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Wonderful Welsh Mountain Stays

9 June 2022

Carved from the Ice Age over 10,000 years ago, the wild, rugged Welsh mountain ranges are a glorious sight to behold… whether you’re viewing them from afar, or challenging them up-close.

There’s also a huge amount of choice for mountain-lovers. Snowdonia National Park is a thriving adventure capital with nine ranges to conquer (though you can take a train to the top of Snowdon if you prefer!)

The Brecon Beacons, meanwhile, offer a tranquil haven for walkers, and the Black Mountain Range feels like a remote fantasy-land, filled with glacier-carved slopes and shimmering lakes.

With such a range of ranges to choose from, why not complete your chosen Welsh mountain experience with an unusual retreat that puts you right at the heart of the scenery – and the adventure?  

Author: Nina Jervis
Main image: Llanthony Castaway | Monmouthshire

St Curig's Church

Capel Curig, County Conwy, Wales
Experience heaven on Earth in this charmingly converted 19th century church, with sociable village life and a backdrop of the breathtaking Snowdonia mountains built in.
Bedrooms: 6
Sleeps: Up to 16
From
£750 / night

The Sleepout at Sunny Lea

Meifod, Powys, Wales
A lovingly hand-crafted wooden cabin offering an invigorating blend of relaxation and adventure in the heart of the Welsh countryside.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£125 / night

Chateau Rhianfa

Menai Bridge, Anglesey, Wales
Star in your very own fairytale, with a stay in an opulent French-styled setting that overlooks the magical beauty of Snowdonia.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies
From
£144 / night

Gilestone Glamping

Brecon, Powys, Wales
If you're in need of a break from your hectic daily life, escape to Gilestone Farm,
Bedrooms: 3 per lodge
Sleeps: Up to 6 per lodge
From
£400 (3 nights)

Hush Hush Glamping

Presteigne, Powys, Wales
Naturally luxurious pods set on lush, wildlife-steeped Welsh farmland, with jaw-dropping views of the Radnor Valley.
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per pod
Sleeps: 2 or 4 per pod
From
£99 / night

Graig Wen

Arthog, Gwynedd, Wales
A wild and wondrous glamping site, with eclectic, dog-friendly accommodation beautifully set within 45 private acres of Snowdonia National Park.
Bedrooms: Varies (8 units)
Sleeps: 1-5 guests
From
£60 /night

Llanthony Castaway

Llanthony, Monmouthshire, Wales
A lovingly restored railway carriage for romantic couples, privately secluded amongst a deep, hidden valley in the Black Mountains for epic Dark Sky stargazing.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£135 / night

Nyth Robin

Aberdovey, Gwynedd, Wales
A welcoming, eco-friendly glamping site with eclectic accommodation, peacefully secluded amongst private woodland in Snowdonia National Park.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps:
From
£70 / night

Forest Holidays Brecon Beacons

Garwnant, Brecon Beacons, Glamorgan, Wales
Stylish cabins with bubbling hot tubs, set amongst 400 acres of scenic Welsh woodland in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. When will you discover your Forest Feeling?
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps:
From
£345 (3/4 nts)

Slate Cabin - Caban Llechi

Machynlleth, Powys, Wales
An idyllic, award-winning hideaway for two, secluded on a working farm with panoramic views over the Dyfi Valley, out towards the soaring Snowdonia mountains.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£529 (7 nts)

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