Cottages in Colwyn Bay

Colwyn Bay is a holiday destination that has attracted visitors since Victorian times. On the outskirts of the town, you'll find a variety of charming cottages to stay. However, you'll be within easy reach of Colwyn Bay's best attractions, beach, green spaces, and numerous pubs, bars, and restaurants. Despite being a town of yesteryear, Colwyn Bay has a lot to offer, as well as a variety of festivals and events throughout the year.

The range of cottages on offer in and around Colwyn Bay cater for all abilities, tastes, and budgets. From accommodation for couples to large groups of more than twelve people. Within the accommodation, you will enjoy living spaces such as lounge areas with wood-burning cooker and television, comfortable sofas, well-equipped modern kitchens, and cosy bedrooms with television. While outside, you will have a garden with seating area to enjoy an outdoor breakfast or afternoon tea.

Perched on a hillside, Wales Mountain Zoo is Colwyn Bay's main attraction and the place to go if you're an animal lover. At this zoo with panoramic views and breathtaking scenery, you'll see endangered animals such as snow leopards, Sumatran tigers, red pandas, and Eurasian brown bears. Besides, you will have the opportunity to experience a close encounter with Humboldt penguins, meerkats, sea lions, and primates. The zoo also offers a wonderful collection of reptiles and amphibians which include poison dart frogs, the royal python, the leopard gecko, and the huge American crocodile.

In Colwyn Bay, you can find Eirias Park, a 50-acre green space offering outdoor activities such as boating on the lake and a synthetic hockey/soccer playing area located at Eirias Stadium. There is also the Bryn Euryn Nature Reserve, which offers stunning panoramic views and a network of footpaths winding through the forest to the hilltop ruins of Lys Euryn. While the RSPB Conwy offers a network of nature trails leading from the visitor centre along the estuary overlooking the marshes where you will see a variety of wildlife species and grasslands that host butterflies and dragonflies in summer.

The Theatre Colwyn is the oldest working theatre and cinema in Wales. Don't miss a visit to this iconic Welsh landmark and enjoy the traditional setting but modernized with 4K digital cinema. The theatre has a bar/cafeteria selling freshly popped popcorn (sweet, savoury and mixed), a wide variety of sweets and chocolates, and soft drinks to enhance the entertainment experience.

Take a day trip to Conwy Castle and delve into over 1,000 years of history! Conwy Castle, located in Conwy, just 10 minutes from Colwyn Bay, is a World Heritage Site worth visiting. Tour the magnificent medieval fortress and take in the views of the Snowdonia mountains from the towers. This imposing 13th-century castle and ramparts are popular as some best-preserved in Europe.

With the stunning Porth Eirias beach in front, Bryn Williams' bistro is an unmissable place to eat. Awarded a Michelin, the bistro offers an unassuming atmosphere and a menu packed with Welsh produce where seafood takes centre stage. Try everything from prawns, mussels, grilled salmon, crab claw linguini to the delicious fish fingers with chips! The exquisite Welsh rib-eye steak and duck leg confit are also worth a try.

Experience real Portuguese food and choose from delicious homemade dishes such as Pollo Alla Chef, a chicken breast cooked with onions, mushrooms, peppers and smoked bacon; Pescatora, a mixed seafood dish in a tomato sauce; Virgilio's Risotto, a dish of rice cooked with salami, mushrooms, and a tomato sauce. Virgilio's is a restaurant that brings the authentic taste of Madeira to Colwyn Bay.

The Toad restaurant is one of the best dining establishments in the area, so you shouldn't miss out on trying the food here. The Toad offers tasty, high-quality traditional British home-cooked food that will leave your taste buds craving for more. Come and enjoy the stunning sea views of Colwyn Bay, grab a beer and sample dishes such as fried salmon, traditional fish and chips, fried cod fillet, and rump steak.

The Great Orme is a stunning coastal landmark and a must on your holiday! Located in Llandudno, the Great Orme tramway offers a 2-mile ride rising 207 metres from the sea that takes you to the top. Climb aboard this Victorian transport, enjoy the spectacular views and discover the local wildlife. The Great Orme headland is a Special Area of Conservation, Site of Special Scientific Interest and Heritage Coast.

Situated below the Great Orme headland and facing Conwy Bay, West Shore beach is a great place to try water activities. Enjoy the rugged stretch of golden sand, watch a spectacular sunset and do activities such as kitesurfing, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and kayaking. West Short Beach has shallow waters and has a café and toilets. It is also considered much quieter than the North Shore.