Spectacular Scenery of Mid Wales

SPECTACULAR SCENERY OF MID WALES

 

2 – 6 October 2022

Sunday - Thursday

5 Days

From £499

 

Mid Wales is bordered by the two stunning National Parks of the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia and is home to rich, green landscapes, the unspoilt Ceredigion coastline, the stunning Cambrian mountains and glorious castles, gardens, and railways – discover just some of them from our base at the fantastic Metropole Hotel.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Llandrindod Wells   |   Elan Valley   |   Vale of Rheidol Railway   |   Powis Castle   |   Aberystwyth

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Llandrindod Wells and our hotel with time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Llandrindod Wells and Elan Valley

After spending the morning at leisure in our lovely hotel or strolling into the village to explore the shops, we make our way after lunch to the Elan Valley Visitor Centre, set in a fantastic location against a spectacular backdrop of a Victorian stone dam.

 

DAY THREE – Powis Castle and Garden

This morning, we visit the impressive Powis Castle which began life as a medieval fortress. We spend time at leisure exploring the magnificent collections contained in the castle and its world-famous garden, with spectacular yew hedges and lavish herbaceous borders, as well as a superb collection of treasures from India displayed in the Clive Museum.

 

DAY FOUR – Vale of Rheidol Railway and Aberystwyth

Today we travel to the popular seaside resort of Aberystwyth where we board the Vale of Rheidol Railway (past winner of Coach Friendly Heritage Railway of the Year) for a nostalgic journey through some of Wales’ most spectacular scenery. During our 3-hour round trip our narrow-gauge steam locomotive climbs 700ft during the 12-mile journey from Aberystwyth to Devil’s Bridge, home of the famous waterfalls. We spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure exploring Aberystwyth’s many attractions.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en-route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 4 nights' accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Porterage

• Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

• Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

• Glass of wine with dinner on the first night

• Entertainment on 1 night

• Free use of indoor pool, steam room & gym

• Admission to Elan Valley Visitor Centre

• Admission to Powis Castle and Gardens

• Vale of Rheidol Railway journey.

 

METROLPOLE HOTEL, LLANDRINDOD WELLS

The elegant and historic Metropole Hotel is located in the centre of the Victorian town of Llandrindod Wells and was originally the largest hotel in Wales. Still privately owned by the great, great grandson of the original Victorian owner, the Metropole is still the highest AA rated hotel in Mid Wales. The hotel offers 109 traditionally styled bedrooms, a large, spacious restaurant with a conservatory offering beautiful views of the surrounding countryside, a modern, cosy bar, and a comfortable lounge. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, spa bath, steam room and gym.

 

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage

Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

Glass of wine with dinner on the first night

Entertainment on 1 night

Admission to Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Admission to Powis Castle and Gardens

Vale of Rheidol Railway journey.

 

METROLPOLE HOTEL, LLANDRINDOD WELLS

The elegant and historic Metropole Hotel is located in the centre of the Victorian town of Llandrindod Wells and was originally the largest hotel in Wales. Still privately owned by the great, great grandson of the original Victorian owner, the Metropole is still the highest AA rated hotel in Mid Wales. The hotel offers 109 traditionally styled bedrooms, a large, spacious restaurant with a conservatory offering beautiful views of the surrounding countryside, a modern, cosy bar, and a comfortable lounge. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, spa bath, steam room and gym.

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	2 – 6 OCT 2022	SUNDAY	£499	NONE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£38.00

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Covid-19 restrictions may apply.

Metropole Hotel Powis Castle & Garden Rheidol Railway