‘Unfashionably fashionable’ off the beaten track in Wales

Elvis Festival in Porthcawl, a photo by Tourism Bridgend on Flickr. I’ve been working on a contract in Bridgend in South Wales for almost three years now in varying capacities and as an ‘outsider’ to the area (but who is now heavily involved in building the destination’s reputation and brand), I have been asked to [...]

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Late Availability in Milkwood House this Summer!

Cancellations. We’ve all been there, those unavoidable things that crop up from time to time that mean we have to cancel our holidays.  Unfortunately, one couple staying with us at Milkwood House has just had to cancel their stay from Monday 26th July to Wednesday 4th August 2010, so these dates are now available. Milkwood [...]

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New art in Milkwood

I’ve been searching for some suitable Welsh art to feature in Milkwood House for quite some time and last year, by chance I discovered that one of the best artists in Wales today, lives just up the road! John Uzzell Edwards undoubtedly creates the most inspiring and captivating works of Welsh art that I have [...]

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Favourite Places in Wales: Worms Head

into africa Originally uploaded by Jibbo Found this superb pic of Worms Head on Flickr earlier today, and this photopgrapher (Jibbo) has some pretty amazing stuff on his account, so he’s definitely worth checking out. Worms Head is one of the special places in Wales that is a must-see at any time of the year, [...]

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“Many are considered, few are chosen” Jim Telfer……

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"Many are considered, few are chosen" Jim Telfer……

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Self catering Easter break in Seven Stars, Mid Wales

Just been alerted to a great Easter break in Mid Wales smack bang in the middle of Red Kite country. Anyone looking for a last minute self catering holiday in Wales this weekend then this is it. The Seven Stars ‘Barn House’ accommodation, located in the Elan Valley offers great hill walking and is a perfect [...]

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Llanfair PG Station Sign, Anglesey, North Wales

Llanfair PG Station Sign, Anglesey, North Wales Originally uploaded by SnakeCorp   The last people to stay with me in Milkwood did not believe that there was such a place in Wales, so here’s the evidence

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So what’s www.truplaces.com really like?

Well, we have just launched http://www.TruPlaces.com and would like to know what you think – what’s missing, what’s good about it, what’s bad about it and whether or not you like it at all.  Welcome your thoughts and comments on this, would be really useful to know…..Thanks!

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So what's www.truplaces.com really like?

Well, we have just launched http://www.TruPlaces.com and would like to know what you think – what’s missing, what’s good about it, what’s bad about it and whether or not you like it at all.  Welcome your thoughts and comments on this, would be really useful to know…..Thanks!

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