Amazing Days Out: Llanberis Waterfall
Llanberis Waterfall: Off the beaten track On our recent trip to Llanberis, in North Wales, we discovered something that not even all locals seem to know about. It is an amazing waterfall, that seemingly has no name! There is a signpost to it if you look hard enough. However, it simply states ‘waterfall’. We got some […]
Amazing Days Out: Dolbadarn Castle
Dolbadarn Castle: Mystical and romantic After a long day exploring Llanberis, in North Wales, we came up with the idea of visiting Dolbadarn Castle. Their website said that it shuts at 4pm. However, we had a feeling that it might be accessible at any time. We were right. You can access Dolbadarn Castle by heading […]
Romantic Stays: Llansantffraed Court, Abergavenny
Llansantffraed Court: A grand country house hotel We recently spent a weekend at Llansantffraed Court, in Abergavenny. Situated in a very remote area, with nineteen acres of grounds, this was always going to be a great place for a night away. After a pleasant check-in process, we headed straight to our room. We were very […]
The Romantic Couples Guide to North Wales (Part Two)
We recently did a popular post about the most romantic things to do in the beautiful North Wales region. When we wrote it, we promised you there would be more to come. Well…here it is! LLANGOLLEN The small town of Llangollen is a haven for shoppers. You can also take a leisurely canalside walk to […]
The Romantic Couples Guide to Monmouth
Monmouth has a fascinating history On a recent trip to Wales, where we enjoyed a five-course tasting meal, we stopped en route at Monmouth. Monmouth is a traditional county town just two miles inside Welsh borders from England. This small town has a fascinating history, going back to Roman times. The Normans built a castle […]
The Romantic Couples Guide to North Wales (Part One)
Are you planning a trip to North Wales? If not, you definitely should put it on your list. North Wales is one of the most beautiful areas in the world. Lonely Planet have recently included it on their list of 2017’s top ten regions to visit, and it is easy to see why. It has […]
Amazing Days Out: Caernarfon Castle
Caernarfon Castle – romantic images to inspire This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most impressive medieval fortresses in the world. Like Conwy, Caernarfon has a set of extremely well-preserved town walls. Enter through the East Gate into the atmospheric Palace Street, with its rustic atmosphere and Welsh flags everywhere. At the far end […]
Amazing Days Out: National Slate Museum
The National Slate Museum of Wales The National Slate Museum, in Llanberis, North Wales, celebrates the importance of the slate industry to the country. It is based in the 19th century workshops of the former Dinorwic Slate Quarry, which have thankfully been preserved to tell this important industrial story. The Llanberis Lake Railway passes the front of the […]