Powys is a beautiful country cottage holidays destination. The foundation for a satisfying holiday in mid Wales is good cared for holiday accommodation. It is essential to know that you will be greeted on arrival with a hearty welcome and a clean attractive cottage or pine lodge, with crisp sheets on the beds and thoughtful decor.  Obviously there is a scale of good basic holiday cottages up to truly sumptuous, depending on price, but that is up to each individual holidaymakers to decide. Powys is simply divine if you are the type of person who will be outdoors most of the time, you may not value luxury to the same degree as someone who prefers to spend a lot of time relaxing in a holiday home. People with dogs or children may prefer robust, less luxurious accommodation.

Rent a cottage or lodge in Powys that suits your personality

People are happiest on holiday when the accommodation meets expectations. This takes a little thought prior to booking that cottage in Powys that has caught you eye. Bear in mind the needs of the other members of your group. Never rent pet-friendly cottages if anyone is allergic to dogs or cats.  The main essentials are the right number of bedrooms and bathrooms and each holidaymakers will have other requirements. It could be a secluded location or alternatively accommodation near a pub. We are all have different interests.

Out and about on holiday in Powys

Few people choose a holiday to Powys simply based on the accommodation being lovely. Powys is famed for its numerous tourist attractions, ranging from monuments and museums to activities and recreational centres. It is home to several magnificent buildings like the Powys Castle and Garden which is recommended for a family visit during a self-catering holiday. The Spaceguard Centre, a working astronomical observatory is one of the most popular attractions.

The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) and the King Arthur´s Labyrinth are popular with tourists of all age groups. You can also visit the Pales Quaker Meeting House, Lake Vyrnwy Nature Reserve, Corris Craft Centre, Gregynog Hall and Red Kite Feeding Station on your self catering cottages break.

Powys is also home to several museums and galleries that have valuable paintings, collectibles and artefacts that reflect the rich culture and heritage of the destination. You can visit the Judge’s Lodging, South Wales Borderers Museum, Museum of Modern Art, Robert Owen Museum and Andrew Logan Museum.

There are many activities like riding at Golden Castle Riding Stables, which you can enjoy doing during your country cottage holiday. Moreover, there are many golf clubs spread across different parts of the destination, like Brecon, Builth Wells and Welshpool. The Llanymynech, Cradoc, Brecon, Derllys, Summerhill, Knighton, Palleg and St. Idloes Golf Course are frequented by tourists year-round. Besides, you can enjoy the Black Mountain Activities and the Hawksdrift Falconry Experience.

There are many other interesting things that you can do during your cottage holiday, such as attending the famous Brecon International Festival of Jazz and Royal Welsh Show. With so many endless attractions, you can have a really enjoyable time during a country cottages holiday in Powys.  Also within the south of Powys is the renowned Brecon Beacons.  We trust you will enjoy finding a cottage in Powys on Country Cottages Online.