A Fabulous Staycation in Mid Wales
'Staycationing' is on the rise in the UK, and over the half term we headed to Mid Wales for a break. It was so great we're heading back for the school holidays and plan to move there permanently by the end of the year - yes, that good! While many of us head to the South West or up to Scotland, Wales is a stunning country to visit. This cultural green gem boasts fabulous long sandy beaches, the Snowdonia National Park, scrumptious local produce to dine on and plenty to do whether you venture away for romance or want to holiday with the kids. Here we share some highlights and ideas to tempt you to staycation in mid Wales.
Penbryn Beach in Cardigan BayWho says Australia has the best beaches?! Cardigan Bay boasts many fine beaches with mature sand dunes and there's so much to do, from the obvious - sun bathing (yes, The GIN Lady came back with a bit of a tan, fast fading now!), to more adventurous stuff like sea kayaking, sailing and boating, dolphin or bird watching, cycle rides and walking trips. It's also a great place to go fishing. We defy anyone who isn't charmed by this heritage coast, and it's also a great way to boost local economies and savour regional food.

If you want to take a step back from the coast, we highly recommend a visit to Machynlleth - Mach to locals, and is the ancient capital of Wales. This lively market town is home to only 2000 souls, but boasts some fascinating things to do, not to mention a must-visit to the Centre of Alternative Technology (only a short distance from Mach). While in Mach, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Wynnstay Hotel.
We highly recommend a meal or a stay at the Wynnstay HotelCharming, friendly and a little bit quirky is how we sum up The Wynnstay... definitely our sort of place. It offers all the charm you would expect from a late 18th Century town house, and is a maze of delightful rooms, from the cosy bar to the oldy worldy restaurant. The bedrooms are comfy too and good value for money. For us, apart from the fantastic staff, the main highlight was the food. We tucked into local Borth crab, tender Welsh steak and locally reared duck. Nothing poncy here, this is simply great Welsh produce on a plate of which they are incredibly proud and do much to support local producers. So whether you're just popping into Mach for some sightseeing and need a place to eat, or fancy staying for a few days, look no further than The Wynnstay Hotel.
Many thanks to the owners of The Wynnstay Hotel for making The GIN Lady feel so welcome :-)And then of course, all this lies in the foothills of the Snowdonia National Park, home to Wales' largest mountain and lake. Amazingly diverse, the Snowdonia landscape includes steep river gorges, waterfalls and green valleys with oak, ash, rowan and hazel woodlands scattered throughout the Park, with stunning estuaries and 23 miles of coastline and sandy beaches - how can you resist?!!

With so much to do, a great variety of eco friendly accommodations with stunning natural vistas - beaches, mountains and breathtaking water bodies - what more could a GIN lady desire? So if you haven't yet chosen your holiday destination, look no further than mid west Wales!



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