With views over the beach, Tremadog Bay and towards the ruins of Criccieth Castle, Caerwylan Hotel is situated 10 minutes’ drive from the edge of Snowdonia National Park.
derek jenkins
United Kingdom
Location was absolutely perfect, ideal to get to the beach and see the castle, especially at night when it is floodlit. Staff great friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Great for visiting other interesting places on the Llyn Peninsula.
Lion Hotel & Studio Apartments are centrally located for exploring the Llyn Peninsula and Snowdonia National Park. The Lion Hotel & Studio Apartments are located in the heart of Criccieth.
alan
United Kingdom
very friendly staff....all very helpful...the breakfast was prob the best ive had ...superb.
Set in 5 acres of tranquil Welsh country estate, Bron Eifion Hotel is a short walk to the sea and offers fine dining, spacious bedrooms and free Wi-Fi.
A
United Kingdom
Quiet. Nice building and grounds. Spotlessly clean. Good value.
Situated 13 km from Portmeirion, 34 km from Snowdon and 39 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway, Glan y Mor, Sleeps 20, 8 Bedrooms, 8 Bathrooms, Seafront, Criccieth offers accommodation located in...
James
United Kingdom
Great house, great location, very comfortable for 14 of us, highly recommended
With magnificent views towards the sea and the old medieval hilltop castle, this atmospheric hotel is situated on the High Street in the centre of town.
Brian
United Kingdom
Room well presented with all the expected accessories present. Cleaning was thorough and efficient. Meals were consistent with the standard of the hotel and efficiently delivered to table. The management thoughtfully provided entertainment for those remaining in the hotel during the evening. Staff excellent.
The Golden Fleece Inn has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Porthmadog. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 6.9 km from Portmeirion.
Porthmadog High Street is 30 meters and both national and steam trains are within 600 meters of Tudor Lodge. The Tudor Lodge is a family run bed and breakfast.
Philip
United Kingdom
Decoration and artwork well chosen and not generic or bland.
Individual touches like fresh milk in the room fridge.
Domestic travellers can reach Criccieth by train via Shrewsbury or Birmingham, approximately 4-5 hours from London. International travellers can fly into Manchester Airport, then take a train, around 3 hours. Alternatively, a ferry from Dublin to Holyhead, then a 2-hour train ride. Transfers may be required.
The most convenient airport for Criccieth is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, due to its extensive domestic and international connections. It's approximately 160km away, making it a practical choice for travellers.
Criccieth, UK, offers limited public transport. Arriva Buses Wales operates local bus services, connecting to nearby towns. Trains are accessible from Criccieth Railway Station, with services to Pwllheli and Shrewsbury. Walking and cycling are viable for short distances. Car hire is available for longer journeys.
The High Street area in Criccieth is a popular choice for visitors, offering convenient access to local shops, restaurants, and the iconic Criccieth Castle. It's also a short walk from the beautiful South Beach.
Criccieth, UK, experiences a temperate maritime climate with mild summers and cool winters. Average temperatures range from 5°C in winter (December to February) to 15°C in summer (June to August). There are no distinct dry or wet seasons, but rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with October being the wettest month. There are no monsoon or hurricane seasons in Criccieth.
What guests said about Criccieth:
6.0
Scored 6.0
Host was helpful in supplying info in advance.
Host was helpful in supplying info in advance. Cottage was well placed for visiting the Llyn Peninsula. However, although the cottage was clean, there was an extremely musty smell which hit us as soon as we arrived and proved impossible to clear. It may have been damp. Also, although there was parking, the entrance to the drive way is quite narrow and certainly difficult to access as it is right on a bend in a busy road. As others have reported, the bed in the main bedroom is rather springy and a bit uncomfortable.
Patricia
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
A really nice village/ small town with great beaches Every...
A really nice village/ small town with great beaches Every one should visit and high season they do Sunny weekend afternoons it gets well overloaded. if that is only time you have it is still worth it.
Prince of Wales Arms has good food good service and fair prices you get a big meal.
Butcher and bakery are great but close Sundays
David
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
criccieth is a very small quiet place and facilities for...
criccieth is a very small quiet place and facilities for eating out are very limited, especially if you have not had time to pre book.
All throughout the area some restaurants do not do food on mondays others not on a tuesday. we often had to travel into Porthmadog to eat.
Criccieth is very scenic, there is a lovely spot down by the bay by the castle to try to spot the Dolphins.
chris
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Criccieth is a pleasant quiet town with a nice beach and...
Criccieth is a pleasant quiet town with a nice beach and some individual shops, restuarants, hotels and plenty of cafes. It is a very good place to journey out from for the day.
It is easy to walk around and the castle makes a lovely view by the sea.
We ate in the Prince of Wales. Standard pub food, nothing fancy. The scampi and chips was good and the staff friendly. Some interesting old photos in the pub as well as the history of the very old beam you can see in the upstairs dining area.
We had a birthday meal at the Caerwylan hotel. Our later (8pm) booking meant that within half an hour we were the only diners (everyone else had dined earlier). When I booked I emailed that it was a birthday celebration but was told it would depend on how many guests are in the earlier slot! I went ahead with the booking as I didn't want to drive anywhere. The food was nicely presented and the vegetables the best cooked I have eaten out for a long time,. My husband also highly rated the dessert. We were however disappointed with the lamb rump - mine was not that tender and somewhat fatty and some gristle. Little flavour. We have had lamb rump at a very good pub restaurant on Dartmoor and it had good flavour and tender. They also did not have oat milk which has become a common stock item in a lot or hotels, restaurants and cafes. We had to find a member of staff to pay the bill as we had coffee in the bar area and did not see anyone after that. We had to go and find a staff member! So Criccieth lovely but the 4 star rated hotel not brilliant.
We can recommend The Goat - recently refurbished - a lovely pub about 3 miles from Criccieth and apparently there is another one further up the coast near Nefyn which we will visit on our next stay.
Marie
10
Scored 10
While Criccieth isn't large, being based there gives you...
While Criccieth isn't large, being based there gives you access to explore the whole of North Wales and make some excellent walking excursions in Snowdonia. Criccieth has an excellent beach and is a short drive from many other wonderful beaches. The castle is also a nice place to stop if you have a couple hours to spare.
CAYoung
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
The iris is a fantastic property .
The iris is a fantastic property . The views are absolutely amazing. Its next to the beach. Above the Cadwaladers and across from the fish and chip shop. What more could you want 😂 Parking is plentiful.
If you get the opportunity take a drive to Black Rock sands which you can drive on. The sunset from there is fantastic.
Mark and Louise were wonderful, kind, caring hosts. Very welcoming and helpful when asked about the area so we could find things to do. Breakfast was homemade by them, to order, brilliant quality of food and cooked with love. Friendly vibes, not noisy. Only a quite road between the front door and the beach. Free parking right outside. Incredibly convenient. Lovely town and people too, and lovely beaches. Criccieth Castle was good value for money too. I would def go back and I'd be using Awel Mor for my stay!
The location was amazing - lots of parking nearby with a picturesque view from the flat of Criccieth Castle. The Flat itself was modern and large with everything you could need for a lovely stay - thank you for the complimentary milk and biscuits. We really loved having tea and biscuits whilst admiring the view! There was a kitchen with pans, crockery, bathroom with towels and soap, a most comfortable bed with clean bedding.
The host was lovely and kind. It was so nice to meet her.
The breakfast was excellent, with plenty of choice and the location was excellent too. It was a 2 minute walk to the sea front and easy access to the whole Llŷn Peninsula. The owners were lovely and friendly and greeted us with some fantastic Bara Brith (traditional Welsh tea bread) on our late afternoon returns. The whole B&B is spotless and highly recommended. When we return to North Wales this will always be the first place we check for availability.
The location of the property made it quiet and a perfect place to relax. However if we needed anything Criccieth and Porthmadog were close by. Our dog loved the garden and as it was fully enclosed we could let her run around freely. Everything we could need was available at the cottage and we could see that previous feedback from other holidaymakers had been acted on, which had made improvements to the cottage and the garden.
Mark and Louise infused our stay with care and quality... our room was spotless with e erything we needed for our short stay in Criccieth. The breakfast was excellent, top quality ingredients and presented with real hospitality... White linen, wonderful service and thoughtful extras like handwrapped and home made cake to help ourselves to as we left for the day... thank you both! We look forward to returning.
Room nice and clean and comfy bed. Enjoyed breakfast every morning. Guest house was good base to explore area and Criccieth was not far to walk to maybe 5 minutes. We enjoyed the Prince of Wales Pub and the curry restaurant. Plenty of places to eat. Hosts were informative on where to visit which helped us decide what to do on our stay.
Good location, the hotel is near the beach in Criccieth and not far from other places in the Llyn Peninsular. The room was clean and a good size. The staff are very good at keeping good hygiene in the hotel because of Covid. The food is excellent, there is a good choice for the evening meal and the chips are as good as ever.
The friendliness of the staff, the breakfast, the cleanliness of the room - all of these were excellent. They also have a lounge if you want to spend your evening playing cards/board games. It is located on the edge of Criccieth but only 15/20 minutes walk from the castle and lots of restaurants or the beaches.
it was a fantastic hotel, the rooms were very clean,well maintained, our room had a sea view with 2 comfy arm chairs to sit in & enjoy the view.
the fresh cooked breakfast was excellent as was the buffet selection.
The owners were warm & welcoming we will be visiting again.
overhaul an iamazing couple of days.
Amazing location, panoramic view of the mountains and sea. Spotless accommodation, beautifully kept gardens, easy to walk into Criccieth for shops and food etc. Best bit was sitting on the veranda watching the sun go down with the sea lapping at the shore.
The room was lovely, comfy beds, lovely location and incredibly clean. The hosts were so so lovely and nothing was a bother. The breakfast was also so yummy. We will definitely be staying again if we find ourselves in Wales again soon!
The rooms were nice and big, I loved the bed, it was so comfy. Beautiful views, the restaurant made an amazing breakfast, so tasty! The rooms were spotless, so clean! The hotel was right across the beach
The location is superb for sight seeing all of North Wales and the host was very attentive.
The room was exceptionally clean and even had nice little touches of items we all sometimes forget.
Very clean and comfortable, great communication from the hosts. Location is brilliant, right on the sea front and easy walking distance to town and Criccieth Castle.
Hotel in a great location with lovely view of the bay and Criccieth Castle. Spacious comfortable lounge and bar area. Staff all very friendly and professional.
Big bright apartment in my favorite part of Wales, Criccieth. Stunning sea and castle views. I would definitely stay again. Off road Parking available too
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