Choosing to holiday in Wales is a popular choice for many holiday makers; from the adventurous outdoor types looking to master Snowdonia or tackle white water rapids to the culture vultures looking to enjoy Welsh Opera or iconic TV locations like Portmeirion; as well as sports fans coming for the rugby, music fans coming for the concerts and those with an interest in the geology, history and heritage of this fascinating country. Wales is ever-evolving but the contrasts between the old and the new remain and entice the visitor time and again to holiday in Wales.
Wales – enticing to visitor to return time and again
A self-catering holiday in Wales is just great for the flexibility it offers families, groups of visitors, couples or even single travellers. There is a broad selection of styles of self-catering holiday accommodation available throughout Wales including; villas, apartments, cabins, country cottages, mansions, chalets and more.
Accommodating anywhere from one to over a hundred guests, self-catering accommodation in Wales really can accommodate your holiday guests in comfort. Don’t forget that you can even bring your four-legged friends at pet-friendly accommodation throughout Wales.
Wales is often referred to as “the land of song”, because of its strong association with harpists, male voice choirs and familiar solo artists. Welsh culture is something the Welsh rejoice in and cherish; cultural attractions in Wales are popular with tourists and locals alike. The cultural tourist comes for the diversity and exceptional quality of talent and entertainment on offer in the cities and towns of Wales.
The Welsh capital Cardiff is a modern, cosmopolitan city offering world-class shopping, entertainment, dining and attractions that make it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Wales. By contrast, a visit to ‘the Valleys’ of Wales will take the visitor back in time; with villages and towns that seem untouched by it.
There is vast natural beauty here in Wales too; along the breathtaking coastline, across the farmlands and in the three designated national parks that the Welsh are justifiably proud of:
Brecon Beacons, in the southeast of Wales
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, along the Pembrokeshire coast
Snowdonia National Park in the Snowdonia region of northwest Wales
Much of Wales is mountainous, particularly in three main regions: Snowdonia in the North West, the Cambrian Mountains in mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons in the South. No matter where you are in Wales, even the most remote or dramatic of locations, you are sure to find self-catering accommodation available locally.
Nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and geologists come to Wales to explore the fascinating mountains that were shaped during the last ice age, the Devensian glaciations. Snowdonia is the most well-known of the mountains of Wales and contains the highest peaks, topped by Snowdon (Welsh: Yr Wyddfa) at 3,560 ft.
A self-catering holiday in Wales is the ideal choice for your next family holiday, weekend break, group get-together or couple’s escape. A self-catering break in Wales, whether it’s for a weekend, a month or more will allow you to fill every day with something wonderful to see, do or explore and you can set your own timetable when you go self-catering.
Whatever you want from your Welsh holiday … there is a holiday in Wales that’s as unique as you and your interests.