Local Area Information

SNOWDONIA - Snowdonia was awarded National Park status in 1951 and is the second largest National Park in England and Wales, most recently it has also become a designated Dark Skies Reserve.  It includes some of the most beautiful and spectacular scenery in the UK.  From rolling foothills, forests and lakes to dramatic mountain tops, including Snowdon - the highest point in England and Wales.  Snowdonia is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, with countless opportunities for running and biking (road and trail, walking scrambling, climbing and paddle sports.  It is also widely accepted as the adventure capital of the UK.  The area also offers endless opportunities for less energetic pursuits including more gentle walks, angling, golf, bird watching, horse riding, world-famous steam railways, National Trust properties and numerous World Heritage Sites including several castles.

LLYN PENINSULA - The Llyn Pensinsula is a renowned tourist destination, with hotspots such as Abersoch and Aberdaron.  In the summer people flock to the Llyn for its combination of easy access, good weather and miles upon miles of golden sandy beaches.  It offers endless potential for watersports, there is a large and modern marina at Pwllheli, world-class surfing at Hell's Mouth and numerous fantastic beaches for swimming, sunbathing, sailing, paddle sports and fishing.  There are also excellent golf courses, and it is a beautiful part of the world to explore by car, bike or on foot with hidden coves, quaint villages and picturesque harbours.

ANGLESEY - Anglesey, also known as the Mother of Wales, is linked to the mainland by two road bridges, and is easily reached from your holiday home.  With golden sandy beaches at Newborough, Llandwyn Island and Maltraeth, the island is a wonderful venue for family days out.   The more rugged Northern coastline boasts the imposing South Stack Lighthouse.  Towns on the island include Menai Bridge and Beaumaris, with plenty of opportunities for fishing, exploring, culture, sight-seeing and day trips, including boat trips to nearby Puffin Island.  It also boasts a fantastic coastal footpath, 125 miles in length, which is possible to walk in sections.

TOWNS AND VILLAGES - Just two miles away is the Royal Town of Caernarfon, with its world-famous Castle dating from the reign of King Edward I (1272-1307), and the site of the investiture of Prince Charles in 1969.  Caernarfon also boasts the Royal Caernarfon Golf Course, a harbour, shops, restaurants and the newly refurbished Doc Victoria complex and theatre.  The Welsh Highland Railway starts from Caernarfon and there are excellent cycle trails in the ara.

Nearby are the Snowdonia villages of Llanberis (at the foot of Snowdon, and site of two steam railways including the Snowdon Mountain Railway) as well as popular tourist destinations such as Porthmadog (again with a world-famous steam railway - the Ffestiniog Railway), Betws-y-Coed and Beddgelert.