North Wales -
Lleyn Peninsula and Snowdonia guidebook
Sightseeing
The most fantastic castle in Wales. This is where Prince Charles was made Prince of Wales in 1969 and is the scene of Netflix series the Crown.
https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/caernarfon-castle.
6 miles drive.
282 locals recommend
Caernarfon Castle
Castle DitchThe most fantastic castle in Wales. This is where Prince Charles was made Prince of Wales in 1969 and is the scene of Netflix series the Crown.
https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/caernarfon-castle.
6 miles drive.
Lovely walks around here just down the road and in walking distance from the cottage. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and within walking distance
Dorothea Quarry
Nantlle RoadLovely walks around here just down the road and in walking distance from the cottage. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and within walking distance
A magical place which was the setting for the Prisoner series on TV. Fantastic views, history and cafes.
https://portmeirion.wales/
383 locals recommend
Portmeirion
A magical place which was the setting for the Prisoner series on TV. Fantastic views, history and cafes.
https://portmeirion.wales/
Wide open sandy beaches nearby.
https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/north-wales/gwynedd/dinas-dinlle.htm
74 locals recommend
Dinas Dinlle
Wide open sandy beaches nearby.
https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/north-wales/gwynedd/dinas-dinlle.htm
The museum at the centre of the slate industry in Llanberis
https://museum.wales/slate/
79 locals recommend
National Slate Museum
The museum at the centre of the slate industry in Llanberis
https://museum.wales/slate/
Beautiful village in the heart of Snowdonia.
https://www.beddgelerttourism.com/
162 locals recommend
Beddgelert
Beautiful village in the heart of Snowdonia.
https://www.beddgelerttourism.com/
Nearby historic park with buildings, cafe and walks.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glynllifon
22 locals recommend
Glynllifon
A499Nearby historic park with buildings, cafe and walks.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glynllifon
Local steam trains travelling from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Portmadog. wonderful experience.
123 locals recommend
Ffestiniog Railway Harbour Station
Local steam trains travelling from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Portmadog. wonderful experience.
Historic castle overlooking wonderful sandy beaches. Home to the steepest street in the World.
https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/harlech-castle
187 locals recommend
Harlech Castle
Historic castle overlooking wonderful sandy beaches. Home to the steepest street in the World.
https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/harlech-castle
Craig Cwm Silyn
This is the mountain directly in front of the cottage
Beautiful village on the Lleyn Peninsula with several bars and restaurants
88 locals recommend
Abersoch
Beautiful village on the Lleyn Peninsula with several bars and restaurants
The beautiful area lying south of the cottage. Quiet country roads with fantastic views at the coast and on the hills.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gonorthwales.co.uk%2Fexplore%2Fregions%2Fllyn-peninsula&psig=AOvVaw2AlTxSdL3OmTCOdfQQvrh3&ust=1642165575580000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=2ahUKEwjTtdDP5a71AhWFZPEDHV3eDWsQr4kDegUIARD9AQ
32 locals recommend
Llŷn Peninsula
The beautiful area lying south of the cottage. Quiet country roads with fantastic views at the coast and on the hills.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gonorthwales.co.uk%2Fexplore%2Fregions%2Fllyn-peninsula&psig=AOvVaw2AlTxSdL3OmTCOdfQQvrh3&ust=1642165575580000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=2ahUKEwjTtdDP5a71AhWFZPEDHV3eDWsQr4kDegUIARD9AQ
Food scene
Cwellyn Arms
Lovely country pub at the foot of Snowdon
Historic pub with wide ranging menu in the nearby town of Caernarfon
17 locals recommend
Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon
Stryd Pedwar a ChwechHistoric pub with wide ranging menu in the nearby town of Caernarfon
Tŷ Coch Inn
Wonderful beach bar near Morfa Nefyn.
http://www.tycoch.co.uk/
Local vineyard in Penygroes- next village to Talysarn. Serves home made food and drinks in the cafe on site. Within walking distance.
25 locals recommend
Pant Du Vineyard
County RoadLocal vineyard in Penygroes- next village to Talysarn. Serves home made food and drinks in the cafe on site. Within walking distance.
The Big Rock Cafe
71 High StWonderful home made food in the heart of Porthmadog
Nice Chinese restaurant a short drive away in Caernarfon.
http://www.bangorbiz.com/takeaways/caernarfon-ll55/fus-chinese/
24 locals recommend
Fu's
Doc FictoriaNice Chinese restaurant a short drive away in Caernarfon.
http://www.bangorbiz.com/takeaways/caernarfon-ll55/fus-chinese/
Lovely views over Abersoch bay and harbour. Sophisticated setting with quality food and drinks
27 locals recommend
Zinc Cafe Bar & Grill
Lon Pen CeiLovely views over Abersoch bay and harbour. Sophisticated setting with quality food and drinks
Sopna Tandoori Restaurant
Local Indian restaurant serving great food