Best hotels in Wales
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Mill Lane, Cardiff, CF10 1EZ
The Cardiff Marriott is a four-star hotel within walking distance of the city’s top attractions, including the Principality Stadium and Museum of Cardiff. Stylish rooms and family suites offer flexible accommodation and with onsite parking, you can easily explore beyond your doorstep.
Hare’s View
Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5NS
Add even more adventure to your Wales getaway with a stay in the magical hobbit houses at Hare’s View. Built right into the hillside, the glamping ‘burrows’ include hot tubs, plush bathrooms and cosy bedrooms for up to six. The remote location in mid-Wales is the ultimate break for anyone looking to ‘get away from it all’.
Palé Hall
Palé Estate, Llandderfel, Bala, LL23 7PS
Treat yourself to a palatial room at Palé Hall, where Edwardian glamour comes as standard. Just five miles from Lake Bala, it’s ideally placed for adventure, offering 4x4 off road experiences. However, the real highlight has to be the afternoon teas. If you’re hiring an electric car for exploring further afield, there’s also free EV charging onsite for guests.
Best restaurants in Wales
Hills
Bishops Meadow, Hay Road, Brecon, LD3 9SW
Foodies drive for miles just to try a Hills burger, so it’s worth dropping in to see what all the fuss is about. Ingredients are locally sourced from some of Wales’ top producers, which has seen the restaurant scoop a prize at the National Burger Awards. Menus change regularly so expect far more than a standard cheeseburger at this venue.
Kindle
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9SZ
Kindle grills, smokes and fires every dish on their menu. Passionate about sustainability, Welsh produce and seasonal flavours, this Cardiff restaurant adds the finishing touch to an eco-friendly weekend in the city. You could even take it one step further with an electric car hire.
Paternoster Farm
B4320, Pembroke, SA71 5RX
Finding the farm is almost as much of an adventure as tasting your way through their incredible menu. Take a seat at a table in their converted cowshed and watch as the owner Michelle whips up magical dishes using local ingredients, including Welsh cheeses and Pembrokeshire seafood.
Best things to do in Wales
Brecon Beacons National Park
Brecon, LD3 8NL
Scale tall peaks, drive through winding valleys and hike through ancient woodlands at the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park. Just don’t forget to head back at night, where the dark skies provide some of the best star gazing in Wales.
Conwy Castle
Rose Hill Street, Conwy, LL32 8AY
Head north to explore the historic walls of Conwy Castle. This UNESCO listed, 13th-century castle has eight impressive towers and is one of the best examples of medieval fortresses in the UK. The well-preserved royal apartments give a hint at just how glamorous this impressive castle once was.
Snowdonia National Park
Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6LF
If you need any more inspiration to hire a car in Wales, the spectacular 823 square miles of Snowdonia National Park should seal the deal. History, geology, botany and culture combine to deliver an epic experience surrounded by wilderness, waterfalls and wonderful views.
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