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Wales Holidays self-catering cottage visitors to South Wales can Bless their Horse in the Brecon Beacons
2nd September 2010
An unusual ceremony takes place in South Wales soon and Wales Holidays visitors to the Cardiff and Porthcawl areas might like to head to Tregoyd near Three Cocks on Sunday 12 September. -
Visit Wales for an 11 September Weekend Short Break in a Wales Holidays self-catering coast and country cottage
1st September 2010
Log fires and long country walks. Unspoilt mountain vistas and uncrowded beaches. Autumn is upon us and a cosy short break is the perfect way to take a few days out, unwind and explore a new area. Wales Holidays has an excellent selection of cottages and farmhouses offering weekend (and mid-week) breaks over the next couple of weeks. -
Four weeks to practice for the Ryder Cup Wales for Wales Holidays self-catering holiday home visitors to Mid Wales, West Wales and the Brecon Beacons
31st August 2010
It is only four weeks to the first practice day for the Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort’s Twenty Ten course as Wales hosts this Europe v USA tournament for the first time. But as well as this championship course, there are some 200 other courses in Wales where slightly less talented golfers can get in some practice! -
Autumn walks on the Offa’s Dyke Trail through the Welsh Borders for Wales Holidays self-catering cottage visitors
30th August 2010
Built by Offa, King of Mercia, between 757 and 796 AD, Offa’s Dyke is an ancient Anglo-Welsh border defence earthwork. This 177 mile (285km) National Trail runs from Prestatyn on the North Wales coast to Chepstow in the south, crossing the current border over 20 times, with two-thirds of the path in Wales. -
Accessible self-catering cottages for Wales Holidays visitors to North Wales, Snowdonia, Pembrokeshire, the Brecon Beacons and West Wales
29th August 2010
Some Wales Holidays visitors have special requirements regarding access to a property or facilities needed within it. Whichever area you’re looking to visit - be it near Brecon, in Snowdonia, the Cardigan Coast or the Cambrian Mountains - the Wales Holidays website shows ‘access statements’ written by the property owner, to help you choose the right place to meet your needs. -
Survey shows Dogs prefer Wales Holidays Dog Friendly self-catering cottages!!
28th August 2010
In a recent survey on cottage holidays, not one dog disagreed with the statement that Wales Holidays self-catering cottages were best for dogs! One hound was quoted as saying that “the biggest advantage is that I go free to a Wales Holidays dog friendly cottage – there is no charge for me. Of course, one has to pay for ones owners but they have been very well behaved recently and deserve a break!” -
Steam Railway Galas and Special Events for Wales Holidays self-catering cottage visitors during September including a “Super Power” weekend on the Welsh Highland, Victorian Trains on the Talyllyn and
27th August 2010
Steam railways throughout Wales will be running throughout September for visitors staying in Wales Holidays self-catering cottages and farmhouses with many holding Steam Galas and other special events. -
Ryder Cup Wales and ‘Golf as it should be’ for Snowdonia and North Wales Holidays self-catering holiday home visitors
26th August 2010
Five weeks and counting until the Ryder Cup comes to Wales for the first time at the Celtic Manor Resort’s Twenty Ten course which has been purpose-built for the occasion. But as well as this championship course, there are some 200 other courses in Wales set amidst the most spectacular scenery with inspirational links, parkland courses in mountain settings, championship courses in the shadow of mighty medieval castles and luxuriously modern golfing resorts. -
Visit Wales for a 4 September Short Break in one of Wales Holidays self-catering cottages and farmhouses
25th August 2010
Wouldn’t it be good to make the most of the last days of summer, stroll along an uncrowded beach in Pembrokeshire, tread a less trodden path in the Brecon Beacons or Snowdonia? Now that the schools are back in, Wales Holidays has an excellent choice of cottages and farmhouses available for weekly stays or short breaks over the next couple of weeks. -
Tour of Britain 2010 Cycle Race for Wales Holidays self-catering holiday home visitors to watch on the Mid Wales to Swansea stage
24th August 2010
The Tour of Britain 2010 will be returning to Wales for the first time since 2004 with Stage 3 taking place between Newtown in Mid Wales and Swansea. The race starts in the North West of England on Saturday 11 September, the stage in Wales is on Monday 13 September and the Tour finishes in London on 18 September giving Britain’s cycling fans a first chance to see Team Sky take on the world’s best on British roads.
