The very best places to stay in
Wales
Wales is wild, lyrical, and endlessly surprising — a country where mountains tumble into the sea, castles crown the hills and the good life feels even sweeter. From the misted peaks of Snowdonia to Pembrokeshire’s wave-lashed coves and the wide golden sands of the Gower, this small nation is home to an extraordinary variety of landscapes. It’s a place that stirs up the urge to roam freely, breathe deeply and daydream with abandon.
But beyond its headline scenery, Wales has a soulfulness that lingers. You’ll find it in the rhythm of the language (still proudly spoken), in the liveliness of a village pub, in a bakery’s warm Welsh cakes dusted with sugar. Its creative energy travels through indie galleries, makers’ markets and coastal food scenes where local oysters and seaweed gin are the order of the day. See our Kip tips below for more travel inspiration for Wales.
Our Welsh hideaways — from off-grid cabins and coastal cottages to fairytale treehouses and group retreats — are made for slow, elemental living. Whether you’re hiking in Snowdonia, surfing the Gower, wild swimming in Cardigan Bay or simply curling up by the fire after a day roaming the hills, we’ve found the dreamiest places to stay in Wales for every kind of traveller.
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Wales
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Kip tips
must do
Walk a stretch of the Wales Coast Path — 870 miles of sea views, secret coves and clifftop wildflowers. We love the section between Barafundle Bay and Stackpole for its cinematic beauty.
secret kip tip
Seek out Mwnt Beach on the Cardigan Bay coast, a perfect crescent of golden sand with dolphins often playing just offshore. Arrive early, stay late, and you might have it to yourself.
best hike
Climb Cadair Idris in Snowdonia (Eryri). Legend says if you spend a night at its summit, you’ll wake as a poet or madman. We say: bring a flask, climb at dawn and watch the mist lift over Llyn Cau.
with kids
Head to St Davids, Britain’s smallest city, for coastal walks, rock pooling and ice cream at The Bench. The boat trip to Ramsey Island is pure adventure for all ages.
adventure fix
Go coasteering on the Pembrokeshire cliffs to leap, swim and scramble your way along the wild edge of Wales. Exhilarating and unforgettable.
culture stop
Visit Hay-on-Wye, the book lover’s capital, where every alley hides a second-hand bookshop, and the annual Hay Festival turns the town into a literary dreamscape.
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Why book a 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.
