The very best places to stay in
Mid Wales
Mid Wales is the green heart of the country, where natural beauty sings in abundance across an immense landscape shaped by mountains, rivers and sea. Between the peaks of Snowdonia to the north and the rolling Brecon Beacons to the south, you’ll find something gentler here: soft green valleys stitched with dry-stone walls, market towns where time drifts more slowly, and winding lanes that always seem to lead somewhere worth discovering.
It’s the kind of place that recalibrates your sense of pace. You might start your morning with coffee overlooking mist-shrouded hills, wander to a nearby waterfall before lunch, then lose the afternoon to a riverside pub and a good book. Days here are measured not by schedules but by sensations: the cool rush of the River Wye, the cry of a red kite, the warm glow of a cottage fire after rain. See more travel inspiration for Mid Wales in our Kip tips below.
Our design-led places to stay in Mid Wales capture that same sense of calm and discovery — from countryside cottages with idyllic rose gardens and sleek cabins framed by lush leafy views to whimsical wagons in fields of wildflowers and tucked-away treehouses to live out a fleeting fairytale fantasy. These hideaways are made for slow mornings, starry nights and the simple pleasure of feeling far, far away.
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Mid Wales
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Kip tips
must do
Walk the Elan Valley Trail, a wild stretch of reservoirs, woodlands and Victorian dams near Rhayader. It’s one of the most cinematic landscapes in Wales, especially when the light hits the water at dusk.
best activity
Cycle a section of the Lon Las Cymru, a long-distance route that runs the spine of Wales. The Mid Wales stretch passes through remote hills, slate villages and some of the best tea shops in Britain.
with kids
Spend the day at Devil’s Bridge Falls — a spectacular natural gorge with tumbling waterfalls and forest trails. Tell them the legend of the devil’s bridge before hot chocolate at the café.
wildlife
Visit Cors Caron National Nature Reserve near Tregaron, a vast, eerie wetland where you can spot otters, red kites and wild ponies. Best experienced at sunrise or sunset.
food treat
Book a table at The Metropole in Llandrindod Wells or the Ynyshir in Machynlleth (a Michelin-starred temple to wild Welsh ingredients, if you’re feeling fancy).
history
Explore Powis Castle, a red-stone beauty with terraced gardens and incredible views across the Severn Valley. The interiors are jaw-dropping.
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Why book a Mid Wales holiday with
Kip Hideaways?
We endlessly research and curate the very best places to stay across the UK: all gorgeous and great value. Beautiful, unique style is a must for us but it’s the thoughtful detail and owners who really care that make our hideaways so special.
Our design-led hideaways include cabins with hot tubs, dog-friendly cottages, romantic treehouses and family-friendly houses.
