Luxury Lodges, a collection of five-star self-catering resorts across Britain’s most loved holiday destinations, is delighted to launch Milk Wood Spa at its South Wales site, Dylan Coastal Resort. Set in the ancient town of Laugharne, tucked away in peaceful Carmarthenshire and spanning the outer borders of the Brecon Beacons to Pembrokeshire, guests will find South Wales’…
12 Breathtaking lakes in Wales
Deep within the alluring landscape of Wales, there are countless swathes of lakes. We feature 12 of them. Wales is dotted with majestic mountains and blanketed with ancient woodlands. But what few travellers realise is that deep within these alluring sceneries, there are countless swathes of lakes. Some are shrouded in folklore and legends, while…
Shepherd’s Rest lodge, Llandyssil, Powys, Wales
The word ‘luxury’ is overused – as are the words ‘tranquillity’ and ‘unique.’ Yet, as I discovered at Plas Robin’s retreats in the heart of rural Wales, sometimes justifiable. The breathtaking views from these two bespoke holiday homes perched atop the rolling Welsh hillside, do most of the talking. This exquisitely designed holiday home is…
48 hours in the Vale of Llangollen Wales
The Vale of Llangollen is a land of legends, Welsh princes and medieval churches. At the ‘Gateway of Wales’, Welsh history seamlessness blends with a cosmopolitan outlook and strong community bonds in a riverside setting. You’ll find the narrowest stretch of the Dee Valley that carves through a UNESCO world heritage landscape. This geographical setting…
Shepherd’s Rest lodge, Llandyssil, Powys, Wales
The word ‘luxury’ is overused – as are the words ‘tranquillity’ and ‘unique.’ Yet, as I discovered at Plas Robin’s retreats in the heart of rural Wales, sometimes justifiable. The breathtaking views from these two bespoke holiday homes perched atop the rolling Welsh hillside, do most of the talking. However, it’s only after staying in…
The best wild swimming spots in Wales
Waterfall selfies, river swims and dips in the ocean, it seems like wild swimming is all the rage on social media. People are taking to swimming in lakes, waterfalls or the ocean to enjoy scenic surroundings and the health and wellbeing benefits. Taking a cold water swim is said to offer an immune system boost,…
Palé Hall Hotel, Gwynedd, Bala near Snowdonia, Wales
Carvings of the former owner’s face on the porch may seem a little boastful, but then again, the Scottish architect of this imposing honey-hued Victorian mansion, Henry Robertson, was an industrialist, mining engineer, prolific railway builder and Liberal Party MP. He had a lot to boast about. You can see his flamboyance in the turrets,…
