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Enfys Maloney is thrilled to be back in Wales (Image: Sales Training With Enfys)<\/p>\nEXCLUSIVE: A mum who returned to rural Wales after giving up city life in England has revealed the one beauty spot she would recommend to people looking to stay in Britain for a summer holidayEnfys Maloney is thrilled to be back in Wales (Image: Sales Training With Enfys)<\/p>\n
A mum who ditched the “predictability” of city life in England to return to her rural Welsh roots<\/a> has spoken about the one beauty spot in the country that still blows her away.<\/p>\n Enfys Maloney, 40, had been living in a modest townhouse in Bedford since 2018 before she bought a sprawling farm and historic smallholding in Eryri<\/a> National Park (aka Snowdonia) in Wales. And it is here where she now lives a much different life with her husband, Rick, and their two young daughters.<\/p>\n And speaking about the move, the travel<\/a> enthusiast told Wales Online: \u201cOne of the reasons we came back to Snowdonia is because there\u2019s nowhere more beautiful in the world really. We have the beautiful coast, the beautiful beaches and the mountains are just breathtaking.\u201d<\/p>\n However, speaking about one place in North Wales<\/a> she would recommend to tourists, she added: \u201cIt is absolutely beautiful to have that rugged rural life but there is another beauty spot here that is often missed and it is a bit of a rare find and a bit of a hidden gem \u2013 and that is Portmeirion.<\/p>\n \u201cNorth Wales is home to some of the best beaches, sights and hidden gems in the UK. I left England, moved back to rural Wales, and found beaches better than anywhere else I found in the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n The Italian-style Portmeirion<\/a> Village was actually the vision of her architect great grandfather, Clough Williams-Ellis, and it was recently named the 13th most colourful place on the planet<\/a>, beating iconic locations in the likes of Portugal and Spain.<\/p>\n A survey from consumer group Which? also named it the third best coastal destination in the UK. As well as colourful and distinctive architecture, it is also home to self-catering cottages, a spa, caf\u00e9s, restaurants, gift shops and a castle.<\/p>\n And as for why it is so alluring, Enfys said: \u201cIt is just along the coast nestled between the sea and the mountains and it has a castle, it has the woodlands, it has beautiful beaches, a stunning hotel, you can stay in the accommodation in the hotel, or in the castle, or the village itself, or a self-catering with a hot tub overlooking these beautiful views.<\/p>\n \u201cIf I was coming to North Wales I wouldn\u2019t want to miss this destination.\u201d<\/p>\n Her one recommendation for visitors was to book a lunch in the castle (Castell Deurdraeth) which enables you free access to the village. She said this was the most effective option as the cost of lunch and the entry ticket were roughly the same price anyway.<\/p>\n She added: \u201cIt is completely child friendly, and then (after lunch) go and explore the woods and there are some incredible trees, like incredible trees, that you can go and look at. There is also a Chinese lake with a beautiful red bridge over it.<\/p>\n \u201cThe destination really caters for families and couples who want to go on holiday.\u201d<\/p>\n Enfys did say that the only caveat people needed to be aware of was that it was a dog-free area. However, she said there was motor home parking for campers looking to visit.<\/p>\n And as well as being ideal for tourists looking for a European atmosphere without having to jump on a plane, Enfys uses Portmeirion Village to host business retreats for her Sales Training With Enfys company.<\/p>\n![\"Portmeirion](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_Brand-You-Photography-8366.jpg\")
The stunning beaches and scenery by Portmeirion Villiage (Image: Sales Training With Enfys)<\/p>\n![\"Portmeirion\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_Brand-You-Photography-8273.jpg\")
It is perfect for both families and couples looking for a holiday, according to Enfys(Image: Sales Training With Enfys)<\/p>\n![\"Portmeirion\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_Brand-You-Photography-8263.jpg\")
She said the views throughout the village were spectacular (Image: Sales Training With Enfys)<\/p>\n