Coney Beach Pleasure Park was a historic seaside amusement park in Porthcawl, Wales, featuring over 25 rides including roller coasters and water rides, operating seasonally from 1918 until permanent closure in 2025. It offered traditional and modern amusement experiences on its outdoor site by the beach promenade.
Wernddu Fechan House is a spacious and luxurious property suitable for larger families or groups, set in a rural area surrounded by 10 acres of land, offering a private hot tub, games room, and extensive outdoor patios and garden areas.
Neath Abbey is the ruins of a once vast Cistercian monastery established in 1129 in South Wales, notable for its extensive medieval remains, historic gatehouse, and archaeological significance. The outdoor site offers visitors a glimpse into Welsh monastic history and industrial heritage, with informative displays and a backdrop for popular TV series filming.
This is a one-bedroom shepherd's hut near Cowbridge in rural Wales, offering shared access to a heated outdoor swimming pool and a shared hot tub with picturesque countryside views, set on 2.8 acres of landscaped gardens.
A charming three-bedroom detached holiday cottage near Cowbridge set in a private gated estate, offering peaceful countryside surroundings with shared heated swimming pool and hot tub facilities.
St Quintins Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Llanblethian, Wales, featuring substantial stone gatehouse remains and defensive walls, situated on a steep spur overlooking the River Thaw. It is an outdoor historic site managed by Cadw, open to the public for free exploration of its significant medieval fortifications and ruins.
Cowbridge is a historic market town in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, known for its medieval layout, Roman heritage, and cultural festivals including music and food events.
Y Llaethdy is a stylish barn conversion near the peaceful village of Three Crosses on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, ideal for families or small groups seeking a coastal countryside retreat.
A large, comfortably furnished property suitable for families and groups, located near Swansea with a private hot tub and games room, offering access to beaches and coastal attractions.
Loughor Castle is a ruined medieval fortification in southwestern Wales, situated on the site of a former Roman fort. Visitors can explore the remains of the stone tower, curtain wall, and earthwork defenses within the castle park, experiencing a historic outdoor site surrounded by scenic views of the River Loughor.
A traditional thatched Tudor cottage with four ensuite bedrooms set near coastal and countryside walks, featuring a private enclosed garden and hot tub, suitable for families and pets.
The Yarn Market in Dunster, Somerset, is a historic Grade I listed octagonal building from the early 17th century, originally built to support the local wool and cloth trade, featuring a unique central pier with timber roofing and marked by Civil War history.
10 Oct, 17 Oct…
A guided tour takes visitors through Dunster Castle’s Victorian kitchen and larders, with stories about the cooks, maids and other staff who worked there.
Minehead is a historic coastal town in Somerset, England, known for its Victorian and Edwardian architecture, seaside attractions, and outdoor activities. It features a beach, a heritage railway, the Butlins holiday camp, and hosts traditional events like the May Day Hobby Horse festival.
Deerview Lodge in Bonvilston is a stylish countryside lodge set within peaceful grounds with rural views and a private hot tub, ideal for relaxing breaks or family retreats near Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
Deerview Stables in Bonvilston is a stylish and peaceful countryside barn conversion offering a private hot tub and enclosed garden, ideal for relaxing or romantic stays and family breaks in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Lanlay Meadows in the Vale of Glamorgan is a tranquil pre-war meadow rich in wildlife and mature trees, offering scenic outdoor walking paths and a rare natural habitat along the River Ely.
7–10 Oct, 14–17 Oct…
An exhibition in the Morning Room of Dyffryn House explores the house’s history and the conservation and restoration work being carried out there.
Y Beudy is a barn conversion near the village of Three Crosses on the Gower Peninsula, offering a peaceful and stylish countryside retreat ideal for families and small groups.
Bay Cottage is a detached countryside cottage set within 42 acres of woodlands in the grounds of an 18th-century Georgian country house, offering a tranquil and relaxing country retreat with stylish and homely character.
Glynogwr Lodge Cottage is a family-owned retreat situated in the medieval hilltop village of Glynogwr, overlooking the Ogwr Fach Valley and blending historical charm with modern comforts in a scenic countryside setting.
Mushroom Cottage is a charming two-bedroom Welsh cottage in Blaenrhondda with stunning valley views, offering a cosy and homely retreat for up to five guests amidst scenic countryside surroundings.
This two-bedroom barn conversion in a coastal village combines stylish interiors and estuary views with a spacious, open-plan ground floor layout, featuring a private hot tub and garden with patio.
Llanelli is a historic market town in Carmarthenshire, Wales, known for its rich industrial and cultural heritage, coastal scenic paths, museums, and vibrant arts scene. It offers visitors diverse experiences from heritage sites to leisure activities and festivals.