We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in Wales, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated January 2024.
Country House.Cosy rooms. Boasting a garden and views of garden, Crug Glas Country House is a country house set in a historic building in St. Davids, 2.8 km from Abereiddy Beach. The family-friendly restaurant at Crug Glas Country House specialises in British cuisine, and is open for dinner and high tea. This 5-star country house offers luggage storage space and a housekeeping service. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. At the country house, the units have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guests can have wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. All units will provide guests with a fridge. The country house serves a continental and Full English/Irish breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around St. Davids, like cycling and hiking. The country house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Oakwood Theme Park is 41 km from Crug Glas Country House, while St David's Cathedral is 7.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 172 km from the country house.Show full description
Country House.Beautiful. Charming. Great value. Set in a 16th-century farmhouse, Ty Mawr Country Hotel boasts cosy log fires, original features and scenic views. On the edge of Brecha Forest, the hotel offers free parking and free Wi-Fi. The individually designed bedrooms at Ty Mawr each have a private bathroom with fluffy bathrobes. The Ty Mawr Country Restaurant serves a traditional Welsh menu using local produce, which changes daily. Rooms also feature a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. Many rooms have exposed beams or stone walls, and some have seating areas. Fresh fish and Welsh Black Beef often feature, and delicious cooked breakfasts are served each morning. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Ty Mawr Hotel is just 30 minutes’ drive from the Brecon Beacons National Park. Carmarthen is a 20-minute drive away and the M4 motorway can be reached in 25 minutes’ drive.Show full description
Lovely property. Historic. On the edge of Snowdonia National Park, Palé Hall 5 red star Relais Chateaux property set in a Victorian manor house hotel with 18 elegant rooms in the main building and 4 garden suites. The individually designed bedrooms at Palé feature stylish décor. Palé Hall offers a Michelen green star restaurant, serving a varied menu including local Welsh produce. Some rooms have seating areas or garden views. The chefs produce dishes with a blend of British and Welsh cuisine. Near Bala in North Wales, Palé Hall hotel is set in 16 acres of tranquil gardens and parkland. Close to the River Dee, local activities include fishing, shooting and horse riding.Show full description
Guest House.Charming. Hip. Comfortable beds. The Mirador is a truly unique guest house with cosmopolitan décor, each room portraying themes such as Roman, Egyptian or Oriental. Central Swansea can be reached in 20 minutes on foot. Each individual room has a hi-tech TV/DVD player, free Wi-Fi access and en suite bathroom with power shower. Most are furnished with desks. The Gower Peninsula and surrounding beaches are located within driving distance. Local activities range from pony trekking and rambling to golf, and all are available within a 5-mile radius.Show full description
I would describe this as the most charming, cool and lively boutique hotel in Wales. It also has super comfortable beds. WOW!
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Cool. Great location. Gwynfryn offers accommodation in a converted chapel in Conwy. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen Smart TV and a refrigerator. You will find tea/coffee making facilities in the rooms. Each room has a private en suite bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Gwynfryn features free WiFi in all rooms. Conwy Castle is 300 metres from the property, while Bodnant Garden is 10 km from Gwynfryn. Conwy rail station is a 2-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 108 km from Gwynfryn.Show full description
Overlooking Narberth and the Preseli Mountains, The Grove is a luxurious 18th-century country house surrounded by meadows. This privately owned 'Restaurant with Rooms' has won recent National awards as the ‘Best place to eat and stay in Wales'. The large bathrooms feature deep iron baths, under-floor heating and designer toiletries. The Fernery restaurant offers an intimate dining experience offering a 3 course a la carte or eight course tasting menu option. Bedrooms at The Grove are beautifully decorated with ornate fireplaces and modern art. All rooms include a flat-screen TV and free wired internet. In-room massages are available on request. The property offers two dining options. The Artisan Rooms is a more relaxed dining experience and the menu has been inspired by the best of Welsh ingredients, expect grazing boards of Welsh charcuterie, artisan cheese, Welsh lamb and beef, and Pembrokeshire landed fish. The hotel has stunning gardens for guests to explore and Pembrokeshire National Park is just 5 minutes’ drive away. Free parking is available at the hotel.Show full description
Guest House.Lively. Unique. Comfortable beds. Situated at the foot of Cader Idris mountain, Afon Rhaiadr Country House is within the heart of Snowdonia and offers white-water rafting, kayaking and mountain biking in the local area. This Victorian house also features free on-site parking and a private garden. With free Wi-Fi, each room at Afon Rhaiadr offers a flat-screen TV and views of the garden. The majority of rooms offer an en suite rain shower and one room has a spa bath with a handheld shower. Guests can enjoy meals in the candle-lit dining room, and relax in the elegant drawing room which is furnished with a mixture of Victorian and Edwardian antiques, and has doors leading into the conservatory and garden. The property has a section of beers, wines and locally brewed ales. Coed y Brenin Forest Park is a 20-minute drive away and is well-known as a mountain bike resort and for its hiking trails.Show full description
Camp Site.Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great location. Popular among couples. A recently renovated campground situated in Conwy, Tan Y Bryn Glamping features a garden. The accommodation has a spa bath. The campground also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The campground provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with hot tub and bathrobes. A patio with an outdoor dining area and mountain views is offered in every unit. At the campground, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Llandudno Pier is 6.9 km from the campground, while Bodelwyddan Castle is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 62 km from Tan Y Bryn Glamping.Show full description
This camp site has a great location in Conwy. And it is very popular among couples travelling to Wales.
Inn / Guest House.Very stylish. Cool. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Sandy Mount House features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Rhosneigr. This 5-star inn offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Llydan Beach. At the inn, every room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Sandy Mount House provides certain units with sea views, and rooms come with a coffee machine. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. The accommodation offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. Porth Nobla Beach is 2.2 km from Sandy Mount House, while Snowdon Mountain Railway is 43 km away. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 2 km from the inn.Show full description
One of the most WELL DESIGNED AND STYLISH guest houses in Wales.
Bed and Breakfast.Stylish. Popular among couples. Yr Hen Felin - The Old Mill B&B is a period property located in the heart of The Llyn Peninsula and less than 1 mile from Porthdinllaen beach. Each room comes with a super king-size bed, window seat and en-suite bathroom. A wall-mounted flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, and a small fridge. Guests also have full access to a communal sitting room and landscaped gardens which border the Mill’s river. There is free WiFi throughout the property. A full Welsh breakfast is served each morning, along with a choice of cereals, yoghurt, fruit and tea and coffee. Special dietary requirements and packed lunches can be catered for by prior request. If you feel like eating out there is a pub/café bar located within 300 metres of the property.Show full description
Guest House.Great location. Good breakfast. Popular among women. Situated in the village of Betws-y-Coed, Afon View is a 4-star guest house offering bed and breakfast accommodation with free Wi-Fi. The traditional stone-built property is a 20-minute drive from the slopes of Mount Snowdon. The village also has several bars, pubs and restaurants for meals. Each en suite bedroom has a traditional décor with modern finishings, some with original Victorian fireplaces and all with views of the surrounding valley. Rooms include a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee-making facilities, as well as complimentary toiletries. Guests can relax by the fire in Afon View’s warmly decorated lounge room after a day out hiking or mountain biking. Breakfast is served with a view of Mount Garnon, and the varied menu is prepared with fresh ingredients. Afon View is a 7-minute walk from the Betws-y-Coed Golf Course, and less than a 5-minute walk from the village’s train station. The property has free parking, bike storage and drying room facilities.Show full description
Trendy. Great bar. Cosy rooms. Featuring a bar, The Tilman is located in Barmouth. At the hotel, rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. All units at The Tilman include air conditioning and a wardrobe. The area is popular for cycling and hiking. Aberystwyth is 34 km from the accommodation, while Betws-y-coed is 45 km away.Show full description
Brilliant place to stay with quiet modern rooms and a fabulous bar. Breakfast is good, with freshly cooked food and freshly baked pastries. This boutique hotel has an amazing hotel bar.
Country House.Historic property. Charming. Great value. Once the home of Lord Snowdon, Plas Dinas Country House now offers traditional country house accommodation set in 15 acres of beautiful grounds. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. It has individually designed rooms with original family portraits, a flat-screen TV and Molton Brown toiletries. The Gunroom restaurant features award-winning Welsh chef Daniel ap Geraint and offers two sittings (6pm & 8pm) each evening. Plas Dinas Country House is between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Irish Sea. Advance booking is essential. Breakfast includes cooked and continental options, and is served in the dining room overlooking the picturesque garden. Good road links make Plas Dinas Country House accessible from many of North Wales’s popular attractions. The hotel is only 10 minutes’ drive from the World Heritage site of Caernarfon.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most HISTORIC boutique hotel in Wales.
Country House.Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great bar. Tir y Coed Country House is a haven of peace and tranquillity, nestled in over an acre of mature landscaped gardens. On the edge of Rowen, one of the Conwy Valley's most delightful villages, the Tir y Coed is within the boundaries of the Snowdonia National Park. All of the bedrooms are beautifully appointed and individually designed, with luxurious fabrics and attention to detail ensuring that each room becomes the perfect retreat. The far-reaching views from Rowen extend to the magnificent mountains beyond. The medieval walled town of Conwy is just 4 miles away, as is the coast. The house has many large windows, filling it with a warm, bright and welcoming light. All rooms have a TV, refreshment tray, clock radio and an immaculate en suite bathroom or shower room.Show full description
Guest House.Cosy rooms. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Olif offers individually designed rooms in the centre of Betws-y-coed, featuring free high-speed WiFi. All rooms are en suite with rainfall showers and the two deluxe rooms also have free-standing baths. Rooms either overlook the river or forest to the rear. Rooms feature Nespresso machines and flat-screen TVs with on-demand services and Netflix. Olif is ideally placed for exploring Snowdonia and is a short distance from Zipworld Fforest. The area is popular for hiking and biking and bike rental is available in the village. Llangollen is 32 miles from Olif, and Conwy is 19 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 77 miles from Olif.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. Located in Brecon and only 49 km from Elan Valley, Camden Lodge B&B and Cottage Brecon provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The 5-star bed and breakfast features garden views and is 1 km from Brecon Cathedral. Outdoor furniture is available for guests to relax or dine outside. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units include a kettle, while some rooms are equipped with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. The units include a wardrobe. A buffet, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Clifford Castle is 29 km from the bed and breakfast, while Kinnersley Castle is 39 km away. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 84 km from Camden Lodge B&B and Cottage Brecon.Show full description
Great value. Great interior design. Popular among women.Opened February 2021. Located in Ruthin, 26 km from Bodelwyddan Castle, Griffin Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 36 km from Chester Racecourse. At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Each room is equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, while some rooms are equipped with a kitchenette equipped with a fridge. At Griffin Inn each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Chester Zoo is 41 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 71 km from Griffin Inn.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Stylish. Great breakfast. Great value. Popular among couples. Offering a terrace and views of the sea, Castellor Bed & Breakfast is located in Cemaes Bay. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Each room is located on the ground floor. The rooms have en-suite facilities with Duck Island toiletries. You will also find a flat-screen TV and kettle. Guests can enjoy the homemade cake, and there is also filtered water, fresh milk and a range of loose leaf teas and freshly roasted coffee. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms feature a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room. All rooms come with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. The area is popular for cycling and fishing. Bangor is 25 miles from Castellor Bed & Breakfast, while Conwy is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 15 miles from Castellor Bed & Breakfast.Show full description
Guest House.Delightful property. Romantic. Great views. Set just 32 km from Chester Zoo, Pentre Cerrig Country House offers accommodation in Llanferres with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as bicycle parking. The property has mountain and garden views, and is 27 km from Chester Racecourse. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the guest house, units are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Every unit has a kettle, while certain rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available every morning at the guest house. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Bodelwyddan Castle is 42 km from Pentre Cerrig Country House, while Pier Head is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 62 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I rate this as the most beautiful, romantic and unique boutique hotel in Wales. It also has outstanding views. WOW!
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