Trem y Foel Nr. Betws y Coed

• The renovation of this former stable and coach house into a welcoming cottage is a real credit to the owners.  Luxury features such as underfloor heating, power showers, a log burner and quality furnishings have all been carefully chosen to offer comfort and relaxation.
• The farmhouse kitchen is spacious and very well equipped for cosy suppers, bedrooms are calm, bathrooms spotless and stars shine in jet black skies far away from the pollution and hustle and bustle of daily life. 
• Green credentials abound, water comes from a natural (tested) spring on the farm and hydro-electricity is produced in the valley stream below the cottage.
• Children are encouraged to learn about the food on their plate through interaction with the farm - egg gathering for breakfast is an exciting start to the day.
• Stylish and welcoming, this hillside cottage has a wonderful alpine feel. The far reaching views of distant peaks are inspiring and beg you to explore these fascinating mountains and tiny villages.
• See sister property Trem y Cwm.
  
• You will be out in the wilds but Betws y Coed is just 4 miles down the lane.  Here you can feast on contemporary Welsh tapas at Olif or try the local produce at Bistro Betws y Coed .

Betws y Coed

• This is a mountain town where the River Conwy meets its three tributaries flowing from the West - the Llugwy, the Lledr and the Machno. The river burbles through the town and its sound attract bathers in summer and invites walkers all year. The village is packed full of interesting shops for climbers, walkers and browsers alike and there are many authentically Welsh cafes and restaurants here too.
  

• The beautiful Conwy Valley with the river Conwy running through it is a rich patchwork of farmland, forest, heather clad moors, wild uplands, waterfalls, lakes, wooded gorges and the world famous Bodnant Garden cared for by the National Trust.

Conwy Valley Railway Museum - Betws y Coed 

• The museum buildings have displays of narrow and single-gauge railways of North Wales. There are working model railway layouts, a steam-hauled miniature railway in the grounds which cover over four acres and a 15 in-gauge tramway to the woods. For children there are mini dodgems and Postman Pat vans to drive.

• The historic and thriving market town of Llanrwst between Betws y Coed and Llandudno has a selection of independently owned shops, Pickwicks Antiques & Tearoom, restaurants, pubs and cafes.

Mountain Biking near Llanwrst

• The 25 km Gwydir Mawr Trail is a proper mountain bike trail in every sense of the term. Big climbs, big descents, brilliant single track and truly awesome scenery make this a trail to remember.

Pen y Gwryd Hotel

• Take a scenic mountain drive to this fascinating place. Built in 1810 as a remote mountain farmhouse, it was extended and used as a coaching inn and later as the training headquarters of the first successful Everest climbing expedition in 1953. It is filled with memorabilia and a perfect spot for a leisurely lunch.

Conwy Castle

• Built for Edward I, by Master James of St George, the castle rates as one of the finest surviving medieval fortifications in Britain. In a word, exceptional - from the grandeur of its high towers and curtain walls to its excellent state of preservation. An estimated £15,000 was spent building the castle - the most ever spent by Edward I.

The Snowdon Mountain Railway

• This is the railway that travels for 4.7 miles from Llanberis to the summit of Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales - a fabulous day out for all ages.

Zip World

• The nearest you can get to flying! This is the fastest zip line in the world and the longest in Europe. The adventure takes you on the 'Little Zipper' to build your confidence before you journey up the quarry on red trucks.  Take a moment to appreciate the stunning views from the Big Top of Velocity, out towards Anglesey with views of the Isle of Man on a clear day! 

Bodnant Gardens, (NT)

• A garden of firsts – home to the earliest and grandest laburnum arch built in 1880, to Britain’s earliest magnolias introduced from China in the late 1800's and also to unique rhododendron hybrids which were born and bred here from the 1920's.

• Exciting new ventures at Blaenau Ffestiniog. Bounce Below is in the heart of the old slate mine - huge trampoline nets are set in 2 vast chambers linked together by walkways and slides. Advance booking advisable.

Surf Snowdonia 

• Newly opened in the Conwy Valley this is a hugely popular attraction. The 300 meter lagoon set in a beautiful Wave Garden produces two meter high waves which surfing enthusiasts love. It is an ideal venue to learn how to surf and to brush up on skills.
  

• Less than an hour's drive away is Menai Bridge leading onto the Isle of Anglesey. Explore the bucolic landscape scattered with sleepy villages and country inns as well as magnificent golden beaches and tiny coves around the rugged coastline. The elegant town of Beaumaris has a wealth of shops, galleries, cafes, bars and restaurants as well as a castle, museum and pier from which boat trips regularly run.

A characterful stable and coach house conversion near Betws y Coed for year round holidays at the Gateway to Snowdonia. Sleeps 4 guests and 2 dogs.