Cwm, Conwy

Betws-y-Coed 7 miles. Cwm is a 16th century Welsh long house that stands on a 1,200 acre farm on the outskirts of Capel Curig and surrounded by stunning scenery, including the majestic Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Horseshoe. The property boasts many traditional features such as exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces in both lounges and a priest hiding hole. The property benefits from two separate sitting rooms, both with woodburning stoves, as well as a TV with a handy DVD player, and a pool table. The farmhouse kitchen is fitted with sleek appliances and an wooden dining table, whilst the private courtyard has an area for alfresco dining. There is also an external games room where you can play table tennis. Withdraw to one of the four well-appointed bedrooms, comprising of two king-size and two twins, together providing ample sleeping space for up to eight guests, served by a shower room with wall-to-floor tiling, and a sophisticated bathroom. The popular village of Betws-y-Coed, 7 miles away, boasts many shops and restaurants as well as having many tourist attractions such as the Railway museum, miniature railway, Swallow Falls and Zip fforest coaster. Take a stroll along the banks of Llynnau Mymbyr, one of the most photographed beauty spots in wales, just 2 miles from the property or head to Gwydir Forest for a cycle through the forest. The PYG track is the main walking routes on Snowdon with the name 'Classic Route', 3.9 miles from the property, it isa perfect route for beginner and experienced walkers so the group can join in and is the shortest route to the top of Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon). Plas y Brenin National Outdoor Centre, 2 miles away, offers day courses for all the family. Visit the ancient rock quarry of Llechwedd or head underground with Zip World Slate Caverns or Velocity 2 zip wire and quarry karts in Penrhyn quarry. Visit the Italian-style village of Portmeirion, best known as the backdrop for the 1967 Drama, The Prisoner, or spend a say admiring spectacular views on a journey with Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways. Llanberis is a small village that sits at the foot of Snowdon just 9.5 miles from the property, sitting between lakes Llyn Padarn and Llyn Peris. It has many tourist attractions such as the National Slate museum, Electric mountain and the Snowdon Railway - which will take you to the top of the mountain where you capture some of the stunning view on the journey with a quick stop at Cei Llydan before continuing on up. 16.7 miles North along the coast sits the impressive fortress of Caernarfon Castle, a Cadw world heritage site as part of Edward I's other castles, with iconic turrets and gate that were designed to withstand an attack from the Welsh Princes, and even at 700 years later still captures the imagination of everyone. Visit Pen y Gwryd Hotel, just 2 miles away, where Sir Edmund Hillary and his team stayed whilst training in the area in preparation of conquering Everest. It has some fantastic memorabilia from this incredible story. Live many happy moments with your loved ones on a stay at Cwm.