Make a holiday rental home or cottage in South East Wales your home away from home

South East Wales is a magnificent part of the world. The varied landscapes, from the wild, windswept hills of the Brecon Beacons to the beautiful sand lined coast, are filled with charming towns and villages, as well as an astonishing array of historical monuments dating from throughout history.

Things to do in South East Wales

The wild landscapes of South East Wales, especially the Brecon Beacons are an outdoor activity hotspot. Walking, mountain biking, fishing, horse riding and rock climbing holidays all thrive in the Brecon Beacons, and as you travel through the national park, you will be treated to seeing a great variety of bird life too. The Brecon Beacons are a beautiful place to walk, ride or climb, especially as you will stumble across some stunning, imposing and fairly dramatic castles, caves and ancient hills forts as you explore the landscape.

Hangliding and paragliding in South East Wales has really taken off in recent years. Although it looks hard, it really is easy, and South East Wales is one of the best paragliding sites, certainly in the UK, and probably beyond. Adventurers flock to self catering cottages to go paragliding in South East Wales, with 18 excellent sites to choose from in the region.

Golf holidays are also of the highest quality in South East Wales. Monmouthshire and Newport are home to some of the best golf courses throughout Wales, with famous courses including the Celtic Manor and the West Monmouthshire Golf Club offering excellent golf courses and all the facilities you could require for a full golf holiday. Information about South East Wales golf courses is available from the South Wales tourist information offices.

Places to visit on holiday in South East Wales

Cardiff and the Glamorgan Heritage Coast are fantastic places to take a self catering holiday cottage in South East Wales. The Glamorgan Heritage Coast is not only the site of some of Wales most impressive castles and stately homes, but also a quiet corner whose coastal paths are awe-inspiring to walk, and whose beaches are a surfer’s dream.

The Wye Valley and Vale of Usk are located on the east of Cardiff, towards the border with England. The area is astonishingly beautiful, and people flock to South East Wales accommodation in the area to walk Offa’s Dyke and to canoe along the River Wye, as well as explore the historic sites of Chepstow Castle and the Roman fort at Caerleon.

Cheap flights to South East Wales

South East Wales is fantastically easy to reach from anywhere in the UK. Cardiff has a ferry port connecting South East Wales to Ireland, as well as an airport (Cardiff International Airport (CWL)) and a large train station linking the whole of the UK.