Cottages in Penmachno

Hidden among the hills, the village of Penmachno is a place worth visiting once in a lifetime. This village, popular with hikers and nature lovers, has cosy and charming traditional cottages located on the outskirts of the village, providing a peaceful holiday away from the big cities. Surrounded by vibrant nature, waterfalls, streams, and gentle hills where horses graze, Penmachno is a haven of relaxation not to be missed.

Penmachno's warm cottages provide you with quiet, contemporary-style accommodation in a peaceful setting surrounded by woodland. With exposed beams and stone walls, you can enjoy Welsh period style combined with modern features such as luxury kitchens, free Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs and suites. Some accommodations even include breakfast! The elevated position of the cottages at Penmachno will give you fantastic views of the countryside allowing you to soak up the tranquillity of the location.

Hikers can enjoy a network of trails for all levels in the Gwydyr Forest. You can find the 1.2 kilometre Coed Tan Dinas Walk which is for beginners; the 2.5 kilometres Cyrau Walk which combines a circular route with forest paths ascending and descending; the Pen yr All Walk, a circular route that follows forest paths and trails traversing 7.1 kilometres; and the Llyn Parc Walk, a trail with steep paths that runs for 10.6 kilometres and offers beautiful views of Loch Llyn Parc. Around Penmachno you can find a variety of trails to suit you.4

Penmachno is considered one of the top places in North Wales for mountain biking! Cyclists love this destination which consists of two stunning routes, the Dolen Machno (19 km) and Dolen Eryri (11 km). The routes offer a mix of descents and ascents that you can combine by cycling 30 km between the two trails. You can traverse the picturesque forests of Snowdonia National Park uniquely with Penmachno Trails. Although if you want to do them separately, the Dolen Machno will give you a circuit with faster descents and bigger climbs, while Dolen Eryri gives you a more flowing circuit.

Precipitating through a steep wooded gorge, Conwy Falls is a natural spectacle not to be missed. The waterfall is located in Conwy Falls Forest Park, a Site of Special Scientific Interest encompassing 10 acres of native woodland. Enjoy the panoramic views of the forest, hike the trails, relax to the sound of the water cascading down the falls and sample delicious breakfasts at the Conwy Falls Café before starting your day of exploration.

Set among the extraordinary scenery of Snowdonia National Park, the Gwydir Riding and Walking Centre is an attraction not to be missed. Take a horseback ride through the Gwydir Forest, admire the surroundings covered in lush natural beauty and immerse yourself in Snowdonia's mountain scenery. The Riding Centre offers sensational pony and horse riding tours for all levels, from beginner rides to longer rides for experienced riders.

Offering authentic underground adventures, Go Below is a family-run company that will bring you exciting tours of abandoned mines in the heart of Snowdonia. Enjoy a unique underground adventure, choose from four different tours and have fun exploring, zip-lining, climbing a waterfall and navigating a lake. You can explore the world's largest and deepest slate mine on the Ultimate Xtreme tour.

With a host of thrilling experiences for the family, Zip World Fforest is an attraction that will keep you entertained all day long. Soar 23 metres high on Skyride 2 (Europe's highest giant swing), glide through the trees on the Tree Hoppers and zip through the forest landscape on the UK's only alpine rollercoaster. You'll be able to control the speed you go and enjoy a ride with twists and turns galore, reaching up to 25mph (40.23 km/h).

Fourteen miles (22.53 km) from Penmachno, take a trip up the Snowdon Mountain Railway. This journey on Britain's only rack railway is an experience not to be missed. Climb aboard, appreciate the mountain scenery and marvel at this scenic journey to the top of Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales. You'll be able to see waterfalls, the rugged scenery of the Valley of Rocks, breathe in the fresh mountain air infused with the scents of alpine flowers and enjoy a hot drink at the top.

A little further afield from Zip World Fforest, Zip World Penrhyn Quarry, 14 miles (22.53 km) from Penmachno, is home to Europe's longest zip line. Travel 700 feet (0.21 kilometres) over the mountain lake and reach high speeds whilst marvelling at the incredible views of Snowdonia! Velocity 2 provides 2 hours of adventure with your family and friends. A unique and exhilarating experience that is sure to fill your relaxing holiday with adrenaline.

Located in Betws Y Coed, 9 minutes from Penmachno, stop off at the Welsh tapas bar Olif. Try the Welsh-themed tapas menu and Spanish small plates such as juicy olives from Seville, artisan bread with extra virgin olive oil, homemade hummus and delicious Serrano ham and Iberian chorizo. Olif also offers excellent Spanish wines to accompany your meal, as well as the finest collection of artisan Welsh gin. You can find the perfect tonic to complement.