Visit Knighton, the gateway to Wales for a wonderful country cottage holiday. This is a truly charming market town surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside that this part of Wales has to offer. Located conveniently close to the border with England, here you can discover some of the best of Wales plus travel in to nearby Shropshire if you wish.
Advice on Cottage Holidays in Knighton
This part of Wales is excellent for wildlife watching and an inspiring landscape for keen photographers - you will find scenes to delight and inspire at every turn. There are also excellent opportunities to enjoy walking and cycling nearby. Offas’s Dye National Trail can be accessed from nearby Knighton, as can the Glyndwr Way National Trail. Also nearby are the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Knighton is just 45 minutes by car from Shrewsbury and Hereford and also benefits from excellent train links with the Midlands and South Wales. The National Trust’s impressive Powis Castle and Gardens are recommended for a visit and are just an easy 30 minute drive away at Welshpool.
This area offers so much to see and do. Enjoy outdoor pursuits such as walking, horse riding, swimming, and clay pigeon shooting. When it comes to shopping don’t miss the local farmer’s market. Have the best of times on a cottage holiday in this special part of Wales.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Knighton, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Powys.