Look up the culture of Wales in Wikipedia and what you find may surprise! While the beer and brawn stereotype of the Welsh people is not entirely false there is also an unexpected and extraordinary sense of peace and well-being amongst these lyrical and friendly folk. In fact Wales is very much a country filled with songs and poetry and while a holiday here can include a good ole sing song in the local pub, the quaint mountain villages and seaside beauty of Wales is what compels one to return time and again. Nearly 20% of the villages in Wales have populations of fewer than 1500 people making Wales the perfect place to go to ‘get away from it all’.
Log cabin holidays in Wales are popular destinations and in particular around the Snowdonia National Park region. From your log cabin base, ranging from basic to luxury, one can explore the wonders of Wales within the three national parks. What makes this area really special is the authentic Celtic history of the region. Hundreds of ancient castles which are in varying states mark this part of Wales, some could be considered ruins while others have been magnificently maintained and others still, have been converted for enterprise. Almost every castle you come across is nestled in spectacular scenery with awe-inspiring views over the natural glory that is Wales.
For those travellers who enjoy hiking, Wales is brilliant because of its undulating landscape and a wealth of spectacular waterfalls, dotting sparkling rivers and streams throughout the hills. Some say the Waterfall Woods have the most spectacular waterfalls in all of Europe. Swimming in Wales is a unique and wonderful experience of hidden lakes, and pure sparkling forest lidos. Be careful if you come upon a wilderness swimming hole – those who got there first may be enjoying the freedom and privacy of the remote location and won’t necessarily be wearing their tog!. For those who would prefer to be not quite so close to nature north Wales offers beautiful seaside beaches like those at Talacre. Here visitors still feel like they are one with nature while enjoying the modern amenities of easy shopping, swimming pools by the beach and up-market accommodation.
Nick Summerscales is Editor of Log Cabin Holidays
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