A land of mountains and rivers, the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales draws those seeking breathtaking wild upland scenery for walking, mountain biking, horse riding, canoeing, fishing, climbing, birdwatching, sailing and windsurfing.
Rent a holiday cottage for a pleasant base to return to after a day out in the hills. All self-catering cottage accommodation in the Brecon Beacons, and Wales, is fully equipped for a 'home from home'.
The less energetic can enjoy the views from the Brecon Mountain Railway; explore the National Showcaves of Wales or take a boat ride down the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal.
History abounds from the Roman Y Gaer Fort to the Medieval Tretower Castle. Come and walk in the footsteps of the coal miners and iron workers of the Industrial Revolution at the World Heritage Site at Blaenavon.
The Georgian market town of Brecon hosts an annual Jazz Festival each August and the ArtBeat Brecon Trail leads the visitor through a wealth of craft shops and cultural experiences. Quiet moments can be found in the Norman Cathedral or on the banks of the River Usk, which flows through the town.