Torfaen, a borough in Wales, is located within Monmouthshire. Torfaen is known for numerous attractions that include landmarks, nature and activities to visit on a cottage holiday. Torfaen is famed for its contrasting landscape, which is replete with mountains and woodland on one hand and valleys and canals on the other. The presence of so many attractions makes Torfaen a popular destination among cottage holidays enthusiasts visiting the region. more Search cottage map of cottages elsewhere in the UK and Ireland

During a country cottages break in this part of South Wales, you can visit the many heritage sites in Torfaen, which are testament to the rich past of the county. The most popular among them is the Blaenavon World Heritage Site, which gives you an understanding of the living, geology and transportation history of Torfaen. A visit to the Blaenavon World Heritage Centre provides a glimpse into the glorious past of the industrial landscape of the county.

The Blaenavon Community Heritage & Cordell Museum also have collectibles that are decades old and reflect the rich culture of the county. There are many other attractions that can be explored during self catering cottage holidays. These include Blaenavon Ironworks, Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway, Pontypool Museum, Llantarnam Grange and the Greenmeadow Community Farm.

There are many open spaces in Torfaen that you can visit on a self catering cottages break, like the Garn Lakes and Pontypool Park. You can also indulge in a wide range of activities, like walking, boating and angling, during a self catering holiday.

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