Adventures in Wales

The Bear Hotel

Crickhowell, Wales

Located in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, this former coaching inn is brimming with charm and old world hospitality, yet has all the necessary modern comforts. With 30 rooms decorated in unique style, an award-winning restaurant—the ideal place to have your first taste of world-renowned Welsh lamb, and an antique-filled bar serving an array of single malts, The Bear is the ideal base for exploring the Wye Valley.

Warpool Court

St. David's, wales

Set on 15 acres at the edge of St. David's Peninsula inside Pembrokeshire National Park, The Warpool overlooks one of the most stunning stretches of coastline in Europe. Enjoy your meals prepared with locally-sourced Pembrokeshire ingredients in the dining room overlooking manicured gardens and the glimmering sea. Voted one of St. David's Best Loved Hotels, The Warpool is  just a 15-minute walk from medieval St. David's Cathedral, the shops and restaurants in town, and the Peninsula's lovely beaches. It makes the perfect base for our hikes, with the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path winding just steps from the hotel's door.

The Erskine Arms

Conwy, Wales

This traditional, 10-room coaching inn set within the medieval walls of Conwy is just a stone's throw from Conwy Castle. It's believed to have been built between the 1830s-1840s and was owned by the Erskine family, prominent landowners of the area. Of note, author Charlotte Bronte stayed here while on her honeymoon. The staff is very welcoming, and breakfasts are hearty, with great sausages and dry-cured bacon. And, you’ll want to taste some of the local ales in the cozy pub.

Plas Dinas Country House

Bontnewydd, Wales

The Plas Dinas Country House enjoys an exquisite location on 15 acres in Snowdonia, nestled between rugged mountains and the Irish Sea. Once the family home of the Armstrong-Jones family, whose son Anthony married Princess Margaret, the Queen's sister, this 10-room heritage estate dates back to the 17th century. Set amid lovely gardens, Plas Dinas is a true royal home, full of antiques and family memorabilia, and gives a glimpse into Welsh aristocratic life. Enjoy a classic Welsh breakfast overlooking the verdant gardens, and in the evening sip a glass of sherry in the Drawing Room before a grand dinner by candlelight.