there's a restaurant serving afternoon tea and meals, and dining in the lounge or a conservatory with country views is an option, as is the bar. family rooms sleep up to 5. free amenities include continental or full welsh breakfast, parking, and wi-fi in select public areas. the unfussy rooms feature en suite bathrooms, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. set in snowdonia national park on 30 acres of gardens and woodlands that include the historic dolbadarn castle, this casual hotel with an annexe is a minute's walk from snowdon mountain railway. all provide courtyard, woodland or mountain views. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also event space Liverpool John Lennon Airport 1 hr 45
Dolbadarn Castle (5 min) Dog-friendly site housing the ruins a 13th-century tower fort, with info boards & countryside views. Snowdon Mountain Railway (1 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 (23 min) Originating in 1470 and rebuilt in 1793, this waterfront mansion with art & gardens offers tours. National Slate Museum (12 min) Living museum in former Victorian quarry, with original artefacts and educational activities. GreenWood Family Park (13 min) Family activity centre with tunnels, mazes and trails for kids, plus magic shows and crafts. Caernarfon Castle (16 min) Imposing World Heritage fortress by the river, offering a museum, exhibitions and family tickets. Snowdon (31 min) Accessed by trail or rail, this soaring mountain features sweeping views, abundant flora & a cafe. Llyn Padarn (16 min) Scenic lake covering 800 acres, with trails & a 2-mi. glacial lake for swimming & sailing. Llanberis Pass (8 min) Scenic mountain pass & popular rock-climbing area known for its rugged beauty & striking panoramas. Llanberis Lake Railways (14 min) Attraction featuring scenic rides on a narrow-gauge steam train pulled by a vintage engine. Crib Goch (8 min) Narrow, rain-prone ridge 923 m. above sea level, a well-known challenge for climbers. Beaumaris Castle (27 min) Architecturally outstanding 13th-century castle with activities and events programme. Zip World Penrhyn Quarry (22 min) 500ft-high zip line for mile-long rides with panoramic views of a slate quarry and local coastline. Llyn Ogwen (25 min) Shallow 78-acre ribbon mountain lake featured in King Arthur's legend, popular for trout fishing. Pen-y-Pass (11 min) Drivable mountain pass featuring hiking routes with scenic views, plus a youth hostel & cafe. |