Snowdonia

Snowdonia in northwest Wales is very definitely about the mountains – Mount Snowdon in the Snowdonia National Park is the highest peak in both Wales and England – but there's also a lovely coastline on the Llŷn Peninsula and the Cambrian shores, making this a perfect holiday destination for all kinds of visitors. World's fastest zipwire? World-class surfing? Majestic long-distance coastal footpath? Heritage railways? Hard-core mountain biking? It's all here, and there's a great range of places to stay to help you get the best out of the region. For once, budget doesn't mean second-best, when you consider the excellent glamping options in Snowdonia or check out the fabulous YHA hostel at Pen-y-Pas. Elsewhere, you're looking at a great selection of B&Bs – many geared towards walkers and outdoors enthusiasts – plus some rather nice country house hotels, rustic inns and pubs, and a growing number of boutique hotels.