Holiday Cottage, Tanygrisiau, Snowdonia, North Wales, Self Catering

Holiday Cottage - Snowdonia - North Wales

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A mid-terrace cottage situated in the small quiet village of Tanygrisiau, Snowdonia North Wales available for rent as a self-catering accomodation. These cottages were built for the slate miners of the area in the mid 1800's. Imagine these cottages when the slate miners used to live in them.

Enjoy the panoramic views and beauty of Snowdonia and North Wales from this base which is surrounded by the Snowdonia National Park. The scenery around the cottage is quite spectacular. Why not take a holiday and experience a few days in Snowdonia and North Wales based at this cottage? Even travelling to the cottage can be quite an experience.

Tanygrisiau is an ideal location for exploring the region of Snowdonia. There is the wonderful backdrop of the Moelwyn mountains. The cottage is nestled on the lower slopes. Hill-walks and rock-climbs are on the doorstep. Some local attractions include; award-winning Llechwedd Slate Caverns home to the world-famous Miners' Tramway. Also, the world's oldest narrow guage railway, and the Hydro-electric Power Station.

Many other attractions and activity pursuits are easily accessible by car within one half-hour drive. Go white-water rafting or take your mountain bikes, cycles, canoes, kayaks, hangliders, paragliders, and use the cottage as a base from which to venture forth and enjoy these activities. The famous Italianite village of Portmeirion where 'The Prisoner' series was filmed is only a few miles away. The Ffestiniog Railway even has a station near Portmeirion.

Visit the 'Links' page for a selection of websites that will give you information on activities in North Wales and Snowdonia and other information which will help you decide on your holiday plans. We have included a web camera link that enables you to see the weather minute by minute in Snowdonia and particularly Mount Snowdon. Also some YouTube videos relevant to Tanygrisiau. For a brief history of the Welsh slate industry visit http://www.penmorfa.com/Slate/history.htm

The cottage is ideal for holiday makers wanting good value for money accommodation. It is equipped with modern basic appliances suitable for self-catering, and to make your stay comfortable. Some of the original features of the cottage have been retained such as; exposed stone walls, wooden beams and inglenook fireplace.

The cottage is available all year round for holidays. Our prices are set to reflect low season rates all year round. Snowdonia looks beautiful even in the winter time. During the winter months you can appreciate after a day's recreation, the warmth and the glow of a real log fire as you settle in for the evening with a bottle of your favourite wine or beer.
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