Wales in the summer - Any recommendations?

[Paul_B]

Hi all,

The missus and I have decided rather than go on a summer holiday abroad, we are going to wait until December and go to New York. But in the meantime, I fancy going to Wales in the summer, August time, to a little cottage somewhere quite remote.

Now, the missus doesn't know this bit, but I know there are a few decent roads in Wales, and I wouldn't mind incorporating these into the trip - a scenic route if you like

So, does anyone have any recommendations for a good route and any nice little cottages along the way which we can spend a few nights in?

[ginettajoe]

Paul_B said:

Hi all,

The missus and I have decided rather than go on a summer holiday abroad, we are going to wait until December and go to New York. But in the meantime, I fancy going to Wales in the summer, August time, to a little cottage somewhere quite remote.

Now, the missus doesn't know this bit, but I know there are a few decent roads in Wales, and I wouldn't mind incorporating these into the trip - a scenic route if you like

So, does anyone have any recommendations for a good route and any nice little cottages along the way which we can spend a few nights in?

Hi, you would be hard pressed to beat the Island of Anglesey, just off the North Wales coast, which has some stunning variation in scenery, from long sandy beaches, to rugged cliffs, and then small fishing villages similar to those in Cornwall. If the weather is favourable, there is no better place to be, and there are plenty of things to do, covering so many interests from fishing, sailing, water sk-ing, archeology, horse riding, to just lounging on a beach. There are some good restaurants & bistros, good pubs, and one or two good hotels. There are plenty of cottages to rent, look at www.menaiholidays.co.uk to give you some idea of what's on offer. There is even a good race circuit there should you fancy watching cars or bikes!!

The drive up from the south would take you along the A5 through Snowdonia, again with some spectacular scenery, and excellent driving roads, although during the summer, they tend to be congested with tourists ambling along, with not a care in the world.

Hope this gives you something to work on, and feel free to ask should you require any further information. I know virtually every corner of the Island, and can advise where & where not to go.

regards, Howard

[Simon Brooks]

You do know that New York in December will be bl**dy freezing

Edited by Simon Brooks on Monday 8th March 16:12

[rlw]

The National Trust has three fantastic cottage near Betwys - link attached. They are effing brilliant in a tradtional cottage kind of way. The Welsh spoil Wales though.


http://www.nationaltrustcottages.co.uk/wales/north...

[Paul_B]

Thanks for the suggestions guys, I'll look further into them for sure.

Keep 'em coming, especially any locals with knowledge, would be good to have several options.

And importantly which roads will be good fun to get there I've heard of the 'Evo triangle'. Where is this?

Many thanks.

[garybezz]

Paul_B said:

And importantly which roads will be good fun to get there I've heard of the 'Evo triangle'. Where is this?

Many thanks.

Have a look
here

Edited by garybezz on Wednesday 10th March 09:09

Edited by garybezz on Wednesday 10th March 09:10

[pugwash4x4]

St Davids and surrounding area is lovely- very quiet, very pituresque and really quite friendly.