Searching for an ideal location for a country cottage holiday or rural retreat break? The village of Llanishen is located in Monmouthshire in the south eastern part of Wales and overlooks the picturesque Vale of Usk. Set within the stunning Wye Valley Forest Park, in which the River Wye, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the UK’s fifth longest river can be found, Llanishen is perfect for a country cottage break. This is a very historical part of Wales and is a fascinating place to visit or stay in if you are looking for tranquillity and quiet as it has a small population and is very rural. Close by, around 10 miles to the north east of Llanishen, in England, is the beautiful Forest of Dean and around 16 miles to the north west of the village is the Brecon Beacons National Park. A self-catering holiday in or close to Llanishen therefore comes highly recommended for those who enjoy nature, the great outdoors and wildlife watching.
About Self-Catering Holidays in Llanishen
The village hall of Llanishen is a focal point of the settlement and brings the community together in a range of events and activities. With badminton, aerobics, an art club and a youth club, there is a lot going on for the villagers, as well as annual events which take place. These include a Christmas meal during the festive season and a bonfire night during Guy Fawkes. These events are fun to come along to if you are a visitor in Llanishen and are a great way of meeting the locals and getting to know the lovely people of this community when on holiday.
The River Usk lies very close by to Llanishen and is another beautiful area for taking walks by. It is set within the Brecon Beacons National Park which is home to soaring mountains, grassy moorland and tranquil lakes. Activities in the National Park including horse riding, sailing, canoeing, caving and rock climbing, so if you are an adrenaline junkie or just love the great outdoors and the activities that you can do in this spectacular scenery, then taking a trip to Brecon Beacons is a must.
Llanishen is perfect for a cottage break surrounded by nature, where you can wake up to wonderful views over the countryside and take in the scenery around you. You can enjoy long walks with loved ones, picnics underneath the trees and enjoy exploring and discovering wildlife and plants. With a friendly population of villagers and a quaint settlement with a few shops and pubs, it makes for a perfect place to stay, especially if you want to explore the Brecon Beacons National Park which is full of exciting things to see and do. It is one of those places that you just have to visit in your lifetime to truly appreciate the beauty of nature and what it has to offer, and Llanishen is a wonderful base in which to discover this part of Wales. For a great place to stay, see Country Cottages Online’s collection of rural retreats and Welsh country cottages.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Llanishen, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Monmouthshire.
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