Log Cabins to RentFrom rugged mountain ranges to glorious sandy beaches, Snowdonia National Park, in North Wales, offers a rich variety of attractions to suit all the family. Great for walking, mountain biking, canoeing or even white water rafting, doing a spot of fishing or taking a steam train or conquering Snowdon!
Set within a 45 acre farm, this property is surrounded by fields of sheep and horses, with resident peacocks and doves also nearby. A major cycle route can be found at the edge of the grounds, offering wonderful rides through the Conwy Valley. Conwy itself is a World Heritage Site and home to a 13th century castle together with a selection of independent shops, restaurants and a fishing harbour. Nature lovers will be spoilt for choice between Bodnant Gardens, the RSPB reserve and on site wildlife excursions, which are available by arrangement. Other nearby attractions include Llandudno, Betws y Coed and the Isle of Anglesey. Inside, the accommodation is spacious and open plan with a fresh, modern feel and plenty of natural light. Prepare delicious meals in the contemporary kitchen area, before dining at the farmhouse table nearby, which enjoys garden views on two sides. The relaxing lounge area sits in sunlight beneath a large Velux window and opens onto the garden through glass patio doors, perfect for summer afternoons. You'll find a smart TV, DVD player and a digital radio here too. Also on the ground floor is a well presented king size bedroom with tasteful antique furniture, tiled flooring and an en suite wet room with shower. Upstairs, a spacious twin bedroom is served by a compact shower room. There is also a charming upstairs snug area with a desk and chair for doing work while away. Outside, there is a beautifully maintained garden with a picnic bench, BBQ, wildlife pond and large lawn area for the whole family to enjoy. There is an electric vehicle charge point available for guests at and additional cost to be arranged directly with the owner (Type 2, 7kW, untethered).
Treat yourselves to a peaceful and tranquil break in this luxurious ten bedroom, C16th country house. The house sits snugly in the mountainous area of Snowdonia, North Wales, just a short walk from the sandy delights of the Llŷn Peninsula and the bustling seaside town of Criccieth.
Gwynedd House offers large group accommodation, either on a self-catering basis or with in-house catering. Local activities range from golf to surfing.
Sleeping up to twenty-one guests, this south facing, fantastic house is set in seven acres of garden and woodlands and is perfect for large parties wanting to celebrate a special occasion!
Over 400 years old, this country home was once the home of the family of Lloyd George, the Liberal Prime Minister, in the late 1900s. More recently the property has been used as a lovely country hotel.
Set in seven acres of land, there is more than enough space for the whole family to enjoy! The gardens have been beautifully maintained, the seating area is the perfect spot to relax with a glass of Pimms amongst the beautiful azaleas, hydreangea and roses, while watching your loved ones enjoy a game of tennis! On a warm Summer's evening there is nowhere better to be than on the terrace watching the sunset while making use of the barbecue and dining al fresco.
Spring, summer, autumn or winter, Gwynedd House welcomes you year round!
From your luxurious base at Gwynedd House, enjoy the best that North Wales has to offer:
Golf
The house is a stone’s throw from Criccieth Golf Club (with special prices for golfing parties staying at the house). Other local golf clubs include Nefyn, Pwllheli, St David's, and Porthmadog. Oliver's VIP concierge team can arrange tee times for you, plus a 10% discount. Maximum golfing parties: 10 (single occupancy), or up to 18 sharing.
Local Attractions
- Portmeirion Village & Gardens
- Festiniog Railway - Welsh Highland Railways
- Lloyd George Museum
- Caernarfon Castle
- Conwy Castle
Local Activities
Zip World
From the longest zipwire in the world to Bounce Below, a huge subterranean playground, Zip World is located on 3 sites in Wales and offers adrenalin-fuelled experiences for all ages.
a) Penrhyn Quarry Bethesda (Velocity and Quarry Tour)
b) Zip World Forest at Betws y Coed (Zip Safari, Plummet and Skyride)
c) Slate Caverns Blaenau Ffestiniog (Titan, Bounce Below and Caverns)
Lon Eifion Cycle Route
This scenic route from Caernarfon to Bryncir runs alongside the Welsh Highland Railway and offers wonderful views of Caernarfon Bay and Snowdonia.
Surf Snowdonia
A revolutionary world-first inland surf lagoon roughly the size of six football pitches, set in the lush, green Conwy Valley in the lee of the Snowdonia mountains.
Bear Grylls Dragon Raiders Activity Park
Survival academy, paintball park and Segway adventures based in the heart of north Wales.
Pen Llyn Lusitano Stud and Riding Centre
Trekking, stable days, beach rides and lessons from the leading Lusitano stud in the UK.
Porth Neigwl (Hells Mouth) – West Coast Surf
Hells Mouth Surf School offers quality, fully qualified, insured and regulated surf school on the Peninsula since 1996 and have helped thousands of people with their first surfing experience.
Coed-y-Brenin
Coed y Brenin not only has miles of exceptional singletrack for experienced and expert riders, but also great family and intermediate trails for all abilities. Bring your own or hire a bike.
Antur Stiniog Downhill Trails
Stiniog offers six fantastic downhill mtb trails, graded blue to black and the best mountain bike uplift service in the UK. Also offered is mountain bike coaching to riders of all levels, from beginner to expert; from trail riders to downhill racers.
Abersoch Sailing School
Sailing and powerboat lessons, sea kayaks, paddle boards, pedalos and ringo rides. Equipment available to hire.
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Glasfryn Park
Go Karting, Quad Biking, Wakeboarding, Ten Pin Bowling and a Soft Play Centre (and much much more!). Homemade food is served all day. Admission and Parking is FREE!
Redline Indoor Karting
Groups and individuals are catered for, from absolute beginners to corporate hospitality events - all under the expert supervision of fully trained staff.
Beacon Climbing Centre
The largest indoor climbing centre in North Wales, welcoming all climbers and offering a full range of indoor climbing from relatively easy challenges for those new to the sport to fiendishly difficult climbs capable of testing the best climbers around.
Walking in Snowdonia
Snowdon itself, is obviously the prime destination for many with 6 popular routes to the summit of varying difficulties, but endless other walking routes around Snowdonia and the Llyn.
Dwyfor Health and Nordic Walks
Nordic Walking Taster sessions from the grounds of Mynydd Ednyfed to guided 6 hour walks further afield.
Shearwater Coastal Cruises
Specialising in scenic coastal cruises, visiting off-shore seal and seabird colonies where you can usually see and are regularly joined by the resident dolphins.
Recommended Food & Drink
- Ty-Coch Inn
- Dylan's Restaurant Criccieth
This charming, detached pine lodge, set on the owner's 35-acre smallholding in Llechwedd near Conwy can sleep four people in two bedrooms.
Bluebell Cottage is a a detached, cosy wooden-clad holiday chalet in a truly idyllic woodland garden location close to the owner's home amidst a 10-acre smallholding on the slopes of the beautiful Conwy Valley, on the edge of the stunning Snowdonia National Park. The cottage sleeps two people in one en-suite bedroom and has a kitchen and a sitting room. Outside is off road parking and a garden with outdoor furniture. Set in stunning countryside, Bluebell Cottage is a cosy cottage for a romantic getaway in Snowdonia.
Springtime Lodge is a superb, detached ground floor lodge, situated in Rhyd-y-Foel, just a few miles from the coastline at Abergele and Colwyn Bay and can sleep four people. The lodge has a double bedroom with en-suite basin and WC, a twin bedroom with 2'5" wide beds, a shower room and an open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas fire and patio doors leading to a raised decked terrace. Outside there is off road parking for two cars and a lawned side garden. Springtime Lodge is a lovely base from which to explore Wales.
Set in its own grounds on the outskirts of rural Rhyd-y-Foel, this charming property is just a mile from the stunning Welsh coastline and is within easy driving distance of from both Abergele and Colwyn Bay. This lovely cottage offers traditional home-from-home style accommodation and includes a well-equipped kitchen, a lovely sitting area with flame-effect fire. There is also a large veranda to the front of the cottage offering great views across rolling fields and local woodland, making this an ideal spot for walkers and nature enthusiasts. With the Clwydian Hill Range, the Great Orme and the Victorian town of Llandudno close by, there is plenty to do in the local area.
Summertime Lodge is a superb, detached ground floor lodge, situated in Rhyd-y-Foel, just a few miles from the coastline at Abergele and Colwyn Bay and can sleep four people. The lodge has a king-size double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe/changing room, a twin bedroom, a bathroom and an open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with log effect electric fire and patio doors leading to a raised decked terrace, there is also an adjoining outdoor utility/bike storage room. Outside there is off road parking for two cars and a lawned garden and raised front, decked veranda with furniture, barbecue and hill views. Summertime Lodge is a lovely base from which to explore Wales.
Robin Lodge is in the village of Llanbedr in North Wales. The lodge can sleep six people in three bedrooms, comprising a double, a twin and a ground floor twin as well as a family bathroom and a ground floor shower room. The lodge also contains a utility, an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric woodburner-effect stove as well as a landing with sitting area and table football. To the outside of the lodge is off road parking for two cars and front and side lawned garden with covered decked veranda with furniture and hot tub. Located in stunning countryside, Robin Lodge is a lovely property suitable for a great holiday at any time of the year.
Sunset Lodge 6 is a delightful lodge situated in the Artro Country Lodge Park on the outskirts of the village of Llanbedr in Snowdonia National Park. The cottage can sleep seven people in two king-size doubles (one with en-suite facilities) and one family room with en-suite facilities as well as one family bathroom. The rest of the lodge is made up of an open plan living area with a fitted kitchen, dining are and sitting area with a woodburning stove. To the outside of the cottage is off road parking for two cars and a lawned garden to the front and rear with a veranda and furniture. Sunset Lodge 6 is a lovely lodge ideal for a relaxing break away at any time of the year.
Beautifully designed luxury lodge set in three acres of grounds with natural pond and landscaped gardens. Nestling in Tyn y Groes near Conwy, the World Heritage Site with 13th century castle, independent shops, restaurants, galleries and fishing harbour. Enjoy the culinary delights of pubs, cafes and restaurants nearby. Visit Plas Mawr and Britain s smallest house or take a trip to Bodnant Gardens, the Welsh Food Centre and Surf Snowdonia. Enjoy birdwatching at the RSPB reserve and fishing in the lakes. Situated in Snowdonia National Park, ideally placed for exploring Llandudno, Betws y Coed and beyond, perfect location to relax and embrace the scenery and culture or take a more active adventure with the very best North Wales has to offer. As you enter the light and spacious lodge this well equipped kitchen caters for all your needs with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the dining table with stunning countryside views to set you up for the day. Relax in the spacious lodge, read a book in the sunshine and explore the grounds. On your return after a full day out, it is a home from home, with sofas and TV, open the patio doors and unwind and watch the sun set. There is one double bedroom with en suite shower and WC, a twin bedroom and family bathroom with shower over the bath and WC with towels and laundered linen. Includes dressing gowns and hairdryer. Outside you can find a BBQ and table and chairs on the grass which takes in the panoramic views. If you are keen on cycling and canoeing there is a secure bicycle and boat store available. There is ample off road parking at the property.
