Holiday Cottages in Wales, a Great Vacation
Beat the Credit Crunch with Welsh Self Catering Holidays
British tourists have been used to Europe and the US being cheap holiday destinations due to the strength of the pound. This has changed with the credit crunch. This year, with uncertain job prospects, many people are looking for a cheaper holiday alternative, which still offers a fun and relaxing break for the family.
A self catering holiday in Wales may be the answer.
Wales, a Wonderful Location for a Self Catering Break
Self catering apartments in Wales offer great variety to prospective tourists.
South Wales has wonderful beaches, from the vast sandy expanses of the Gower peninsular to the seaside resorts of Tenby and Saundersfoot. The North of the country offers spectacular scenery with some of the greatest castles in the world set against the dramatic backdrop of the Snowdonia mountain range.
Should peace and quiet be the order of the day, country cottages offer a tranquil base from which long walks or cycle rides can be taken through glorious countryside as this ancient landscape insinuates itself into the soul of visitors.
Holiday Cottages in Wales, Why take One?
A holiday cottage is ideal for families with young children. Self catering takes away any worries about food, the little ones can still have their favourite meals and as any parent knows, the key to a relaxing break is making sure the kids are happy.
Grown up kids will enjoy the experience too. Self catering apartments are great places for old friends to get together for a weekend or longer. With self catering breaks, visitors know that a maid isn’t going to come to clean the room at 8am after festivities have gone on late into the night. Similarly, breakfast is the time it’s required, not the time a hotel would like it to be.
When it comes to holiday cottages, Wales offers great value this year, bookings are down, so there are great deals still to be had. Be careful though, school holiday periods usually see full occupancy, so leaving booking too late may result in disappointment.
Choosing a Holiday Cottage in Wales
- Self Catering holidays come in a variety of shapes and sizes:
- coastal cottages, giving access to miles of sandy beaches and quaint Victorian seaside resorts; country cottages in picturesque villages;
- farm houses and barn conversions, where kids can help feed the animals;
- city apartments offer access to nightlife and shopping.
With all this choice, what should people look for when selecting a self catering break?
- Size, select an apartment, cottage or farm house which comfortably accommodates the number of people staying.
- Location, Think about what type of holiday everyone wants. A quiet country retreat with nothing for miles may be ideal for parents, but a fortnight removed from civilisation could be Hell if teenagers are involved.
- Facilities, need a garden? A swimming pool? A barbecue? A beach within 50m? Work out your requirements and use these to narrow your search/
- Need to take Fido? Many properties are very pet friendly, but check before you book.
For people looking for a good value break, self catering in Wales ticks all the boxes. With the Euro so strong, there may never be a better time to try this style of holiday out.
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