The West Usk Lighthouse - Set on the old coastal road between Newport and Cardiff, this former lighthouse offers unique accommodation with views over the Severn and Usk Estuaries and the Bristol Channel. Designed over 2 floors, plus the lantern room, the West Usk Lighthouse is a circular building with a spiral staircase running through the middle, with a wishing well at the very bottom. As a result, each room features a distinctive wedge shape. Not your most traditional hotel, at the bottom of the stairs you will also find a Dalek! Quirky, friendly and relaxed, the West Usk Lighthouse aims to offer a relaxing stay unlike any other. You can enjoy a session in the Floatation Tank, have a soak in the hot tub which is on the roof and be pampered with a choice of complementary therapies.

The Avala Guesthouse - Ideally located within walking distance of Cardiff's vibrant city centre, this charming Victorian property has been refurbished as a comfortable, modern guest house. The Avala has recently been awarded a 3-Star Guest Accommodation grade by Visit Wales. All of the rooms are en suite and have LCD TV with around 30 Freeview channels. Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities are also available. In the evenings you can unwind and plan your next day's activities in the comfortable guest lounge, complete with TV and complimentary Wi-Fi. Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the building.

Crescent Guest House - On a hill, in a quiet residential crescent, with superb panoramic views of Swansea Bay, this Edwardian town house is now a 4-star guest house offering charming en suite rooms and free internet access. The Crescent Guest House has 6 rooms, all tastefully furnished to a high standard with modern en suite facilities. The rooms have wired broadband internet access and flat-screen TVs with more than 30 Freeview digital channels. Some rooms have impressive views over the city and the sea. The guest lounge has a real fireplace, comfortable sofas and a bay window with a magnificent view. Guests can also enjoy the first-floor glass-roofed atrium area, surrounded by original stained glass windows. There is a public computer for guests to use outside the lounge. A full, traditional cooked English breakfast is included in the price. There is good on-street parking, along with a private car park.

The Mirador - The Mirador is a truly unique guest house with themed, cosmopolitan rooms and extremely welcoming staff. You will not find rooms like this anywhere else. Each room at The Mirador has superb d?cor, each portraying themes such as Roman, Egyptian or Oriental. All have TV, DVD player, free Wi-Fi access and en suite bathroom with power shower. Most rooms are furnished with desks. Fax and photocopying services are available. Breakfast is available to all guests at The Mirador. The Gower Peninsula and surrounding beaches are located within driving distance. Local activities range from pony trekking and rambling to golf and tennis.

Ty Rosa Boutique BandB - A 15-minute walk from Cardiff city centre, this charming, gay-run, boutique guest house with free Wi-Fi is hetero-friendly and offers stylish rooms and an excellent breakfast. Ty Rosa, Welsh for 'pink house' offers a warm welcome to all, whatever your orientation. The bus stop and train station just outside the house have regular services to the city centre. The B&B is well-located for Cardiff's gay scene, and has free parking. There are 5 chic rooms named after Welsh castles. An annexe building has 2 rooms named after islands. Each luxurious room has a cosy lounge area and free DVD library. A full cooked breakfast is included in the price, with a menu choice you would expect in a quality hotel. ? la carte evening meals can be pre-ordered.

Church Guesthouse - Under new management since August 2009, this refurbished Victorian building is in the quiet, leafy suburb of Pontcanna, 1 mile (1.6 km) from the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Central Rail Station. The Church Guesthouse is an easy walk from Cardiff's city centre and its major attractions. Sophia Gardens are just minutes away; Cardiff International Arena (CIA) and Cardiff Castle are around 1 mile away. Pontcanna is a peaceful Cardiff area, with some very good shops, bars, restaurants and clubs. All of the rooms have an en suite shower room and some have baths. All rooms have TV's, Wi-Fi internet access and tea/coffee. Sky TV is available for guests. There is a family room and the guest house will provide cots, highchairs and a room fridge. A generous Welsh breakfast is also available for guests to enjoy. All guests are given their own key and are free to come and go as they please, accessing the building at any time. Free, unrestricted parking is available in the streets surrounding the guest house.

Tanes Hotel - Within walking distance of Cardiff's lively city centre, the small, family-run Tanes Hotel provides a warm welcome and superior service for a comfortable stay. Following a long day of Cardiff sightseeing, you can return to Tanes Hotel and relax in the communal lounge where you can read, chat to other guests or plan your next day's activities. Tanes Hotel is a 3-star self-assessed Guest Accommodation.

The Twelve Knights - Less than 1 mile from the M4 motorway (junction 38), this traditional pub offers en suite rooms, an award-winning bar and restaurant, free Wi-Fi and free parking. The Twelve Knights has 10 comfortable, spacious en suite rooms. Each room has a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Warm and welcoming, the Twelve Knights is conveniently situated on the Margam Road in Margam, with good access to the region's major roads. Close to Port Talbot and the Port Talbot Steelworks, Twelve Knights is also just under 10 miles (16 km) from the heart of Swansea.

Clyne Farm Centre - Clyne Farm Centre has 9 converted stone barns and cottages with modern facilities, 3 miles (4.8 km) from Swansea city centre and the Gower beaches. The unique accommodation overlooks Swansea Bay and on-site activities include horse riding, indoor climbing, archery and Challenge Valley - the muddiest assault course in the world. The cottages vary in size and each is self-contained with double and twin bedrooms. Swansea University, the National Pool and Singleton Hospital are all 2 miles (3.2 km) away. The cottages are 5 miles (8 km) from the M4.

Blaen-nant-y-Groes Farm Cottages - Situated in 15 acres of private wood and grassland on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, these 4-star holiday cottages enjoy fabulous views of the surrounding countryside. A former hill farm, the accommodation at Blaen-nant-y-Groes consists of a row of 4 traditional stone cottages. Each cottage has been beautifully restored and sensitively renovated. Traditional flagstone floors and bare floorboards are complemented by contemporary comforts such as under-floor heating. Every cottage now has a modern hot water system and double-glazed hardwood windows and doors. Each cottage has a real wood-burning stove to keep you cosy during the winter months. All of the cottages have private entrances and their own private barbecue areas. Near the town of Aberdare, Blaen-nant-y-Groes Farm Cottages are 40 minutes away from Swansea and Gower, whilst Cardiff Millennium Stadium and Centre are just 30 minutes away. The surroundings also offer the ideal setting for walking, mountain biking, horse riding and golf.