Explore Snowdonia and North Wales from Hendre Wen

The holiday cottage is situated at the edge of the village of Betws-y-Coed in Snowdonia, in the Conwy Valley, and is ideal for exploring Snowdonia and the rest of North Wales.

• in village of Betws-y-Coed
• in the Snowdonia National Park
• ideal base for whole of North Wales
• walks from the door
• guided walks available

Betws-y-Coed is often called the 'Gateway to Snowdonia' and is ideally placed in the foothills of the mountains with roads leading to the North Wales coast, Anglesey and Cardigan Bay.

Betws-y-Coed – the Gateway to Snowdonia

The centre of the village of Betws-y-Coed is a quick 5 minute walk from the cottage. The village has many shops including well known names such as Cotswold, Stewart Cunningham and Hawkshead. There is a wide selection of restaurants, cafes and pubs where you can eat out in the evening. It is an ideal base for walking, with many walks starting from in the village. Guided walks are available led by the cottage owner – see details lower down.

Attractions

As can be seen from the map above, there are numerous attractions to be visited during your stay in the holiday cottage. These include castles at Conwy, Caernarfon, Dolwyddelan and Harlech. Steam railway fans can ride the Ffestiniog Railway, Welsh Highland Railway, Snowdon Mountain Railway or the minature railway in the village at the Conwy Valley Railway Museum. Other notable attractions include Bodnant Garden and the italianate village of Portmeirion.

Activities

Those looking for an active break are spoit for choice as Snowdonia is great country for walking or climbing. Local mountain bike trails include the Marin Trail in the hilss above the village, and the Penmachno Trail a few miles away.  Those looking for excitement can visit Zip World, Surf Snowdonia or Go Below.

Take the Bus to Walk up Snowdon

Hendre Wen is only a minutes walk away from the nearest bus stop where you can hop aboard the Snowdon Sherpa bus service. The S2 bus service can take you to Pen y pass, the starting point for two of the best walking routes up Snowdon. This a good alternative to using the car park at Pen y Pass which can be full by 9am or even earlier and has a cost of £10 for the day. The bus fare costs £4 return. More information is available in the cottage Welcome pack. Bus timetables are available on the Snowdon Sherpa page of the Gwynedd Council website.

Guided Walks

During the summer months (June to end of August), guided walks are available, upon request, at a charge of £10 per hour per group staying at Hendre Wen. These walks will be available on the first Sunday of your visit and are led by the cottage owner around Betws y Coed, the Gwydyr Forest and surrounding area.

Guests would need to bring packed lunch and a drink and come prepared with suitable clothing (e.g. waterproofs and walking boots). Walks can be tailored to specific requirements e.g. distance, length, strenuous/moderate/easy. If the weather forecast is poor, then guests may cancel free of charge. If you are interested in this, please email me at the time of your booking.