Last-minute spa hotel deals in South Wales

• 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.

You'll be centrally located in Cardiff with a stay at voco St David's Cardiff by IHG, within a 15-minute walk of Cardiff Bay and Wales Millennium Centre. This luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Cardiff International Arena and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from St. David's.

With a stay at Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa in Pontyclun (Talbot Green), you'll be a 5-minute drive from The Royal Mint Experience and 14 minutes from Castell Coch. This luxury bed & breakfast is 12 mi (19.3 km) from Cardiff City Stadium and 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Principality Stadium.

The Parkgate Hotel is in the heart of Cardiff, within a 5-minute walk of Principality Stadium and St. David's Hall. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cardiff Castle and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Cardiff International Arena.

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 (26.6 km) from Cardiff University.

A stay at Park Plaza Cardiff places you in the heart of Cardiff, within a 15-minute walk of Cardiff Castle and Cardiff University. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Principality Stadium and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Cardiff Bay.

With a stay at Oyster House in Swansea, you'll be on the Strip, just a 1-minute walk from Swansea Bay and 6 minutes by foot from Oystermouth Castle. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Mumbles Pier and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Mumbles Lighthouse.

With a stay at The Plough Rhosmaen in Llandeilo, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park and Carreg Cennen. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Dinefwr Park & Castle and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Dinefwr Castle.

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 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from Wye Valley.

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 16.1 mi (25.8 km) from Principality Stadium.

With a stay at Novotel Cardiff Centre in Cardiff (Cardiff City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Castle. This eco-friendly hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Principality Stadium and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Cardiff University.

Situated in the World Heritage site of Blaenavon, The Lion Hotel & Restaurant offers a health suite with sauna, steam room and heated loungers. There is also a restaurant and lounge with real log fires, and free WiFi available.

The rooms have over-sized beds, thick carpets and en-suite bathrooms or showers. Each room has a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, toiletries and soft fluffy bathrobes with a choice of quilts for each season.

The Lion Hotel's Restaurant offers an à la carte menu of European dishes, made using fresh local produce. The property's bar also offers guests a bar menu as well as coffee and afternoon tea, complete with log burner.

The Lion offers a range of facilities including a health suite which has separate changing and shower facilities, where a private massage can be pre-booked directly. There is also an outdoor patio area, which leads to the car park and is free of charge to residents.

A stay at Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa places you in the heart of Bridgend, within a 5-minute drive of Ewenny Priory Church and Church of St Aengus. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Candleston Castle and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Ogmore Castle.

With a stay at Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday, you'll be centrally located in Cardiff, within a 5-minute drive of Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium. This spa hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Cardiff University and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Cardiff Bay.

Just a mile from Llanelli’s centre, the luxury The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa has free parking, free Wi-Fi and a modern leisure centre. Ffos Las Racecourse is a 10-minute drive away.

The hotel was built in 1810, and today its 50 bedrooms boast stylish décor and modern features. Rooms are situated in the Main building and also in the Coach House (annex Building). Each room includes a TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee facilities and a private bathroom.

Guests can relax in the luxurious New Eden Spa, with facilities including a sauna, steam room, hot tub, gym and indoor pool. A range of health and beauty treatments are also available.

Traditional Welsh and lighter continental breakfasts are served in the Atrium each morning. Trubshaw Restaurant, named after Concorde Chief Test Pilot and former guest Brian Trubshaw, offers a modern menu.

The Millennium Coastal Park, with views of the Gower Peninsula, is about 1.5 miles away. Just 5 minutes’ drive brings guests to the famous Parc-Y-Scarlets Rugby Stadium, home of the Llanelli Scarlets.

Located in Malmesbury, Whatley Manor is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Malmesbury Abbey and Highgrove House and Gardens. This luxury hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Thames River and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Westonbirt Arboretum.

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.

The Manor House is a stunning 14th-century building set in 365 acres of secluded parkland on the outskirts of Bath. Untouched since the 17th century, the Cotswold village Castle Combe, is home to the definitive country hotel retreat.

With 50 individually designed bedrooms, located in either the Main House or the Mews Cottages adjacent to the main building, no two rooms are the same. Rooms are luxurious and perfectly combine the traditional with the modern. Each room has luxury toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities and a pillow menu.

The award-winning Michelin starred Bybrook Restaurant has a diverse, imaginative menu and the hotels very own pub, The Castle Inn, located in the heart of the village, serves traditional pub food from 12:00 until 21:00 everyday. The oak-panelled Time Bar has a relaxing atmosphere. The Peter Allis designed 18 hole Championship golf course is located adjacent to the hotel where residents can take advantage of reduced green fee rates. Guests will also find the hotel's gym here, The Loft.

There are many things to do at the hotel including putting, tennis, croquet and fly fishing in season. Nearby attractions include Castle Combe Skid Pan 4x4 & Kart Track which is a 5-minute drive away. Bath can be reached in 30 minutes by car and Stonehenge is an hour away.

With a stay at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Bath, steps from Royal Crescent and No. 1 Royal Crescent. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bath Assembly Rooms and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Jane Austen Centre.