a private car park is in front of the house. most have showers but shared toilets. a few have en suite bathrooms. full breakfast is served, and packed lunches (fee) can be ordered. on llanberis's high street, this b&b occupies an 18th-century twin-gabled grey stone house. there's a bar serving real ales, and evening meals are available. all straightforward rooms have tea and coffeemaking facilities, and free wifi. the snowdon mountain railway ticket office is a 9-minute walk, while the national slate museum and llanberis lake railway are a 15-minute walk. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am Liverpool John Lennon Airport 1 hr 44
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry (21 min) 500ft-high zip line for mile-long rides with panoramic views of a slate quarry and local coastline. Snowdon Mountain Railway (10 min) Panoramic views from this seasonal train ride past waterfalls and a ruined chapel to Snowdon's peak. Crib Goch (10 min) Narrow, rain-prone ridge 923 m. above sea level, a well-known challenge for climbers. Caernarfon Castle (15 min) Imposing World Heritage fortress by the river, offering a museum, exhibitions and family tickets. Llanberis Pass (10 min) Scenic mountain pass & popular rock-climbing area known for its rugged beauty & striking panoramas. Menai Strait (21 min) Channel known for powerful, reversing tidal currents & whirlpools, with 2 bridges & many islands. Dolbadarn Castle (17 min) Dog-friendly site housing the ruins a 13th-century tower fort, with info boards & countryside views. Llanberis Lake Railways (15 min) Attraction featuring scenic rides on a narrow-gauge steam train pulled by a vintage engine. National Slate Museum (15 min) Living museum in former Victorian quarry, with original artefacts and educational activities. Snowdon (34 min) Accessed by trail or rail, this soaring mountain features sweeping views, abundant flora & a cafe. National Trust - Plas Newydd House and Gardens (22 min) Originating in 1470 and rebuilt in 1793, this waterfront mansion with art & gardens offers tours. Llyn Ogwen (28 min) Shallow 78-acre ribbon mountain lake featured in King Arthur's legend, popular for trout fishing. Llyn Padarn (7 min) Scenic lake covering 800 acres, with trails & a 2-mi. glacial lake for swimming & sailing. Beaumaris Castle (27 min) Architecturally outstanding 13th-century castle with activities and events programme. GreenWood Family Park (13 min) Family activity centre with tunnels, mazes and trails for kids, plus magic shows and crafts. |