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Top 5 Wheelchair Friendly Holiday Cottages
We often get asked which of our holiday cottages are wheelchair friendly, so here is a list of our top 5 wheelchair accessible cottages….
Dylans Restaurant Voucher at Rural Holiday Retreat
The owners at this beautiful bright and spacious, rural holiday retreat are offering guests a £20 voucher for Dylans!
Free Titan Zip Wire, Zip World at Bron Eifion!
Amazing offer not to be missed! The first person to book a 7 night stay at Bron Eifion will receive a £50 voucher to do the famous Titan zip wire at nearby Zip World! Valid for stays between now and end June 2019. Quick! Go Go Go!!!!
Homemade Festive Chocolate Cake Llys Bennar
Thinking of a family getaway for Christmas? This barn conversion is perfect, sleeps upto 8, and a short walk away from the beach. You can warm up by the Aga and use the range cooker to cook your Christmas dinner. Settle down by the open fire in the upstairs sitting room on the evening enjoying a slice of Sue’s delicious homemade festive chocolate cake! Perfect!
20% Discount at Lloft Sarn
Stay at Lloft Sarn, a cute little holiday cottage on the Llyn Peninsula, and receive a 20% discount! (between now and 13th December, for a minimum of 2 nights)
Romantic Cottage Free Bottle of Wine From Local Welsh Vineyard Pant Du
Book a break at the romantic Felin-Pennarth for November 2018 and you will have a bottle of wine to enjoy on your stay from the local Welsh vineyard Pant Du.
The Moorings Meal Voucher at No.1 Porkington Terrace
Book to stay at No. 1 Porkington Terrace, sat just above Harlech Castle, for 7 nights in October or November and you will receive a £20 voucher to use at The Moorings Bistro. Situated on the beautiful bay in Borth y Gest, serving fresh, local produce, from breakfast to afternoon tea to evening meals!
Top 5 Holiday Cottages With Homemade Cakes
Nothing beats arriving at your destination and settling into your holiday cottage with a cuppa and homemade cake. Top 5 Holiday Cottages With Homemade Cakes
Free Breakfast Hamper | Ysgubor-y-Coed
Ysgubor-y-Coed is a traditional farm holiday cottage near Betws-y-Coed in Snowdonia, North Wales. This beautifully presented cottage is the ideal getaway for couples or families
Top 5 Garden Centres In North Wales
People love our garden centres in North Wales. A wide variety of plants, gift shops full of local crafts and award-winning restaurants offring home cooked food. Here are the Top 5 Garden Centres in North Wales.
Motor Race Tracks in North Wales
This might not be what you would expect from North Wales, but from international circuit days to fun afternoons with the kids, there are race tracks in and around the area that offer a great alternative day out. To give you more of an insight as to what is on offer, here are the motor race tracks in North Wales that you might be interested in visiting.
Seafood Foraging in Snowdonia | Year Of The Sea
I had the absolute pleasure of spending an afternoon with our local wildlife expert Brian MacDonald. He is a bit of local legend in these parts showing us the wonders of the wildlife we have on our doorstep. He has now shared his knowledge in his recently published book; Wildlife Diary. To carry on celebrating Welsh waters, here is a low down on seafood foraging in Snowdonia | Year of the sea…
Watersports Snowdonia Style
With its miles of stunning coastline, beautiful lakes and rivers, there is plenty of opportunity in North Wales to take part in some of the best water sports the UK has to offer. As Wales is celebrating its incredible waters this year with The Year Of The Sea, we thought we would introduce you as to what is available when it comes to Watersports Snowdonia Style…
TOP 5 RIVERS TO EXPLORE IN NORTH WALES
Here in North Wales our mountains and lakes are known throughout the world but it is the rivers that might be new to many. To give you an idea of what’s on offer, here are the Top 5 Rivers To Explore In North Wales… AFON GLASLYN The Glaslyn river flows through the village of Beddgelert, one of the most beautiful villages in Snowdonia. The walk along the river is truly stunning, taking you past Gelerts Grave and into the village itself where you will find traditional craft shops, cafes and of course the famous Glaslyn Ices where they offer some of the best ice-cream in Snowdonia. A mile south of Beddgelert in Nantmor is the Aberglaslyn Pass, a narrow gorge in the river known for its outstanding beauty. AFON TYWERWYN The National Whitewater Centre is based on the River Tywerwyn. As the rapids are damn controlled, you can be ensured of having consistent water…
10 THINGS TO DO THIS HALF TERM IN NORTH WALES
If you are coming to Snowdonia for February half term, we have lots of great things on offer for all age groups. To give you a bit of inspiration, here are 10 things to do this half term: GO BELOW Go below is the ultimate underground experience. It’s a journey through the Snowdonia mountains where you zip line through caverns, climb vertical shafts, boat across an underground lake, traverse over an abyss, scale a waterfall and abseil down to the deepest point in the UK. ZIP WORLD Fforest Coaster (an alpine coaster that runs through the forest at exhilarating speeds) opened last year to a great response at the Zip World Betws-Y-Coed location. A total of 5 activities are located here including Zip Safari (a series of 23 zip lines through the trees), Plummet (jump from a 100ft tower), Skyride (Europe’s highest 5 seater swing), Treetop Nets (nets suspended in trees 60ft above the…
Christmas Gin Cocktail Recipes Snowdonia Style
So gin is the drink of choice for 2018 and nothing pleases us more than to spread the word that Snowdonia is indeed home to three distilleries producing Welsh artisan gins that travel the world. If, like everyone else this year you’re stocking up the drinks cupboard with gin, then you might want some Christmas gin cocktail recipes Snowdonia style… to help you get into the swing of things, the creators of these local gins have each given us a cocktail recipe to spice things up this Christmas! FORAGERS GIN | SNOWDONIA DISTILLERY Using the finest ingredients and artisan craft distilling methods, the Snowdonia Distillery produce a limited amount of exceptional quality spirits. There are three gins in the portfolio; the Yellow Label, Black Label and a Mountain Strength Black Label which is for the more discerning gin drinker… THE CRANBERRY COLLINS A twist on the iconic Tom Collins and perfect to have as a…
CHRISTMAS MARKETS 2017 | NORTH WALES
There is nothing like a good Christmas market to get you into the swing of things for the festive season. Showcasing local arts and crafts they are always great places to pick up some out of the ordinary Christmas presents whilst sipping one or two mulled wines and eating mince pies! Here are the Christmas Markets 2017 not to be missed… LLANDUDNO CHRISTMAS FAYRE 16 – 19 NOVEMBER 2017 Heralded as the ‘Queen of Welsh resorts’ Llandudno is the biggest Christmas market with over 165 stalls lining the town centre. It’s a Dickensian themed market which adds to the charm of the event and this year the World Bara Brith Championships will be held here! PORTMIERION FOOD AND CRAFT FAIR 1 – 3 DECEMBER 2017 My personal favourite, set in the stunning Italianate village. Portmeirion hosts a range of exhibitors specialising in local produce, music and cooking demonstrations that will inspire your Christmas feast.…
TOP 5 | THINGS TO DO ON A RAINY DAY IN SNOWDONIA
Never let the rain stop you in Snowdonia. It’s part of the furniture and there are lots of things to do even when it pours down. So if the rain decides to visit when you are staying, here are the top 5 | things to do on a rainy day in Snowdonia. 1 – WATER SPORTS It’s wet anyway so take advantage of all the watersports we have on offer. From canyoning, gorge walking, white water rafting, canoeing, kayaking and Sup’ing, it’s all available on the many stunning lakes in the area. Snowdonia Adventure Activities, Adrenalin Addicts and Bala Watersports are some of the providers. Surf Snowdonia should also be on your to-do list in the rain. 2 – STEAM TRAINS The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highlands is a steam train that runs from Caernarfon to Blaenau Ffestiniog over the Snowdonia mountains and around the lakes. Expect stunning scenery in what is a spectacular trip. There…
Things to pack for a winter break in Snowdonia
According to Arthur Wainwright, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing”. As one of the most well-respected fell walkers in the UK and taking his advice on board, here is our list of Things to Pack For a Winter Break In Snowdonia… 1 | WALKING BOOTS AND WATERPROOFS Let’s get the boring and obvious ones out of the way first. A winter break in Snowdonia will involve some rain, that is pretty much guaranteed! So make sure you have suitable waterproofs and shoes so that you are never caught short and ready to enjoy whatever the weather throws at you. 2 | LAYERS Great for when you are walking up mountains or just mooching around. There is a lot of moving from the cold outside to the warm inside and so having a number of layers that you can put on and take off will be much more comfortable than having…
BARMOUTH WALKING FESTIVAL 2017
It’s that time of year again and we are on count down to the Barmouth Walking Festival 2017. This year, it runs for 10 days from Saturday 16th – 25th September. With nearly 40 walks to choose from, the festival is set on the coastal town of Barmouth in Snowdonia. Perfectly placed to experience the Mawddach Estuary, Rhinog Mountains and the Cadr Idris range, the festival was set up to help those wanting to explore the area in the company of experienced guides. Walks are graded depending on their difficulty, varying between A++ for experienced walkers, A-Hard, B-Moderate and C easier, ensuring there is something for everyone. This year sees the introduction of eleven new walks, including two ‘super walks’ which involve a 21 miles trip along both sides of the mawddach estuary and an 18 mile trip round mawddach. You pay per walk; 1 walk costs £8.50, but if you want to make a week…
