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Mid Wales Holiday Cottages
A range of Mid Wales cottage and self catering properties are provided by these rental companies. Week-long holiday breaks are available for £175 in some cases and special offers are included for a wide number, throughout the year. Visit the sites for the latest details about availability and pricing.
Cottages 4 You - Over
120 Mid Wales holiday cottages ranging from converted stone cottages to half-timbered holiday properties. As with most of their holiday cottages, prices start at £200 p/w during low season, with special discounts available in certain cases.
Sykes Cottages -
100 Mid Wales cottages and self catering properties from £175 p/w. Locations include Cardigan Bay, Elan Valley, Llanidloes and Newtown. Their range includes holiday lodges, barn conversions, Grade II terraced cottages and chalets.
Independent Cottages - More than 60 cottages in Mid Wales and the south, the vast majority of which have 4 star gradings for standards and quality. Pets are allowed in most cases with booking prics beginning at around £220 per week.
Cottages Direct - Around 60 Mid Wales self catering holiday properties in Powys, Borth, Lampeter and other Welsh locations. Booking rates start at about £250 for 7 day breaks during off-peak times. See their section on special offers for a range of reductions.
Mid Wales
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.
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. Admission prices and entry times for popular Mid Wales visitor attractions follows.
Mid Wales visitor attractions
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.
