Curated luxury hotels in Torfaen

• 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.

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 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club.

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 16 mi (25.8 km) from Wye Valley and 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park.

This former coaching inn is set on the edge of Brecon Beacons, in the historic market town of Abergavenny. The Angel Hotel offers a restaurant, bar, and free Wi-Fi. Abergavenny‎ Railway Station is 10 minutes’ walk away.

Rooms at The Angel Hotel feature a flat-screen Freeview TV with radio, desk, and tea and coffee making facilities. The en suite bathrooms feature a hairdryer, towel warmer and complimentary The White Company toiletries.

The inn offers a cooked breakfast each morning. Fresh baked goods and afternoon teas are served daily. The Oak Room restaurant serves quality food made using the freshest and finest ingredients, and The Foxhunter Bar features a wine and cocktail menu.

The Abergavenny Castle ruins and the River Usk are less than 400 metres from The Angel. Linda Vista Gardens are 5 minutes' walk away.

The town is surrounded by mountains and is close to the Welsh-English border. It is just a 45-minute drive of Cardiff city centre. The hotel has an on-site car parking area. In the event the hotel's car park is full, there is metered parking available cross the street.

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.

A haven of peace and tranquillity, this beautiful Victorian villa is ideally located in the lovely county of Monmouthshire, South Wales, overlooking the banks of the River Usk.

Just a 5-minute stroll away from the picturesque town of Usk, the privately-owned Glen-Yr-Afon aims to offer a relaxing stay in rural South Wales. A traditional Victorian property, no 2 rooms are the same. Each one has its own individual character, style and space. Some rooms even have 2 floors, making them ideal for families.

The Glen-yr-Afon has been a family-owned and family-run business since 1974.

The hotel’s award-winning Clarkes restaurant serves a choice of light bites and an à la carte menu each evening.

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 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from Wye Valley and 24.2 mi (38.9 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park.

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 Kings Head Hotel in Abergavenny, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park and Borough Theatre. This hotel is 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from Wye Valley and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St Mary's Priory Church.

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 16.1 mi (25.8 km) from Principality Stadium and 15 mi (24.1 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park.

With a stay at The Angel Hotel Abergavenny, you'll be centrally located in Abergavenny, within a 5-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park and Borough Theatre. This upscale hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St Mary's Priory Church and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Tithe Barn.

With a stay at The Beaufort Raglan in Usk, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park and Raglan Castle. This upscale hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Chepstow Racecourse and 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Forest of Dean.

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.

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.

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.

Palette Modern Newport City Center is set in Newport, within 20 km of Motorpoint Arena Cardiff and 20 km of Cardiff University. Featuring a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 20 km from University of South Wales - Cardiff Campus.

At the hotel, every room has a desk. All units in Palette Modern Newport City Center are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

Cardiff Castle is 21 km from the accommodation, while Principality Stadium is 21 km away. Cardiff Airport is 43 km from the property.

Mercure Newport has a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Newport. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 22 km from University of South Wales - Cardiff Campus.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower.

A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Motorpoint Arena Cardiff is 23 km from Mercure Newport, while Cardiff University is 23 km from the property. Cardiff Airport is 44 km away.

Located in Llangattock, the Old Rectory Country Hotel is situated in Brecon Beacons National Park, a mile from Crickhowell. The hotel offers free parking and WiFi.

The Old Rectory dates back to the 16th Century, and some of the rooms have retained the traditional wooden beams. The rooms offer a garden view, flat-screen TV and en suite bathroom.

The hotel features a restaurant that serves seasonal, local produce. There are areas that cater for corporate and social events, and a shared lounge and garden that guests can enjoy.

The grounds and surroundings benefit from the backdrop of the Black Mountains. The Old Rectory is 6 miles from the National Trust Sugarloaf and Usk Valley. Cardiff Airport is 48 miles from the property.