This family-friendly, detached holiday home sits in Hen Efail, Tyn-y-groes near Conwy, Gwynedd. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Ground-floor living. Pet-free. Llandudno 7.3 miles; Betws-y-Coed 11.8 miles.

Nestled in the Conwy valley, just down the road is Betws Y Coed the gateway to the Snowdonia National Park. For the adventurous, you’ll find Surf Snowdonia, Tree Top Climbing and the Marin Bike trails of Gwydir Forrest all just a few miles away. In the opposite direction is the National Trust’s Bodnant Gardens, Conwy Vineyard, and the historic walled town of Conwy, which is home to a fabulous harbour and many historic buildings. You will be perfectly situated to explore the region.

This spacious, detached holiday cottage for two has a pleasant enclosed lawned garden with garden furniture for al fresco dining, and is situated in the village of Betws-Yn-Rhos, just opposite a 16th century inn. Walkers love this area and there are sandy beaches just a few miles away. It makes a great base from which to explore the area, with the Welsh Mountain Zoo at Colwyn Bay, the Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno and historic Conwy with its castle within easy reach, whilst in the other direction the city of Chester makes for a great day out. Shop 30 yards, pub and restaurant 20 yards.

Superbly located in a quiet spot, Bryn Boda has views out over the rolling countryside and is set on a working sheep and beef farm. This detached house also offers a spacious patio for dining al fresco or to watch the evening sun whilst relaxing with a glass of wine. There are walks straight from the door, whilst the nearby town of Denbigh offers full facilities and historic Denbigh Castle to explore. Nearby are the glistening waters of Llyn Brenig, which offers cycling, walking and fishing in a lovely forest setting. The pretty town of Ruthin is also well worth a visit, with lovely individual shops and cafés tumbling down the streets from St Peter’s Square, whilst Ruthin Gaol provides a fascinating insight into life behind bars in the Victorian era.
The stunning drive over the Denbigh Moors, with the mountains of Snowdonia beckoning temptingly in the distance, leads you to Betws-y-Coed. The town is known as the ‘Gateway to Snowdonia’ and offers the amazing Zip World Fforest where you can whiz along on the Fforest Coaster, which is like tobogganing on rails! The Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno is also within easy reach, as is the historic city of Chester, just over the English border. Beach 15 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 5 miles.

What a superb view! Outdoor living comes into its own at Bryn Hyfryd, with bi-folding doors opening out from the dining area onto the spacious, outside decking area, which enjoys superb views over the Conwy Valley to the mountain ranges of Snowdonia. Accessed by a rough track, this detached cottage with its own hot tub, has a large decked area where you can enjoy al fresco dining, whilst watching the surfing activity in the distance at Surf Snowdonia, which is on the other side of the valley! For cosy nights in, there are two delightful living rooms, both with wood burners and TVs. Upstairs, are three beautifully presented bedrooms all overlooking the Conwy Valley.

It is only a short drive through the pretty country lanes to the glorious National Trust gardens at Bodnant, where you can enjoy a stroll round 80 acres of stunning floral abundance, visit the craft units, or enjoy a cream tea in the tea room. Plus, you can pick up some local delicacies at the Bodnant Welsh Food Centre which is well worth a visit. From here, the historic town of Conwy is just a short drive, with its mighty Edward I castle and almost complete town walls just waiting to be explored. In the pretty town centre with its cobbled High Street, you can visit the historic town’s houses of Aberconwy House (National Trust) and Plas Mawr (Cadw). Stroll along the quayside, visit the smallest house in the UK, or take a boat trip out into the estuary.

Llandudno is also nearby and offers full shopping facilities, together with the Venue Cymru Theatre which has a variety of touring shows and concerts all year round. Llandudno also has the Great Orme, a 679ft rocky headland which juts out into the Irish Sea, offering a country park, the historic cable-operated Great Orme Tramway, and the longest cable car ride in the UK, from Happy Valley gardens to the summit. Surf dudes will love Surf Snowdonia, which you can see from Bryn Hyfryd, and it offers the first inland surfing lagoon in the world. The market town of Llanrwst is close by, with the leafy Gwydyr Forest and the pretty tourist village of Betws-y-Coed being within easy reach. Kids will love the tree top nets at Zip World Fforest in Betws-y-Coed, which now includes the amazing Fforest Coaster, whilst Zip World in Blaenau Ffestiniog has the largest zip wire zone in the world, great fun! Beach 9½ miles. Shop 5 miles, pub ½ mile and restaurant 2 miles.

This delightful, rural detached cottage is located on a quiet working farm, perched in the hills of the Snowdonia National Park near Betws-y-Coed, this makes a wonderful place for a holiday. There is a spacious living/dining room with a warming wood burner for cosy nights in, and a good sized garden for relaxing in with a glass of wine. With walks from the door, it’s only a few minutes drive to the pretty ‘alpine’ village of Betws-y-Coed, with its range of individual shops, nestled in the Gwydyr Forest. Families will love the Zipworld Fforest tree top nets, or you can venture to Blaenau Ffestiniog, home of the largest zip wire zone in the world, and the famous Ffestiniog Railway. In the other direction, just beyond the market town of Llanrwst, is Surf Snowdonia, the world’s first artificial surfing lagoon – worth popping in for a coffee to watch the surfing action! Further afield is historic Conwy with its majestic Edward I castle (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and the Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno offering the Great Orme and a whole host of family activities, from tramway and cable car rides, to the wonderful Venue Cymru theatre. Shop and restaurant 3 miles, pub 2 miles.

Tyn y Ffrith offers guests a perfect social space to enjoy with friends and family, whether you want to catch up over a tasty meal shared together or you want a base to enable you to explore Llandudno and everything available right on the doorstep. With comfortable and cosy living areas as well as bright and tastefully designed bedrooms this property gives guests comfort and a place to wind down and relax after a busy day out. In addition it boasts a modern kitchen and dining area leading out on to a private decked space in which you can soak up the sun. After staying at Tyn Y Ffrith you’ll want to come back year after year to spend more quality time with your loved ones.
Llandudno is such a popular location with lots of great restaurants, cafés and shops you can enjoy at your leisure. From taking a walk down the promenade to the 19th-century pier, enjoying fish and chips in the fresh sea air, or taking the tram or cable car up to the top of the Great Orme. Alternatively you can visit the RNLI lifeboat station or have a tour of the Great Orme Bronze Age Mines during certain times of the year. On a rainy day why not visit the Mostyn gallery or try and catch a show at Venue Cymru. Beach 1 mile. Shop 176 yards, pub 129 yards and restaurant 24 yards.

A wonderful, detached holiday home resting on the outskirts of Llanrwst, Conwy. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Rural. Betws-y-Coed 7.6 miles; Conwy 15.4 miles.

Tyddyn Eli lies on a working farm just on the outskirts of the little village of Llangwm, deep in the rolling hills of Hiraethog country between Betws-y-Coed and Corwen. This detached property was a farmhouse for many years but has now been beautifully restored offering an ideal holiday location for all the family. There is a well-equipped kitchen and a good sized living/dining room with a warming wood burner, ideal for curling up with a glass or two of wine on chilly evenings. There is also a sitting room for if the children in your party want to do something else, and a lovely hot tub outside on the courtyard, ideal for relaxing in after a busy day exploring the local area. There are walks from the door too, so make sure you bring your walking boots.

Just a few miles away is an award-winning farm shop at Rhug featuring a wide range of delicious Welsh produce in their shop and bistro, whilst a further selection of eateries is available in the nearby town of Bala. Here you will find Llyn Tegid, the Welsh name for Bala Lake, which is the largest natural lake in Wales. To the west lies the pretty village of Betws-y-Coed, the Gateway to Snowdonia. There are more outdoor shops here than you can shake a stick at, plus the amazing Zip World Fforest where you can experience several different adrenaline experiences, including the exciting Fforest Coaster and the ever-so-slightly-terrifying Plummet!

The Snowdonia National Park naturally has stunning scenery including Snowdon itself, which at 3,560ft is the highest mountain in Wales and England. To the east of Tyddyn Eli lies the town of Corwen. Hop on board a delightfully restored steam train for a nostalgic journey along the Dee Valley to Llangollen, home of the International Musical Eisteddfod. Here you will find horse drawn boats on the Llangollen Canal, whilst a short distance further is Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, one of the Seven Wonders of Wales, which carries the canal over the valley. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.

Coastal Gem is a couples’ retreat situated in the seaside town of Llandudno, just a short stroll from the beach. This one-bedroomed, first floor apartment boasts a lovely bay window with comfy seating and views over the town to the Snowdonia mountains beyond. The comfortable kingsized bedroom features ambient lighting, a wall-mounted 4K Smart TV and an en-suite walk-in shower. A fully equipped kitchen takes care of all your catering needs. A laundry service is available for a small charge, upon request. The apartment also benefits from central heating and Wi-Fi.
The apartment is situated in the bustling Victorian seaside town of Llandudno and is a short stroll from the sweeping promenade, overlooked by the majestic Great Orme, where you can ski on the dry slopes or toboggan down the mountainside. Enjoy the café culture in one of the many idyllic cafés, bars and restaurants this resort has to offer.
Just a short drive will take you to the Welsh Mountain Zoo in Colwyn Bay or over to Conwy to explore the spectacular castle, enjoy fish and chips on the quay or visit the smallest house in Britain.
Being at the gateway to the world-famous Snowdonia National Park, you are ideally located to take advantage of all that this region has to offer. North Wales has a growing reputation as the adventure capital of Europe, with everything from fishing to zip lining all within a one-hour drive, or simply take a stroll, sit back, and enjoy this pretty traditional Welsh seaside town. Beach 1 mile.