Local Attractions

Shopping

A variety of local shops with local produce and the main supermarkets within a short drive.

Criccieth Golf Course

Just a mile north of the town, it has unrivalled views of the Cardigan Bay and the mountains beyond.

Criccieth Castle

Dating from the reign of Llywelyn the Great (1200 - 1240), the Castle stands on a hill above the sea overlooking the bay towards Harlech. At the entrance there is an exhibition entitled 'Castles of the Welsh Princes'.

Criccieth

The Town has a choice of excellent restaurants, cafés and bistros; and is also the home of the world famous award winning 'Cadwaladers Ice Cream'.

Llanystumdwy

Llanystumdwy is 2 miles away and is renowned as the "Lloyd George" village where you'll find a Museum on the history and life of this great man.

Exploring The Llyn Peninsula

The cottages are just 3 miles from Porthmadog where you'll find the Ffestiniog and the Welsh Highland Railway Stations. Also nearby is the Blackrock Sands with its long stretch of sandy beach.

Portmerion

5 miles away is Portmerion, the lovely Italian Village which is where "The Prisoner" was filmed. Also Portmeirion Pottery is well known throughout the world.

Beddgelert

13 miles away is Beddgelert, known as "The Alpine Village of Wales", where you can walk through the lovely Aberglaslyn Pass, take a guided tour around the Sygun Copper Mine, and visit Gelert's Grave - the legend of Prince Llywelyn's faithful hound.

Caernarfon

15 miles away is Caernarfon with its mighty Castle, built in the 13th century by Edward I; and was where the Investiture of the Prince of Wales took place in 1969.

Llanberis

15 miles away is Llanberis village, in a superb lakeside location, which is a popular centre for walkers and climbers at the foot of mount Snowdon, from where starts the Snowdon Mountain Railway and Padarn Lake Railway. Here also is the National Slate Museum, the Hydro Electric Mountain and Dolbadarn Castle.

Harlech

16 miles away is Harlech with its cliff top medieval Castle, a World Heritage Site. Royal St. David's Golf Course and miles of sandy beach. Nearby is Shell Island named for the variety of its shells.

Abersoch

18 miles lies Abersoch, a sailing centre with harbour and fine beaches.

Barmouth

Barmouth, a traditional seaside resort with promenade and small fairground, is 25 miles away.

Betws y Coed

30 miles drive is Betws y Coed and Swallow Falls. Many interesting shops at Betws y Coed.

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