| set in snowdonia national park, this stone hotel dates from the 17th century. it's 5. free breakfast is provided for room guests in a cosy bar offering a fireplace and dining. separate cottages in converted stables have fully equipped kitchens, washer/dryers and shared gardens. in-room massage and reiki treatments are available (fee). laid-back rooms feature en suite bathrooms, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there's also a sunday carvery. 4 miles from the ffestiniog railway steam trains
Liverpool John Lennon Airport 2 hr 2
Crib Goch (40 min)
Narrow, rain-prone ridge 923 m. above sea level, a well-known challenge for climbers. Zip World Slate Caverns (13 min)
Zip line and adventure Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (11 min)
Volunteer-manned, narrow gauge steam train running through 14 miles of rural pasture and forests. Castell Cricieth (20 min)
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Forested park area providing shady hiking routes & multiple trails for mountain bikes. Llyn Ogwen (43 min)
Shallow 78-acre ribbon mountain lake featured in King Arthur's legend, popular for trout fishing. Llechwedd (13 min)
Ancient rock quarry offering underground mine tours, workshops, history exhibits & on-site dining. Blaenau Station (Ffestiniog Railway) (10 min)
Heritage railway offering old-school steam engine tours through Snowdonia National Park. Pen-y-Pass (39 min)
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Rock mountain known for its craggy peaks, numerous mountaineering courses & expansive views. | 
