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I did a long weekend in Jan (pre pandemic) in Ballater. It was glorious and cheap.
The Pen-y-Gwyrd is an experience alright. The rooms are okay, the food is just okay, the beer average and the people who run it are odd and quite rude too e.g. demanding my friend removed his hat or he couldn’t order beer, telling us what time we were having breakfast to meet their requirements. For balance the huge, deep Victorian/Edwardian/ancient baths are amazing though
Yep, sounds about right!
Fully booked months in advance though (or always used to be). Been run by the same family for generations.
We really enjoyed the whole experience, something different.
South Lakes, I actually reckon winter is the best time to see the Lakes, a bit quieter and the colours are stunning.
A trip to The Scilly Isles is good for the soul.
Hey IHN…..that’s our little escape in Wales, well the cottage next door anyway. We were the first to stay there must have been back in around 2000.
To be fair, someone on here recommended it to me about five(?) years ago after I asked a similar question, it may well have been you 🙂
lol....yeah I probably did. Great isn't it, we haven't been for about five years now. Always great in the Winter, although we used to go Oct half term. Such a wonderful space to walk around, if you miss the passing weather!
Anyway....on the basis you're coming from the West, the Gower is great/ if similar terrain to the Devon & Cornwall. Mentioned by others, I'd agree the Isle of Purbeck is just fabulous, from Durdle Door/Lulworth Cove (weekend walks through the ranges)to Studland Bay, overlooking Poole Harbour, Swanage, the chain ferry to check out Bournemouth, Steam Railways, Cream Teas, Thatched Roofs, fabulous walks everywhere.........and some great Pubs!
A trip to The Scilly Isles is good for the soul.
I'm a massive Scillias fan but visiting in winter can be problematic. The boat has the least cancellations but doesn't run in winter. Planes are cancelled by high wind or low visibility so can be an issue
In the summer I would thoroughly recommend. Maybe fly from Exeter.