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Caernarfon
 

Things to do in Caernarfon

Caernarfon is one of the must-see towns of North Wales. Home to the nation’s most magnificent fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the best-preserved medieval castles on the planet, it is perfect for exploring on foot, with its 13th century walls, cobbled streets, and Georgian architecture. Here’s a selection of our favourite things to do in Caernarfon.

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Dylans, Criccieth
 

Voucher for Waterside Restaurant Dylans For February and March

Stay at this gorgeous barn conversion and the owners will treat you to a £25 voucher for waterside restaurant Dylans for any guests who book to stay in February and March!

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Secret Mountains Series
 

Secret Mountains Series | Moel Ysgyfarnogod

Step into the wild heart of Snowdonia to explore this hidden gem. Off the beaten track, and a great alternative to Snowdon & the busier peaks of North Wales, Moel Ysgyfarnogod.

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Awe walks – seeking wonder in the landscapes of North Wales
 

Awe walks – seeking wonder in the landscapes of North Wales

Awe walks – seeking wonder in the landscapes of North Wales will boost your happiness and wellbeing, and might just change your selfie habit too

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Criccieth
 

Secret Castle Series | Criccieth

A spectacular coastal fortress which stands proud on its own rocky headland. Criccieth Castle is a landmark historic site.

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Secret Mountains Series. Yr Eifl
 

Secret Mountains Series. Yr Eifl

A mountain with three summits and stunning, far-reaching sea views. Yr Eifl on the Llyn Peninsula is a must-do mountain for your next holiday in North Wales

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Things to do in Nefyn

Nefyn is a lovely seaside village on the north coast of Pen Llŷn, with an attractive harbour and some of the best mountains-and-coast views in the UK.

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Top 5 Fairytale Holiday Cottages 

Dreaming of escaping to an enchanting country cottage? Look no further than our top five fairytale holiday cottages.

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Dylans Voucher at Cottage On The Banks Of The River Dwyfor
 

Dylans Voucher at Cottage On The Banks Of The River Dwyfor

Receive a £20 voucher for Dylans when you stay at this two bedroomed holiday cottage on the banks of the river Dwyfor, Criccieth.

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Dylans Restaurant Voucher at Luxury Holiday Cottage with Sea Views in Criccieth
 

Dylans Restaurant Voucher at Luxury Holiday Cottage with Sea Views in Criccieth

Stay at this luxury holiday cottage with sea views in Criccieth and the lovely owner Non will be treating you with a £40 voucher for Dylans! Stabal Edneyfed sleeps 6, is pet friendly and is perfectly situated for exploring this beautiful part of North Wales!

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Bright and Spacious Holiday Cottage in Rural Setting
 

The perfect holiday cottage for a relaxing short break on the Llŷn

I think I’ve actually found it: the perfect holiday cottage for a relaxing short break on the Llŷn.

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Dylans Restaurant Voucher at Rural Holiday Retreat
 

Dylans Restaurant Voucher at Rural Holiday Retreat

The owners at this beautiful bright and spacious, rural holiday retreat are offering guests a £20 voucher for Dylans!

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HOMEMADE CAKE AND PROSECCO AT 16TH CENTURY CHARACTER HOLIDAY COTTAGE
 

Homemade Cake and Prosecco at 16th Century Character Holiday Cottage

The owner of this picturesque, 16th Century, character holiday cottage near Criccieth is offering all guests staying in July a delicious homemade cake and a bottle of prosecco!

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A Beginners Guide to Fishing in North Wales
 

A Beginners Guide to Fishing in North Wales

Fishing is making a come back it would seem. The idyllic image of spending the afternoon with your family (sans mobile of course) in nature catching a fish or two which you would then cook on a campfire that you created from the kindling and firewood you found in the nearby forest.

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Charecter Holiday Cottage Near Criccieth
 

Homemade Cake and a Bottle of Wine | Derwin

When staying at for a week throughout September you will receive a lovely homemade cake and a bottle of wine from the owner as a little holiday treat!

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10% DISCOUNT AT MAMWS INTERIORS

Mamws Interiors are a Criccieth based homeware brand. Having worked with local artists to design their fabrics, they have some wonderful products including bespoke lampshades, mugs, cushions, aprons and the best smelling candles around. From now until Christmas Eve, Mamws Interiors are offering 10% discount to Dioni Customers, just simply put in Dioni10 at checkout!

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NEW DIONI HOLIDAY COTTAGES

We have had some great new holiday cottages joining the Dioni family recently. A real mix on offer from smaller cottages next to the beach to larger properties with tennis courts and sleeping upto 21. Beautiful conversions set in great locations with fantastic views. Incase you missed them, here is a run down of the the new Dioni holiday cottages…   LUXURY GROUP ACCOMMODATION WITH SEA VIEWS | GWENLLIAN SLEEPS 21 | WIFI | NEAR BEACH | NEAR PUB | PET FRIENDLY A truly unique holiday cottage providing luxury group accommodation with sea views on the outskirts of Criccieth. This former boutique hotel has been converted into a spectacular self catering property. Beautiful living rooms, ten gorgeous bedrooms, manicured lawns and a private tennis court will ensure a memorable holiday for you and your friends.   LARGE HOLIDAY COTTAGE WITH FANTASTIC SEA VIEWS | GWASTADCOED-UCHAF SLEEPS 12 | WIFI | NEAR BEACH | NEAR PUB |…

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Top 5 | Things To Do With Children Of All Ages In Snowdonia

One of the challenges of planning a trip with children that range in age is finding things that keep everyone happy and interested. With this in mind, here are my Top 5 | Things To Do With Children Of All Ages In Snowdonia: WALKING Climbing Snowdon or Cadr Idris are my personal favorites, the sense of achievement is second to none and the views are incredible. If you have much smaller ones in tow, the walks around Swallow Falls and upto Fairy Glen in Betws-Y-Coed are fantastic. ADVENTURE The Fforest Coaster is the most recent attraction under the Zip World umbrella that has recently opened to great response. Zip World has lots on offer, covering all ages; they really do provide something unique. ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN From an educational point of view, Electric Mountain is one of a kind. It is a hydroelectric power plant built inside a mountain; the tours of its history and how it…

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North Wales Mini Festivals
 

North Wales Mini Festivals

Though out the summer, North Wales plays host to a number of big music festivals. There are however, some smaller, lesser known ones that are just as much fun and definitely worth a visit. Here are some North Wales Mini Festivals that you might not have heard about taking place over the summer:   ROCK ARDUDWY: 10 – 11th June This is the second year that Rock Ardudwy is happening and this time is taking place over 2 days. Starting on the Friday, the entertainment takes place in Harlech Castle itself with a folk inspired evening along with a couple of key local talents. Saturday sees the event move to downtown Harlech by the leisure centre and from 2pm-12pm, there will be local bands, food and drink stalls as well as entertainment for the children.   CRICCIETH FESTIVAL: 18 – 25th June This week long festival is set throughout the beautiful seaside town of Criccieth; home…

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TOP 5 SNOWDONIA SEAFOOD DINING EXPERIENCES
 

Top 5 Snowdonia Seafood Dining Experiences

Being so close to the coast, we do seafood very well in Snowdonia and I’m not talking fish and chips. I’m talking about hidden gems of restaurants that offer incredible seafood in fantastic locations… here are our top 5 Snowdonia seafood dining experiences:   TWNTI SEAFOOD, PWLLHELI Based in-between Pwllheli and Abersoch, this converted barn, off the beaten track really does have a reputation for excellent seafood. It has been running for over 26 years and is a real favourite with those who know of it.   DYLANS, CRICCIETH Following on from its success in Menai Bridge, Dylans opened up their second location in the Maes-Y Mor on the beach fronton Criccieth. A fabulous environment with an extensive fish menu alongside pizza, burgers and pasta. They have a separate bar there too if you just fancy a drink overlooking the sea.   MARRAM GRASS, ANGLESEY Having received great reviews in the national press and Julia Bradbury…

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