Luxury weekend and short breaks in Wales

Nestled in Pembrokeshire’s countryside, the Grove of Narbeth is a boutique country house hotel offering refined comfort and warm Welsh hospitality. It's individually designed rooms and suites blend traditional charm with contemporary elegance. Think deep cast-iron baths, underfloor heating, and views across meadows and woodland. Food lovers are in for a treat, with the 4 AA Rosette Fernery restaurant showcasing the best of seasonal Welsh produce. Explore the nearby Pembrokeshire Coast National Park as part of your stay, or simply unwind by a roaring fire in this peaceful, rural retreat that's perfect for an indulgent weekend away.

For a city based luxury stay, head to the Welsh capital - Cardiff. The world’s first million-pound business deal was struck in the Coal Exchange in Cardiff Bay. These former coal docks have been reborn as a chic waterfront leisure destination, which you can admire from the terrace of the five-star voco® St David’s Cardiff. Up in the city centre, there’s a priceless collection of Impressionist art in the National Museum Cardiff.

The luxurious four-star St Brides Spa Hotel is perfectly perched on a cliff overlooking Saundersfoot’s busy harbour and beach. When you’re relaxing in the outdoor infinity pool, which is heated to blood temperature even on frosty days, you can’t help feeling just the tiniest bit smug.

You’re probably wondering where to park your helicopter. Luckily, this is one of dozens of Welsh hotels that have their own pads or suitably spacious lawns. You’ll certainly have a happy landing at the four-star Bodysgallen Hall and Spa, a perfect 17th century country house just outside Llandudno. It's a Visit Wales Gold Award winner, but don't just take our word for it. Bodysgallen is also a Lux Life Global Luxury Hotel & Spa Awards 2019 winner, and the Good Hotel Guide - Winner of Editor's Choice 2022 Awards for Spa, amongst others...

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The expression ‘millionaire’s golf’ describes that lovely feeling when you and your mates find yourself teeing off with nobody in front or behind, as if you’ve got the whole course to yourselves. Wales has some of the best links courses in the world, yet they’re nowhere near as busy (or pricey) as elsewhere. With sea views from every hole, Nefyn and District Golf Course in Nefyn on the Llŷn Peninsula is surely one of the most stunning courses to play. The golf course is open and playable all year round, except Christmas Day.
There's also a 9 hole course on the Point to be played as a free extra when available (closed from mid December to the end of March and during the summer school holidays.) Check out the great accommodation nearby to make a break of it. 

The Welsh billionaire Sir Terry Matthews bought the hospital in which he was born, transformed it into a luxury hotel, built a whole new leisure complex behind it, added a conference centre, fine dining restaurants and three championship golf courses, brought The 2010 Ryder Cup to Wales, and… well, isn’t that enough? The five-star Celtic Manor Resort near Newport, South Wales, is simply an extraordinary place to spend a long weekend. There's a luxurious spa too of course, so you can combine a round of golf with a sumptuous spa treatment.

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For a luxury break with a celestial twist, head to By the Wye - an off-grid luxury treetop glamping retreat, nestled in riverside woodland near Hay-on-Wye with the lovely Treehouse café nearby for treats. Elevated safari tents offer boutique comfort under canvas, complete with en-suite bathrooms, wood-burning stoves and private decks. As night falls, the skies above the Brecon Beacons Dark Sky Reserve come alive with stars, offering a magical stargazing experience from the comfort of your own canopy hideaway. It’s a peaceful, eco-conscious escape where nature and indulgence meet.

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