Top 5 Holiday Cottages in Criccieth
Published on 23 Jun 2025 by Gwion LlwydA lovely coastal village with ocean rollers, mountain views, and a medieval castle to watch over it. Say hello to our top 5 holiday cottages in Criccieth.
Criccieth lies at the gateway to Pen Llŷn (the Llŷn Peninsula), on the shores of Cardigan Bay. On the original Victorian steam train line to North Wales, it has long been a destination for families looking to get away from it all.
It’s an easy-living town that has retained all of its old school charm. Think rock pooling, castle ramparts, delicious fish and chips and ice cream. The town sits on the Wales coast path, and there are plenty of quiet trails running out of the town for walking and cycling.
You’ll find traditional Welsh tearooms, plenty of great places to eat out, independent shops and some wonderfully browsable galleries and antiques. There’s even a traditional Welsh clog maker who still has his workshop in the town.
Criccieth is perfectly placed for exploring this part of North Wales, with Porthmadog, Pwllheli, and Abersoch all within a short drive.
Take a look around our top 5 holiday cottages in Criccieth.
- Llwyn-Y-Forwyn, Sleeps 4, Hot Tub
- Pen-Y-Garnedd, Sleeps 12, Dog Friendly
- Bwthyn-Betws, Sleeps 7, Games room
- Plas-Bryn-Hir, Sleeps 13, Dog Friendly
- Muriau-Bach, Sleeps 2, Farm Stay

Lovingly renovated barn near the Lon Goed | Llwyn-Y-Forwyn
Sleeps 4 | Dog Friendly | Hot Tub | Near Beach | Real Fire
Located in a rural part of the Pen Llyn (Llyn Peninsula), Llwyn y Forwyn is a lovingly renovated barn near the Lôn Goed, perfect for small families and couples. This single storey renovation includes two bedrooms and a fabulous and private outdoor space with wood heated hot tub. For guests that enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside, woodland walks and exploring the coastline, Llwyn y Forwyn is the ideal destination.

Period Property in a Superb Setting with Spectacular Views | Pen-Y-Garnedd
Sleeps 12 | Dog Friendly | Farm Stay | Real Fire
Surrounded by fields with a picturesque mountain backdrop, Pen-Y-Garnedd is a wonderful period property in a superb setting with spectacular views. Sleeping up to twelve people across five bedrooms, this is the perfect property for a large family or group wanting to socialise in a stunning location outside of Porthmadog. The period property retains some of its character features whilst adding modern touches to the decor, and boasts plenty of outdoor space and seating.

Character Holiday Cottage With Mountain Views | Bwthyn-Betws
Sleeps 7 | Near Beach | Real Fire | Games Room
This character holiday cottage with mountain views is a 17th century grade II listed property overlooking the mountains of Snowdonia. A wealth of original features including a large inglenook fireplace and the exposed oak truss have been preserved and add real character to this impressive holiday cottage.

Large Georgian Country Manor House With Sea Views | Plas-Bryn-Hir
Sleeps 13 | Dog Friendly | Near Beach | Near Pub | Real Fire | EV Charger
This large Georgian country manor house with sea views is a stunner. Perfect for extra-special get-togethers, anniversaries, and celebrations, it sleeps up to 13 guests. Well-behaved pets are also welcome.

A Cosy Farm Retreat for Two | Muriau-Bach
Sleeps 2 | Dog Friendly | Near Beach | Near Pub | Real Fire | Farm Stay
Step into Muriau-Bach and instantly feel yourself exhale.
Your journey begins, in this pet friendly property in the entrance porch/utility room, the perfect spot to kick off muddy boots after a ramble in the fields (or sneakily hide all those ‘essential’ beach purchases). With a washing machine and tumble dryer ready for action, you can pack light and stay fresh – whether it’s sandy towels or walking gear that needs some TLC.