Our Little Welsh Cottage

21/07/2022

Donnie and Stuart have spent hours in this fantastic man cave !

21/07/2022

If you are in North Wales - you must visit here. It is amazing !

18/07/2022

Nice ideas for a weekend stay here when the hectic summer holidays are over.

There's plenty to do to keep you entertained over a weekend break

18/07/2022

Mmmm think we have picked the wrong day to do our fire and central heating checks !!

18/07/2022

Enjoyed a day at the Welsh Mountain Zoo - although the gulls ambushed us when we got our picnic out !! The animals were great but the views were amazing. I really recommend a visit.

15/07/2022

Great to have a small independent cinema at the top of the road. Stuart and Donnie enjoyed it this evening.

https://cellb.square.site/

Two-screen cinema and events space playing mainstream latest releases, as well as art-house and independent films.

15/07/2022

My plants are doing well here ! Must be the only place in the UK where I don't need to worry about watering pots !

10/07/2022

https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/cottage/North-Wales-Snowdonia-Bethania/Bwthyn-Gladstone-1020483.html

Bwthyn Gladstone - A pretty stone-fronted cottage located in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd. Smart TV. Beautiful views. Woodburning stove. Porthmadog 12.8 miles; Criccieth 17.3 miles; Abersoch 32.3 miles.

09/07/2022

I love a quiet beach.

We do have some availability this August - £500 for a week - if you know of anyone who wants a holiday in North Wales.

09/07/2022

Lovely to be back at the cottage after along time. It was beautiful in the sea today. You can just about see Stuart and Donnie snorkeling.

17/04/2022

17/04/2022

Perfect weather for flying the kite.

17/04/2022

The Sea Zoo.

17/04/2022

Playing on the beach.

17/04/2022

Perfect timing on our walk from the Lakeside Caffi as we had just crossed the tracks.

17/04/2022

Our hamper !

17/04/2022

Our Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive and then a shopping visit to Porthmadog with afternoon tea at the Portmeirion Cafe.

Day 2
A rainy day so played the board games at the cottage.

Day 3
A walk from Lakeside Caffi on Tanygrisiau Reservoir, followed by a lovely breakfast in the cafe. Then we watched Sonic 2 at Cellb which is an old police station a short walk from the cottage and is now a hostel, bar and independent cinema.

Day 4
A trip to Llandudno.

Day 5
A steam train ride from Porthmadog to Caernarfon through beautiful scenery and back again. We treated ourselves to a luxury hamper while on board.

Day 6
A lovely sunny day on the beach at Llandanwg near Harlech and lunch in Y Maes Cafe.

Day 7
We visited the Sea Zoo and Rhosneigr beach in Anglesey.

Day 8
Home via Chester Zoo.

17/04/2022

There are many mountains and hills in North Wales so you don't have to climb to the summit of Yr Wyddfa

10/04/2022

It will be built over four levels in a vast underground mining chamber

09/04/2022

A few pretty views from our walks last month

26/02/2022

A lovely Saturday morning hike, followed by brunch at the Lake Side Cafe.

08/02/2022

For the latest in our series, we look at Crimea Pass & Boot Hill near Blaenau Ffestiniog

15/01/2022

Bought these pretty ceramic pictures of Criccieth today, they are perfect for the lounge.

15/01/2022

We spent a lovely afternoon in Criccieth. Late lunch, a look in my favourite shop and a walk along the beach looking at rocks and in rock pools.

08/01/2022

https://www.visitwales.com/destinations/north-wales/north-wales-attractionshttps://www.visitwales.com/destinations/north-wales/north-wales-attractions

Where to go and what to see during your adventure across the lands and seas of North Wales.

08/01/2022

https://www.visitwales.com/destinations/north-wales/snowdonia/insiders-guide-blaenau-ffestiniog

Discover the colour and the warmth beneath the blue-grey slate of Blaenau Ffestiniog.

08/01/2022

https://www.visitwales.com/inspire-me/short-breaks/two-day-adventure-north-wales

Two days of adrenaline-pumping adventure activities in Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales.

02/01/2022

Not sure I am brave enough, although I would like to try Surf Snowdonia.

From zip lining to underground trampolining and camping on the side of cliffs

22/12/2021

A nice idea for a Christmas itinerary:

Steam train to Beddgelert with amazing views of the mountains while eating mince pies.
Caernarfon Castle and a wander around the shops for last minute gifts.
Pantomine in Llandudno.
Pot Noodles on the beach and a quick paddle in the sea.
Welsh Highland Zoo.
Treasure Trial around Betws y Coed finishing with hot chocolate and mulled wine.

22/12/2021

I like my new window lights.

22/12/2021

Looking festive.

30/10/2021

There has been a lot of rain !

30/10/2021

What a view !

24/10/2021

Just got our new front door. Gas man just completed our landlord's certificate. Could we actually be ready to let ? Only taken us 2 years - we would be no good on Homes Under The Hammer !!

24/10/2021

Great view too while eating a big breakfast !

24/10/2021

Donnie decided on the breakfast after his long climb !

24/10/2021

Think we will try this on our next visit.