NO!  Its not a mistake!  In 2027 the Tour de France will be coming to Wales, and better still it will be possible to watch the peloton within about an hour of our cottages on July 4th 2027!

This makes it possible to have a wonderful cottage stay, (with or without your own bikes  as our local area is great for cycling) and you can make a day trip by car of train to watch the most exciting part of the route! Will you choose the Tumble route on the mountain near Abergavenny, the steep valleys of Rhondda or Cynon, or will you go to Cardiff to see the thrilling finish in the city!?

It’s the first time a Tour stage has ever taken place in Wales and it’s a great reason to come and discover our quiet lanes, epic climbs, world‑class mountain biking, gravel adventures and traffic‑free family trails. Whether you’re planning to come to Wales to cheer on the peloton, ride a classic climb, or simply pootle traffic‑free with the family.

Along the Wales stage route, from the hairpins of Rhigos to the punchy ramps around Caerffili (Caerphilly), South Wales delivers massive mountain views precipitous mountainsides carpeted in wild forests, rushing rivers and a lot of friendly villages and communities ready to refuel you along the way.

Just over an hour away from your cottage by car lie the Brecon Beacons. After surging through pretty market town Brecon with its beguiling cathedral, the route climbs by park high point Pen y Fan, the highest mountain in southern Britain. The mountain and surrounds are rich in prehistoric archaeology, including cairns and standing stones and it’s one of Cymru’s most important areas for dark skies and biodiversity.

Rich in industrial heritage, the South Wales Valleys are packed with things to see and do which you could combine with watching the race. In Rhondda Cynon Taf, pair spectating on the climbs with attractions like Zip World Tower, sporting the fastest seated zipline in the world on the side of Rhigos Mountain, or exploring coal mining heritage underground at The Big Pit

 To make it easy take the train from Chepstow ( 10 mins drive from the cottage) for a day trip to Cardiff.  Wales’ capital blends race‑day buzz with culture galore: Castell Caerdydd (Cardiff Castle), Principality Stadium, and waterfront Cardiff Bay /Bae Caerdydd are all an easy  stroll from the finish. Uncover the capital’s rich history or sample local foodie flavours.

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See also this cycling page of this website for our facilities for cyclists!