Nicholas Barrett

A rural stone cottage sits in a green valley surrounded by rocky hills and mountains under a blue sky with scattered clouds. This idyllic farm stay in North Wales features a winding stone wall and scattered trees in the landscape.

Down on the Farm: Popular Farm Stays in North Wales

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May 22, 2026

Farm Stays, North Wales

A bowl of Mussel Chowder - a delicious Welsh recipe with prawns, mussels, and clams in a tomato broth, garnished with herbs and served with rustic bread on a grey plate. Nearby plates and bread are partially visible.

12 Welsh recipes to cook at home

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May 22, 2026

Food and Drink

A vibrant garden with red flowers in the foreground, colourful buildings of Portmeirion, lush greenery, trees, and people walking. The sky is mostly clear with a few clouds, making the lively scene even more picturesque.

Exploring Portmeirion

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May 22, 2026

Days Out, North Wales

A woman relaxes in a pool at a spa hotel in Wales, leaning against the edge with her eyes closed. Her head rests on a rolled towel with a frangipani flower, surrounded by lush green plants and a stone wall in the background.

Luxury Spa Hotels in Wales

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May 22, 2026

Hotels, North Wales, Places to Stay

A person carrying a surfboard walks into the sea at sunset, with waves, surfers, and a rocky coastline in the background—capturing the beauty often seen at surfing beaches in Wales under a partly cloudy sky.

Best Surfing Beaches in Wales?

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May 22, 2026

Adventures and Activities, Beaches, Ceredigion and Cardigan Bay, Destinations, Mid Wales, Nature, Things to do, Watersports

Two people wearing helmets enjoy cycling in Wales, riding bicycles on a gravel path through a scenic landscape with green hills, water, and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.

Best Cycling Routes in Wales

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May 22, 2026

Adventures and Activities, Cycling and Mountain Biking, Destinations, Pembrokeshire, Things to do, West Wales

A person wearing a helmet and rucksack rides a bike down a mountain bike trail in Snowdonia, illuminated by golden sunlight streaming through the trees, creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere.

Snowdonia Mountain Biking

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May 22, 2026

Adventures and Activities, Cycling and Mountain Biking, Destinations, North Wales, Snowdonia, Things to do

Best Mountain Walks in Snowdonia

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May 22, 2026

Hiking, Snowdonia, Walks

A quaint stone holiday cottage in Wales with a thatched roof, ivy climbing its walls, and a lush garden in front. Ornate windows and greenery surround the house, with a stone fence and gate in the foreground.

Plan a Snowdonia Cottage Holiday

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May 22, 2026

Holiday Cottages, Short Breaks, Snowdonia

Museums and Attractions in Wales - Cardiff City Hall

The Best Museums in Wales

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May 22, 2026

Attractions, Museums, Things to do

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