Top 5 Holiday Cottages in Criccieth
Published on 23 Jun 2025 by Gwion LlwydA lovely coastal village with ocean rollers, mountain views, and a medieval castle to watch over it. Say hello to our top 5 holiday cottages in Criccieth.
Criccieth lies at the gateway to Pen Llŷn (the Llŷn Peninsula), on the shores of Cardigan Bay. On the original Victorian steam train line to North Wales, it has long been a destination for families looking to get away from it all.
It’s an easy-living town that has retained all of its old school charm. Think rock pooling, castle ramparts, delicious fish and chips and ice cream. The town sits on the Wales coast path, and there are plenty of quiet trails running out of the town for walking and cycling.
You’ll find traditional Welsh tearooms, plenty of great places to eat out, independent shops and some wonderfully browsable galleries and antiques. There’s even a traditional Welsh clog maker who still has his workshop in the town.
Criccieth is perfectly placed for exploring this part of North Wales, with Porthmadog, Pwllheli, and Abersoch all within a short drive.
Take a look around our top 5 holiday cottages in Criccieth.
- Llwyn-Y-Forwyn, Sleeps 4, Hot Tub
- Pen-Y-Garnedd, Sleeps 12, Dog Friendly
- Hafod-Llecheiddior, Sleeps 5, Dog Friendly
- Plas-Bryn-Hir, Sleeps 13, Dog Friendly
- Yr-Awel, Sleeps 6, Dog Friendly

Lovingly renovated barn near the Lon Goed | Llwyn-Y-Forwyn
Sleeps 4 | Dog Friendly | Hot Tub | Near Beach | Real Fire
Located in a rural part of the Pen Llyn (Llyn Peninsula), Llwyn y Forwyn is a lovingly renovated barn near the Lôn Goed, perfect for small families and couples. This single storey renovation includes two bedrooms and a fabulous and private outdoor space with wood heated hot tub. For guests that enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside, woodland walks and exploring the coastline, Llwyn y Forwyn is the ideal destination.

Period Property in a Superb Setting with Spectacular Views | Pen-Y-Garnedd
Sleeps 12 | Dog Friendly | Farm Stay | Real Fire
Surrounded by fields with a picturesque mountain backdrop, Pen-Y-Garnedd is a wonderful period property in a superb setting with spectacular views. Sleeping up to twelve people across five bedrooms, this is the perfect property for a large family or group wanting to socialise in a stunning location outside of Porthmadog. The period property retains some of its character features whilst adding modern touches to the decor, and boasts plenty of outdoor space and seating.

Bright and Spacious Holiday Cottage in Rural Setting | Hafod-Llecheiddior
Sleeps 5 | Near Pub | Dog Friendly
Hafod-Llecheiddior is a bright and spacious holiday cottage in a rural setting. A fantastic family space both inside and out make it a great holiday retreat, especially with its modern and stylish interiors and accessibility to other parts of North Wales.

Large Georgian Country Manor House With Sea Views | Plas-Bryn-Hir
Sleeps 13 | Dog Friendly | Near Beach | Near Pub | Real Fire | EV Charger
This large Georgian country manor house with sea views is a stunner. Perfect for extra-special get-togethers, anniversaries, and celebrations, it sleeps up to 13 guests. Well-behaved pets are also welcome.

Stylish Contemporary Bungalow with Far-Reaching Sea Views | Yr-Awel
Sleeps 6 | Dog Friendly | Near Beach | Near Pub
If you’re looking for a dog friendly property, in an ideal location for exploring both Eryri (Snowdonia) and Pen Llyn (Llyn Peninsula), within walking distance of the beach, and with the added benefit of an EV charger, then this stylish contemporary bungalow with far-reaching sea views ticks all the boxes!