My journey weblog from a beautiful journey to Harlech, exploring the gorgeous Welsh city and, after all, visiting Harlech Fortress!
‘Oh, you’re going to Harlech? Are you going to the fortress?’
This was the response I had from nearly everybody after I instructed them I used to be going to Harlech. The gorgeous city on the coast of north west Wales may be greatest recognized for its fortress however I found there’s a lot extra to Harlech.
It was a kind of good autumnal days as I drove alongside the winding nation lanes in the direction of Harlech Fortress. It was the form of day that needs to be reserved for work or movie units, the place the autumnal tress made vibrant tunnels with their leafy branches of crimson and orange and yellow.
I used to be staying in an attractive stone cottage referred to as Bwthyn Nain with Menai Vacation Cottages and it was just about the definition of ‘quaint’.
It was wonky however good with chunky beams, thick slate flooring tiles and ideal little doorways. Cosy furnishings was combined with trendy and vibrant decor so it felt homey and classy.
This was the form of place the place you would do nothing however snuggle below monumental blankets with a stack of books, a pot of tea and a packet of Welsh Muffins.
The cherry on high of this attractive cottage was the views; good sea views and that contemporary, salty air that whipped up from the seaside.
Extra footage and data on the cottage beneath
As soon as 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. However a fast stroll quickly changed into a 6 hour stroll!
5 minutes from the cottage and I discovered a little bit footpath main all the way down to the seaside. I let Louie prepared the ground down a steep path, throughout a railway and to the tender sands of Harlech Seashore. I’d walked alongside right here the earlier summer time when the seaside was shiny and busy with blue skies and completely golden sands. Households and youngsters had been splashing within the sea, sunbathing and constructing sand castles and it appeared like a very completely 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 might see. The prickly marram grass blanketed the dramatic dunes however we waded by way of the vegetation to see this attractive, Nordic trying cottage.
After about 20 minutes we got here to the city and had the spectacular website of Harlech Fortress. Do you know that Harlech Fortress was initially constructed on the shore, however the north west of Britain is steadily rising so, with an accumulation of sand, the shore is steadily creeping away.
We started the steep stroll into the centre of Harlech and we had been greeted by the cutest city you would think about. Wobbly stone cottages leant in opposition to 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 full of previous treasures saved me entertained for the remainder of the morning. I used to be shocked by the variety of eating places across the city and I made a psychological observe to come back again in the summertime months after I’m certain they’re all filled with 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 needed and slowly watched the world go by – it was a kind of form of locations!
Visiting Harlech Fortress
We then made our approach to the Harlech Fortress, as a result of you may’t go to Harlech with out visiting the fortress. It was grand and spectacular and extremely properly preserved however castles aren’t actually my factor and Louie was lower than impressed so we made our approach again to our pretty cottage.
Extra about my cottage in Harlech
My cottage was booked by way of Menai Vacation Cottages and was referred to as Bwthyn Nain. It’s been lately refurbished and you’ll actually inform. The whole lot inside is totally pristine and ideal and I couldn’t fault a single factor. Costs 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’ll be able to ebook a minimal of two nights too.
Listed here are some extra pics!
For those who’re on the lookout for extra issues to do within the space then make sure you learn 25 issues to do in North Wales.
Learn extra from my travels round Wales:
Our household weekend in Anglesey in an Airstream trailer (with video)
Staying at Wales’ first luxurious Glampotel
Pale Corridor Resort: Is that this Wales’ greatest resort?
A weekend itinerary for Swansea Bay, Mumbles and the Gower
A luxurious glamping journey with Splendidly Wild, Anglesey
Ideas for strolling up Snowdon
An adventurous weekend in Wales (with video) – Contains mountaineering up Snowdon & Velocity Zip Line
