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Self-catering accommodation in Newport, south east Wales
The county borough of Newport lies on the far south east border of Wales with England. It's a pleasant green county with rolling hills and small villages. Golfers will probably be aware that there is a wonderful complex of golf courses in Newport called the Celtic Manor Resort which hosts the Ryder Cup in 2010, plus tens more in the surrounding areas. Newport is a good destination for golfers who might wish to incorporate a round or two into their self-catering holiday. Visitors to Newport might be interested in Caerleon; a Roman site with ruined ampitheatre and barracks. Audio-visual guides available. Council owned 17th century Tredegar House might also appeal to history buffs. Other events are held in the grounds such as folk festivals. Newport is a good starting point for exploring south Wales and the Wye Valley. |

The newest city in Wales; Newport, is often described as the Gateway to Wales, although this term is also applied to Abergavenny. We can safely assume that there are several ways to get to Wales from England.