Wales isn't somewhere most would associate with an exciting family break but after our fantastic weekend away in the Valleys we would happily return for a holiday. With breath taking scenery, plenty of attractions to explore and lots of activities to try, it's a great destination for some relaxation or thrill seeking, without breaking the bank.
We set off after collecting the Mini Mes from school on Friday and made our way to Upper Grippath Farm Holiday Cottages situated on the Twmbarlwm Mountain above Risca, our accommodation for our little getaway. This sheep farm has three, four star rated, self catering cottages on site, along with a sauna, and absolutely beautiful views across the Severn Bridges and Welsh Border. Our three bedroom haven was incredibly peaceful, and with a spacious lounge diner, well equipped kitchen, bathroom, WC and free WiFi it was like a home from home and we all felt very comfortable.
After unpacking we popped along to the supermarket which was just a few minutes away in the car to top up on essentials (Ben & Jerry's of course). We then settled in for the evening with a home-made curry and cuddled up on the sofas to watch the freeview TV channels for a while.
