Rhewl is a small rural village situated close to the town of Llangollen in Denbighshire in North East Wales. It has a wonderfully quaint Welsh feel to it, and you will certainly feel a sense of a close-knit community during a stay in Rhewl due to the very small population of the settlement. Surrounded by fields and pastures, Rhewl is an ideal location for a country cottage holiday. It is possible though to visit the coast whilst enjoying a holiday in Rhewl as the popular seaside town of Rhyl is just 17 miles away.
About Self-Catering Holidays in Rhewl, Llangollen
When it comes to finding a good quality place to stay, choose from rural country cottages, log cabins and even 5 star rated cottages. Whatever your needs, we hope you find an inspirational place to stay. Options include dog-friendly and pet-free properties.
Small it may be but there it a lot to do in the village, including taking picturesque walks along the beautiful River Dee which runs through the village. The River Dee rises in Snowdonia and forms a part of the border between England and Wales. Taking lovely walks along this gorgeous meandering body of water is a great way to soak up the unique atmosphere of Rhewl and sports such as white-water kayaking and fishing can also be enjoyed on the River Dee.
Rhewl is home to one public house which is filled with friendly locals and tourists. The Sun Inn serves thirst-quenching beverages and is a wonderful place to unwind after a day out exploring the surrounding countryside on a cottage holiday.
The town of Llangollen is only 18 miles up the road from the village of Rhewl, and there are a lot of interesting and exciting cultural events happening throughout the year here. The most famous festival in Llangollen is the International Eisteddfod. This event lasts for a week and sees performers from all over the world flock to Llangollen to take part in music and dance competitions and shows, including performances from well-known artists such as Elaine Page and Katherine Jenkins. Along with a fun parade through the town which sees tourists and locals alike parading through the streets, the Llangollen International Eisteddfod is an extremely fun event and takes place every year during the second week of July.
As well as the Eisteddfod, Llangollen is home to the Llangollen Fringe Festival, also in July. This group of events focus on art, comedy and theatre, and artists including Tracey Emin have taken part in the festival before.
Rhewl is a charming village in which to stay on a country cottage holiday in Denbighshire. With a small population of friendly people and nearby Llangollen providing exciting festivals and events, extraordinary beauty available close by, along with a variety of walking trails, this charming village has plenty to recommend it for a relaxing self-catering break away.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Rhewl, Llangollen, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Denbighshire.