cooked breakfast is included, and there's a mediterranean restaurant and a bar. leisure facilities include a gym, an indoor heated pool, a sauna, a jacuzzi, and a steam room. there are also conference and function rooms, along with a 2,100 sq-ft dance floor. the colourful rooms have en suite showers or bathrooms, plus tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. dating from 1794, this upscale hotel is a 6-minute walk from the 13th-century caernarfon castle, and 15 minutes' walk from segontium, a roman fort. room service is available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Liverpool John Lennon Airport 1 hr 43
Menai Strait (20 min) Channel known for powerful, reversing tidal currents & whirlpools, with 2 bridges & many islands. Ynys Llanddwyn (45 min) This tidal island features the ruins of St Dwynwen's Church, a lighthouse & views of Snowdonia. Menai Bridge (12 min) Road crossing with a pedestrian walkway, built by Thomas Telford in 1826 & illuminated at night. Snowdon (41 min) Accessed by trail or rail, this soaring mountain features sweeping views, abundant flora & a cafe. Llanberis Lake Railways (17 min) Attraction featuring scenic rides on a narrow-gauge steam train pulled by a vintage engine. Dolbadarn Castle (16 min) Dog-friendly site housing the ruins a 13th-century tower fort, with info boards & countryside views. Llyn Padarn (13 min) Scenic lake covering 800 acres, with trails & a 2-mi. glacial lake for swimming & sailing. Beaumaris Castle (22 min) Architecturally outstanding 13th-century castle with activities and events programme. GreenWood Family Park (11 min) Family activity centre with tunnels, mazes and trails for kids, plus magic shows and crafts. Caernarfon Castle (7 min) Imposing World Heritage fortress by the river, offering a museum, exhibitions and family tickets. National Slate Museum (17 min) Living museum in former Victorian quarry, with original artefacts and educational activities. Gypsy Wood Park (5 min) Family park where kids can meet animals, explore wetlands, hunt fairies & take the mini railway. Anglesey Sea Zoo (23 min) A venue showing conservation in action, with a shark pool and live diving displays, plus a cafe. Snowdon Mountain Railway (15 min) Panoramic views from this seasonal train ride past waterfalls and a ruined chapel to Snowdon's peak. National Trust - Plas Newydd House and Gardens (18 min) Originating in 1470 and rebuilt in 1793, this waterfront mansion with art & gardens offers tours. |