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Looking for a self catering cottage in the Wye Valley? It is very easy to see why The Wye Valley has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Fabulous scenery is all around you and actually encompasses parts of Monmouthshire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. The River Wye is spectacular and runs from Plynlimon in Wales to the Severn estuary. Many activities are available on the river such as kayaking, canoeing and fishing. Great walking country and bikes trails are everywhere. We are sure that should you choose the Wye Valley for your next self catering cottage holiday you will very glad that you did.
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William Gilpin - 250 Years of Tourism in the Wye Valley
Next year will see the 250 anniversary since William Gilpin’s tour of the Wye Valley in 1770. With possibly one of the very first examples of a holiday brochure “Observations On The River Wye” was a detailed narrative of his journey which along with his own illustrations was published in 1782. This became extremely popular with the gentry of the day and led to the start of what has been 250 years of tourism to this incredibly beautiful part of the UK.
