| set in snowdonia national park, this cosy, family-run hotel is overlooked by harlech castle. there's also a relaxed brasserie, a casual lounge/bar and parking. it's a 4-minute walk from harlech railway station. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. full english breakfast is included. the 8 warm rooms with en suite bathrooms offer goose-down duvets, egyptian cotton linens, flat-screen tvs, wi-fi access, and tea and coffeemaking facilities
Liverpool John Lennon Airport 2 hr 19
Sygun Copper Mine (32 min)
Victorian-era copper mine offering self-guided tours with audio on the industry's history & miners. Blaenau Station (Ffestiniog Railway) (26 min)
Heritage railway offering old-school steam engine tours through Snowdonia National Park. Coed-y-Brenin (38 min)
Forested park area providing shady hiking routes & multiple trails for mountain bikes. Castell Cricieth (26 min)
Castle built by Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great, later remodelled, with twin-towered gatehouse. Harlech Castle (7 min)
Huge castle with 2 rings of walls, site of the longest siege in British history, plus family events. Traeth Abermaw Beach (21 min)
Picturesque beach for basking & swimming, surrounded by charming local shops & eateries. Harlech Beach (17 min)
Long uninterrupted beach known for its grassy sand dunes & views of the Snowdonia Mountains. Welsh Highland Heritage Railway (17 min) Zip World Slate Caverns (29 min)
Zip line and adventure Haven Hafan y Môr Holiday Park (33 min) Childrens Farm Park (4 min) Llechwedd (29 min)
Ancient rock quarry offering underground mine tours, workshops, history exhibits & on-site dining. Llanfair Slate Caverns (4 min)
Cave and mining Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (17 min)
Volunteer-manned, narrow gauge steam train running through 14 miles of rural pasture and forests. | 
