Whether you want to be active and go diving, surfing, rock climbing and abseiling or you want to experience history by visiting a castle or relax on a sandy beach Wales has everything available in one convenient location. From Snowdonia to Cardiff, holiday cottages in Wales give you the chance to experience everything Wales has to offer whilst feeling like you are in your own home.
One of the most famous places in Wales is the Snowdonia National Park where explorers can be found around every corner and adventure is never far behind. For those adventurers who like heights then climbing Snowdon and other mountains such as Y Llethr, Cadair Idris and Y Garn will be the reason for visiting the Snowdonia National Park. Snowdonia National Park may be all about mountains to some people but to others it offers the chance to try out activities such as abseiling, caving and rock climbing. There are however thousands of people each year who visit Snowdonia just for the amazing scenery and the tranquil walks, with the less energetic visitors using the Snowdonia Mountain Railway to reach the top of Snowdon where they can have a snack in the coffee shop before returning down either by foot or train.
Snowdonia is not the only place in Wales to have beautiful views. The Pembrokeshire coast has a magnificent rugged coastline and the Gower peninsular has gorgeous sandy beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see. In Pembrokeshire you could try your hand at the sport of coasteering, where you traverse the coastline by climbing rock faces, jumping off cliffs and gully swimming. If this is not for you then in contrast the Gower peninsular offers leisurely pursuits such as pony treks along the sandy beaches or body boarding and surfing. Along the Gower coast beaches are patrolled in peak seasons by lifeguards so you can let your children build sand castles and splash in the sea with peace of mind that the lifeguards are there to warn you of any dangers.
The Welsh capital is centred around Cardiff Castle, but with over 600 castles on offer in Wales wherever you are based for your Welsh holiday a castle will not be far away. From the family friendly Caerphilly Castle, the haunted Bodelwyddan Castle or the 800 year old Powys Castle with its exquisite gardens; castles in Wales are as varied and diverse as the scenery.
If you like to experience the unusual then Llanwrtyd Wells is the place for you. Llanwrtyd Wells is the home of the world bog snorkelling championships each year. Llanwrytd Wells is also known as the UKs smallest town. Every year the tiny town is descended on by hundreds of people who come to watch the bog snorkelling. Bog snorkelling is where a channel is cut in the peat bog and competitors compete against each other to be the quickest to snorkel the length of the channel using flippers to propel themselves.
A visit to Wales would not be complete without a trip to the capital Cardiff. From the newly built Millennium stadium to the cities castle Cardiff has something for everyone to enjoy. Cardiff castle has been at the centre of Cardiff for nearly 2,000 years and has been home to Roman soldiers, nobility and the Bute family. If you are visiting Cardiff and are a sports fan then a trip to the newly built Millennium stadium is a must. For those who wish to party then Cardiff has plenty of fine dining and drinking establishment along with a great nightlife. For those who are not night owls Cardiff also has many museums and galleries to visit.
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Gwynedd is the small village of Portmeirion. Portmeirion was made famous in the 1960s as the village in the TV show The Prisoner. Portmeirion was the brainchild of Sir Clough Williams-Ellis who built and designed the village during a 50 year period from 1925 to 1975. The village was based on an Italian style and is owned now by a charitable trust.
All holiday cottages in Wales whether in Snowdonia or Pembrokeshire will give you a great base to have your own adventure in a country with diverse scenery and countryside. If you are looking for adventure or relaxation Wales has the activity for you.
One of the most famous places in Wales is the Snowdonia National Park where explorers can be found around every corner and adventure is never far behind. For those adventurers who like heights then climbing Snowdon and other mountains such as Y Llethr, Cadair Idris and Y Garn will be the reason for visiting the Snowdonia National Park. Snowdonia National Park may be all about mountains to some people but to others it offers the chance to try out activities such as abseiling, caving and rock climbing. There are however thousands of people each year who visit Snowdonia just for the amazing scenery and the tranquil walks, with the less energetic visitors using the Snowdonia Mountain Railway to reach the top of Snowdon where they can have a snack in the coffee shop before returning down either by foot or train.
Snowdonia is not the only place in Wales to have beautiful views. The Pembrokeshire coast has a magnificent rugged coastline and the Gower peninsular has gorgeous sandy beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see. In Pembrokeshire you could try your hand at the sport of coasteering, where you traverse the coastline by climbing rock faces, jumping off cliffs and gully swimming. If this is not for you then in contrast the Gower peninsular offers leisurely pursuits such as pony treks along the sandy beaches or body boarding and surfing. Along the Gower coast beaches are patrolled in peak seasons by lifeguards so you can let your children build sand castles and splash in the sea with peace of mind that the lifeguards are there to warn you of any dangers.
The Welsh capital is centred around Cardiff Castle, but with over 600 castles on offer in Wales wherever you are based for your Welsh holiday a castle will not be far away. From the family friendly Caerphilly Castle, the haunted Bodelwyddan Castle or the 800 year old Powys Castle with its exquisite gardens; castles in Wales are as varied and diverse as the scenery.
If you like to experience the unusual then Llanwrtyd Wells is the place for you. Llanwrtyd Wells is the home of the world bog snorkelling championships each year. Llanwrytd Wells is also known as the UKs smallest town. Every year the tiny town is descended on by hundreds of people who come to watch the bog snorkelling. Bog snorkelling is where a channel is cut in the peat bog and competitors compete against each other to be the quickest to snorkel the length of the channel using flippers to propel themselves.
A visit to Wales would not be complete without a trip to the capital Cardiff. From the newly built Millennium stadium to the cities castle Cardiff has something for everyone to enjoy. Cardiff castle has been at the centre of Cardiff for nearly 2,000 years and has been home to Roman soldiers, nobility and the Bute family. If you are visiting Cardiff and are a sports fan then a trip to the newly built Millennium stadium is a must. For those who wish to party then Cardiff has plenty of fine dining and drinking establishment along with a great nightlife. For those who are not night owls Cardiff also has many museums and galleries to visit.
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Gwynedd is the small village of Portmeirion. Portmeirion was made famous in the 1960s as the village in the TV show The Prisoner. Portmeirion was the brainchild of Sir Clough Williams-Ellis who built and designed the village during a 50 year period from 1925 to 1975. The village was based on an Italian style and is owned now by a charitable trust.
All holiday cottages in Wales whether in Snowdonia or Pembrokeshire will give you a great base to have your own adventure in a country with diverse scenery and countryside. If you are looking for adventure or relaxation Wales has the activity for you.
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