Having just got back into the swing of work / school / life, the last bank holiday might already feel like a dim and distant memory. Fortunately another one is on its way to help us make the most of one of the most beautiful seasons here in North Wales – Spring. If you’re still…
Always Aim High Events, the organisers of the popular Etape Eryri and Tour De Mon events, are bringing a brand new cycle sportive to Wales in 2014. This Sunday 27th April, head on over to one of North Wales’ most beautiful historic towns for the Gran Fondo Conwy. With hundreds of riders taking part,…
“A golfers ideal spot! With no less than four great golf courses within 10 mins drive you are right in the middle of the golfing action. Maesdu Golf Club is a 10 minute walk and North Wales Golf Club further along the same road. This house takes short breaks all year round too so you…
“Did you think that only rock stars and actors had bars at the end of their garden?? Think again because being across from a bar and restaurant is great and you can have that too! You really do have the best of both worlds. Lovely sea views to the front, mountain views to the side…
“This cottage oozes a style of its own, a beachy, upmarket kind of retreat just minutes from the village. Sea grass, the surf board leaning against the wall, the cool photographs on the wall even an old school trunk in the bedroom! Nick and Danielle have excelled themselves using every inch of this cottage to…
Opportunities to drink ale, real ale, and lots of it legitimately in the name of good clean family friendly days out come few and far between. So when the Conwy Real Ale Festival was announced to be taking place in Conwy, North Wales, naturally the Great Escapes Wales team were very excited. Not only is…
Whether you’re a sceptic who views it as a “Hallmark-holiday” or a model offspring with choccies in one hand and flowers in the other, Mothering Sunday is coming up on the 30th March and you’d best prepare something special for your Mum. After all, she’s the one who brought you into this world and we’re…
Are you planning a visit to North Wales with the kids? Eagerly awaited school holidays can quickly turn into a nightmare if your little mischief-makers get bored. Keep them occupied – and keep you from tearing your hair out – by taking the whole troop on a tour of North Wales. With so many amazing attractions…
The rest of the UK might be celebrating all things hearts and flowers on 14th February, but in Wales, we like to do things a little differently. We have our own patron saint of lovers and this one is no Roman man – she’s a lady from Anglesey. St Dwynwen’s day is celebrated on 25th…