Welsh Highlands & Towns 5 Days - George Iv Hotel
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TALF5365M
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
Criccieth lies on the South side of the Llyn Peninsula with splendid views over Cardigan Bay. It is home to a medieval castle, built by the Welsh in the mid-thirteenth century but later taken by Edward I who incorporated it into his ring of castles designed to maintain Norman control. It was captured by Owain Glyndwr in the uprising of 1404 and the scorch marks from that battle can still be seen! The castle headland divides the town into two with a pebbly beach to the West and a lovely sheltered mainly sandy beach to the East. Nearby is the village of Llanystumdwy, which boasts a museum devoted to David Lloyd George, the “Welsh Wizard”, whose family once lived in Criccieth. The countryside around Criccieth is breathtaking with fabulous coastal views over Cardigan Bay, awesome mountain scenery in Snowdonia and delightful gardens and castles at every turn.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Outward Travel
Day 2 - Caernarfon & Snowdonia National Park
We start the day with a visit to historic Caernarfon, dominated by its imposing Norman Castle where the redeveloped harbour bustles with sailing boats and motor yachts. We then venture into Snowdonia National Park making stops in beautiful Llanberis at the foot of Mount Snowdon and charming Betws-y-Coed./n
Day 3 - Day at Leisure
Day 4 - Ffestiniog & Porthmadog
Discover Blaenau Ffestiniog - once the major centre of the slate mining industry before we visit coastal Porthmadog - a delightful harbour town with a long maritime history. /n
Day 5 - Return Travel
Return travel /n
George IV Hotel
A delightful and unique hotel, full of character and situated on Criccieth’s
High Street. From many of the hotel bedrooms, you can enjoy magnificent
views over Cardigan Bay and Criccieth Castle or over to the Welsh
mountains. The hotel is just a short stroll away from the beach, resorts
shops and rocky headland on which stands the imposing ruins of 13th
century Criccieth Castle. The hotel features a lounge bar, restaurant, quiet
lounge and entertainment room with dancefloor, where entertainment can
be found most evenings. Our en-suite bedrooms come with comfy beds
for a great nights sleep, tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen TV with
Freeview and radio and hairdryer. The hotel has free Wi-Fi throughout and
a lift serving all floors.