Editor’s pick For a Welsh mini-moon, pick from six fabulous Premier Cottages perched on the coastal estate in Snowdonia’s Eryri National Park. They come equipped with a renovated indoor heated swimming pool, a woodland area and table tennis. The cottages range from Tilly’s Shepherd Hut, which sleeps two people, to the main house itself, which sleeps up to 18 guests. premiercottages.co.uk/cottages/llanfendigaid-estate SWANSEA NAMED ONE OF THE BEST UK FOOD DESTINATIONS Swansea has been named the UK’s fifth-best food destination after analysis by travel specialists at Ski Vertigo, which compared recent restaurant rankings, review data, and current dining guide credentials across more than 60 UK cities. London dominates the UK for sheer restaurant volume and high-end dining. Still, the ranking looked beyond size alone, comparing the ratio of five-star-rated food spots to total venues alongside wider guide recognition. That matters for Swansea, where the appeal is less about a formal dining district and more about a compact mix of city-centre restaurants, Swansea Market staples, Mumbles seafront stops, and Gower produce within easy reach. Swansea’s position gives the city a clear food-led break hook for travellers wanting a cheaper, easier alternative to the capital. Visitors can build a weekend around a meal in the city, a market lunch, an ice cream stop in Mumbles and a coastal pub or seafood-led trip towards the Gower. The wider area has guide-recognised dining, including Beach House in Oxwich on the Gower, which has helped give the region a stronger destination-dining profile beyond the city centre. As a travel company advising holidaymakers on short breaks and route planning, Ski Vertigo says food-led trips work best when visitors plan one or two key bookings first, then leave space for markets, independent cafés and last-minute local finds. Alex Dyer, managing director at Ski Vertigo, said: “Swansea is a strong choice for a food weekend because it gives travellers variety without making the trip feel over-planned.” Alex adds, “Pick the restaurants you would be disappointed to miss, reserve those early, then travel off-peak where possible.” skivertigo.co.uk Editor loves Grove of Narberth is located deep in the enchanting woodlands of Pembrokeshire, a luxurious retreat perfect for a pre-wedding getaway or a mini-moon in the region, where guests can explore the rich surroundings and indulge in great food and beverage offerings, in particular its afternoon tea. grovenarberth.co.uk unsplash.com WINNERS OF NATIONAL PUB & BAR AWARDS 2026 ANNOUNCED The winners of the National Pub & Bar Awards 2026 were announced earlier this year, with Wales Pub and Bar of the Year awarded to George III, Dolgellau, North West Wales. In total, 94 County Winners were announced, along with Highly Commended venues for each area. Regional Winners were announced for every region across the UK. Pub Group of the Year went to Caledonian Heritable, and Bar Group of the Year was won by German bierhaus brand Albert’s Schloss. The Industry’s Choice Award was voted for by hundreds of people from across the sector and, once again, went to The Devonshire in Soho, London. All of the 2026 National Pub & Bar Awards winners can be found at nationalpubandbarawards.co.uk unsplash.com LATEST NEWS 7
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