Snowdonia Cottages

Snowdonia is known for the Snowdonia National Park and is world famous for being a destination for those seeking to explore the great outdoors. Snowdonia cottages are a fantastic base to launch your holiday expedition from. There are a wealth of attractions including shopping for local arts and crafts, fun leisure activities such as the National Whitewater Centre and beautiful country parks, for those of us not so wild at heart! Snowdonia cottages are the best base camp to explore this rugged region, with something to suit every taste and budget.

Snowdonia Accommodation

There is a broad range of Snowdonia accommodation ranging from traditional Welsh farmhouses to modern apartments in many locations across the region. If you’re exploring the mountain range then what better way to do it than to return to your own holiday accomodation after an exhilarating day outdoors? You can explore as much or as little as you wish of this majestic region. Choose from locations like Bangor, Caernarfon & Llanberis, Cardigan Bay, Conwy Valley or Criccieth, and find the right Snowdonia accommodation for you.

Self Catering Snowdonia

Self catering accommodation is becoming more and more popular as belts tighten and people seek to gain as much as possible from their holiday spend. Whether you are feeding the entire family or are a group of friends looking for adventure, self catering cottages can often save you money on your holiday. If you are exploring the great outdoors you don’t want to be concerned about missing hotel mealtimes, you want to be able to eat when the time suits you. Self catering in Snowdonia means you can enjoy some of the fantastic local produce when you want and where you want, whether that is in the well equipped kitchen of your chosen accommodation or the local pub or restaurant.

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Snowdonia

Think of Snowdonia and you may envisage a landscape of rugged, deserted snow-capped mountains enveloped in thick fog and little else. In reality Snowdonia is a hive of activity encompassing a diverse range of habitats from sandy beaches to snowy peaks. Even its highest peak, Mount Snowdon, has been described as “probably the busiest mountain in Britain”. The landscape is a treasure trove for naturists and a playground for outdoor and sports enthusiasts. There are hillside towns with rich heritage and seaside resorts with beautiful beaches. All of them are great for food, shopping and fun with a distinctly Welsh twist.

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Places to go in Snowdonia

Snowdonia covers more than 800 sq miles of northwest Wales, including a large stretch of coastline. Two of the area’s biggest attractions are its stunning landscape and the array of plant and animal life that live there. The hanging valley of Cwm Idwal is home to the illusive Snowdon lily, and there have been sightings of the once thought extinct Pine Marten in Gwydir Forest. There are foot, cycle and horse-riding trails along which to take in the natural beauty of the hills, valleys and forests. You can also go exploring in Porth-Yr-Ogof cave or sailing between the mountains on Llyn Tegid lake. As well as providing a great base for venturing out into Snowdonia, many of the towns and villages nestled in the hills are tourist attractions in their own right, with railways, mines, quarries and factories that have been preserved to honour the area’s industrial heritage. Beddgelert is home to the Sygun Copper Mine, and not far from Llanberis is the National Slate Museum.

Our Top Picks in Snowdonia

We want you to enjoy the best that Snowdonia has to offer and so here's a selection of our favourite things to see and do;

Mount Snowdon

Climbing Mount Snowdon is almost obligatory on a visit to Snowdonia. There are a number of well-known paths up the mountain, the most challenging of which is the Snowdon Horseshoe. The easiest path is the one to the train station where the mountain railway will carry you up. In addition to a train station, the summit features a visitor centre and of course spectacular panoramic views.

Harlech Castle

You’ll see few British castles better preserved than Harlech Castle. The imposing fortress stands on a hill overlooking the valley below and backing onto the centre of the town from where the castle gets its name. It is one of four 13th Century castles that make up the ‘Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd’, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

National Slate Museum

Don’t be fooled by the name, the National Slate Museum doesn't just house exhibits made up of pieces of slate. The museum is made up of 19th Century slate quarry workshops restored to their former glory to look as though the quarrymen had never left. It features innovative displays, talks and demonstrations that bring the quarry to life and serve as a reminder of the area’s industrial heritage.