Holiday rentals in North Wales

North Wales is home to pretty fishing towns, miles of rugged coastal paths, and millennia-old lore and legend. North Wales was once the land of Celtic clans, ruled over by the Romans, and the contested property of several warring British kingdoms. As with the rest of the country, the scenic landscape is a wild and beautiful mix of mountains, rivers, cliff faces, and rolling fields.

From Llandudno to Llangollen and from Anglesey to Snowdonia, North Wales towns offer one of the oldest European languages, countless castles, and plenty of cream teas. You may find yourself driving down narrow, winding, hedge-lined roads or wandering along sandy beaches, contemplating the grey expanse of the Irish Sea. in North Wales, you’ll find no end of opportunities for exploration. Adventurous outdoor activities await, including hiking, cycling, rock climbing, and water sports — even one of the world’s first indoor surfing locations.

The climate of North Wales is famously cool, wet, and windy, adding to the fresh and wildly adventurous atmosphere. For the best chances of sunshine, you’ll want to book your visit in the summer months. Summer’s longer days make it possible to fit in more exploration and make the most of some of the UK’s best beaches, and the Conwy River Festival in mid-July combines water sports with a big barbecue on the beach. If cosy, fireside moments and bracing walks are more to your liking, you might enjoy a self-catering accommodation in North Wales during the winter months. Boxing Day brings out the bravest of residents for a bracing dip in the sea at beaches across the region.

Ffestiniog Railway

This 13.5-mile-long railway, established in 1832, operates under the world’s oldest independent company. Hop on at Porthmadog Harbour and take it easy as your heritage steam train rumbles along to Blaenau Ffestiniog, meandering through mountains and past waterfalls, forests, and pastures, with a journey time of just over an hour.

Anglesey

Make the drive over the Menai Suspension Bridge or Pont Britannia from the mainland to explore over 120 miles of rugged shoreline by bike, on foot, or from a kayak. You can tour the 13th-century moated Beaumaris Castle on the eastern coast, make your way around the island’s five working lighthouses, and spot seals and porpoises from the coastal path while coughs circle overhead.

Conwy Castle

Built in the 13th century for Edward I, Conwy Castle in Conwy is one of the finest medieval castles in Europe. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the fortress and its eight towers are in an impressive state of preservation. Restored spiral staircases make it possible to walk the entire circuit of the battlements, gazing across the kingdom as King Edward would have over seven centuries ago.