| set in 200 acres in the snowdonia national park, this relaxed holiday park with a victorian manor house hotel and caravans is 4 miles from the porthmadog railway station. . the contemporary hotel rooms offer flat-screen tvs, free wifi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some have whirlpool tubs, and 1 victorian-style room comes with a 4-poster bed. amenities include an upscale bistro, a casual brasserie with a terrace, and a bar. snug cabins add kitchens, decks, while 1- to 3 bedroom caravans feature living rooms. parking is free. the grounds have nature trails leading past waterfalls, plus a kid's playground with swings
Liverpool John Lennon Airport 2 hr 16
Harlech Castle (23 min)
Huge castle with 2 rings of walls, site of the longest siege in British history, plus family events. Zip World Slate Caverns (27 min)
Zip line and adventure Welsh Highland Heritage Railway (8 min) Crib Goch (29 min)
Narrow, rain-prone ridge 923 m. above sea level, a well-known challenge for climbers. Llanberis Lake Railways (40 min)
Attraction featuring scenic rides on a narrow-gauge steam train pulled by a vintage engine. Llanberis Pass (29 min)
Scenic mountain pass & popular rock-climbing area known for its rugged beauty & striking panoramas. Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (10 min)
Volunteer-manned, narrow gauge steam train running through 14 miles of rural pasture and forests. Castell Cricieth (15 min)
Castle built by Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great, later remodelled, with twin-towered gatehouse. Llechwedd (27 min)
Ancient rock quarry offering underground mine tours, workshops, history exhibits & on-site dining. Sygun Copper Mine (14 min)
Victorian-era copper mine offering self-guided tours with audio on the industry's history & miners. Blaenau Station (Ffestiniog Railway) (24 min)
Heritage railway offering old-school steam engine tours through Snowdonia National Park. Snowdon Mountain Railway (37 min)
Panoramic views from this seasonal train ride past waterfalls and a ruined chapel to Snowdon's peak. Snowdon (25 min)
Accessed by trail or rail, this soaring mountain features sweeping views, abundant flora & a cafe. National Slate Museum (39 min)
Living museum in former Victorian quarry, with original artefacts and educational activities. Aberglaslyn Pass (8 min)
Wooded gorge with a river, accessed via a hiking trail passing railroad tracks & a stone buttress. | 
