The mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog used to be the ‘slate capital of the world’ and is now an exciting part of North Wales that is one of the most popular places to visit amongst tourists in the area. Read more
Moelwyn View Cottage is a lovely period holiday cottage in Llan Ffestiniog in the Snowdonia National Park, within walking distance of the village pub and shop with direct access to footpaths. The Cottage sleeps three people in two bedrooms and is suited to individual travellers, couples, or small families with an older child. It has stunning views of the Moelwyn Mountains and Manod Hills. The location is ideal in every season as it is within easy reach of the coast and Llyn Peninsula, Caernarfon, and the Dwyryd Estuary.
This welcoming holiday cottage is only half a mile from Blaenau Ffestiniog's centre, within a 10-minute walk of shops, cafes, pubs, and exciting attractions like Zip World and Bounce Below. It has gorgeous views from the front and rear, with nearby attractions including Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Antur Stiniog, Snowdon, Portmeirion, and Conwy Castle. The Llyn Peninsuala is within easy reach, as are beautiful beaches like Morfa Bychan. Gwalia Cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is dog-friendly. It's ideal for couples, families and friends.
"Tan Meredydd" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gwynedd. Mynydd Drws y Coed is set on the Nantlle Ridge, part of the Snowdonia National Park. Very popular with climbers and scramblers alike, although you do need a good head for heights. The valley below is ideal for cycling and walking if you don't...
"Penrallt Bach" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gwynedd. A community resting Gwynedd, Wales, Ffestiniog is charming base for those wishing to explore the Snowdonia National Park. Made up of the settlements of Llaan Ffestiniog and Blaenau Ffestiniog, the community offers a wide range of amenities...
"Cottage in North Wales" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gwynedd. A cosy stone cottage with original features suited to couples and their canine companions. Located on the outskirts of Blaenau Ffestiniog, surrounded by rolling hills and spectacular greenery in Snowdonia/Eryri, there is plenty to see and do...
"Shepherd's Hut at Penrallt Goch" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Gwynedd. A community resting Gwynedd, Wales, Ffestiniog is charming base for those wishing to explore the Snowdonia National Park. Made up of the settlements of Llaan Ffestiniog and Blaenau Ffestiniog, the community offers a wide range of amenities...
"Cottage in North Wales" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gwynedd. Enjoy mountain views and direct access to the river from this beautiful house and enclosed garden, perfect for your dogs, in Beddgelert, Snowdonia National Park. Walk to the village shops, pubs and restaurants for local arts, crafts and...
"7 Tai Oakeley" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gwynedd. Blaenau Ffestiniog, a wonderful old slate town, is in a fantastic location for exploring the Snowdonia National Park. There are many shops, taverns, and restaurants to choose from. The primary local attractions include Zip World Slate Caverns,...
"Llyn Dinas Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Conwy. Escape to the tranquility of this small and exclusive lodge park on the outskirts of Betws y Coed, the gateway to Snowdonia National Park. With award winning restaurants, a range of shops, pubs and cafes within walking distance, Llyn Dinas...
"Seagull Shack" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Porthmadog. Morfa Bychan, a charming community with a local shop, tavern, fish and chip shop, post office, and a top-notch 18-hole golf course, is only a short stroll from the magnificent beach at Black Rock Sands. The lively harbour town of Porthmadog,...
"Encil" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gwynedd. Beddgelert is a small Welsh village resting at the centre of the action of the Snowdonia National Park, at the foot of Mount Snowdon. The village hosts a good range of amenities and attractions to keep guests entertained, including pubs and...
"Cefn Bach - Three-Bedroom Holiday Home " is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Conwy. This holiday home's standout feature is the fireplace. Boasting a private entrance, this holiday home includes 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower. The holiday home's kitchen, which has a dishwasher and kitchenware, is available for cooking...
"The Cottage On The Green" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Porthmadog. Porthmadog is a small coastal town in Wales, with easy access into the picturesque Snowdonia National Park. Boasting a delightful harbour where you can get involved with some fishing and sailing, whilst the village of Morfa Bychan hosts the...
"Awelfryn" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Conwy. Betws-y-Coed is known as the Gateway to Snowdonia. This is a haven for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, surrounded by forest and mountains. The beauty of Betws-y-Coed is enhanced by cascading waterfalls, river pools, and ancient bridges....
"Tearoom Place" is a 6 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 12 guests in Conwy. Tearoom Place enjoys a fabulous location in the historic, picturesque village of Trefriw, a brilliant spot for explore the Snowdonia National Park. The nearby Llanrwst enjoys lovely riverside walks, an indoor swimning pool, a fabulous 15th...
"Fron Hyfryd" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gwynedd. Bask beside a roaring wood burner or cook out on the BBQ and take in the views, when you stay at this gorgeous stone cottage in North Wales. Situated on the fringes of Blaenau Ffestiniog, at the heart of Eryri National Park, also known as...
"Primrose 47 - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gwynedd. The holiday home's kitchen, which features kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This holiday home has a private entrance, heating and a TV. The unit has 3 beds.
"Caereinion" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Gwynedd. Situated in a magnificent position between the mountains and the sea, the delightful small town of Harlech is dominated by its majestic 13th century castle. Harlech Castle is recognised as the most impressive of all those built in North Wales...
"Rose Cottage - Three-Bedroom Holiday Home " is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Conwy. The holiday home's kitchen, which features a dishwasher and kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home provides a TV, a washing machine, a private entrance and heating. The unit offers 4 beds.
"Bwthyn Pennant" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gwynedd. Porthmadog is a bustling town situated on the Glaslyn Estuary, in North Wales. Within the bustling town you will find a range of shops and restaurants, as well as the Ffestiniog Railway which takes you through to Snowdonia to Blaenau...
"Gwynfryn" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in Conwy. Trefriw is a charming village in the magnificent Conwy Valley, which is part of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. Trefriw is in a perfect location for a wide range of activities and attractions, with the beauty of the National Park and the...
"Bryn Berthen" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Gwynedd. The expansive community of Penrhyndeudraeth is home to several stores, eateries, a post office, and a train station that connects to the Ffestiniog Railway. The renowned, distinctive Italianate village of Portmeirion, which served as the...
"Cwrt Yr Harbwr" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Porthmadog. Porthmadog, a bustling harbour town on the Glaslyn Estuary, has a beautiful setting. Porthmadog, the gateway to the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, is full of unique shops and restaurants, as well as the Ffestiniog Railway and the Welsh...
"Tir Gafr - Four-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Gwynedd. The fireplace is a top feature of this holiday home. The holiday home's kitchen, which has a dishwasher and kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home features a TV, a washing machine, a private entrance, a...
"Awel Y Llan" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in Gwynedd. The village of Llanfair has an impressive location, nestling between the Rhinog Mountains and Harlech, whilst providing views over Shell Island and Cardigan Bay. This village is a base for walks in the countryside. Harlech, a World Heritage...
"Y Tylwyth" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in Gwynedd. The fascinating old slate town of Blaenau Ffestiniog is situated in a superb position for exploring the Snowdonia National Park. There is a good selection of shops, pubs and places to eat. The area on the doorstep is ideal for outdoor pursuits,...
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The long history of slate mining in Blaenau Ffestiniog means that it’s an excellent place to learn more about the tradition, and there’s nowhere better to do that than at Llechwedd. The Deep Mine Tours offered here to take you right down into the heart of the landscape and tell the story of the area from the perspective of the mineworkers who used to spend their days here.
Another of the most popular tourist attractions in the area is Zip World Caverns which offers the unique chance to explore the underground caves of Blaenau Ffestiniog via a series of rope bridges, zip lines and trampoline tunnels. It’s an incredibly exciting experience that is great for families and suitable for all weather conditions, which is great if you’re visiting in the spring or autumn.
If you fancy seeing more of the area around the town, you can ride the Ffestiniog Railway from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Caernarfon on a narrow-gauge railway line. The track follows the route that the slate used to take from the local quarries to the port, and offers wonderful views of Snowdonia and the Moelwyn mountains along the route.
As with many Welsh towns in the region’s countryside, a great way to spend your time whilst staying in Blaenau Ffestiniog is planning hiking trips. The surrounding scenery of slate heaps, hills and mountains offers plenty of terrains to sink your walking boots into, particularly on sunny days when you’ll be able to enjoy views for miles around.
Mountain biking is one of the most popular activities amongst visitors to the area, so if you’re looking for a high-energy cycle experience then this is the place to enjoy it. Antur Stiniog is a mountain biking centre with 14 different trails suitable for all levels of experience, developed inside what was once Llechwedd Quarry.
If you’re looking to learn more about the history of the town, you can start by finding all of the quotes, local sayings and references to historical events and quarrying terms that are engraved into the pavements around Blaenau Ffestiniog. There are also several colourful murals around the streets that reference local mythology and provide more insight into the influences that this charming Welsh town was built on.
One of the best things to do when visiting Blaenau Ffestiniog is exploring the stunning beauty of the surrounding area, and the best conditions for this are when the weather is hot and sunny. Therefore, the best time to visit Blaenau Ffestiniog is in the summer between July and August when the weather in Wales is the warmest and the chances of rain are relatively slim.
