Holiday rentals and lettings in Gwynedd

Gwynedd is classified as a preserved area situated in the northwest of one of the distinctive parts of the United Kingdom: Wales. It lies geographically on the boundaries with Powys, the county borough of Conwy, Anglesey just above the Menai, Ceredigion on the River Dyfi and Denbighshire. Among the features - or qualities - that make this British area most distinctive are the beautiful Llŷn Peninsula and Snowdonia National Park that make up the territory. Be the biggest fan of the land by discovering the area's rich wildlife and exciting culture; here you'll celebrate all its beauty, including natural and iconic landmarks, forests, rivers and even beaches.

Gwynedd's diverse range of towns and tourist attractions will amaze you, with well-known towns such as Bangor, with streets full of culture and history that will leave you longing for more, and the best part is: the locals are so friendly! Your time here will be very pleasant, and you will enjoy the delightful mountain atmosphere that is typical of the area. On the other hand, we also recommend you to visit one of the most picturesque villages in Wales, a place that only Gwynedd could give you! Caernarfon, its medieval fortress will delight you along with the tranquil canals that frame it, you can't miss any of these places!

When we have gone too far without resting, our bodies starts to demand a break, and that time of recovery could be spent on a wonderful beach in Barmouth: Barmouth Beach. One of the greatest aspects of this popular beach is that it tends to be a little less crowded in the high seasons, so you can relax and unwind while you spend the day there. It's a great beach for canines, with plenty of space for them to run and play with other doggie friends or with your kids, and several beachfront ice cream parlours and attractions for you and your family to experience a day out with a twist. The views are certainly breathtaking, you must stay until sunset and watch it for yourself.

Wales has got some of the loveliest and most intriguing monuments in the UK, and the ones we'd love to talk about the most are castles; we highly suggest you to visit Penrhyn Castle in Bangor, it's so beautiful and has a full tour of the interior rooms, as well as the halls and kitchens, all preserved in their time period, it's literally time travel! The construction is very solid with an abundance of high-quality stone and wood, it is all originally embroidered, you won't find any relief anywhere. Plus, a wander around the gardens is a must, they are well-maintained and beautiful. The site also has a railway museum which contains displays and exhibitions of the steam trains that were used when they extracted slate from a nearby mine, very interesting!

This is an age-old Welsh adage that you will come to understand when you visit the mountains and wilderness of Gwynedd, especially when you tour Snowdonia, you will be lost for words to describe such a beauty. Here, you can opt for three-day tours that will have you enjoying the elusive beauty of Wales in vivid detail, commencing at places such as Conwy Castle, going on through Caernarfon, and taking you on breathtaking tours of landmarks such as Chester Cathedral.

If you're an adrenaline junkie, then canyoning certainly is for you, it's a great adventure! In Snowdonia, you'll have the chance to slide down huge waterfalls and do huge jumps in the Gwynedd wilderness with several operators; here they provide abseiling with all the equipment you require to make your visit to Gwynedd an experience of a lifetime.

You'll love Porthmadog, located on the north coast of Cardigan Bay, just off the West Coast of the UK. Its maritime history is quite interesting, dating back to a time when the district used to be distant, and therefore the only way they could get around was through the sea. You will find there a remarkable museum in the harbour, the Maritime Museum, which has amazing artefacts that explain the seafaring activities of the area, including shipbuilding, the sailors’ lives and also how the boats of that time were built.

A trekking challenge you may not want to miss at the Snowdon Horseshoe, this zone has been described as one of the best ridge walks in Wales for its dreamlike terrain and vertigo-inducing drop-offs, this is for the bravest of the brave! The whole route is made up of a horseshoe of ridges to the East of Snowdonn, we recommend you have a guide with you to ensure you are well-equipped and supported along the way.

Caernarfon Castle is a medieval monument that dates back to the 13th century, more precisely to the 1277, built by King Edward I of England, at a time when the kingdom that held power in Wales was controlled by the British Empire. A visit to this castle is a must on your trip. As soon as you enter you'll see fabulous glass decorations that call out to the botanist, plus the views from the outside are enchanting; you'll be able to appreciate them at any of the restaurant tables that operates there. The streets leading up to the fortress are lined with bars and shops where you can grab a bite to eat or a drink, not to be missed!