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This secluded cottage is part of a small working farm high above Bodnant Gardens and two miles from the village of Eglwysbach. It enjoys stunning views of Snowdonia National Park and is well situated for walks and visiting local attractions.

Information correct at time of writing. Visit Bodnant Gardens, owned by the National Trust and open 361 days a year. A short drive away, make sure you spend some time at Bodnant Welsh Food Centre where you can shop in the lovely, deli, bakery or cheese shop, enjoy a wine tasting experience or simply sit down for a delectable meal at their restaurant. A number of Welsh castles including Conway, Caernarvon, Beaumaris, Harlech, Dolwydellan, Denbigh and Rhuddlan are within easy striking distance. Tryfan and the Carneddau are easily seen from Garreg Wen which enjoys stunning views of the Snowdonia National Park. Take a walk to the spectacular Swallow Falls near Betws-y-Coed and Snowdon, after extremely heavy rainfall is when it is at its best, as water cascades down the rock face. The Victorian town of Llandudno and the medieval walled town of Conwy are within easy reach. Add to this the glorious country walks in forests and mountains, the wide sandy beaches of Conway, Penmaenmawr and Colwyn Bay and many ancient castles to get the perfect holiday setting. Beaumaris Castle, Castle St, Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey LL58 8AP, Tel: . Caernarfon Castle, Castle Ditch, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2AY UK, Tel: . Conwy Castle, Rose Hill Street, Conwy LL32 8AY, Tel: . Surf Snowdonia, Conway Road, Dolgarrog, Conwy, LL32 8QE, Tel: . Zip World, Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda, Gwynedd, LL57 5YG or Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 3NB, Tel: ,/Featuring the longest zip line in Europe. Great Orme Tramway, Victoria Station, Church Walks, Llandudno, North Wales, LL30 2NB, Tel: . Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales, LL28 5UY, Tel: . Penrhyn Castle, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4HT, Tel: . There are many attractions and places to visit in this part of Wales. Within a 20-minute drive is the elegant Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno. Also the sandy beaches of Conwy, Penmaenmawr and Colwyn Bay are within about a 15-minute drive. The summit of...