Wales - Ref 2463

With its dramatic mountain backdrop and boulder-strewn River Dee, the beautiful Vale of Llangollen is an idyllic setting for this pretty tourist town - internationally famous for its Musical Eisteddfod The lush green valley itself can be explored via steam train or canal boat whilst the Castell Dinas Bran – high above the town – can be reached by various scenic pathways and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside With a good range of pubs and restaurants as well as many interesting shops, the village is within easy driving distance of the National Trust properties of Chirk Castle and Erddig For those who don’t mind some driving, the 'Seven Wonders of Wales' can be seen in a day with Llangollen as a touring base whilst closer to the town are the Clwyd hills and the Snowdonia National Park Converted from a 17th Century stone-built barn, this lovely property is set on a 25-acre smallholding on the outskirts of Llangollen This semi-detached cottage seamlessly blends character features and modern facilities to create a comfortable and stylish open-plan living space, surrounded by three bedrooms – one of which is en suite Visitors can also enjoy access to the large shared garden which boasts views of the castle ruin and are permitted to take walks through the owners' land - including a wildlife rich forested area .