Reviews for The Rough Guide to Wales

The average rating for The Rough Guide to Wales based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2011-07-21 00:00:00 James Brice We have now used Rough Guides to travel extensively to many countries, and have typically found there to be no better guide. Unfortunately, the Rough Guide to Wales seems to let the series down a little. We are fans of getting off the beaten track, and we certainly did that when following this guide. However, some of the destinations we went out of way too (often by hours) just weren't all that the guide left us expecting. Often we would arrive at a muddy field with a mediocre attraction, having expected a spectacular view or ancient monument. We also failed to stay in any accommodation mentioned in the guide, but this was due to lack of availability, albeit out of season. It seems many places in Wales won't accept one-night stays. Forewarning of this would be beneficial. Typical of Rough Guides, though, the restaurant reviews, and a couple of mentioned attractions were worth visiting. The guide appears to be written by an older person that is particularly keen on the inside of churches, and may not appeal so much to people looking for something a bit more adventurous. For us, this was fine... as history is what draws us on our travels. I would still suggest anyone planning a Wales holiday should buy the book. We didn't find a better one. Also, visit Wales... it is worth the effort.

Review # 2 was written on 2008-09-10 00:00:00 Tim Cooper This book is very thorough....perhaps a bit too much. It contains the facts and information, but there is so much that it's not really plausible as a take along guide. It's more for the months-ahead planning read. It is certainly a good read and good reference, though not as excited as some others.