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Mid Wales Holiday Cottages

Mid Wales holiday cottages are located in a region brimming with countless picturesque settings and areas of natural beauty. These include the Brecon Beacons National Park, the majestic beaches of Cardigan Bay and Snowdonia National Park. Its a fantastic region to rent holiday cottages - Mid Wales cottages information follows this short guide.

Snowdonia National Park was designated in 1951 and is the second largest in Britain, behind the Lake District. It covers over 800 square miles and consists of spectacular countryside. The region is teaming with wildlife and contains 17 nature reserves, more than any other National Park in the UK

Most of Cardigan Bay is a protected heritage coast and offers golden, blue flag beaches and wind-swept headlands, punctuated by coves and hidden caves. It affords some wonderful sea views and is popular amongst walkers and hikers. The famous University Town of Aberystwyth also sits on it shores.

Covering an area of over 500 square miles the Brecon Beacons National Park has a wonderful landscape of mountains and desolate plains that provide many historical reminders - the Motte and bailey keep Brecon Castle for example. Mid Wales is one of the least populated regions in Wales and has a distinctive unspoilt splendour hard to find anywhere else in Britain. You can book Mid Wales holiday cottages via Cottages 4 You.

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Cych Cottage - Mid Wales Holiday Cottages From Cottages 4 You
Overlooking the Cych Valley, this self catering cottage provides some wonderful views of the surrounding countryside and is close to Cardigan Bay. The interior is classical in design and consists of wooden beams and a wood burner. It has an open-plan living and dining room, french doors that lead on to a terrace and a double and twin bedroom. See Cottages 4 You for this and other Mid Wales cottages available for rent. They provide a large collection of holiday properties for rent throughout the year.

Mid Wales self catering attractions and amenities

This is the perfect place for cottages holiday-makers to relax, to enjoy the scenery, which is spectacular and explore all that this beautiful area has to offer. Sparsely populated, it is a land of mountains, lakes and forests where you can experience a variety of outdoor activities and attractions.

Outdoor Activities
The Elan Valley is a great place to enjoy cycling, fishing, mountain biking and birdwatching. Go on an adventure with Red Kite Safaris and see one of Britain’s best wild life spectacles. Hire a tepee in Machynlleth (double bed and sheepskin rug). Go gliding at the Black Mountains Gliding Club or hire a canoe and take to the river with Celtic Canoes at Hay on Wye.

Visit the Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre or the Lake Vyrnwy Nature Reserve in Powys. The less energetic might like to ride the Talyllyn Railway (steam locomotives) along the Fathew Valley or visit the university town of Aberystwyth and Constitution Hill on take the 1896 Cliff Railway to the top of Constitution Hill.

Food and drink
In such a large area, there are dozens of places to eat, both formal and informal. For a special night out, try the Ty Mawr Mansion near Aberaeron for fine dining and an extensive wine list. Take the kids to Artisans at Oswestry on Lake Vyrnwy for light meals and refreshments or The Quarry Café for vegetarian wholefood, organic meals, drinks and snacks. If you prefer a pub atmosphere, the New Tredegar Arms near Carmarthen is informal and relaxed, where you can sample traditional food inside or outside on the patio.

History and Culture
The castles of Edward 1 date back to the 13th century when Wales ruled itself and there are several magnificent examples of his specially constructed fortresses in the area. Powys Castle has a world famous garden - open April to October. Chirk Castle, built in 1310 near Wrexham has been in continuous occupation since it was built in 1310. and is worth visiting if only to view its dungeons. Open April to October, daily, except Monday and Tuesday.

Another interesting venue is King Arthur’s Labyrinth at Corris where you can take a boat along an underground river to explore its tunnels, caverns and waterfalls. The Hall at 12th century Abbey Cwm Hir has stunningly beautiful gardens to explore with a lake and fountains.