
01639 731167

info@craigynoscastle.com

Penycae

The Castle overlooks Craig-y-Nos Country Park, in the Brecon Beacons National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Steeped in history, the castle was once home of the famous opera singer Adelina Patti.