Curated luxury hotels in Gwent

• Loads of restaurants
• 3 championship golf courses
• Activities like high ropes and archery

You’ll never get bored at the Celtic Manor Resort. This five-star hotel, on the outskirts of Newport in Wales, has enough restaurants and bars for every day of the week, a trio of golf courses, and endless activities.

Its three golf courses hosted the 2010 Ryder Cup. Budding golfers can hone their swings at the golf academy or driving range. But the activities don’t stop there. Because this place serves up everything from axe throwing and adventure golf to archery and a high ropes course. Plus, it’s all set in 2,000 acres of Welsh countryside, so walks are a must.

Relaxing is easy, too. The hotel’s Forum Spa has been voted Spa of the Year at the Welsh Hair & Beauty Awards. And there are bars and restaurants for days. There’s an eatery specialising in Welsh food, a grill, an award-winning steak joint and an Asian-inspired restaurant. What’s more, the bars list includes a cellar bar for watching sports, a Johnnie Walker bar in the golfing clubhouse and a handful of other watering holes.

With a stay at Parkway Hotel & Spa in Cwmbran (Llantarnam), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre and Bowlplex Cwmbran. This family-friendly hotel is 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 16.6 mi (26.6 km) from Cardiff University.

Located in Newport, The Manor House At Celtic Manor is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of International Convention Centre Wales and Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club. This family-friendly hotel is 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from Wye Valley and 24.2 mi (38.9 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park.

A stay at Mercure Newport Hotel places you in the heart of Newport – a 5-minute drive from Riverfront and 6 minutes from Newport Transporter Bridge. This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from University of Wales-Newport and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club.

With a stay at The Lion in Pontypool, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park and Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum. This spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Blaenavon World Heritage Centre and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Blaenavon Ironworks.

With a stay at Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa in Blackwood (Maesycwmmer), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sirhowy Valley Country Park and Bargoed Woodland Park. This golf hotel is 15.6 mi (25 km) from Principality Stadium and 15 mi (24.1 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park.

With a stay at The Priory Hotel and Restaurant in Newport (Caerleon), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Isca Augusta and Caerleon Amphitheatre. This hotel is 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 16 mi (25.8 km) from Wye Valley.

Located in the heart of the Welsh market town of Abergavenny, Kings Arms Hotel offers bed and breakfast accommodation, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout. The property is set in a late 16th century coaching inn.

Each of the contemporary rooms at the Kings Arms Hotel is individually decorated, and all feature a satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom equipped with complimentary toiletries.

A full English breakfast is served every morning, together with continental breakfast. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner and snacks, and features an extensive wine list and choice of beer and ale.

The property is just 14 minutes’ walk from Abergavenny Rail Station, and about 40 minutes’ drive from Cardiff. Abergavenny is situated at the borders to the Brecon Beacons National Park. The area is well-known for its fishing and walking trails.

A haven of peace and tranquillity, this beautiful Victorian villa is ideally located in the lovely county of Monmouthshire, South Wales, overlooking the banks of the River Usk.

Just a 5-minute stroll away from the picturesque town of Usk, the privately-owned Glen-Yr-Afon aims to offer a relaxing stay in rural South Wales. A traditional Victorian property, no 2 rooms are the same. Each one has its own individual character, style and space. Some rooms even have 2 floors, making them ideal for families.

The Glen-yr-Afon has been a family-owned and family-run business since 1974.

The hotel’s award-winning Clarkes restaurant serves a choice of light bites and an à la carte menu each evening.

With a stay at The Kings Head Hotel in Abergavenny, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park and Borough Theatre. This hotel is 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from Wye Valley and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St Mary's Priory Church.

With a stay at The Greyhound Inn & Hotel in Usk, you'll be 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Raglan Castle. This inn is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Chepstow Racecourse and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Chepstow Castle.

In the centre of Raglan Village, this 16th-century inn is close to the medieval castle, between Usk, Monmouth and Abergavenny. It is a 15 minute drive from the M4 and well placed for the A40. It offers dining, good wines, real ales and free WiFi.

The stylish en-suite rooms have Egyptian-cotton sheets and goose-down duvets. There are flat-screen TVs. Many have country views.

The Spanish-influenced restaurant also serves a range of wines. Guests can relax on the terrace, enjoy a real ale by the fire in the bar, or use the conference facilities.

A stay at The New Court Inn places you in the heart of Usk – a 3-minute drive from Usk Castle and 9 minutes from Raglan Castle. This inn is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Wye Valley and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Pontypool Park.

With a stay at The Old Barn Inn in Newport (Langstone), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Wye Valley and Procurator's House. This inn is 26.3 mi (42.4 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Magor Marsh.

With a stay at The Sloop Inn in Monmouth (Trellech United), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Wye Valley and River Wye. This inn is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Parva Farm Vineyard and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from St Mary's Priory Church.

With a stay at The Wild Hare in Chepstow, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from River Wye and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Parva Farm Vineyard.

You'll be centrally located in Cardiff with a stay at voco St David's Cardiff, an IHG Hotel, within a 15-minute walk of Wales Millennium Centre and Cardiff Bay. This luxury hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Cardiff International Arena and 2.5 mi (4 km) from St. David's.

You'll be centrally located in Cardiff with a stay at voco St David's Cardiff by IHG, within a 15-minute walk of Cardiff Bay and Wales Millennium Centre. This luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Cardiff International Arena and 2.5 mi (4 km) from St. David's.

With a stay at The Parkgate Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Cardiff, steps from Principality Stadium and within a 5-minute walk of St. David's Hall. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cardiff Castle and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Cardiff International Arena.

With a stay at Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa in Pontyclun (Talbot Green), you'll be a 5-minute drive from The Royal Mint Experience and 14 minutes from Castell Coch. This luxury bed & breakfast is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Cardiff City Stadium and 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Principality Stadium.