• Bala Lake is the largest body of water in Wales and offers more than 1,200 acres of natural wildlife for visitors to explore.David Toase/Valueline/Getty Images
  
  Bala Lake, in Wales, United Kingdom, is known as one of the largest bodies of water in the country. The lake stands at over 4-miles long and 1-mile wide, making it an excellent source of recreational activities. Many local charters offer kayak, yacht and rowboat rentals for visitors eager to explore the lake and fish for trout, pike and perch. The town of Gwynedd is one of the communities in the area and offers accommodations that include authentic log cabins.
  
  

Wales Log Cabins

• Wales Log Cabins, in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park, is approximately two miles from Bala Lake and offers a range of recreational activities that include fishing, boating and hiking. The company offers a variety of cabins that are set amongst mountain views and are fully equipped and pet-friendly. Each cabin has fully equipped kitchen. Amenities such as a music center and reading libraries are standard within the log cabins, as well as linens, duvets, pillows and crockery. Avid boaters and fishermen can enjoy the cabin's large parking area, large enough for boats and recreational vehicles. Grocery stores are located in the town of Gwynedd that offer fresh local ingredients for visitors that enjoy cooking.
  
  

Bala Caravan and Chalet Park

• The Bala Caravan and Chalet Park is located within minutes of Bala Lake and the nearby National Whitewater Rafting Center as well as the mountains of Snowdonia, which are perfect for hikers and visitors who enjoy communing with nature. The lodging establishment offers both caravans and chalets that are equipped with a full suite of rooms, as well as on-site laundry facilities and children's playrooms. The grounds of Bala Caravan and Chalet Park overlook Bala Lake and offer guests private parking areas, two on-site fishing lakes and access to a leisure center that features an indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub and sauna. A variety of restaurants can be found moments from the park that serve both modern English and French cuisines. Awel yr Aran and the Restaurant at Pale Hall are among local and visitor favorites.
  
  

Cadair View Lodge

• The Cadair View Lodge is located in the Snowdonia National Park and is approximately two miles from Bala Lake. The lodge offers self-contained log cabins that are built from authentic Norwegian Pine and feature fully equipped kitchens. The lodge operates an on-site restaurant called the Rhiw Goch Inn that is housed in a 17th century-styled building. Other amenities on-site include large parking areas for boats and buses, a children's play area and guest laundry facilities. When staying at the Cadair View Lodge, guests can appreciate the closeness to a variety of hiking, mountain biking and nature trails in the Snowdonia National Park.