Cottage Holidays in Wales 30 October 2009  Cottage holidays in Wales invoke images of quaint stone homesteads in the Welsh countryside and old-world bungalows overlooking picturesque coastlines. This enticing imagery has seduced poets, artists and royals to take holiday cottages in Wales for extended breaks over the past several centuries, and continues to draw visitors from around the world each year. Families in search of a quiet, memorable seaside break, high-powered executives looking forward to bucolic seclusion and couples indulging in the perfect honeymoon or romantic weekends are drawn to cottage holidays in Wales for the natural beauty, laidback lifestyle and opportunity to explore this unique country whenever they can tear themselves away from the luxury and comfort of their private, cozy cottage.
History lovers will find it difficult to remain inside even the coziest holiday cottages in Wales, as there is much to see throughout the country, including numerous castles and castle ruins, historic homes, churches, abbeys and a number of historic and prehistoric sites, such as the remains of Roman camps, stone cairns, and megalithic and neolithic tombs. One of the most well-known historic sites in Wales is the awe-inspiring Caernarfon Castle located in Gwynedd, which should be on the list of stops for any traveler visiting Wales, but there are historic sites to see everywhere you turn in Wales, from the tiniest villages to the most urbanized cities.
Of course, for those looking for a livelier holiday, Wales is also well-known for its rock music, art, film, outdoor adventures and pub culture, allowing travelers to easily divide their time between the comfort of their private cottages in Wales and the enticing dining, entertainment and shopping opportunities easily found throughout every region. Whether they choose to rent private holiday cottages in Wales in the perfectly situated town of Little Treffgarne Mountain in South Wales, which is delightfully close to both mountains and coastlines, or to rent an old-world farmhouse just outside of Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, they will find that even in secluded, rural locations they are close to towns, markets and a plethora of activities.
Whether your ideal holiday is trekking through Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, snapping photos of the limestone cliffs on the Gower Peninsula, or searching for the perfect artisan-crafted Welsh lovespoon, cottage holidays in Wales are sure to deliver and will allow you to create memories that will last a lifetime. Bring your beloved, your children, your parents or friends, or partake in a solo journey for spiritual renewal, regardless of your reason for visiting, cottage holidays in Wales are sure to have you returning home feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
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