Wales

A Land of Myths and Legends

A magical country steeped in myth and legend, Wales has the warmest of welcomes and a generous spirit. Its lush green valleys and rugged mountainscapes are framed by an extraordinary coastline. Medieval castles and prehistoric stone circles cover the landscape defining 4000 years of history.

Wales at a glance

  • Wales is an ancient Celtic land of song where dramatic coastline and mountain scenery prompt legend and myth. It truly is a magical place to explore and its people, with a distinct cultural identity, are famed for their warmest of welcome or ‘Croeso’ as it’s called in these parts.
  • It is renowned for its 1,680 miles of some of the best coastal walking to be found anywhere in the world. Find beautiful rocky coast, pretty harbour villages and the softest sandy beaches.
  • Inland its sleepy valleys are home to market towns whilst its rolling mountains and jagged peaks offer the perfect look out for magnificent medieval castles at every turn.
  • Wales doesn’t take itself too seriously and will appeal to those looking for a real adventure looking to properly escape and explore an untouched gem. We are not surprised that the royals Prince Charles and William and Kate have chosen Wales for their country retreats.
  • Must do’s include walking the Pembrokeshire Coast and its offshore islands teeming with nesting birds, finding adventure in the Snowdonia National Park, hiking and night-time star gazing in the Brecon Beacons.
  • Its intimate valleys and hillsides are filled with livestock and its rivers teeming with fish which inspire leading chefs from all over the world. Be sure to taste sweet delicate salt marsh lamb, Welsh black beef and Carmarthen Ham. Traditional specialities like Cawl, Glamorgan sausages, Welsh rarebit, Welshcakes and Bara Brith, reflect a time when meat was a real luxury.
  • Right now, Wales has one of the most exciting food scenes in the isles with outstanding coastal restaurants, gastro pubs and Michelin starred chefs in country retreats including the remarkable Gareth Ward at Ynyshir - one of the most exciting emerging chefs in the UK.
  • Wales is a short journey from London, you can be here in just over 2 hours easy drive whilst being even closer to major international airports in Manchester or Birmingham.