Elysia's Guidebook for Wales Cottage
Sightseeing
There are many beautiful walks nearby to enjoy. We especially recommend the Snowdon Circular Route Penway Pass.
248 locals recommend
Snowdon
There are many beautiful walks nearby to enjoy. We especially recommend the Snowdon Circular Route Penway Pass.
There are beautiful walks at the quarry with views of snowdonia & waterfalls. Some of the walks/hikes can be more advanced and are not recommended for small children or elderly. There is also a cafe and the national slate museum to visit.
6 locals recommend
Dinorwic Slate Quarry
There are beautiful walks at the quarry with views of snowdonia & waterfalls. Some of the walks/hikes can be more advanced and are not recommended for small children or elderly. There is also a cafe and the national slate museum to visit.
Trearddur Bay Beach
A great walk along the beach and there is a lovely old pub to visit called the Ship Inn for a bite to eat.
29 locals recommend
Red Wharf Bay
A great walk along the beach and there is a lovely old pub to visit called the Ship Inn for a bite to eat.
Llanddwyn Island
You'll find a beautiful beach to walk along and take a visit to the Ty Coch Inn pub.
32 locals recommend
Llŷn Peninsula
You'll find a beautiful beach to walk along and take a visit to the Ty Coch Inn pub.
A historic medieval castle definitely worth checking out. This is where Prince Charles had his coronation.
282 locals recommend
Caernarfon Castle
Castle DitchA historic medieval castle definitely worth checking out. This is where Prince Charles had his coronation.
Beaumaris Castle
Castle StreetHarlech Castle
Conwy Castle
Rose Hill StreetDolbadarn Castle
A4086This is a 13th century tower fort close to Dinorwic Quarry.
Rhaeadr Y Graig Lwyd
A5Gwydir Castle
A beautiful Elizabethan castle & gardens done in Tudor fashion.
National Trust - Plas Newydd House and Gardens
Nice falls that are family friendly too, has a fairly easy path to follow most of the way.
108 locals recommend
Aber Falls
Nice falls that are family friendly too, has a fairly easy path to follow most of the way.
Swallow Falls Waterfall
Electric Mountain/Dinorwig Power Station was regarded as one of the world's most imaginative engineering and environmental project. You can have a tour.
11 locals recommend
Dinorwig Power Station
Electric Mountain/Dinorwig Power Station was regarded as one of the world's most imaginative engineering and environmental project. You can have a tour.
Beaumaris Pier
Goleudy Tŵr Bach
Lovely beach walk with beautiful views.
Ceunant Mawr Waterfall
2 Waterfall VwVillage with shops, restaurants, cafe, spa and an amazing architectural heritage.
383 locals recommend
Portmeirion
Village with shops, restaurants, cafe, spa and an amazing architectural heritage.
Gelert's Grave
This is a nice scenic walk around the village.
Good for Kids
Anglesey Sea Zoo
Definitely worth a visit that the kids will enjoy.
It's a small castle to visit but kids really enjoy the interactive display next to the gift shop. Cadwaladers cafe nearby has really lovely cakes, coffee, ice creams and other desserts!
91 locals recommend
Criccieth Castle/ Castell Cricieth
Castle StreetIt's a small castle to visit but kids really enjoy the interactive display next to the gift shop. Cadwaladers cafe nearby has really lovely cakes, coffee, ice creams and other desserts!
GreenWood Family Park
Bush RoadGypsy Wood Park
Pili Palas Nature World
Ffordd PenmynyddActivities
Has the fastest zip line in world and longest in Europe. Stunning views of Snowdonia.
475 locals recommend
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Has the fastest zip line in world and longest in Europe. Stunning views of Snowdonia.
Has many things to do for everyone- surfing, spa, adventure activities.
309 locals recommend
Adventure Parc Snowdonia
Conway RoadHas many things to do for everyone- surfing, spa, adventure activities.
Llanberis Lake Railway
National Slate Museum
Take the train journey for amazing panoramic views and ride past waterfalls (seasonal).
195 locals recommend
Snowdon Mountain Railway station
Take the train journey for amazing panoramic views and ride past waterfalls (seasonal).
Seacoast Safaris - Puffin Island Boat Trips
This is an outdoor nature center with many activities to choose from.
28 locals recommend
Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre
This is an outdoor nature center with many activities to choose from.
Llanfair Slate Caverns
Neighbourhoods
Quaint gateway village to Snowdonia. You can easily walk around with plenty of shops & restaurants. River runs through it, where if you're lucky certain times of year you can see the salmon leaping.
251 locals recommend
Betws-y-Coed
Quaint gateway village to Snowdonia. You can easily walk around with plenty of shops & restaurants. River runs through it, where if you're lucky certain times of year you can see the salmon leaping.
Caernarfon
Restaurants
Garddfon Inn
1 Beach RdOld pub with dining room
Dylan's Menai Bridge
Saint George's RoadCoach at The Bull Beaumaris
Castle StreetThe restaurant is called Coach
Château Rhianfa
Beaumaris RoadHas a top end restaurant called Le Dragon Rouge
Tafarn Y Fic
80 Bangor StThe Swellies
Tŷ Golchi
Caernarfon RoadVilla Marina
9 Rhes SegontiwmTy Castell
18 High StOsteria
26 Hole in the Wall StThe Mill Bistro Y Felin
Llanberis RoadTŷ Coch Inn
Grocery Shopping
Tesco Superstore
South RoadBest to stop for groceries