Guidebook for Nant Gwynant
Food Scene
These are our go to favourites that are nearest to the cottage. For other recommendations a bit further afield, please get in touch.
The best cafe in Snowdonia- not just our belief but also TripAdvisor's. They cook a varied, seasonal and fresh menu rather than just the usual walkers food. Amazing place for Breakfast to fuel a day's walking- lazy brunch for the day after a long walk - or cake and great coffee for post walk relax. Great cakes and an afternoon tea also available. Not open on Mondays, and if going at the weekend worth making a booking. It's located at the base of Watkin path for Snowdon so great point to start or finish a day.
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Caffi Gwynant
The best cafe in Snowdonia- not just our belief but also TripAdvisor's. They cook a varied, seasonal and fresh menu rather than just the usual walkers food. Amazing place for Breakfast to fuel a day's walking- lazy brunch for the day after a long walk - or cake and great coffee for post walk relax. Great cakes and an afternoon tea also available. Not open on Mondays, and if going at the weekend worth making a booking. It's located at the base of Watkin path for Snowdon so great point to start or finish a day.
Some of the best ice cream in Snowdonia. Try and work your way through all the flavours during your stay....about 25!
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Glaslyn Ices & Glandwr Cafe
Some of the best ice cream in Snowdonia. Try and work your way through all the flavours during your stay....about 25!
Great Vegan restaurant with good variety. Welcoming staff and relaxed atmosphere.
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The Eating Gorilla
21 High StGreat Vegan restaurant with good variety. Welcoming staff and relaxed atmosphere.
A good place to grab a bite to eat- alongside some great breakfast (always veg option too), usually some very tasty and different meals to usual cafe expectations. Well worth stopping at and also picking up some food and drink essentials at this great little shop.
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Y Garreg Shop and Kitchen
A good place to grab a bite to eat- alongside some great breakfast (always veg option too), usually some very tasty and different meals to usual cafe expectations. Well worth stopping at and also picking up some food and drink essentials at this great little shop.
Beautiful and cosy restaurant in Beddgelert with locally sourced food. Additional outdoor, riverside seating in the summer.
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Hebog Eat and Sleep
CaernarfonBeautiful and cosy restaurant in Beddgelert with locally sourced food. Additional outdoor, riverside seating in the summer.
Enjoy award-winning seafood and sea views in a historic, Art Deco building at Criccieth beach (35 minute drive from the cottage).
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Dylan's Criccieth
Enjoy award-winning seafood and sea views in a historic, Art Deco building at Criccieth beach (35 minute drive from the cottage).
Parks & Nature
Iconic as the highest mountain in Wales and England. We'd suggest going at quieter times and using less busy paths.
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Snowdon
Iconic as the highest mountain in Wales and England. We'd suggest going at quieter times and using less busy paths.
You can start your walk to Cnicht from the front door of our cottage. Known as the Welsh Matterhorn based on appearance rather than difficulty, this is a great mountain to climb and stunning views of the Welsh coast and Snowdonia Mountain range.
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Cnicht
You can start your walk to Cnicht from the front door of our cottage. Known as the Welsh Matterhorn based on appearance rather than difficulty, this is a great mountain to climb and stunning views of the Welsh coast and Snowdonia Mountain range.
Moel Hebog
From the car park it's a short walk through the sand dunes to four miles of golden sand. A mile inland is Harlech castle and plenty of cafes. (35 min drive from cottage)
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Harlech Beach
From the car park it's a short walk through the sand dunes to four miles of golden sand. A mile inland is Harlech castle and plenty of cafes. (35 min drive from cottage)
On the tidal estuary of the River Glaslyn, follow the coastal path from the harbour (where there's parking and ice creams) to discover beautiful sandy coves. The 3rd beach along is our favourite. On a clear day, the views over the estuary to the Rhinog Mountains to the south and the Moelwyn Mountains to the east are stunning, especially in the spring when there can still be snow on the summits. (25 min drive from cottage)
Borth Y Gest beach
On the tidal estuary of the River Glaslyn, follow the coastal path from the harbour (where there's parking and ice creams) to discover beautiful sandy coves. The 3rd beach along is our favourite. On a clear day, the views over the estuary to the Rhinog Mountains to the south and the Moelwyn Mountains to the east are stunning, especially in the spring when there can still be snow on the summits. (25 min drive from cottage)
A big expanse of flat sandy beach. Drive onto the beach and set yourself up for the day. £5 parking in peak season. (25 min drive from cottage)
Black Rock Sands Beach
A big expanse of flat sandy beach. Drive onto the beach and set yourself up for the day. £5 parking in peak season. (25 min drive from cottage)
A pebble beach with fish and chips and ice cream shops between the beach and the castle. Parking £1 for 4 hours. (35 min drive from cottage)
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Criccieth Beach
A pebble beach with fish and chips and ice cream shops between the beach and the castle. Parking £1 for 4 hours. (35 min drive from cottage)
Essentials
Emrys House
Y Garreg Shop and Kitchen
Sightseeing
Portmeirion
The sheer scale and architecture of this 700 year old castle makes it incredibly impressive and exciting to explore, capturing the imagination of our children in a way that no other castle has before or since. Recognised around the world as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages, this World Heritage Site is steeped in history. The back streets around the Castle also have great shops and cafes to enjoy.
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Kastilyong Caernarfon
Castle DitchThe sheer scale and architecture of this 700 year old castle makes it incredibly impressive and exciting to explore, capturing the imagination of our children in a way that no other castle has before or since. Recognised around the world as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages, this World Heritage Site is steeped in history. The back streets around the Castle also have great shops and cafes to enjoy.
Entertainment & Activities
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Fastest zip wire in Europe!
Zip World Fforest
A470Zip World Bounce Sa Ibaba
Adventure Parc Snowdonia
Conway RoadExplore the underground caverns of the old Copper Mine through winding tunnels and large, colourful chambers with stalactite and stalagmite formations, copper ore veins with traces of gold, silver and other precious metals. Above ground there's a children's playground and the chance to pan for gold and go metal detecting for coins.
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Sygun Copper Mine
Explore the underground caverns of the old Copper Mine through winding tunnels and large, colourful chambers with stalactite and stalagmite formations, copper ore veins with traces of gold, silver and other precious metals. Above ground there's a children's playground and the chance to pan for gold and go metal detecting for coins.