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Wonderful Welsh Beasts & Where to Find Them

Wales is an untamed place, of staggering wild beauty. Much of Wales is remote, without urbanisation. It’s one of the last true wildlife havens in the United Kingdom.

Nov 22

Top 10 Things to Do & See in Builth Wells Mid Wales

Builth Wells is attractive little town, hidden amongst the verdant valleys of Mid Wales. Unlike most quaint towns in the middle of the countryside, Builth used to be a kingdom. The tiny Kingdom of Builth.

Oct 30

Alternative ways to explore the Brecon Beacons

Published by: Lake Country House

To exhaust the Brecon Beacons seems to be impossible. No matter how many times you visit, there is still opportunity to discover more…

Sep 26

Deal with Stress the Easy Way – Spa Break Health Benefits

Published by: Tom Hall

Have you ever looked at a wellness guide? Or one of those “mind, body and soul” blogs? They probably account for 99.9% of all webpages…

Aug 07

Best Walks in the Brecon Beacons & Snowdonia

Published by: Tom Hall

At the Lake Country House, Hotel & Spa in Powys, Mid Wales, we’re very lucky.

Jul 23

Stargazing in Wales: The Brecon Beacons - Dark Sky Reserve

Published by: Tom Hall

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if on a clear night we could all head outside and see a sky dusted with gazillions of stars? The reality is, that many of us live in areas where light pollution obscures the heavens.

Jun 25

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Wales

Published by: Lake Country House

Jul 10

Outdoor Activities and New Things to Try in Wales this Summer

Published by: Dominic Garnett

As tempting as it can be to stick to the tried and tested activities on your next break, completely new experiences can make for the most memorable times of all. From mountain biking thrills to wild swimming, here are five must try activities for your next trip to Wales. And with various friendly guides and sources out there, you can often get the perfect introdction and hire all the gear you need. From completely free activities to special beginners sessions, the following all come highly recommended:

Jun 07

Lake Country House Chef Q&A

My Mum & Dad were massive foodies, so my love of food started at a very young age. I knew I wanted to start a career in cooking as soon as I reached high school, cookery lessons were the highlight of my week!