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20 miles of traffic-free cycle track within 100 yds of Elizabethan cottage for holidays near Criccieth

• This was the original railway track between Caernarfon and Porthmadog.
• Criccieth has a range of amenities including a few excellent restaurants, bank, post office, internet cafe, interesting and independent shops, supermarkets, chemist, doctors, and filling station.

Snowdonia National Park and the Llyn Peninsula

• Just north of Porthmadog and Borth y Gest on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park. The busy harbour town of Porthmadog has a good range of local facilities including bank, post office, internet cafe, fuel station, supermarkets, doctors surgeries and veterinary surgery.

Walk the Llyn Coast Path

• To the west of this Elizabethan cottage for holidays is the Llyn Peninsula with a score of coves, harbours and vast stretches of safe, sandy beaches, Black Rock sands the closest.
• The coast path is 84 miles of diverse landscapes including open countryside, wild heath and coastal features.

Black Rock Sands

• This sprawling sandy beach is ideal for bathing, boating, watersports and cast fishing. Drive your vehicle directly onto the sands - ideal for the elderly and infirm.

Dinas Dinlle & Beach National Trust

• Walk along the beautiful coastal path and enjoy this Blue Flag awarded pebble beach with sand at low tide. Backed by concrete steps, access is easy.

Criccieth Marine & Main Beaches

• Two Blue Flag awarded beaches to choose from, Marine is a pebble beach with wonderful views and pleasant for walking. Main beach, a mixture of sand and pebbles has lots of rock pools to explore.
• Conveniently situated near this Elizabethan cottage circa 1575 near Porthmadog & Criccieth on the Llyn Peninsula.

Ffestiniog Railway, Welsh Highland Railway & Snowdon Mountain Railway

• On a fine day the great little train ride from Porthmadog to the slate quarry museum at Blaenau Ffestiniog, should not be missed or the train ride to the top of Snowdon - quicker than walking!

Welsh Castles & Local Beaches

• There are several magnificent castles to explore within easy driving distance; Criccieth, Harlech, Caernarfon and Beaumaris.
• There are a number of lovely beaches along the Llyn Peninsula, enough to choose a different one for each day of the week and more; Criccieth has two, Llandanwg, Dinas Dinlle, Warren, Black Rock, Harlech and Fforyd.

Les Burridge Art Gallery, Criccieth

• A good source of local paintings from well known Welsh artists such as Rob Piercy and William Selwyn. Do have a look you may find something special to remind you of your visit.

Shore Fishing - Shell Island

• Bass, codling, flounder, dab, mackerel, whiting, gurnard and mullet on any state of the tide. Do remember your fishing gear and favourite seafood recipes

Salem Chapel, Cefncymerau near Llanbedr

• Salem Chapel and attached caretakers cottage is now a Cadw Grade II listed building. The chapel was made famous by artists Sydney Curnow Vosper (1866-1942) who painted Sian Owen, an old lady, in a stove pipe hat and Welsh costume attending the chapel. A copy of the painting hangs in the chapel. The original hangs in the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Liverpool. It has become one of Wales' best known works of art.

Days away

• Snowdonia National Park is brimming with thrilling activities and attractions for families to enjoy. Try Zip World's Zip Wire, Fforest Coaster, Treetop Nets, and Bounce Below. Enjoy watersports in land, on rivers and lakes or on the beautiful coast. Choose from white water rafting, surfing, sailing, canoeing, stand up paddle boarding and more. Adrenaline Antics offer opportunities for multiple adventures including gorge walking, canyoning, cliff jumping, rock climbing, abseiling, raft building, walking, zip lines and more.

Ancient and characterful Criccieth cottage built during Elizabethan times now offered for cosy year round holidays. 4 guests and 2 dogs welcome.