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Heart of Wales Steam and Cruise

Enjoy an Elite Door to Door holiday discovering the breathtaking scenery, heritage railways and peaceful waterways of Mid Wales.

Heart of Wales Steam and Cruise

Sunday 4 July 2027

Single room (limited availability) £Nil

Escape to Elan Valley, a world away from normal life and savour, this beautiful location and visitor centre. Experience an elegant Victorian spa town, a scenic train journey, a Victorian Gothic Hall, and a relaxing canal cruise. Head to the Ceredigion Heritage Coast and the Victorian seaside resort of Aberystwyth, which is home to beaches, a lovely Promenade, and a funicular railway, before enjoying an unforgettable and nostalgic journey through some wonderful scenery on the Vale of Rheidol narrow gauge steam railway. Finally, experience the beautiful and diverse scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park and a cruise on Brecon Canal.

The Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells ***

In the heart of Llandrindod Wells, this hotel has been owned by the same family for over 100 years. It has a restaurant and bar, garden area, TV, tea/coffee facilities and hairdryer. The hotel has a lift.

Holiday Highlight

Elan Valley Centre

Your Holiday Includes

Door to door service

Elite coach travel

4 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast

A trip on Rheidol Railway

A cruise on Brecon Canal

A guided tour of Elan Valley Centre

5 days/4 nights

Day 1

You will be picked up from home and brought through to the coach.

Day 2

Escape to Elan Valley, a world away from normal life, for a coach guided tour of this beautiful location and its visitor centre. Visit AbbeyCwm-Hir Hall, a Grade II listed historic house and one of Wales' finest examples of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture. Enjoy a tour of this magni1cent Hall which has been restored to its Gothic splendour. Each of its 52 rooms is unique and there are stunning interiors, fascinating collections and 12 acres of beautiful gardens. Home to the National Cycle Collection, explore Llandrindod Wells, whose towers and ornate ironwork re ect its heyday as a Victorian spa town.

Please Note

We always aim to operate the holiday as described. Occasionally changes may be necessary due to local or operational factors. Any adjustments will always be made with your comfort and enjoyment in mind.

Day 3

Head to the Ceredigion Heritage Coast and the Victorian seaside resort of Aberystwyth, which is home to beaches, a lovely Promenade, a funicular railway, castle ruins and the National Library of Wales, and enjoy an unforgettable and nostalgic journey through some wonderful scenery on the Vale of Rheidol narrow gauge steam railway.

Day 4

Experience the beautiful and diverse scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park, including Brecon, with its medieval cathedral and narrow streets full of craft and antique shops, and a relaxing cruise through a lock and over an aqueduct on the historical Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, a fantastic feat of engineering which was built before roads and railways. A buffet lunch or cream tea can be included, if required. Alternatively, you could visit Hayon-Wye, which has become a world famous second-hand book centre

Day 5

Return home

About the Destination

Mid Wales is renowned for its unspoilt scenery, peaceful landscapes and historic railways.

From the mountains and reservoirs of the Elan Valley to the coastline of Cardigan Bay and the beauty of the Brecon Beacons, this region offers spectacular scenery at every turn.

About the Experience

This holiday combines scenic touring, heritage rail travel and relaxing cruising at a comfortable pace.

Whether travelling through valleys by steam railway, cruising along peaceful canals or admiring mountain landscapes, there are memorable experiences throughout your stay.

Your Hotel – Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells

This welcoming hotel offers comfortable accommodation in the heart of one of Wales’ most elegant spa towns.

Hotel Features

Restaurant and bar
Garden area
Lift
Tea and coffee facilities
Television
Hairdryer
Central Llandrindod Wells location

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