British Travel Journal | Autumn/Winter 2023
There’s so much variety throughout this issue, bursting with breathtaking travel destinations, new hotels and extraordinary one-of-a-kind experiences. We cycle around Rutland’s 23-mile perimeter on a gourmet foodie trail, sleep under the stars in a wigwam surrounded by leopards at Port Lympne Safari Park in Kent, join an early morning meadowland wildlife walk and meet the resident bees of Calcot Manor in the Cotswolds, and spend a day enjoying magnificent gardens and cyder-making at The Newt in Somerset. Our journalists uncover the hottest new hotels while partaking in a nature-inspired pottery session at the Birch Selsdon and enjoying flower arranging at Cromlix with tennis star Andy Murray's wife Kim. My own travel highlights include walking across the Rhossili Downs, visiting the exquisite region of the Gower Peninsula and taking a dip in Tinker Bunny’s Bathing Pool during a luxury stay at Atlanta Trevone in North Cornwall. With so much to both see and do, it's time to get creative with our travel trips!
There’s so much variety throughout this issue, bursting with breathtaking travel destinations, new hotels and extraordinary one-of-a-kind experiences.
We cycle around Rutland’s 23-mile perimeter on a gourmet foodie trail, sleep under the stars in a wigwam surrounded by leopards at Port Lympne Safari Park in Kent, join an early morning meadowland wildlife walk and meet the resident bees of Calcot Manor in the Cotswolds, and spend a day enjoying magnificent gardens and cyder-making at The Newt in Somerset. Our journalists uncover the hottest new hotels while partaking in a nature-inspired pottery session at the Birch Selsdon and enjoying flower arranging at Cromlix with tennis star Andy Murray's wife Kim. My own travel highlights include walking across the Rhossili Downs, visiting the exquisite region of the Gower Peninsula and taking a dip in Tinker Bunny’s Bathing Pool during a luxury stay at Atlanta Trevone in North Cornwall. With so much to both see and do, it's time to get creative with our travel trips!
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We walked along the grassy clifftops behind the golf course to the awe-inspiring<br />
Three Cliffs Bay and stumbled upon the remains of Pennard Castle, a wellpreserved<br />
Grade-II-listed medieval ruin, which beautifully frames the coastal view.<br />
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to the awe-inspiring Three Cliffs Bay and stumbled upon the<br />
remains of Pennard Castle, a well-preserved Grade-II-listed<br />
medieval ruin, which beautifully frames the coastal view. The<br />
northern side of the castle offers stunning views of Pennard<br />
Burrows, a wooded valley, and a sheer drop below.<br />
Our journey from one magical place to another took<br />
us next to Penllergare Valley Woods. This Victorian estate<br />
was once the home of John Dillwyn Llewelyn, who was a<br />
pioneering photographer, horticulturist, and astronomer.<br />
There are numerous reasons to visit this forgotten paradise<br />
filled with waterfalls, lakes, and rivers. In addition to the<br />
stunning panoramic views, there are 250 acres of ancient<br />
woodlands and exotic trees, not to mention a coffee shop<br />
that serves freshly baked scones and homemade cakes.<br />
The estate is also home to a giant monkey puzzle tree and<br />
has a brand new visitor centre.<br />
Our next stop was the Secret Bar and Kitchen in<br />
Swansea; located directly on the beach, this is a perfect<br />
spot for a delicious meal and some relaxing downtime. I<br />
devoured a delicious Chicken Parmigiana and my furry<br />
friend Poppy enjoyed her first-ever Puppachino.<br />
On our final evening in Swansea, we decided to head up<br />
to Cefn Bryn to take in the panoramic views of the Gower’s<br />
dark skies. It was truly a magical experience watching the<br />
constellations track along the inky black sky in perfect<br />
peace. I had an unforgettable experience exploring the<br />
Gower. Whether you seek a peaceful beach holiday or an<br />
exhilarating outdoor adventure break, the Gower has it<br />
all and I highly recommend visiting this remarkable part<br />
of Wales to fully experience everything it has to offer. It’s a<br />
journey that will leave a lasting mark on your memory.<br />
For further information on visiting Swansea Bay,<br />
Mumbles and Gower please visit: visitswanseabay.com<br />
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