For many people the rugged scenery of Gwynedd is the very essence of Wales. From one of our holiday cottages in Gwynedd you can discover why this part of the country is so popular with visitors.

At the heart of the county is the Snowdonia National Park, a vast area of mountains, lakes and moorland. The views here are superb and it’s ideal for mountain walkers. However, if you’re feeling less energetic head to Llanberis where you can take the famous Snowdon Mountain Railway to the top and enjoy the magnificent scenery in comfort. Railway fans on one of our Gwynedd cottage holidays will also enjoy the Ffestiniog railway, where steam driven trains will take you for a nostalgic journey through Snowdonia. And don’t miss Lake Bala, Wales’ largest natural lake, which offers a variety of watersports.

For a real taste of unspoilt Wales, head to the beautiful Llyn Peninsula. Jutting out into the Irish Sea, the coastline here is dramatic and untamed. Welsh is widely spoken and the traditional Welsh culture is still much in evidence. Gwynedd is also home to Portmeirion, an idiosyncratic village created by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, and location for cult TV series “The Prisoner”.