Guidebook for Crud yr Awel/Cradle of the Breeze
Food Scene
They have great locally-sourced food and are super helpful and friendly. There are also regular live music events and a tiny cinema on the ground floor.
13 locals recommend
Cellb Blaenau Ffestiniog
Park SquareThey have great locally-sourced food and are super helpful and friendly. There are also regular live music events and a tiny cinema on the ground floor.
You MUST try Kurmange's Kurdish pasties (meat or veggie) but get there early as they sell like hot cakes (literally).
6 locals recommend
Model Bakery
16 High StYou MUST try Kurmange's Kurdish pasties (meat or veggie) but get there early as they sell like hot cakes (literally).
Richard is a pastry chef who has worked in 5* hotels all over the world. He makes the most delicious cakes (including gluten-free) and also does light lunches and snacks. Oh, and super, slow-dripped coffee. Mmmm. The dining room overlooks the steam railway station too.
Isallt Coffee Shop
39 Church StRichard is a pastry chef who has worked in 5* hotels all over the world. He makes the most delicious cakes (including gluten-free) and also does light lunches and snacks. Oh, and super, slow-dripped coffee. Mmmm. The dining room overlooks the steam railway station too.
Home made breakfast, lunches and teas. Child friendly (and next door to "It's a Small World") and very cosy. Lovely staff.
The Bridge Cafe
Church StreetHome made breakfast, lunches and teas. Child friendly (and next door to "It's a Small World") and very cosy. Lovely staff.
Great food, locally sourced, fabulous setting on the beach, wonderful staff, my favourite restaurant in north Wales...
109 locals recommend
Dylan's Criccieth
Great food, locally sourced, fabulous setting on the beach, wonderful staff, my favourite restaurant in north Wales...
Entertainment & Activities
Keep the children entertained with Scalectrix and more! There is even a cave to explore ...
It's A Small World
Church StreetKeep the children entertained with Scalectrix and more! There is even a cave to explore ...
Parks & Nature
It is all around you ... not just Snowdon, but all the local hills, mountains and lakes. OS maps are in the cottage, also books of local walks. Enjoy!
437 locals recommend
Snowdonia / Eryri National Park
It is all around you ... not just Snowdon, but all the local hills, mountains and lakes. OS maps are in the cottage, also books of local walks. Enjoy!
Sightseeing
The most amazing Italianate village, built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis over many years, from architectural salvage and magic. Location of the iconic cult TV series "The Prisoner". I am not a number, I am a free man...
383 locals recommend
Portmeirion
The most amazing Italianate village, built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis over many years, from architectural salvage and magic. Location of the iconic cult TV series "The Prisoner". I am not a number, I am a free man...
An incredible ancient castle, location of the Investiture of the Prince of Wales, wonderful tours and small museum tableaux within the walls.
282 locals recommend
Caernarfon Castle
Castle DitchAn incredible ancient castle, location of the Investiture of the Prince of Wales, wonderful tours and small museum tableaux within the walls.
Getting Around
Main railway hub with links to Blaenau Ffestiniog, London, major cities... Also the place to hire rental cars.
10 locals recommend
Llandudno Junction
Main railway hub with links to Blaenau Ffestiniog, London, major cities... Also the place to hire rental cars.
Essentials
Get all your groceries here (including prosecco and olives). Open from 6am - 11pm Mon-Sat, 11am-4pm Sundays.
13 locals recommend
Co-op Food - Blaenau Ffestiniog
High StreetGet all your groceries here (including prosecco and olives). Open from 6am - 11pm Mon-Sat, 11am-4pm Sundays.