Looking for a weekend break near Cardiff but don't want to venture into the city itself?
We've found some great places you can use as a base which are just a short drive or train journey out of the city.
So if you're looking for a quick getaway without spending hours stuck on the motorway then these 15 spots are a perfect choice.
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1. Manor House, Penarth
What is it: Upscale country hotel with a stylish conservatory restaurant, plus free breakfast and parking.
Where: Sully Road, Penarth CF64 2TQ
How much: Rooms from £65 from Booking.com
Distance to Cardiff: Three miles
What you said: "Brilliant staff, lovely clean rooms. Really nice food and all in a great location. I would recommend without hesitation."
2. Fox and Hounds, Barry
What is it: Country inn and gastropub with a bar, restaurant and rooms overlooking the picturesque village church of St Cadoc's.
Where: Barry CF62 3AD
How much: Rooms start at £77 from Booking.com (breakfast included)
Distance to Cardiff: Seven miles
What you said: "Food is fabulous. Highly recommended. Lovely surroundings, great service and decent gin."
3. The Angel, Abergavenny
What is it: Named the AA Hotel of the Year for Wales in 2016, The Angel started life as an 18th-century coaching inn and is now a popular hotel renowned for its afternoon teas. It has 35 guest rooms, including a castle cottage, mews and a lodge.
Where: 15 Cross Street, Abergavenny NP7 5EN
How much: Room only from £145.00 on The Angel website
Distance to Cardiff: 25 miles
What you said: "Stunning hotel, beautiful rooms, hard-working staff and amazing food."
4. St Mellons Hotel & Spa, Castleton
What is it: Imposing hotel at the end of a long tree-lined drive, tucked away in secluded gardens between Cardiff and Newport. It's just launched the Henry Webb Restaurant - which pays homage to the hotel's first owner - offering a full a la carte evening menu prepared by head chef Gareth Daw.
Where: Castleton, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 2XR
How much: £65 from Expedia .co.uk
Distance to Cardiff: Six miles
What you said: "Could not fault my stay. Amazing view over the gardens, spacious room, lovely breakfast - nothing was too much trouble."
5. Lanelay Hall, Pontyclun
What is it: Luxurious hotel and spa in Pontyclun. Book an indulgent spa break to make full use of the relaxation pool, and brand-new Spa Garden with a free-flowing waterfall and poolside relaxation pods.
Where: Lanelay Lane, Talbot Green, Pontyclun CF72 9LA
How much: You can book a spa break from £119
Distance to Cardiff: 17 miles
What you said: "Fantastic venue, food amazing, staff brilliant. Rooms and facilities excellent."
6. Celtic Manor, Newport
What is it: With three hotels, self-catering lodges, six restaurants, two spas and three championship golf courses, this is one of Wales' flagship hotels. From Catherine Zeta-Jones to Barack Obama, anyone who is anyone has stayed at this five-star resort.
Where: Coldra Woods, The Usk Valley, Caerleon, Newport NP18 1HQ
How much: £125 from Expedia.com
Distance to Cardiff: 11 miles
What you said: "Lovely hotel, plenty to do. Excellent experience overall."
7. The Priory Hotel & Restaurant, Caerleon
What is it: Formerly a monastery and nestled in secluded grounds, the suites feature four-poster beds and offer gorgeous views of the gardens.
The restaurant has an ever-changing menu with evening specials.
Where: High Street, Caerleon, Newport NP18 1AG
How much: £95 from Hotels.com
Distance to Cardiff: 13 miles
What you said: "A nice place to be. Well run. Good food. Nice rooms. Easy parking."
8. The Greyhound Inn & Hotel, Usk
What is it: Located in rural Monmouth, five of the 10 attractively furnished bedrooms are dog friendly and are situated in a stone-built, two-storey, 17th-century stable block next to the main building.
Where: 10 Strand Street, Usk NP15 1LE
How much: £85 for a double room with garden view (breakfast included) from Booking.com
Distance to Cardiff: 19 miles
What you said: "Lovely country pub with great beer and fantastic food you can also stop overnight, would highly recommend it."
9. Ty Shon Jacob Farm, Pontypool
What is it: Off the beaten track, this B&B is located on a mountain overlooking Pontypool and isn't far from Blaenavon World Heritage Site. Amazing views, with horses grazing in the surrounding fields.
Where: Coch-Y-North Lane, Tranch, Pontypool NP4 6BP
How much: £70 from Booking.com
Distance to Cardiff: 16 miles
What you said: "Hard to find" but "the views were stunning and the rooms were amazing."
10. Gliffaes Country House Hotel, Crickhowell
What is it: Surrounded by the rolling hills of the Black Mountains, and the only four-star hotel in the Brecon Beacons, Gliffaes has been an iconic part of the Brecon countryside since being built by a Victorian clergyman in 1885.
Where: Gliffaes Road, Crickhowell NP8 1RH
How much: £153 from Trip.com
Distance to Cardiff: 26 miles
What you said: "Absolutely lovely hotel, perfectly located in the Welsh countryside. Stayed in the 4 poster room with beautiful views."
11. Fairways Hotel, Porthcawl
What is it: Offering panoramic views of the Bristol Channel, this seafront stop-over stylish rooms, dining, bar, garden, free parking and Wi-Fi.
Where: West Drive, Porthcawl CF36 3LS
How much: £110 at Lastminute.com
Distance to Cardiff: 23 miles
What you said: "Beautiful view on the beach and across Bristol channel. Very excellent food and very nice staff."
12. Miskin Manor, Pontyclun
What is it: Family-owned, Grade II listed, AA rosette-winning, four-star hotel, set in 25 acres, just off the M4 at Junction 34.
Where: Talbot Green, Pontyclun CF72 8ND
How much: £124 from Expedia.co.uk
Distance to Cardiff: 10 miles
What is it: Surrounded by the rolling hills of the Black Mountains, and the only four-star hotel in the Brecon Beacons, Gliffaes has been an iconic part of the Brecon countryside since being built by a Victorian clergyman in 1885.
What you said: "Beautiful building, lovely grounds, good service."
13. Brecon Castle, Brecon
What is it: The oldest hotel in Wales, it first opened as a coaching inn during the late 17th century, it has great mountain and river views - the ruins of the historic castle are even located on its grounds. A great spot from which to explore the Brecon Beacons.
Where: Castle Square, Brecon, LD3 9DB
How much: £93 from Booking.com (breakfast included)
Distance to Cardiff: 34 miles
What you said: "An amazing experience, felt very welcomed. Rooms looked amazing with a nice view - would definitely recommend."
14. Bryn Meadows
What is it: One of the leading destinations for spa breaks and golf breaks in Wales, offering beautiful countryside views and extensive leisure facilities.
Where: Maesycwmmer, Ystrad Mynach NP12 2RB
How much: £119 from Expedia
Distance to Cardiff: 13 miles
What you said: "Good hotel and the food was ace. The Golf was really good and the Spa was really enjoyable."
15. Morgans Hotel, Swansea
What is it: A luxurious boutique hotel and 42 bedroom Grade II-listed building located in Cardiff's neighbouring city of Swansea so you can enjoy all it has to offer as well as a visit to the Mumbles/Gower coast during your getaway.
Where: Somerset Place, Swansea SA1 1RR
How much: £115 from Booking.com
Distance to Cardiff: 34 miles
What you said: "A nice place to stay. The rooms are luxurious the food is good."
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