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.

Hazelwood House - Just minutes away from Bridgend Town Centre, this purpose-built, 4-star guesthouse offers 6 comfortable en suite bedrooms in a peaceful setting, amid a beautifully landscaped garden within a natural meadow. Alongside a river, Hazelwood House is the ideal base for leisure stays in South Wales, or for business travellers looking for an alternative to town centre accommodation; the house is just 2 minutes away from junction 36 of the M4, within 2.5 miles of Bridgend Industrial Estate and 1.5 miles away from the Brackla Industrial Estate. Family-run, Hazelwood House has been designed to be completely separate from the owner's home. So you can expect a friendly welcome and personal service, whilst also enjoying the privacy and freedom you would expect from a small hotel.

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.

Oldwalls Leisure - In 50 acres of fields, woodland and private lakes, in the heart of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Oldwalls Leisure offers free Wi-Fi and stylish, modern accommodation. In the centre of the Gower Peninsula, Oldwalls Leisure is a unique concept, combining a range of luxury accommodation with superb facilities for on-site indoor and outdoor activities. You can make the most of the private grounds by cycling, horse riding, fishing in the private lakes, playing tennis or enjoying a woodland walk. The superb location offers guests great access to all of the region's beaches, heritage sites and celebrated beauty spots, as well as a range of local outdoor countryside and seaside pursuits. The location also puts you right at the heart of village life in rural Gower, within walking distance of various quality restaurants and welcoming village pubs. The beautifully appointed rooms have stylish, modern designer bathrooms and plasma flat-screen TVs.

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.

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.

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 Gower Golf Club - Nestled amid rolling hills in the beautiful Welsh countryside, this contemporary hotel and golf course is located on the spectacular Gower Peninsula, just minutes away from Swansea and the M4. Once a successful dairy farm, Gower Golf Club has been completely renovated and extended to provide an 18-hole golf course, 4-star guest accommodation, a wedding suite with civil licence and The Beacons restaurant. The golf course was designed by Donald Steel and has been made to utilise every challenging aspect of the rolling countryside on which it is set. Practice areas and tuition from a P.G.A professional are available.

Dylan Thomas House - The birthplace of the poet, Dylan Thomas, this Edwardian house has been beautifully restored to its original condition, and offers a unique overnight experience. You can walk back into Edwardian times and enjoy the peace of a house with no TV, but instead with a phonogram, books, newspapers of the day and card games to keep you amused. Guided tours and walks are available. Close to Cwmdonkin Park, Dylan Thomas House is just 1 mile (1.6 km) from Swansea city centre and 5 miles (8 km) from Mumbles and Gower beaches. The house sleeps up to 6 people in 1 double, 1 twin and 2 single rooms including Dylans tiny bedroom with its original gas lamp point. Over two-thirds of Thomas' published output was written here.

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.