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Bed and Breakfast Guide Wales Area
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A land of stunning scenery with its own distinct culture and traditions, Wales is renowned for its imposing medieval fortresses that are steeped in history, modern and vibrant cosmopolitan cities, picturesque villages with charming cottages, wharfs and pretty harbours, green valleys and colourful gardens, hidden lakes and streams, stone farmsteads and the "Great Little Trains of Wales" the list is endless. Journey through the stunning Cambrian mountain range and admire their outstanding natural beauty not forgetting the majestic mountains of Snowdonia known as the “Pearl of Wales” with its superb scenery.
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Wales harbours much of Britain’s most attractive coastline, ranging from cliffs sheltering small unspoilt coves to wide sandy bays, dramatic headlands and perfectly preserved castles. Boasting three of Britain’s most beautiful National Parks, it is an ideal land for the great outdoors with a superb range of sports and leisure amenities, including walking, cycling, fishing, climbing and more adventurous sports readily available. Enjoy the hospitality and warm “croeso” meaning welcome, all part of the Welsh culture that greet you in every small town when you stay in any of the multitude of charming and comfortable bed and breakfast in Wales.
Explore the beauty of North Wales with its local towns, magnificent beaches and castles. The jewel in North Wales’ crown is most certainly the attractive Victorian resort of Llandudno, a traditional seaside resort with modern conveniences, broad tree-lined streets, elegant shops and a myriad of outdoor leisure facilities. Enviably located on Snowdonia’s doorstep, it sits snugly on a wide, gentle curving bay overlooking the North Shore between the headlands of the Great and Little Ormes. Here, the charm and elegance of this elegant seaside town is combined with two fine sandy beaches and a host of things to see and do including a tramway and cable car both offering convenient routes to the summit of the Great Orme, a place of infinite awe shrouded in mystery. The region has a wonderful setting surrounded by dense woodland, magnificent mountains and the sheer beauty of the entire area is enhanced by cascading waterfalls, shimmering hill-top lakes, river pools and ancient bridges. The diverse charms include Snowdonia’s majestic mountains, a walker’s paradise with six popular trails.
For some truly scenic landscapes, head for the Isle of Anglesey’s coastline separated from the Welsh mainland by the Menai Strait, it’s a very popular marine area with a variety of yachting and indeed other sea related activities, it is a region of breathtaking beauty with dramatic steep limestone cliffs set against pristine sandy beaches on the island's east shore and rolling sand dunes in the southwest. The northern region of Wales offers a plethora of interesting attractions and places to visit including Bodnant Garden, the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Conwy and Caernarfon Castles and the beautiful Penrhyn Castle, a dramatic neo-Norman fantasy castle sitting between Snowdonia and the Menai Strait to name but a few. For a completely different view of the coast, you can hop on the Great Orme cable car, or the lovely Victorian tramway for a journey which starts in the centre of Llandudno and travels for a full mile through the country’s parkland up to the top of Great Orme Head, an area abundant in fossil and other remains whilst taking in some spectacular views of Anglesey and Snowdonia.
Travel through Snowdonia National Park, the most varied and perhaps the most spectacular with some absolutely captivating surrounding villages is also a superb climbing area; this mountainous region of northern Wales has served as a training base for Mount Everest expeditions. Snowdonia’s dramatic backdrop is provided by its stunning high peaks and steep, plunging valleys and further embellished by the multitude of pretty open moors and miles of sandy beaches along the coast. You could enjoy something a little bit different by adding a scenic rail journey to your itinerary, the Snowdon Mountain Railway will take you on a spectacular trip, Britain's only delightful public track and pinion train climbs over 3000ft providing fantastic views as it chuffs its way Swiss style to the summit, or take a two hour return trip on the historic narrow-gauge steam Tal-y-Llyn Railway that will transport you through spectacular mountain scenery, it runs from Tywyn on the Mid Wales Coast inland to Nant Gwernol, the line passes the amazing Dolgoch Falls and there are excellent scenic forest walks at Nant Gwernol to explore.
Of exceptional interest are the many bridges in the area you can also elect to go on a lakeside trip along the shores of Padarn Lake at the foot of mighty Snowdon or on yet another quaint historic steam engine with spectacular scenery. Betws-y-Coed and its majestic Swallow Falls, one of the most natural beauty spots in North Wales, sit on the banks of the Llugwy River, hike the river path and listen to the southing gushing of the waterfall a natural favourite that has so often featured on film, postcard and canvas, visit the villages which heavily projected Welsh mythology before continuing on to Ffestiniog, home of the world’s impressive and unbelievably large slate mine, where the huge quarries provided refuge to the National Gallery’s paintings during the war. There is a wealth of wild birds to spot and appreciate in the surrounding woodlands, including Britain's smallest, the Goldcrest, the colourful woodpeckers and king fishers, wild plants and The Gwydir Forest is popular for hikers and off road cyclists. You’ll find fishing the rivers and streams excellent, you’ll also find horse riding, plenty of cafés, pubs and shops to add to your enjoyment and a great choice of charming bed and breakfast in Wales to help make your vacation a truly memorable one.
Famed since Victorian times, with a picturesque lake and a park in the heart of the town, the Victorian spa of Llandrindod Wells in Mid Wales offers numerous attractions with museums, local arts and craft shops, as well as a plethora of warm and interesting restaurants to sample. Lake Llandrindod is perfect for fishing, or you can stroll through picturesque Rock Park with its lush vegetation of trees and shrubs, a visit to the Temple and Memorial Gardens should not go amiss. In addition you’ll find plenty of organised circular and 'Heritage Trail’ walks, excellent golf courses, the annual exciting national car, bike and cycle rallies, summer festivals not forgetting The Royal Welsh Show, the largest agricultural show of its kind in the UK, held in July each year at Llanelwedd, six miles south of Llandrindod Wells, and is an extremely popular family venue. An ideal base to explore the rest of mid Wales and within easy reach of Elan Village, a small and well-preserved estate village with stone-built houses set among pretty field and farms of medieval and later origin along the lower Elan valley and its confluence, is blessed with a considerable number of late 18th century mining sites and industrial monuments. See the amazing civil engineering achievements of a series of massive dams and ancillary works known collectively as the Elan Valley Dam and Reservoir, once renowned for being the ‘eighth wonder of the world’. These remote and inaccessible upland regions surrounding the reservoirs are liberally scattered with spectacular Bronze Age burial cairns and standing stones.
Explore the gorgeous southern countryside steeped in tradition and enjoy the picturesque scenery, relax by the sea with its magnificent coastal vistas and lively seaside resorts, explore the modern, cosmopolitan cities and take advantage of the superb range of activities as you tour and experience the rural centres set in green valleys and woodlands interspersed with tranquil lakes and dramatic mountains. You’ll find a wealth of attractions in this diverse country.
A delightful maritime city with picturesque views over a half-moon bay is Swansea nestled in the shadow of seven hills, between roaming parklands and the lapping tides of an inspirational shoreline, site of the important discovery of an old Stone Age Man’s skeleton, don’t forget to visit the Aberdulais Falls, Europe's largest electricity-generating water wheel set among historic remains and the backdrop of a magnificent waterfall. Swansea is an ideal centre for touring the Carmarthenshire region and for exploring the National Botanic Garden of Wales set in hundreds of acres of parks, it claims some of the rarest plants in the world, gorgeous horticultural displays, pretty flower meadows, a beautiful chain of shimmering lakes and streams, a variety of walks, shops and cafés. When the sun goes down over the bay, you’ll enjoy tasty traditional Welsh cuisine, fun-filled evenings of shows, live music and dancing.
Drive through the foothills of the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park situated amongst hills and mountains incorporating the pretty impressive Black Mountains, the Central Beacons and Forest Fawr, as well as moors, forests, valleys, waterfalls and lakes. Discover a rich history in ancient hill-forts and burial sites, Roman roads and heritage centres or simply sail, paddle, pedal or canoe to your heart content on the clear waters.
A feast of coastal scenery awaits you as you travel west to Cardigan Bay, enjoy the cliffs of the spectacular Pembrokeshire and Gower shorelines where you’ll discover the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, it offers a protected coastline and wildlife islands, golden beaches, caves, coves, gorges, fascinating museums, shops, fine restaurants and elegant buildings. Not too far is historic Tenby, an ancient walled town with quaint old houses and narrow streets, or enjoy a visit to the home of one of the mightiest, Pembroke, the birthplace of Henry VII, founder of the Tudor dynasty. Why not stop off at St David’s, Britain’s smallest cathedral city and the shrine of Wales’ patron saint.
Surrounded by beautiful landscapes is Newport on the banks of the River Usk, it has its own Cathedral, an abundance of castles throughout this pretty corner of South East Wales, as well as Britain’s most varied and fascinating Roman site, is Caerleon, and one of Britain’s most important historical houses Tredegar House making it the perfect location from which to explore this magnificent area. It offers excellent activities for all ages and golf enthusiasts - the Celtic Manor Europe's number 1 golf course which will host the Ryder Cup in 2010 - can tee off followed by wining and dinning on very fine Welsh cuisine.
Cosmopolitan Cardiff, a delightful blend of the ancient and the modern, has much to offer, including the most exciting waterfront in Europe, Waterfront City in Cardiff Bay. Today it is Europe’s youngest city, with all the attractions a capital can offer, the Civic Centre is regarded by many to be the most impressive in Europe and the shopping is hard to beat, with its striking new shopping malls, superb Victorian and Edwardian arcades and countless speciality shops. Cardiff is also renowned for its festivals and there are theatres and daily music and dance venues. The local restaurants offer a fabulous variety of dining and it’s hard to know where to start when choosing from a multitude of good pubs, clubs and bars. Cardiff Bay visitors centre, known as “The Tube” has fabulous views across the bay. Its famous castle the Norman Castle is well worth a visit, once residence of the earls and marquises of Bute from the 18th century was built on Roman foundations and to add to the colours, beautiful proud peacocks patrol the well-kept lawns. Compared with the architecture of Washington D.C., these Edwardian buildings are recognised by many to be the most impressive in Europe. Also, there is Wales’ National Museum and Gallery displaying an unrivalled treasure house with collections ranging from archaeology to zoology is a must.
Whilst revelling in the outdoor pursuits, such as walking, fishing, cycling, climbing or playing a round of golf, you’ll also find a multitude of quality shops and a wide choice of cafés, pubs and restaurants. Experience some of Wales’ most idyllic scenery and enjoy a family vacation in this wonderful and hospitable principality and stay in bed and breakfast in Wales where the friendly Welsh people are just waiting to warmly welcome you.
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