Curated luxury hotels in Monmouthshire

• Loads of restaurants
• 3 championship golf courses
• Activities like high ropes and archery

You’ll never get bored at the Celtic Manor Resort. This five-star hotel, on the outskirts of Newport in Wales, has enough restaurants and bars for every day of the week, a trio of golf courses, and endless activities.

Its three golf courses hosted the 2010 Ryder Cup. Budding golfers can hone their swings at the golf academy or driving range. But the activities don’t stop there. Because this place serves up everything from axe throwing and adventure golf to archery and a high ropes course. Plus, it’s all set in 2,000 acres of Welsh countryside, so walks are a must.

Relaxing is easy, too. The hotel’s Forum Spa has been voted Spa of the Year at the Welsh Hair & Beauty Awards. And there are bars and restaurants for days. There’s an eatery specialising in Welsh food, a grill, an award-winning steak joint and an Asian-inspired restaurant. What’s more, the bars list includes a cellar bar for watching sports, a Johnnie Walker bar in the golfing clubhouse and a handful of other watering holes.

With a stay at Parkway Hotel & Spa in Cwmbran (Llantarnam), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre and Bowlplex Cwmbran. This family-friendly hotel is 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 16.6 mi (26.8 km) from Cardiff Bay.

With a stay at The Priory Hotel and Restaurant in Newport (Caerleon), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Isca Augusta and Caerleon Amphitheatre. This hotel is 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from International Convention Centre Wales.

Located in Newport, The Manor House At Celtic Manor is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of International Convention Centre Wales and Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club. This family-friendly hotel is 24.2 mi (38.9 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Coldra Woods.

With a stay at The Greyhound Inn & Hotel in Usk, you'll be 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Raglan Castle. This inn is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Chepstow Racecourse and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Chepstow Castle.

With a stay at The Old Barn Inn in Newport (Langstone), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Procurator's House and 5 minutes from Magor Marsh. This inn is 26.3 mi (42.4 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club.

In the centre of Raglan Village, this 16th-century inn is close to the medieval castle, between Usk, Monmouth and Abergavenny. It is a 15 minute drive from the M4 and well placed for the A40. It offers dining, good wines, real ales and free WiFi.

The stylish en-suite rooms have Egyptian-cotton sheets and goose-down duvets. There are flat-screen TVs. Many have country views.

The Spanish-influenced restaurant also serves a range of wines. Guests can relax on the terrace, enjoy a real ale by the fire in the bar, or use the conference facilities.

A stay at The New Court Inn places you in the heart of Usk – a 3-minute drive from Usk Castle and 9 minutes from Raglan Castle. This inn is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Wye Valley and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Pontypool Park.

The Priory is nestled within the historic town of Caerleon on the River Usk. Dating back to 1180, this hotel was originally a Cistercian monastery. It has a fantastic à la carte restaurant, and is situated in secluded grounds in the historic town of Caerleon, on the River Usk.

Many of the traditional rooms at The Priory Hotel retain original period features, and all come with a flat-screen multi-channel TV. Rooms all have picturesque views, their own bathroom, and a work desk.

Each morning, breakfast is provided in the Oak Panel Room, with its antique stained glass and wooden panels that date back to 1622. The restaurant offers a wide-ranging menu for evening meals, and outdoor seating is available in the pretty gardens.

The centre of Newport is just a 10-minute drive from The Priory. Cardiff and Bristol can both be reached in around 30 minutes by car.

With a stay at Aztec Hotel & Spa in Bristol (Bradley Stoke), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Aztec West Business Park and 7 minutes from The Mall at Cribbs Causeway. This spa hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Thornbury Castle and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from University of Bristol.

A stay at Mercure Newport Hotel places you in the heart of Newport, within a 10-minute drive of Newport Transporter Bridge and University of Wales-Newport. This hotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital.

With a stay at New House Country Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Cardiff, within a 15-minute drive of Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium. This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Cardiff Bay and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Caerphilly Castle.

Located in Cardiff (Llanedeyrn), Mercure Cardiff North Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of National Museum Cardiff and Utilita Arena Cardiff. This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Cardiff Castle and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Principality Stadium.

Located in the heart of the Welsh market town of Abergavenny, Kings Arms Hotel offers bed and breakfast accommodation, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout. The property is set in a late 16th century coaching inn.

Each of the contemporary rooms at the Kings Arms Hotel is individually decorated, and all feature a satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom equipped with complimentary toiletries.

A full English breakfast is served every morning, together with continental breakfast. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner and snacks, and features an extensive wine list and choice of beer and ale.

The property is just 14 minutes’ walk from Abergavenny Rail Station, and about 40 minutes’ drive from Cardiff. Abergavenny is situated at the borders to the Brecon Beacons National Park. The area is well-known for its fishing and walking trails.

With a stay at Berwick Lodge in Bristol, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of The Mall at Cribbs Causeway and Bristol Zoo Project. This luxury inn is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Bristol Hippodrome Theatre and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Cabot Circus Shopping Centre.

Located in Chepstow, Delta Hotels by Marriott St. Pierre Country Club is on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Wye Valley and Chepstow Castle. This golf hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Chepstow Racecourse and 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Caldicot Castle.

With a stay at The Kings Head Hotel in Abergavenny, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park and Borough Theatre. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St Mary's Priory Church and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Tithe Barn.

With a stay at The Lion in Pontypool, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park and Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum. This spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Blaenavon World Heritage Centre and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Blaenavon Ironworks.

With a stay at Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa in Blackwood (Maesycwmmer), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sirhowy Valley Country Park and Bargoed Woodland Park. This golf hotel is 15 mi (24.1 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Cardiff Castle.

Located in Bristol (Thornbury), Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux is within a 15-minute drive of Berkeley Castle and Wye Valley. This luxury castle is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Chepstow Castle and 10 mi (16.1 km) from The Mall at Cribbs Causeway.