HAFAN CARTREF

A beautiful, historic 3 bdrm stone built cottage in Criccieth, North Wales. Available for Self Catering Holiday lets. Nightly & Weekly rates.
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About Criccieth
(Criccieth Castle)
 
Winner of 'Wales in Bloom' 5 years running, the picturesque town of Criccieth has become known as 'The Pearl of Wales on the shores of Snowdonia' & it really is a gem to discover! Situated  at the northern end of Cardigan Bay, Criccieth faces south and the hours of sunshine recorded here equals the record of Devon and Cornwall. Generally the summers are warm and winters mild. Home to the historic & majestic 13th Century Criccieth Castle jutting out dramatically into Tremadog bay, Criccieth itself hosts a charming high street & numerous tea shops serving freshly prepared cakes and local specialities as well as the famous, original (& still the best!) Cadwaladers Ice cream parlour & Cafe.
 
(Criccieth Town Square)
 
In addition there are multiple restaurants for every taste and the town is only 15 minutes from the world famous Portmeirion Italiante village which hosts two fabulous A La Carte restaurants and Pwllheli which boasts a Hotel with the only Michelin star restaurant in North Wales & one of only 2 in all of Wales! Criccieth also hosts a regular, busy Antiques Fair with plenty to see and something for everyone. Fairs are open on Bank Holiday Mondays throughout the year and every Monday throughout July, August and September. Fairs are also held on Mondays at the October half-term holiday and on New Years Day.
 
(The RNLI Launch post)
 
If you're lucky enough to catch one, Criccieth Fair Days have been held for over 100 years & are held on 23 May and 29 June each year. If a Fair Day falls on a Sunday, it is held the following day. The Fair is held in the main Town Car Park and is accompanied by a large outdoor market which is located on the Maes and surrounding roads.
 
(Marine Terrace, Criccieth)
 
There are also a number of Weekly outdoor Markets held in the area:
          Pwllheli every Wednesday year round

Porthmadog every Friday throughout the year and Saturdays during the Summer season.

Barmouth every Thursday throughout the year and on Saturdays and Sundays during the Summer season.

 

 Surrounding Areas
(Mt. Snowdon)

 

Snowdonia National park with it's magnificent centrepiece, Mt Snowdon, the highest mountain in England & Wales, is less than 10 miles away. Mt. Snowdon itself/Llanberis is just a 30 minute drive away. The splendid Portmeirion Italian Village (Setting for the cult 1960s TV series The Prisoner) is less than 15 minutes away. There's a choice of stunning beaches (sandy & rocky) both locally & in the surrounding coastline. Excellent shopping. Activities including, but not limited to: Archery, Bowling, Crazy Golf, Climbing, Cycling, Fishing (Sea, Coarse & Game) Go-karting, Hiking, Horseriding, Jet ski-ing, Paintballing, Pitch & Putt, Pool, Pottery, Quad-biking, Rambling, Sailing,Surfing,Table Tennis,Tennis, Water ski-ing, Wind surfing & Walks are all provided locally. Not to mention the excellent Links golf courses dotted around the surrounding countryside.

 

(The amazing folly that is Portmeirion)

 

If you like History & Castles then you've come to the right place! Take a visit to the Lloyd George Museum, A trip on one of the oldest Steam Railways still in existence or a stroll around Criccieth, Caernarfon & Conwy Castles (& that's just the C's!) Or find out all about the sad tale of Prince Llwellyn & his faithful hound in Beddgelert.

 

(The famous & historic Blaenau Ffestinog railway)

 

Fancy going underground? Visit one of numerous slate or copper mines in the local area & learn all about history, the old methods of mining & the harsh conditions, long hours & lifestyles of the men who lived & worked it. Journey downwards & back in time to the victorian era onboard a trip in one of the the worlds deepest underground mine trains at Llechwedd, nr Blaneau Ffestinog or come back into the 21st century with a trip to the Electric Mountain in Llanberis.

(Underground mines at Llechwedd) 

 

It would take a long time & a website bigger than this one to list all the attractions available to you in Criccieth, Gwynedd & the surrounding areas of Snowdonia & North Wales. I think it's easier to say whatever you want to do you can do it all in this amazing location. It's got it all & something for everyone!

(Beddgelert Bridge)