My journey weblog from a stunning journey to Harlech, exploring the attractive Welsh city and, after all, visiting Harlech Castle!
‘Oh, you’re going to Harlech? Are you going to the fortress?’
This was the response I had from just about everybody after I informed them I used to be going to Harlech. The lovely city on the coast of north west Wales is likely to be greatest identified for its fortress however I found there’s a lot extra to Harlech.
It was a type of good autumnal days as I drove alongside the winding nation lanes in the direction of Harlech Castle. It was the sort of day that ought to be reserved for work or movie units, the place the autumnal tress made vibrant tunnels with their leafy branches of purple and orange and yellow.
I used to be staying in a stupendous stone cottage known as Bwthyn Nain with Menai Holiday Cottages and it was just about the definition of ‘quaint’.
It was wonky however good with chunky beams, thick slate flooring tiles and excellent little doorways. Cosy furnishings was blended with fashionable and vibrant decor so it felt homey and classy.
This was the sort of place the place you possibly can do nothing however snuggle underneath huge blankets with a stack of books, a pot of tea and a packet of Welsh Cakes.
The cherry on prime of this attractive cottage was the views; good sea views and that contemporary, salty air that whipped up from the seaside.
More photos and data on the cottage under
Once I used to be settled into my cottage and I managed to tear myself away from the cosiness of all of it (and drag Louie away from the underfloor heating which seems to be pure luxurious for a canine), I headed out for a fast stroll. But a fast stroll quickly became a 6 hour stroll!
Five minutes from the cottage and I discovered a bit footpath main right down to the seaside. I let Louie prepared the ground down a steep path, throughout a railway and to the mushy sands of Harlech Beach. I’d walked alongside right here the earlier summer season when the seaside was brilliant and busy with blue skies and completely golden sands. Families and children had been splashing within the sea, sunbathing and constructing sand castles and it appeared like a very totally different place. The seaside had a distinct vibe on this wild and blustery autumnal morning, however I really suppose it was much more lovely.
Louie chased the wind up onto the grassy sand dunes that rolled and peaked so far as I may see. The prickly marram grass blanketed the dramatic dunes however we waded via the vegetation to see this attractive, Nordic wanting cottage.
After about 20 minutes we got here to the city and had the spectacular website of Harlech Castle. Did you understand that Harlech Castle was initially constructed on the shore, however the north west of Britain is steadily rising so, with an accumulation of sand, the shore is step by step creeping away.
We started the steep stroll into the centre of Harlech and we had been greeted by the cutest city you possibly can think about. Wobbly stone cottages leant towards one another as they sloped down the hills, and fairly little outlets invited me inside. An quaint candy store, an ice cream store, a bakery promoting contemporary pies and a charity store stuffed with previous treasures stored me entertained for the remainder of the morning. I used to be stunned by the variety of eating places across the city and I made a psychological word to return again in the summertime months after I’m certain they’re all full of guests!
I had lunch at Llew Glas, a reasonably little café serving a feast of home made goodies. Louie was spoiled rotten by all the eye as we sat exterior for much longer than vital and slowly watched the world go by – it was a type of sort of locations!
Visiting Harlech Castle
We then made our option to the Harlech Castle, as a result of you’ll be able to’t go to Harlech with out visiting the fortress. It was grand and spectacular and extremely nicely preserved however castles aren’t actually my factor and Louie was lower than impressed so we made our approach again to our beautiful cottage.
More about my cottage in Harlech
My cottage was booked via Menai Holiday Cottages and was known as Bwthyn Nain. It’s been not too long ago refurbished and you’ll actually inform. Everything inside is totally pristine and excellent and I couldn’t fault a single factor. Prices for Bwthyn Nain begin from £395 within the off-season for one week as much as £795 for every week within the excessive season. It comfortably sleeps 6 adults so I feel that’s a cut price! You can e book a minimal of two nights too.
Here are some extra pics!
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