Travel Detail

You leave London and travel west to the rolling hills of the Cotswolds. This area of outstanding beauty boasts England's prettiest and cutest historic villages. Your friendly driver-guide ensures you get the best photos and hear the most fascinating local tales. You travel west through the Welsh Marches and the borderlands between England and Wales; marked out by the ancient Offa's Dyke. The route then leads into the heart of the Cambrian Mountains and beautiful Elan Valley. Leaving here in the late afternoon, it's just an hour or so to the beautiful seaside town and cultural centre of Aberystwyth, where you spend the next two nights.

We try to reserve accommodation that's no more than a 20-minute walk from the town centre. We regularly check our accommodation partners to ensure they reach a certain standard.

Travel north into the spectacularly mountainous region of the Snowdonia National Park. You visit the beautiful mountain village of Beddgelert, where you can see the famous grave of 'Gelert', the legendary dog, or explore the nearby copper mine. From here, it's a short ride to the town of Machynlleth. This scenic little place is a treasure trove of history. You can gaze up at the ancient clock tower, marvel at the quaint houses, and go antique hunting. You travel on to Porthmadog and over the Cob causeway before reaching Harlech Castle. This mighty medieval castle sits high on a hill, and looks perfectly impenetrable.

After a fulfilling day you return to Aberystwyth in late afternoon.

We try to reserve accommodation that's no more than a 20-minute walk from the town centre. We regularly check our accommodation partners to ensure they reach a certain standard.

Leaving Aberystwyth, you travel around the coast of Cardigan Bay through the quaint town of Aberaeron, and to New Quay. A sumptuous sandy harbour, whitewashed houses, and connections to Dylan thomas: this town is one of the most picturesque and interesting little towns in Britain. What's more, is from the breakwater wall you may be lucky enough to spot dolphins and whales. Turning inland, you head into the foreboding Black Mountains. You may get the chance to explore a mysterious bedrock cave under a castle before you head for the coast, and visit Laugharne, where Dylan Thomas wrote the famous play "Under Milk Wood". From here it's a short distance to Tenby, the small, charming seaside town that'll be your base for two nights.

We try to reserve accommodation that's no more than a 20-minute walk from the town centre. We regularly check our accommodation partners to ensure they reach a certain standard.

Our last full day in Wales is spent exploring the extreme southwest. You see some of Britain's most gorgeous coastlines at the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. This region is stunning and was the birthplace of both the patron saint of Wales, and the Twdyr (anglicised to Tudor) royal dynasty.

You travel to the tiny cathedral city of St Davids for lunch and time for exploration, and you stop in the county town of Pembroke, where you can enter the thick medieval walls of the castle. From here we return once more to Tenby for a relaxed evening.

We try to reserve accommodation that's no more than a 20-minute walk from the town centre. We regularly check our accommodation partners to ensure they reach a certain standard.

Meal Plan: Full Breakfast

The Cumberland, London at Marble Arch, draws inspiration from the capital’s love of music, with a glorious fusion of comfort and service. In a prime position just off Oxford Street, yet just yards from the expansive green space of Hyde Park and Marble Arch, it's the perfect base for your London visit. You'll be close to famous shopping districts, museums and historic landmarks, while Marble Arch London Underground station is just around the corner, making further exploration a breeze.

Leaving Tenby in the morning, you begin your return journey to London. You travel past the big industrial cities of South Wales to the outskirts of Cardiff, for a visit to the outdoor National History Museum (an optional drop-off for anyone wanting to end the tour in Cardiff is available). After a journey through the Cardiff Bay area, you head 2,000 years back in time with a stop at the remarkably well preserved Roman Fortress at Caerleon. From here, it's time to say goodbye to Wales. You take the Severn Bridge back into England, where you have one final break at Castle Combe. This gorgeous Cotswold village perfect for a relaxed stroll amongst 16th century ironstone cottages. From here you will head back to central London.