Explore Snowdonia - STS Holidays

08/07/2022

We are now hiring! Holiday Consultant poistion in our Porthmadog Office.

Please click here if you are interested:
https://uk.indeed.com/jobs?q&l=Porthmadog%2C%20Gwynedd&from=searchOnHP&vjk=e7a4186293fa41b9&advn=9362941605961858

If you have any questions please give us a call or email.

Our phone number: 01766 51 38 29
email address: [email protected]

07/10/2021

If you are interested in going on a to North for , then here are the links to the last 13 self-catering accommodation we have available between the 22nd-31st of 2021:

1) 1013B: https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk//property.html?id=1013B_ST&fromDate=&nights=&accommodates=

2) 1021: https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk//property.html?id=1021_ST&fromDate=&nights=&accommodates=

3) 1023: https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk//property.html?id=1023_ST&fromDate=&nights=&accommodates=

4) 1027: https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk//property.html?id=1027_ST&fromDate=&nights=&accommodates=

5) 1111: https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk//property.html?id=1111_ST&fromDate=&nights=&accommodates=

6) 1120: https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk//property.html?id=1120_ST&fromDate=&nights=&accommodates=

7) 1138: https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk//property.html?id=1138_ST&fromDate=&nights=&accommodates=

8) 1158A: https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk//property.html?id=1158A_ST&fromDate=&nights=&accommodates=

9) 1165A: https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk//property.html?id=1165A_ST&fromDate=&nights=&accommodates=

10) 2129: https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk//property.html?id=2129_ST&fromDate=&nights=&accommodates=

11) 3060: https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk//property.html?id=3060_ST&fromDate=&nights=&accommodates=

12) 5060: https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk//property.html?id=5060_ST&fromDate=&nights=&accommodates=

13) 5062: https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk//property.html?id=5062_ST&fromDate=&nights=&accommodates=

18/08/2021

(UPDATE: Thank you for all the shares & likes, these dates at Ysgol Jos Bach has now been booked!)

Due to one of our guests having covid-19, their family holiday at Ysgol Jos Bach in Caernarfon has been cancelled and now available to book for a last minute holiday from the 21st – 25th of August (4pm Sat – 10am Wed).

Fancy a castle as your neighbour? Caernarfon Castle is just down the road from 'Ysgol Jos Bach' (Small Jones' School) which occupies an elevated position above the Harbour and Steam Train Welsh Highland Railway line in Caernarfon. Discreetly situated on South Road and dating from the early 19th Century this little school house has been cleverly converted into a lovely spacious modern 3 bedroom (sleeps 6 people) holiday home in one of the most historic towns in North Wales.

The price for 4 nights is £703 and 3 nights is £662.

To find out more click on the link or call us on 017665 51 38 29: https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk//property.html?id=2016_ST&fromDate=&nights=&accommodates=

13/08/2021

Cancellation Availability for 3 to 7 nights from 20th - 27th August (5pm Friday – 10am Friday) at a 1st floor apartment with 2 bedrooms in the harbour town of Porthmadog.

The Coach House (REF: 1042) is a lovely apartment situated behind Porthmadog high street and only 2 minute’s walk away from the harbour and 4 minutes walk to the Ffestiniog steam train railway station. This first floor apartment is comfortably furnished in a contemporary style with wooden flooring and neutral decoration. The spacious open plan living room has a kitchen/dining area at one end and a lounge with Juliette balcony on the other end. The master bedroom has a king-size bed and the 2nd bedroom has a single bed, with an option for another pull out single bed for a child.

To find out more click on the link or call us on 01766 51 38 29:
https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk//property.html?id=1042_ST&fromDate=&nights=&accommodates

06/08/2021

👇 WALES CORONAVIRUS UPDATE 👇

will be moving into Alert Level 0 for inside spaces from 6am Saturday 7 August:

1) There will be no limit on the number of people you can meet indoors or outdoors.

2) Face coverings will continue to be required in most indoor public places in Wales, including on public transport, in shops and in healthcare settings. There will be exemptions for people who cannot wear them, as there are currently.

To find out more click here: https://gov.wales/wales-moves-alert-level-zero?fbclid=IwAR19TVduo6jV2HXVbPceYkWlzUmbvFRqc5eKwl1ROve5PnxGWHttOhK9g0o

This is the perfect time to have a break away with your and ! Why not go to Harbour Lookout, a 4 bedroom (sleeps 9 people) town on the hill above ! It is available from the 1st-5th of September (4pm Wed - 10am Sun) or any time between 25th of September – 9th of October.

To find out more click here: https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk//property.html?id=1124_ST

30/07/2021

Friday Special Offer! Due to cancellation Tan Llan Cottage, a 2 bedroom cottage (sleeps 3 people) in , Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri - Snowdonia National Park is available from 14th-17th of Aug (5pm Sat - 10am Tue) for £470!

Transport yourself back 300 years to when this little row of historic stone cottages were built. Recently refurbished with a modern shower room/wc this stone cottage retains much of its original wooden internal walls narrow staircase and beamed ceilings. This little row of 3 cottages is situated down a narrow lane on the edge of this ancient village of strategic importance 100's of years ago. There is no views of the Trawsfynydd Lake from the cottage. However, the lake is only 9 minutes walk away (0.4 mile) from the cottage

It's name Trawsfynydd (over the mountain) is a central location in and linked to (12 mls), Bala (18 mls) (13 mls), (17mls), and (9mls). The village is bypassed by the A470 in the distance, providing a comparatively quiet area. Centrally located and easy to get to, local attractions include Trawsfynydd lake for and or having a relaxing picnic, also now boasts a fantastic 13km route (1/2 mls), Coed y Brenin an excellent mountain centre (5mls), Zip World and Bounce Below Snowdonia (9mls), Ffestiniog Railway steam train rides to Porthmadog (9mls). Shops and off-licence in the village with a pub serving good quality meals 2mls.

To book you can call us on 01766 51 38 29 or do it online: https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk/property.html?id=5062_ST

28/07/2021

After 15 years of preparation work the of North West has secured World Heritage Site status!

The new World Heritage Site is a serial sites including spectacular quarry landscapes such as , , the Nantlle Valley and . It also includes the National Slate Museum in , Penrhyn Castle and the famous Ffestiniog and Talyllyn Railways, built to transport the slate from quarry to markets around the world.

If you want to this interesting part of North Wales and want to stay in a self catering , click here to see a list of :

https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk/advanced-search.html?reference=&area%5B%5D=D2&area%5B%5D=F&area%5B%5D=B&accommodates=&nights=&fromDate=&maxprice=&ATTR01=&show=1

Da ni wedi neud o – mae Llechi Cymru wedi llwyddo! Ar ôl dros 15 mlynedd o waith paratoi gyda’n partneriaid a chymunedau, mae Tirwedd Llechi Gogledd Orllewin Cymru bellach wedi sicrhau statws Safle Treftadaeth y Byd gan Bwyllgor UNESCO! Diolch i bawb am eich cefnogaeth!

We've done it - Wales Slate has succeeded! After over 15 years of preparation work with our partners and communities, the Slate Landscape of north west Wales has secured UNESCO World Heritage Site status! Thanks to everyone for their support!

Cyngor Gwynedd Council Amgueddfa Llechi Cymru - National Slate Museum Penrhyn Castle and Garden - National Trust Prifysgol Bangor Bangor University Cadw
Eryri Snowdonia

26/07/2021

Did you know that near RSPB Ynys Lawd car park area is a collection of ancient hut circles, the Mountain Hut Circles.

They are also known as 'Tŷ Mawr Hut Circles' and Cytiau'r Gwyddelod - 'Irishmen's Huts'. They are the remains of a group of huts near on Holy Island, , .

If you want to North Wales and want to stay in self catering , then click here to find : https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk

23/07/2021

If you are looking to do something different in North Wales this , why not go on a within the beautiful forest trails of Bwlch Hafod Einion near Llyn Brenig and Alwen Reservoir, North !

Mynydd Sleddog Adventures is Wales’ first and only outdoor activity provider, offering husky rides and experiences with a team of racing sled . Here are some of the activities you can do:

1) 6-DOG PASSENGER RUN: A unique experience for everyone aged 14 and over. You will be part of our working sled dog’s training session, in a beautiful, remote area of Welsh Forest. Immerse yourself in the exciting world of dog mushing with an awesome ride on our passenger cart through the forest with one of our enthusiastic 6 dog teams.

2) TINY TREK: This 1.5-2 hour trek is ideal for families with younger children. Minimum booking of 2 people. After a full safety briefing, they will introduce you to your Husky Hiking Buddy. They will kit you out with a Husky Hiking Safety Belt and hitch up your Buddy. This wild, nature hike will take us to some truly untamed and unspoilt landscapes, surrounding Mynydd Hiraethog and beyond.

3) HIRAETHOG HIKE: This 5 hour wild and remote nature hike, ideal for more experienced hikers, will take us to some truly untamed and unspoilt landscapes, surrounding Mynydd Hiraethog, the Vale of Aled and beyond.

4) 6-DOGS AT SUNRISE: Early starts to 'beat the heat' is standard practice for many dog mushers as spring/summer daytime temperatures start to rise, we are no different! Indulge yourself in this crazy lifestyle, with a 5am start in the forest, as the sun rises and the break of day is crisp and cool.

There are other actives and an option for a Children's Party event. To find out more click here: https://mynyddsleddogadventures.com/
Phone number: 07931511217
Email Address: [email protected]

Mynydd Sleddog Adventures is Wales' first and only outdoor activity provider, offering husky rides and sleddog adventures with our team of racing sled dogs within the beautiful forest trails of Bwlch Hafod Einion near Llyn Brenig and Alwen Reservoir, North Wales.

22/07/2021

We have had a cancellation for next week at a 1 bedroom next to the river at , . One of our guest’s household has tested positive for covid-19, which means that Riverside Cottage in Beddgelert (our REF: 2005) is available for a last-minute holiday from 24th of July – 31st of July (40m Sat – 10am Sat) the price for this week is £599!

This 1 bedroom cottage is in a row of listed cottages on the Vale of Nantgwynant side of Beddgelert. Cosy and tastefully furnished to match its period with a romantic feel of being right next to Glaslyn River. Beddgelert is one of the prettiest villages in the Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri - Snowdonia National Park and only 4 miles away from the bottom of / . The closest paths up Snowdon from Beddgelert is the Watkin path and Rhyd Ddu path. The village has pubs, cafes, restaurants, a shop and a ice cream parlour.

The Afon Colwyn River mergers with Afon Glaslyn River at Beddgelert and chug merrily through the village and wonders down the valley for 8 miles until it reaches the at . This means you can enjoy a quick visit to the and be on the summit of the highest in on the same day!

To find out more call us on 01766 51 38 29 or click here: https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk/property.html?id=2005_ST

19/07/2021

(UPDATE - thank you to everyone that shared & liked this post. Seaside Bungalow has now been booked!)

Due to another NHS Track & Trace self-isolation order given to one of our guests, we have another property available for 4 nights from 24th-28th of July 2021 (4pm Sat – 10am Wed). Seaside Bungalow is on the hill above on and sleeps up to 6 people (1 king-size bed, 2 single beds and bunk bed).

Benllech has a ‘Blue Flag’ sandy beach which is perfect for families wanting to spend the day having fun at the . Some people come just to relax whilst others people go to this beach for popular activities such as , , and . The Anglesey Coast Path follows the coast along the cliff top and there are panoramic views along the coast in both directions. The small town just behind the beach has plenty of shops, services, cafes, pubs and restaurants. There are public toilets near the beach and there is a section of the beach which is ‘ friendly’ and a section with ‘dog restrictions’ which applies from May - end September.

To find out more call us on 01766 51 38 29 or click here: https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk//property.html?id=6113_ST&fromDate=&nights=&accommodates=

16/07/2021

Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa in Welsh) is the highest mountain in and is one of our most famous and recognisable landmarks. Nothing beats the 360-degree view on top of / , especially now with the fantastic weather we are having for the next 5 days!

So, if you are keen to walk up Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa this weekend or next week and need somewhere to stay. You are in luck as we have just had another cancellation for a cottage in which is next to Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa from 17th-24th of July:

Quarryman's Cottage is a 2 bedroom cottage that sleeps 4 people situated in the charming mountain village of Beddgelert, which is said to derive its name either from the faithful hound of Prince Llewellyn, or that of a Celtic missionary, depending on the view of history you subscribe to. What is not in dispute is that this terraced stone cottage built in the 1800s for men working in the local slate and copper mines, at the confluence of the Glaslyn and Colwyn Rivers, affords a sumptuous base camp to enable , , trail , and whatever their ability to enjoy all that Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri - Snowdonia National Park has to offer.

To find out more call us on 01766 51 38 29 or click here:
https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk//property.html?id=2007_ST&fromDate=&nights=&accommodates=
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15/07/2021

It really feels like now in with temperatures going up as high as 25 degrees over the weekend in ! So, it was with a heavy hart that 2 of our guests that were meant to check-in over this sunny weekend have informed us they are forced to cancel. One due to illness and the other had a COVID-19 self-isolation orders from NHS Track & Trace.

If you were thinking you would like a and enjoy the sunshine in North Wales this weekend and next week, then you are in luck as we have 3 self-catering properties available:

Bungalow No. 6 near , the inspired Italian village is now available between 17th-24th of July. This ground floor property with 2 bedroom (sleeps 4 people) is 14 minute’s drive away to the closest sandy at Black Rock Sands. To find out please call us on 01766 51 38 29 OR click here: http://www.sts-holidays.co.uk/cottage-details/1011

Heather House on the outskirts of the town of Porthmadog is now available from 16th-23rd of July. This 2 bedroom house (sleeps 4 people) has great mountain views from the garden, living room and bedroom 2 and is only a 14 minutes walk away from the harbor. To find out more call us on 01766 51 38 29 or click here: http://www.sts-holidays.co.uk/cottage-details/1138

Another guest of ours might have to cancel their holiday at Green Cottage in the popular seaside village of . This property has 3 bedrooms (sleeps 6 people) and could be available from 16th-12rd of July. These guests are waiting for covid-19 test results and hoping they come back negative, however, if there test is positive then they will be forced to cancel. If you are interested in staying here please call us on 01766 51 38 29 and we can put your details on the ‘waiting list’. For more information about this property click here: https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk/property.html?id=1069_ST

01/05/2021

17/04/2021

Visiting Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, a 16th century which is deep in the of the National Park.

This  house near Betws-y-Coed is closed at the moment, but the grounds and car park area are open. Making it a very quite and peaceful spot for a next the Afon or in the .

If you want a in , then here is a link for Welsh Holiday (at the moment only 1 household can be in 1 ):

https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk

13/03/2021

Good news at last! From the 27th of March Self-contained in Wales can reopen for the for 1 household group for people who live in .

The 1st Minster of Wales said that due to the fact the Parliament have said people in England can’t do ‘over night stays’ until 12/04/21, the 12/04/21 will be the earliest that people who live in can come on holiday with 1 household group to Wales.

For a list of self contained holiday in North Wales and click here: 

https://www.sts-holidays.co.uk/advanced-search.html?reference=&accommodates=&nights=&fromDate=&maxprice=&ATTR01=&ATTR35=on&ATTR50=on&show=1

To see the full announcement made by the 1st Minster of Wales, please watch the video below:

19/02/2021