Curated romantic hotels in Wales

Part of the Hand Picked Hotels collection featuring country house and coastal resorts across the UK and Channel Isles.

Escape to Ettington Park Hotel, a magnificent 4-star Gothic mansion enveloped by 40 acres of lush parkland in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Just 6 miles from the famed birthplace of William Shakespeare, Ettington Park serves as an ideal base for sightseeing, shopping, and theatre experiences. Discover over 800 years of history in this quintessential English town, or venture further to explore the Cotswolds and Warwickshire countryside.

This luxury retreat seamlessly blends historic extravagance with contemporary comforts across its lavishly furnished bedrooms and award-winning dining experiences.

Indulge in the finest seasonal cuisine at the 2AA Rosette restaurant, or unwind in the stunning Great Drawing Room with its elegant 18th-century décor. Rejuvenate at the indoor pool, steam room, sauna, and jacuzzi after exploring the idyllic grounds, complete with the River Stour and ruins of a Norman church.

This hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, free parking with an electric car charging point, and the option of interconnecting rooms for groups and families. Whether seeking a countryside getaway or a cultural immersion, Ettington Park promises an unforgettable escape.

Ettington Park is a dog-friendly hotel. Guests can bring a pet dog only upon prior arrangement with the hotel.
(Pets of other kinds are not permitted at the hotel)

Situated in Pennal, 35 km from Aberystwyth Golf Club, Glan Yr Afon features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 35 km from Clarach Bay.

At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

A Full English/Irish breakfast is available at Glan Yr Afon.

Lake Vyrnwy is 50 km from the accommodation, while Aberdovey Golf Club is 12 km from the property. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 160 km away.

20 km from Beaulieu in Milford on Sea, Shorefield Lodge by the Lake features accommodation with access to a fitness room, steam room and indoor pool. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests have access to a sauna, hammam and can also attend fitness classes.

Providing access to a balcony with garden views, the chalet consists of 2 bedrooms. Offering a terrace with lake views, this chalet also features a satellite flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, as well as 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available.

For guests with children, the chalet offers kids pool, outdoor play equipment and a kids' club. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, relax in the garden, or go cycling or fishing.

Bournemouth International Centre is 24 km from Shorefield Lodge by the Lake, while Poole Harbour is 35 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 21 km away.

Situated in the heart of rural Oxfordshire, in picturesque Dorchester, The George Hotel, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire - The Coaching Inn Group is one of Britain’s oldest coaching inns. The inn offers hearty breakfasts and a traditional restaurant.

With beautiful exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces, The George is rich in historical character and charm. The building dates from the 15th century, and has leafy gardens and free parking.

The cosy bedrooms each have a private bathroom and elegant decor. All rooms have a TV and free Wi-Fi access and most have period features and bespoke furnishings.

The George Hotel, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire - The Coaching Inn Group restaurant serves fine British cuisine and traditional Sunday lunches in intimate surroundings. Delicious full English breakfasts are also available daily.

Surrounded by scenic river walks and countryside, The George Hotel, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire - The Coaching Inn Group is a 20-minute drive from Oxford’s historical centre. Henley-on-Thames is a 25-minute drive away.

Offering a 1 AA Rosette restaurant, The Cricket Inn is located in Beesands near Kingsbridge. Free WiFi access is available and free public parking is possible on site.

Each en suite room here will provide you with a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

At The Cricket Inn you will find a terrace overlooking the beach, and a full bar serving food all day during the high season.

The Inn is 12 miles form Dartmouth, 47 miles from Exeter International Airport, and 17 miles from Totnes Rail Station.

Featuring garden views, 10 Trehawks provides accommodation with a bar and a balcony, around 2.4 km from Brea Beach. This chalet features a private pool, a garden and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 33 km from Newquay Train Station.

The chalet is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with lake views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.

The family-friendly restaurant at the chalet serves pizza cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch.

For guests with children, 10 Trehawks offers outdoor play equipment. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy darts on-site, or cycling in the surroundings.

Tintagel Castle is 22 km from 10 Trehawks, while Restormel Castle is 28 km away. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 26 km from the property.

A 8-minute drive from Chichester, The Horse & Groom is a newly refurbished 17th century pub with delicious award-winning food and ale. The pub is ideally placed for enjoying the beautiful Sussex countryside, including the South Downs National Park. West Sussex boasts a wealth of country and coastal walks, regular music, food, drink and garden festivals, and popular sporting events. From the Horse & Groom it is a brief journey to the famous motor circuit and racecourse at Goodwood, the beaches at West Wittering, the gardens at West Dean, the charming old village of Bosham, the Roman Palace at Fishbourne and the cathedral city of Chichester.

Choose from our INN with 10 -four gold star guest rooms with en- suite bathrooms, all furnished to a high specification offering luxurious bedding and a real sense of rustic charm. You will find traditional oak furniture, exposed wooden beams and soft, calming tones. There are also various works of art to enjoy including a number of landscapes portraying local villages.

Little touches such as a selection of teas and complimentary Grind coffee capsules add to your experience, Complimentary WiFi is offered throughout the building so you can stay connected during your break.

Overlooking the sandy beach of Aberdaron, Gwesty Ty Newydd is a well-appointed bed and breakfast on north west Wales’ Llyn Peninsula. With a bar, restaurant and sea-view terrace, it also provides free Wi-Fi.

Each room at Gwesty Ty Newydd has en suite facilities with a bath and shower. All have a hairdryer, tea and coffee facilities and flat-screen TV with Freeview, with some having a DVD player.

The restaurant serves dishes featuring local produce, including freshly caught Aberdaron lobster and crab. Afternoon tea with home-baked cakes is also served, while the licensed bar has a terrace to enjoy your drink and the stunning ocean views.

Aberdaron lies around 28 miles west of Porthmadog, known as the gateway to Snowdonia National Park. Caernarfon Castle is around 1 hour’s drive from the town.

Conveniently placed on the A272 in the middle of Sussex countryside, this historic 5-star country inn encapsulates a balance between modern sensibility and rustic charm.

Halfway between Midhurst and Petworth, Halfway Bridge is suitably isolated for a weekend break in the beautiful South Downs National Park.

With its 5 open fires, the modern AA Rosette award winning restaurant presents a warm atmosphere reminiscent of its 17th-century roots. The menu features local ingredients and produce from London markets. The restaurant is also recommended in the Michelin Guide 2014. In the morning, a continental breakfast or a freshly prepared full English breakfast are on offer.

Its location is also convenient for links to Guildford, Portsmouth, Crawley and Chichester. The leisure resorts of Bognor Regis, Worthing and Brighton are also just a short distance away.

Located in Whipsnade, 18 km from Woburn Abbey, Old Hunters Lodge Whipsnade Limited provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Each accommodation at the 4-star inn has garden views and free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is set 28 km from Bletchley Park.

At the inn, every room comes with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.

Guests at Old Hunters Lodge Whipsnade Limited will be able to enjoy activities in and around Whipsnade, like hiking and cycling.

Milton Keynes Bowl is 29 km from the accommodation, while Watford Junction is 31 km away. London Luton Airport is 14 km from the property.

Commanding a spectacular seafront location a few minutes’ walk from the town centre, this hotel is located next to Venue Cymru (North Wales Theatre and Conference Centre) with generous parking adjacent to the building.

Following a full but careful renovation, Cae Mor combines a beautiful blend of contemporary and traditional styles. Modern statement lighting, a traditional Victorian fireplace and comfortable seating create a comfortable place to relax.

The restaurant is a fine dining experience lovingly named 1890 after the year the hotel was built, offering views of Llandudno Bay.

Located in Sidmouth, The Victoria Hotel & Source Spa is on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Sidmouth Beach and Connaught Gardens. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Dorset and East Devon Coast and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Jacobs Ladder Beach.

With a stay at Ellenborough Park in Cheltenham, you'll be in a regional park, within a 5-minute drive of Cheltenham Racecourse and Cutbridge Meadow. This luxury hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Gloucester Docks and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Gloucester Quays.

Situated in Laugharne, close to the River Tâf estuary, this boutique hotel is known as the favourite watering hole of Dylan Thomas. Free Wi-Fi is available in some areas and there is free, limited parking on site.

Rooms at Browns Hotel have elegant décor and some feature period features like old wooden beams and exposed brick walls. Benefits include an HD TV, iPod docking station, and en suite bathroom with free toiletries.

You can relax in the reading room beside an inglenook fireplace, or enjoy a drink and listen to mellow music in the bar that Dylan Thomas visited.

The spectacular coast at Tenby is a 30-minute drive away, and Swansea is less than an hour’s drive away.

We welcome your four legged friends at an additional charge, please let us know in advance if they will be coming so we can allocate you the dog friendly room.

Built around the famous South Zeal Menhir Standing Stone, this 12th-century manor house is set in its own 4-acre monastery gardens in a pretty Devonshire village. A granite Tudor porch leads to a 536-year-old bar with a roaring log fire, and there is free WiFi and free parking on site.

The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon is one of the oldest inns in England. Home to a 14th century pirate It was once visited for a month by Charles Dickens and is the subject of a great many literary works.

The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon boasts traditionally furnished rooms, which retain charming old original features like wooden beams and stone walls. Each room is decorated with antiques, and also benefits from a TV and an en-suite bathroom or shower room.

The AA Rosette awarded restaurant has picturesque views of Dartmoor. Guests can enjoy seasonal lunches, evening meals, and bar food - prepared using high-quality local produce.

An array of activities are offered in the area, such as golfing and horse riding. The hotel also offers free use of bicycles and car hire. Exeter is 20 miles from The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon. The A30 road can be reached within 3 miles.

With a stay at The Cridford Inn in Newton Abbot, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Dartmoor National Park and Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park. This inn is 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from University of Exeter and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Haldon Forest Park.

With a stay at The Bull Hotel in Fairford, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Thames River and Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from St. Mary's Church and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Sailing Lake.

Set in a charming fishing village, in the Hartland Devon Heritage Coast, The Red Lion Hotel features rooms with striking sea or harbour views. There is free private parking, free WiFi. Free Entrance to Clovelly Village and Gardens plus free use of the landrover service.

The rooms have a TV and private bathroom with bath or shower.

With bay views, The Red Lion’s restaurant serves fish which is caught each day. Seasonal, local produce also comes from Clovelly Estate Gardens nearby.

The harbour bar at The Red Lion serves snacks and drinks, and looks out across the quay and the cottages. You can play darts at the hotel.

Coastal walks are popular. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 71 miles from the property.

With a stay at Bovey Castle in Newton Abbot, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Dartmoor National Park and Arts & Craft Chapel. This family-friendly hotel is 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Becky Falls and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Jay's Grave.

With a stay at The Elms Hotel and Spa in Worcester, you'll be 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Hartlebury Castle and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Bewdley Museum. This spa hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Bewdley Pines Golf Club and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Elgar Birthplace Museum.