Drws-y-Coed Farmhouse, Isle of Anglesey
Working farm with panoramic views of Snowdonia and countryside
Firgrove Country House, Ruthin
Large country house set in mature gardens
Vale of Glamorgan
The most southerly point of Wales – Glamorgan Heritage Coast – 14 miles of spectacular coastal scenery and wooded valleys. Steeped in history – from Ogmore Castle in the west to Cosmeston Medieval Village in the east. Barry – beautiful seaside resort full of maritime history; Barry Island – golden beaches and family attractions, filming location for the popular TV series ‘Gavin and Stacey’. Cowbridge – historic market town and excellent shopping experience. Penarth – characterful seaside resort across the water from [...]
Powys
Two thousand square miles of stunning scenery – including waterfalls and mountains. The Cambrian Mountains – internationally recognised for trilobite fossils in the area between the spa towns of Llandrindod Wells and Builth Wells and home to rare species such as golden plover, black grouse and red kite. Brecon Beacons National Park and International Dark Sky Reserve – Pen y Fan, highest peak in south Wales. 13th century Powis Castle – displaying one of the world’s greatest collections of art and historical [...]
Pembrokeshire
Diverse scenery – from towering cliff-tops and sandy beaches to rolling hills and moorlands. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park – Britain’s only coastal national park. The Preseli Mountains in North Pembrokeshire – rugged moorland, heath and grassland- home to a vast range of plants and invertebrates. Surrounded by the sea on three sides – many vibrant coastal communities – Newport, a small market town on the River Nyfer, once a herring port. Tenby – a charming seaside town – take a 20-minute [...]
Monmouthshire
Stretching from the Brecon Beacons National Park in the west to the wooded valley of the River Wye. Abergavenny – a historic market town, surrounded by seven mountains. Blaenavon World Heritage Site – a monument to Wales’ immense contribution to the Industrial Revolution. The annual autumn Abergavenny Food Festival. Bustling Monmouth – set in the beautiful Wye Valley with a 13th century gate-house bridge. Caldicot Castle – a restored medieval fortress.
Isle of Anglesey
Located off the mainland’s north west coast accessed by the Menai Suspension Bridge or the Britannia Bridge – 125 miles of stunning coastline – designated Area of outstanding Natural Beauty. Picturesque towns and villages – Holyhead – UK/Irish ferry port – Holyhead Breakwater Country Park – situated on the site of an old quarry- an abundance of birds and wildlife. Llangefni – the cultural centre of Anglesey – visit the unique landscapes of the ancient copper mine at Parys Mountain or the [...]
Gwynedd
County in north west Wales incorporating the spectacular Lleyn Peninsula and Cambrian coast as well as further inland the dramatic landscapes of Snowdonia National Park – Snowdon, the highest mountain in England and Wales. Bangor – lively city and university town – Penrhyn – a 19th century castle in stunning surroundings. Caernarfon – historic town boasting a magnificent castle overlooking the Menai Strait towards Anglesey. Blaenau Ffestiniog – historic mining town, now popular among outdoor enthusiasts – Bounce Below is an underground [...]
Gwent
Gwent is the largest and most densely populated county in the UK. Usk is located on the River Usk, which is spanned by an arched stone bridge at the western entrance to the town. Usk Castle, above the town overlooks, the ancient crossing point. Tredegar House is one of the most significant Restoration houses in Britain. Raglan was once a market town, held a regular court and three coaching inns. And it’s dominated by one of the largest castles in Wales, [...]
Flintshire
Flint Castle – built in the 13th century by King Edward I. The ancient town of Holywell (named after the Holy Well of St.Winefride’s) and the nearby ruins of Basingwerk Abbey. Hawarden – with its two castles, one of them home to former prime minister, William Gladstone. It houses St. Deiniol’s Library with Gladstone’s collection of 32,000 books. The market town of Mold – a base for mountain walking in the Clwydian Range.
Denbighshire
Beautiful county in north-east Wales – rolling hills and moorland and ancient historical sites – medieval ruins of Castell Dinas Bran. The magnificent Pontcysyllte aqueduct in Wrexham – the largest aqueduct in Britain standing 126 ft tall and 1000 ft long. Bustling towns – Llangollen, a popular tourist destination – take a picturesque 7 mile trip on the Llangollen Steam Railway up the River Dee to the village of Carrog. Prestatyn, originally a Roman settlement, is great for walking with easy [...]
Ceredigion
Cardiganshire – Considered one of the least spoilt places in Britain with its superb combination of coast and countryside. Dolphin-watching boat trips on Cardigan Bay. The picturesque seaside town of Aberaeron, with its Regency-style buildings. The university town of Aberystwyth. Take a steam train from there, on the Vale of Rheidol Railway, to Devils Bridge with its unique waterfall set in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains.
Carmarthenshire
Stunning landscapes stretching from Carmarthen Bay north to the Cambrian Mountains. Llandeilo – known as ‘the cool capital of Carmarthenshire’ nestles in the beautiful Twyi Valley. Carreg Cennen Castle – panoramic views from a dramatic cliff-top location. The National Botanic Garden of Wales – with the world’s largest single-span glasshouse. The Heart of Wales Railway – a great way to enjoy the countryside from Swansea to Shrewsbury. Laugharne – home and inspiration to the writer, Dylan Thomas.
Conwy
Conwy Town- steeped in history, this world heritage site, boasts a thirteenth century castle and walls, picturesque harbour and suspension bridge as well as the smallest house in Great Britain! Llandudno – Victorian seaside resort with outstanding traditional pier, the longest in Wales – take the cable-car or tramway to the top of the Great Orme, a massive span of limestone headland rising dramatically out of the sea – look out for the wild Kashmir goats.
Wye Valley
It’s said British tourism was born in the Wye Valley. Eighteenth century writers, artists and poets were inspired by it and put the river from Ross-on-Wye to Chepstow firmly ‘on the map’. History and the river are one. Iron Age hill forts look down on the hauntingly beautiful remains of Tintern Abbey and the valley’s almost hidden industrial heritage. The Angidy Trail walk brings this to life. Stunning viewpoints include the Eagle’s Nest, the Devil’s Pulpit and the iconic Symond’s Yat [...]
Llyn Peninsula
Llyn Peninsula reaching 30 miles into the Irish Sea, is also known as Snowdon’s Arm. The cosy, seaside towns of Criccieth, with its castle, and Pwllheli and Abersoch are springboards into a land that’s steeped in Welsh culture, with stunning, sandy beaches and fascinating wildlife. The Wales Coast Path runs round the peninsula passing forts and churches pointing the way to Bardsey Island. Boat trips take you to this sacred centre of pilgrimage and internationally renowned nature reserve. Learn the heritage [...]
Isle of Anglesey
Immersed as it is in ancient history, the Isle of Anglesey was once known as the Mother of Wales. Its AONB covers most of the island’s 125-mile coastline, including Holyhead Mountain and Bodafon Mountain. In fact, the AONB makes up a third of the island. The Anglesey Coast Path is a great way to explore, taking in the Benllech and Rhosneigr beaches. Into Beaumaris with its pier and views to Snowdonia and its magnificent 13th century castle. Then there’s the 18th [...]
Gower Peninsula
In 1956, the Gower Peninsula became the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Bristol Channel, it has some of the richest wildlife habitats in Wales. The village of Oxwich has a national nature reserve. It also boasts a 6th century church, a castle and more than two miles of sandy beach and dunes. Beaches, cliffs and wildlife make Rhossili Bay a popular spot, along with Three Cliffs Bay and Horton for the bucket [...]
Clwydian Range and Dee Valley
Hills and mountains, moorland and cliffs, steep river valleys and ancient woodland. With its fascinating heritage, this AONB lives up to its brief. A chain of Iron Age hillforts looks down on the medieval beauty, Crucis Abbey, with its rose window and vaulted chapter house. Chirk Castle is the last Welsh castle from the reign of Edward I. This imposing Marcher fortress has views over nine counties. Into the Industrial Revolution and ‘canal mania’. The amazing Pontcysyllte Aqueduct takes the Llangollen Canal across [...]
Y Garth, Fishguard
Large detached house in the Pembrokeshire National Park