New Rarebits Collection introduced at World Travel Market

Nearly 100 places to stay across Wales

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Welsh Rarebits Hotels of Distinction, Great Little Places and Rare Hideaways have rebranded and come together under the new Rarebits Collection banner. Together they offer nearly 100 quality places to stay across Wales ranging from luxury spa hotels and traditional inns to B&Bs, farmhouses, self-catering holiday homes and glamping sites. There's even a restaurant with rooms on a vineyard.

 

As every member is handpicked, quality checked and independently owned, they are all different but each must meet certain criteria for acceptance into the Collection. They must offer a high degree of excellence with comfortable, quality accommodation, stylish decor and great Welsh hospitality as well as a personal welcome and fine food and drink, where provided.

 

The Hotels of Distinction within Wales will now be marketed as Welsh Rarebits under the Rarebits Collection group branding; cosy B&Bs and boutique boltholes, which came under Great Little Places, have been rebranded as Great Little Rarebits and the self-catering cottages, lodges and glamping sites as Hideaway Rarebits, previously Rare Hideaways.

 

A single, more contemporary style website, www.rarebits.co.uk now incorporates the three brands making it far easier to search for a suitable place to stay across the entire Collection.

 

Delighted with the new branding, Mike Morgan, Rarebits Collection Director said; “It transpired that the challenges presented by the pandemic also gave us a unique opportunity. We were able to take some time to reset and reposition our collection of amazing boutique places to stay as a perfect fit for the new generation of inbound and domestic travellers. I have always believed that our brand pillars of excellance, provenance, independence and ambience will shine through, these are what makes our membership stand out. Our latest iteration of genuine Rarebits hospitality, celebrating the differences and showing the UK and overseas market what Wales has to offer, sets us up for a bright fourth decade.”

 

Founded over 30 years ago, membership is by invitation only ensuring consistent high quality and attention to-detail, including those small touches that add up to so much. To be a Rarebit, members should be one-off gems, amongst the best in their class and chosen because they are places which guests will always remember fondly. Food and drink, where offered, is an important element of their membership, preferably locally sourced but always prepared to the highest standards.

 

To book a stay with a member of the Rarebits Collection visit www.rarebits.co.uk or call 01570 470785.  

 

Guests can sign up to receive regular offers and discounts and join a loyalty scheme to collect Rare Reward points to put towards a future trip. Gift vouchers and a free Welsh Rarebits printed brochure are also available.

 

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6 November 2022

 

 

Editor's Notes:

 

The Rarebits Collection members include (as of November 2022):

 

The Rarebits Collection

Twenty-seven independently owned hotels spread across Wales coast and countryside:

 

North Wales

Bodysgallen Hall & Spa near Llandudno, National Trust property, restored gardens

St George's Hotel, Llandudno, Victorian seaside hotel meeting modern expectations

Tyddyn Llan, Corwen, attracts foodies for its highly acclaimed cuisine

Penmaenuchaf Hall, Dolgellau, great base to explore southern Snowdonia

The Hand at Llanarmon,near Llangollen, cosy ancient hostelry with bags of character

Portmeirion Italianate village, choose from two hotels or a serviced cottage suite

Château Rhianfa, Anglesey, Grade II listed and inspired by Loire Valley châteaux

Bull at Beaumaris, Anglesey, 400 year-old stylish coaching inn on the coast

Tre-Ysgawen Hall Hotel & Spa, Anglesey, Victorian country house hotel

Plas Dinas Country House, Caernarfon, former home of the Armstrong-Jones family

 

Mid Wales

Trefeddian, Aberdyfi, family hotel on the coast with self-catering cottages, golf nearby

The Bear at Crickhowell, 15th century town centre coaching inn with courtyard garden

Peterstone Court Hotel & Spa, near Brecon, historic house with grand features

Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa, mesmerising lake views set in 24,000 acre estate 

Lake Country House & Spa,Llangammarch Wells, elegant luxury country retreat

Metropole Hotel and Spa, Llandrindod Wells, great touring location, versatile rooms

Harbourmaster, Aberaeron, cool and contemporary boutique harbourside hotel

Brigands Inn, Mallwyd, historic country hostelry, base to explore coast and country

The Falcondale, near Lampeter, 19th century Italianate mansion in secluded valley

Y Talbot, Tregaron, refined inn in rural Welsh-speaking Wales, cyclists and walkers

 

South Wales

Tŷ Mawr Country Hotel, near Carmarthen, hideaway dating back to the 15th century

The Grove by Narberth, luxurious interiors, critically-acclaimed fine dining

Crug Glâs Country House, near St Davids, boutique hotel on 600 acre working farm

Cawdor, Llandeilo, refurbished Georgian town centre boutique hotel

Holm House, Penarth, boutique spa hotel on the coast near Cardiff

Llys Meddyg Newport, Pembs, Georgian townhouse restaurant with rooms

St Brides Spa Hotel, Saundersfoot, views over Carmarthen Bay from cliff top

 

 

Great Little Rare Rarebits

Thirty-seven cosy B&Bs, guesthouses, inns and restaurants with rooms:

 

North Wales

Afon Rhaiadr Country House, Dolgellau, Victorian boutique B&B

Tan Yr Onnen, St Asaph, spacious and comfortable B&B

Fron Haul, Aberdyfi, most rooms at this B&B have sea views over Cardigan Bay

Escape, Llandudno, smart Victorian villa boutique B&B beside the sea

Llety Brynawel, Pennal, Georgian guest house

Greenbank, Llangollen, boutique town house dating back to 1882

Mulberry Inn, Llangollen, combining character of a bygone era with modern comforts

Tal-y-Bryn, near Denbigh, 16th century farmhouse with award-winning garden

Manorhaus, Ruthin, Georgian townhouse, same owners as Greenbank

Plas Tan Yr Allt Historic Country House, Porthmadog, poet Shelley stayed in 1813

Taldraeth, Penrhyndeudraeth, Snowdonia guest house overlooking Dwyryd Estuary

Firgrove Country House, Ruthin, Georgian house B&B, dinner available

The Old Vicarage, Corris, B&B in quiet corner of Snowdonia National Park

 

Mid Wales

Llys Aeron, Aberaeron, character stone-built guesthouse dating back to 1800s

The Lion, Leintwardine, country inn with lawned gardens beside the river Teme

Penbontbren, Cardigan Bay, luxurious B&B suites in former farm buildings near coast

Soulton Hall, near Shrewsbury, spacious B&B in historic hall remodelled in 1556

Gwesty Cymru, Aberystwyth, Edwardian seafront guesthouse with modern hospitality

The Neuadd B&B Suites, near Crickhowell, new style 'freedom' B&B for adults

Bryn Berwyn Country House, Tresaith, Victorian house with contemporary makeover 

  

South Wales

Stackpole Inn, near Pembroke, inn with renowned dining on Stackpole Estate

St Lawrence House, Tenby, guesthouse on outskirts of Tenby and National Park

Fields Lodge, near Milford Haven, B&B with award winning Aga cooked breakfast

The Old Vicarage, Moylegrove, stylish B&B short walk from Pembs Coast Path

Elm Grove Country House, near Tenby, grand 1840s house B&B set in 20 acres

Allt y Golau Uchaf, Carmarthen, 1812 low-beamed farmhouse B&B, antiques

Blas Gwyr, Gower, Grade ll stylish B&B in seaside village of Llangennith

Y Garth, Newport, Pembs, smart B&B near coast path

Globe House, Angle, elegant, renovated listed mansion B&B dating back to 1904

Priskilly Forest, near Fishguard, Georgian house in 400 acres with 9-hole golf course

Gellihaf House, Blackwood, restored Arts & Crafts farmhouse boutique B&B

Newbridge on Usk, restaurant with rooms part of the Celtic Manor Resort collection

Pontyclerc Farmhouse, Ammanford, handsome Georgian farmhouse B&B

The Greyhound Inn, near Usk, 17th century coaching inn, flower filled garden, log fire

Jabajak, Whitland, vineyard restaurant with rooms in 7 acres

Heathcock, Cardiff, restaurant with rooms in the capital city

Parc-Le-Breos, Gower, historic country house on 70-acre estate, dinner available

 

Hideaway Rarebits

A collection of 35 luxury self-catering coastal cottages, romantic boltholes and exclusive private rental luxury accommodation:

North Wales

Plasglasgwm, Betws y Coed, self-catering cottages in former farm buildings

Llanfendigaid Estate, Tywyn, Big stone-built house for 17 plus 3 cottages and a pod

Plas Gwynfryn, Harlech, grand renovated house for 18 self-catering or serviced

Portmeirion Cottages, near Porthmadog, 13 cottages in unique Italianate village

Penmachno Hall & Coach House, Betws-y-Coed, self-catering suites set in 2 acres

Tan y Coed, near Barmouth, stylish contemporary self-catering house for 8

Brook Cottage Shepherd Huts, Pwllheli, 5 immaculately fitted huts for adults

 

Mid Wales

Parc-yr-Hebog Cottages, near Aberaeron, 2 cottages on working small-holding

Y Ffermdy at Penbontbren, Cardigan Bay, luxury farmhouse for 7 in 18 acres

Troedyrhiw, Cardigan Bay, 5 cottages around a courtyard, meet farm animals

Tŷ Mawr Collection, near Brecon, 5 superbly equipped cottages in mansion grounds

Maesmawr Farm Resort, Caersws, lodges, some with hot tubs, on 27-acre estate

Awel Môr, Aberystwyth, seafront apartments for 4-6 guests overlooking Cardigan Bay

Brig y Don, Gwbert, self-catering cliff top beach house for 8, panoramic sea views

Cae Bach, Aberystwyth, bolthole for 2 converted from stable house, quiet, sea views

Bwlch Cliced, Talybont, rural barn conversion with hot tub on small working farm

By the Wye, Hay-on-Wye, off-grid, safari tent, treehouse glamping by river Wye

Ysgubor Cottage, near Tregaron, off the beaten track, stylish stone barn for 6

Seascape I & II, Aberdyfi, 2 contemporary cottages in grounds of Trefeddian Hotel

Min yr Afon, near Aberaeron, splendid cottage retreat by a stream in wooded valley 

Let's Glamp Retro, near Llandysul, 3 pods each themed to a popular music decade

Gwbert Holidays, Cardigan Bay, 8 seaside holiday homes sleeping 8-14 guests

 

South Wales

Hunter Lodges, Newport, lodges for 8 guests, part of Celtic Manor Resort Collection

Elm Grove, near Tenby, exclusive use for up to 22 guests, self-cater or serviced

Fishguard Bay Resort, Fishguard, cottages, lodges or glamping by the coast

Globe House, Angle, renovated mansion exclusive use self-catering for up to 24

Huts at the Old Vicarage, Moylegrove, new hand-built Shepherd's Huts for 2

Little Fox Cottage, Milford Haven, smartly restored 200-year-old cottage for 6

St Brides Village Apartments, Saundersfoot, in grounds of St Brides Spa Hotel

Sea Breeze Beach House, Manorbier, self-catering eco cabin by the coast

Cilsane Lodges, Llandeilo, 2 cosy rural lodges in grounds of old corn mill

Cefncilwg, near Llandeilo, traditional rural farmhouse restored for 10, hot tub

Grove Wood Cottages, near Ross on Wye, cottage for 8 in Upton Bishop village

Y Garn & Garn Isaf, near St Davids, farmhouse and barn for up to 11

The Quabs Cabin at Parc Le Breos, Gower, log cabin in grounds of country house

 

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For press enquiries, images and to discuss a possible review visit contact:

Pat Edgar, PR Matters                               

Tel:      01494 764408 / 07836 786043

Email:  PRMatters@talktalk.net                                                   

6 November 2022