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Stargazing in Wales: The Brecon Beacons - Dark Sky Reserve

Published: 23/07/2018 / Author: 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.

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Best Walks in the Brecon Beacons & Snowdonia

Published: 07/08/2018 / Author: Tom Hall

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

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

Published: 22/11/2018

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.

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Welsh Christmas Traditions

Weird & Wonderful Welsh Christmas Traditions You Didn't Know About

Published: 23/11/2023

We’re well into December now and Christmas is on it’s way. We hope you’re enjoying the festive cheer and making the most of your favourite Xmas indulgences.

December is perfect time for throwing yourself into tradition and having fun. Whether you are a family who put their trees up on a certain date or you always go to a Christingle service (even as a grown adult), Christmas traditions truly warm the heart.

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How Best to Nurture Your Mind, Body and Soul in 2023

Published: 01/11/2022 / Author: Lake Country House

So clearly a different approach is needed. Now that the worst of winter is behind us, we can shrug off those January blues and start thinking about more realistic ways to nurture and inspire the best version of ourselves – which, we accept, will never be perfect but will be all the better for it!

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