North Wales, UK


About North Wales In The UK

North Wales, United Kingdom is steeped in history and was for almost a millennium known as the Kingdom of Gwynedd. The mountainous stronghold of Snowdonia formed the nucleus of that realm and would become the last redoubt of independent Wales.

It is the region in Wales, UK, bordered by Powys and Ceredigion counties to the south and by Cheshire and Shropshire in the east. It has three traditional regions, namely Upper Gwynedd, Lower Gwynedd and Anglesey or Ynys Mon. The former Kingdom of Gwynedd, as it was called for a long time, is rich in history and remains as the stronghold of Welsh culture and language in the United Kingdom.

With its distinct identity, it can also be noted that the Welsh spoken in North Wales is different from that spoken in South Wales. Its political division is made up of counties or administrative areas like Wrexham, Conwy, Flitshire, Isle of Anglesey, Gwynedd and Denbighshire. It has remained under the European Parliament until 1999, but its current electoral region allows the constituents to vote for the North Wales National Assembly.

North Wales boasts of its rich heritage and areas of natural beauty. It is also the home of two World Heritage Sites recognized by the UNESCO; the Edwardian castles and its town walls and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. It comprises mostly of rural areas rich in mountains and valleys. These, along with the beautiful coastline of the Irish Sea, have become one of the main reasons for the progress of the tourism industry in the region.

Cottages In North Wales

North Wales has many things to boast about – its beaches, castles, the Brecons, Snowdonia and a wealth of tourist attractions and luxurious accommodations make it one of the most superb vacation spots in the United Kingdom. People who visit North Wales can choose from the many hotels, bread and breakfasts, caravan parks, campsites and cottages to get on with their holidays. cottages in North Wales have been around for a long time. A lot of tourists have also preferred this type of accommodation as they are mostly situated in areas that are ideal for their interests like sailing, fishing, mountain hiking, water sports, golf and many more.

There are many luxurious cottages in North Wales. Among the popular ones include the following:

1. Gwytheryn Luxury Self-Catering - As one of the oldest in the entire Wales area, this cottage served as residence to the Lords of Gwytheryn. It is situated right between the mountains and beach area in the west side of Snowdonia National Park. It has a nearby golf course, tennis courts, fishing sites and is a good place to go walking, cycling or climbing. It sleeps eight people with its four spacious bedrooms and also has a picnic area in its private garden.

2. Dyffryn Ardudwy Cottage – one of the luxury self-catering cottages in North Wales, Dyffryn Ardudwy is located between Harlech and Barmouth. It is a barn type cottage that is close to the hills and mountains of North Wales and is a preferred place for horse riding sailing and watersports and is ideal for Adventure holidays.

3. The North Lodge – Among the restored luxury cottages in North Wales is the North Lodge that can be dated back to the 70's and served as a gatehouse to the halls of Cors-y-Gedol. It has three bedrooms and sleeps six people. It is just a couple of minutes away from the beach and mountains.

4. Wendon Self-Catering Apartments – This is one of the many cottages in North Wales seated primarily at the seafront and has six modern and well equipped  one to three bedroom apartments that are overlooking Caernarfon Bay. The apartments have Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs, DVD, central heating, double glazing and fully fitted kitchens.

5. Godre'r Graig Townhouse - An Edwardian property, Godre'r is spacious enough to accommodate twelve persons and is located near Snowdonia in Harlech village. It has six bedrooms, five bathrooms and a swimming pool.
6. Snowdon House – Located in the tranquil side of the National Park, Snowdon House offers you an action packed getaway with its scuba diving,  paragliding, fishing and canoeing activities. It is also great for countryside retreats, cycling and hiking trips.

These luxury cottages in North Wales are just some of the very few that you can choose from for your vacation accommodations. Many of the cottages in North Wales have been renovated and are furbished with modern amenities for you to enjoy. For your weekend getaways, holiday vacations or short breaks, you will get to experience North Wales like never before in these cottages.

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Getting Around North Wales

Getting around North Wales is easy with the wide range of transportation services that you can use. If you prefer to travel by train and would like to get around Manchester, England and London, you can take one of the train services run by Arriva Trains and Virgin Trains. These trains will also pass by the scenic resorts of the northern eastside like Rhyl and Prestatyn. Tickets for a trip to Dublin, if you desire, are also available. There is also a train service that can take you to Wrexham, Shrewsbury, and Oswestry to London.

If you prefer ferry rides, the regular operations of Irish Ferries and Stenaline offer multiple services daily between Holyhead port and Dun Laoghire and Dublin, Ireland. Traveling by car will most likely have you driving on the main roads of North Wales coming from England. The A55 in the northern coast connects M56 and M53 right near Chester. The A5, on the other hand, takes you north-west to the city of Bangor and Betws y Coed in the west side proper.

If you take the A470 from Mid and South Wales, you are sure to pass through the county's center, Cardiff and Llandudno via Betws y Coed and Dolgellau. The A483 goes from southwest to the northeastern part, from Swansea and across the border going to Chester. There is also the A487 which cuts along the coasts going to St. Davids, Cardigan and Aberystwyth. It advisable to take the A55 if you are in a hurry because it is a dual carriageway, however, if you may take the other scenic roads for a more engaging trip. Buses are also available in North Wales through Traws-Cambria, the National Express and BWS Gwyedd.