Weekend breaks from Cardiff
Staycations Near Cardiff
39 handpicked hotels, inns, cabins, and retreats within 100km of Cardiff. For a proper weekend away, mix coastal Wales, the Wye Valley, Somerset, and Brecon Beacons-edge stays for weekends with real change of scene.
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Abergavenny, Wales
Little Mill
Two 17th-century cornmills sleeping 11 by River Gavenny near Brecon Beacons.
39km from Cardiff · approx. 42 mins · Easy overnight escape
Thornbury, Gloucestershire
Thornbury Castle
Opulent Tudor castle near Bath and Cotswolds where Henry VIII once stayed.
47km from Cardiff · approx. 52 mins · Easy overnight escape
Pensford, Somerset
The Pig near Bath
Somerset farmhouse with kitchen garden near Bath.
49km from Cardiff · approx. 53 mins · Easy overnight escape
Lynton, Devon
Foreland Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage
National Trust lighthouse cottage on dramatic Devon coast with stunning coastal views.
50km from Cardiff · approx. 54 mins · Easy overnight escape
Brecon, Powys
The Coach House Brecon
Award-winning boutique B&B in renovated 19th-century coaching inn with exceptional breakfast.
54km from Cardiff · approx. 59 mins · Easy overnight escape
Bath, Somerset
The Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa
Sleep in the famous Royal Crescent with four-poster beds and walled gardens.
57km from Cardiff · approx. 62 mins · Easy overnight escape
Felin Fach, Powys
Felin Fach Griffin
Converted pub with contemporary rooms and acclaimed restaurant focused on local produce.
57km from Cardiff · approx. 63 mins · Easy overnight escape
Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Babington House
Soho House's country retreat with pool, spa, cinema and farm-to-table dining in a Georgian manor.
58km from Cardiff · approx. 63 mins · Easy overnight escape
Bishopston, Gower
The New Gower Hotel
Boutique property in Bishopston Valley with signature rooms, dog-friendly lodges and Monroe's Restaurant.
62km from Cardiff · approx. 67 mins · Easy overnight escape
Bath, Somerset
Homewood Hotel and Spa
Sustainable Bath hotel with no-dig kitchen garden and hydrotherapy pools.
62km from Cardiff · approx. 67 mins · Easy overnight escape
Batcombe, Somerset
The Three Horseshoes
17th-century pub in River Alham Valley — Margot Henderson, Frances Pen, Libby Russell.
63km from Cardiff · approx. 69 mins · Easy overnight escape
Colerne, Wiltshire
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa
500-acre estate with ESPA spa, indoor/outdoor hydrotherapy pools and Michelin-starred dining.
64km from Cardiff · approx. 70 mins · Easy overnight escape
Llyswen, Powys
Llangoed Hall
Award-winning 17th-century country house in Wye Valley with fine dining and period features.
64km from Cardiff · approx. 70 mins · Easy overnight escape
Bruton, Somerset
The Newt in Somerset
A vast estate with gardens, cyder press, farm shop and spa — the gold standard of English country retreats.
65km from Cardiff · approx. 71 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Castle Combe, Wiltshire
The Manor House
Excellent views in prettiest village in England.
66km from Cardiff · approx. 72 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Mells, Somerset
Winston at Unplugged
Wifi-free cabin with phone lockbox, Instax camera and wood-fired hot tub.
68km from Cardiff · approx. 74 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Calcot Manor
Surrounded by lavender fields with bubbling outdoor hydro-pool and Aromatherapy Associates treatments.
68km from Cardiff · approx. 74 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Oxwich, Gower
Oxwich Bay Hotel
Beachfront hotel on one of Gower's most beautiful bays with sea views and family-friendly escapes.
69km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 15 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Hereford, Herefordshire
Castle House
Elegant Georgian townhouse with castle views, Michelin-starred dining and moat-side gardens.
71km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 20 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Malmesbury, Wiltshire
Whatley Manor
Popular near Cotswold Way with pool and 4.7/5 rating.
72km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 20 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Reynoldston, Gower
Fairyhill
Upscale country house in scenic Gower Peninsula with gardens and coastal access.
73km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 20 mins · Weekend sweet spot
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Center Parcs Treehouses
Family treehouses with games dens, saunas, hot tubs and adapted options.
74km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 20 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Llangammarch Wells, Powys
Lake Country House Hotel & Spa
4-star country spa hotel in the heart of Wales with gardens, woodlands and lake.
75km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 20 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Painswick, Gloucestershire
The Painswick
Sophisticated Gloucestershire chic with 16 rooms and exceptional restaurant.
76km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 25 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Beaminster, Dorset
The Ollerod
The Times' "unpretentious foodie bolthole" with 13 rooms.
81km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 30 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Dorset
Louma Country Hotel
Shepherd's huts and yoga barn on 30-acre vineyard prioritizing biodiversity.
82km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 30 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
The Greenway Hotel and Spa
Immaculate spa and elegant country house near Cheltenham.
84km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 30 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Shaftesbury, Dorset
The Grosvenor Arms
Beautifully styled Georgian inn with medieval roof origins.
86km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 35 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
No. 131
Exceptional food and homely Georgian townhouse with Crazy Eights bar buzzing 'til dawn.
89km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 35 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Sidmouth, Devon
Victoria Hotel & Source Spa
Sea-view luxury with landscaped gardens, spa, pools and cordon bleu dining.
90km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 40 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
No. 38 The Park
Design-led boutique hotel near Cheltenham with stylish rooms and town access.
90km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 40 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Dartmoor, Devon
Nymetwood Treehouses
Two Scandi treehouses (Blackcap, Starling) in 20 acres with copper bathtubs.
90km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 40 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Aymestrey, Herefordshire
The Riverside at Aymestrey
Quirky, sustainable gastropub in historic black-and-white inn near Leominster.
92km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 40 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Ellenborough Park
#1 best value luxury hotel Cotswolds 2026 with stunning surroundings and spacious rooms.
93km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 40 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Barnsley, Gloucestershire
The Pig in the Cotswolds
Cotswolds kitchen garden dining in Georgian manor.
94km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 40 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Exmouth, Devon
Lympstone Manor Hotel Restaurant & Vineyard
Relais & Châteaux elegance with extensive art collections and vineyard.
95km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 45 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Drewsteignton, Devon
Weeke Barton
Grade II-listed rustic-chic manor on 5 acres in Dartmoor hills with 5 en-suite rooms.
96km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 45 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Heart of England
Treeopia
Award-winning adults-only treehouses in 4 acres of woodlands and waterfalls, exclusively for couples.
97km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 45 mins · Weekend sweet spot
Dartmouth, Devon
Ellesmera Mill
400-year-old millhouse sleeping 10 with wood-fired hot tub and sauna.
99km from Cardiff · approx. 1 hr 50 mins · Weekend sweet spot
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The best staycations near Cardiff balance short travel time with a genuine change of scene: good food, strong setting, comfortable rooms, and enough to do on site or nearby for a one- or two-night break.
For one night, aim for roughly an hour. For a full weekend, two to three hours can be worthwhile if the property is distinctive enough and you can arrive before dinner.