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A grand cream-coloured historic mansion surrounded by formal geometric gardens, typical of the premium large group cottages wales offers for luxury holidays and events.

Large Group Cottages in Wales: Sleeping 10, 15, 20+

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August 9, 2026

Places to Stay

Two white Anglesey cottages sit on a rocky coastline beneath a dramatic, cloudy sky. The calm sea and misty hills create a moody, atmospheric scene—perfect for those seeking picturesque holiday cottages in Wales

Best Sea-View Cottages in Wales 2026

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August 7, 2026

Holiday Ideas, Places to Stay

A cosy, well-lit luxury cottage living room featuring warm wooden floors and dark ceiling beams. A large grey corner sofa with plaid cushions and two light-coloured armchairs are arranged around a central coffee table and rug. In the background, a log burner glows warmly in the fireplace beneath a large decorative mirror, with natural light streaming in through large windows on the left.

Best 5-Star Rated Cottages in Wales 2026

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August 5, 2026

Places to Stay

A substantial two-storey Welsh luxury holiday house set into a green hillside, built in local grey stone with red-brick window detailing, featuring a full-length glazed upper-floor sun room with glass balustrades, clay-tiled roof with integrated solar panels and rooflights, and a wide manicured lawn with ornamental grasses, planted borders and outdoor terrace furniture in the foreground, framed against a dramatic overcast Welsh sky.

Welsh Cottages with Private Pools: 2026 Guide

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August 3, 2026

Holiday Ideas, Places to Stay

A timber-framed treehouse cabin with a slate roof, large A-frame glass windows, and a wooden decking area surrounded by green trees, with decorative string lights hanging across the exterior.

Quirky Stays in Wales: Treehouses, Chapels & Cabins

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August 1, 2026

Places to Stay

View from inside a holiday cottage looking through large glass patio doors onto a balcony with two chairs, overlooking a calm estuary with a long wooden pier stretching into the water, surrounded by green trees and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.

Adult-Only Hotels & Cottages in Wales: Complete Guide

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July 30, 2026

Holiday Ideas, Places to Stay

Moel Siabod mountain in Eryri National Park, North Wales

Winter in Wales: Storms, Snow, Six Nations & Traditions

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July 28, 2026

Things to do

A vibrant pink and purple sunset over the Cardiff Bay waterfront and historic Pierhead Building, an ideal evening setting for weekend breaks in Wales

Cardiff Weekend Guide: 48 Hours Hour-by-Hour

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July 27, 2026

Cardiff, City Breaks, Short Breaks

A black metal directional fingerpost with several signs pointing in different directions. The signs feature white text displaying town locations in both Welsh and English, including "Swyddfa'r Post / Post Office" and "Amgueddfa Gatrodol / Regimental Museum". The signpost stands in front of a curved, classical stone building with ornate architectural details.

100+ Welsh Phrases Every Visitor Should Know

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July 17, 2026

About Wales, Info

A nighttime view of a bustling Christmas market. Shoppers walk past a row of wooden chalet stalls with warmly lit interiors and peaked roofs, while an overhead display of bright purple and green festive lights illuminates the dark sky above.

The Best Welsh Christmas Markets 2026

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July 15, 2026

Cardiff, Destinations, Events, Holiday Ideas

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