Adrenalin Junkies enjoy the perfect playground at Vale Resort

29th July 2010

The Vale Resort in Hensol, near Cardiff, is the perfect base for action-packed activities, whether you’re looking for corporate team-building with a difference or are arranging a really memorable stag weekend.

New ONS figures (Office for National Statistics) reveal 2009 saw the fastest drop in Brits travelling abroad since the Seventies, with many choosing to staycation. This is the perfect way to maximize on recreation rather than travel time, particularly if you only have a weekend to spare. And there is plenty to cram into an all-action stay at The Vale Resort.

The latest addition to the Resort’s catalogue of rush-fuelling activities includes a thrilling two hour white water rafting session at the brand new £13.3m 250m course at Cardiff International White Water. This is part of Cardiff International Sports Village, is the only place of its kind in Wales and provides the UK with its first Olympic-standard pumped water canoe slalom course. The package includes transport to and from Cardiff International White Water and a night’s accommodation and full Welsh breakfast at the Resort for £109 per person per night.* 

Or if you prefer a round of golf on one of the Resort’s two championship courses, quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, air gun shooting or off-road driving to get the adrenalin pumping; The Vale Resort can tailor-make the perfect package for you.

As part of your stay, enjoy full use of the Resort’s extensive leisure facilities. These include a large, state-of-the-art gym with the very latest computer-aided fitness equipment, a luxury 20 metre indoor pool, fitness studios and squash and tennis courts. Alternatively, wind down in the sauna, steam room and whirlpool bath, or book a treatment in Wales’ largest spa. Selected dates are available for all breaks and early booking is recommended, to avoid disappointment.

The Resort recently received maximum points in an AA 4* hotel review – making it Wales’ highest rated 4* hotel – and an abundance of sports stars have stayed here. These include the Manchester United team, Sir Steve Redgrave, Michael Owen, Liverpool FC, Arsenal FC and the British Lions. The Resort is also home to a £4 million WRU National Centre of Excellence and also boasts training facilities for the Cardiff Blues, Cardiff City FC and the Welsh Football Association.

Located in a peaceful, rural setting with 650 acres of private parkland, the Resort also serves as a great gateway to Wales – run or surf on nearby Blue flag beaches or along the beautiful Gower coastline and cycle and ramble in the scenic Brecon Beacons, which are a 50-minute drive from the Resort.

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