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North Wales' B&B With A Difference!

Free wi-fi internet connection, near to A55 express way, Manchester 1.5 hours away, close to all the major North Wales climbing areas including The Great Orme and Llanberis. The owners, Jim & Julia, are very active climbers and fell runners and know the region like the back of their hands!

In addition to this Jim operates a guided trail/ mountain running & walking service called 'Run to The Hills (North Wales)'. He is also Single Pitch Award (SPA) qualified to instruct basic rock climbing skills and techniques and they can direct you to all the best rock climbing & running venues in the area . Clean bright rooms and a great breakfast is guaranteed. Evening meals can also be provided on request.

Tariff is £25 per Night per Person
£150 per WK per Person / £250 per WK for Couples
£450 PCM Nov-March & £550 PCM Apr-Oct per Person
£690 PCM Nov-March & £ 750 PCM Apr-Oct for Couples

We encourage long term rental for individuals / couples & students (studying at Bangor University) in excess of two months or longer, please contact us for a special rate.

Accommodation comprises of a nicely presented,
- Bedroom No.1: A Double bed room with new en-suite toilet and wash basin, 22' Flat Screen TV with DVD player and plenty of storage.

- Bedroom No2. A Single 'Cottage style' attic bed room (no en-suite) with 16' Flat Screen TV with DVD player.

* Downstairs shower room and bath.
* All rooms have tea & coffee making facilities.
* Free access to laundry facility and kitchen.

The property overlooks the sea with STUNNING views across the Menai Straits towards the Isle of Anglesey. The village of Penmaenmawr is also is within easy reach of the historic castles of Conwy, Beaumaris, Penrhyn and Caernarfon. Regular public transport (rail/bus)links to the towns of Llandudno, Bangor and the Roman City of Chester (see further info. below).

Penmaenmawr: Local Area Information For Visitors

Penmaenmawr is famous for its quarrying heritage (a bit like most of North Wales really!!). 'Craiglwyd Quarry' began extracting stone in 1834 and continues to this day... albeit a much scaled down operation! The rock is extremely hard 'Diorite' and is used mainly for road and railway construction. There are many fascinating high level walks that include the remains of the old quarry. It is also possible to climb further up the hillside and reach the historic 'Druids Stone Circle (Meini Hirion) which lies on the windswept moorlands high above the village. This well-preserved relic of Prehistoric Britain is around 3,000 years B.C! In addition to this, there is also a Prehistoric Axe Factory nearby. This was one of the most important stone axe manufacturing sites in the whole of Europe.

Today, Penmaenmawr is a very popular seaside village benefiting from clean 'Blue Flag' beaches and easy access.

Activity 'Menu' With A Difference!!

1. Snowdon Day: £45 per person (£ 80 couples) Including transport, packed lunch & guided climb up and down of Snowdon Mountain, The highest peak of Wales & England at 1085 mtr. Choice of routes - All 'Energetic' (10-12 miles) required a reasonable level of fitness.

2. Anglesey (Holy Island) Day: £45 per person (£80 couples). Experience spectacular Coastal Scenery around North & South Stacks and Holyhead Mountain. 6 - 14 miles, depending on ability and fitness. Price is including transport, packed lunch.

3. Rock Climbing Day: £55 per person (£ 100 couples) Introduction to Welsh Rock Climbing, including transport, packed lunch and specialist equipment.

4. Alternative Walking / Climbing:
Guided intineries can be arranged on request. Please consult with Jim & Julia directly. Price on application.

Other Local Attractions:

Conwy Town and its famous castle are approximately 4.5 miles away and well-served by regular public transport. Conwy's spectacular castle was built in the 13th Century for the King Edward 1st. Today it is recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. One can marvel at its huge, preserved towers and ramparts. A tourist walk around the castle walls gives a completely different view of the streets and quaint alley ways below. Conwy is also famous for the 'UK's Smallest House'! Measuring a mere 3m high x 1.8 m wide, this tiny one-up, one-down was once owned by a 6 foot high fisherman! There is also a good range of pubs, restaurants, cafes and fish & chip shops.

Llandudno:

Llandudno, with its lovely pier stretching out to sea, is an excellent example of a Victorian- Era seaside resort. Bustling with hotels and all major high street stores, Llandudno is a great place to go shopping for gifts etc. Nearby is the Great Orme Copper Mines where tourists can visit this 4000 year old Bronze Age site and journey along its network of underground passages. Archaeological excavations still continue to this day and visitors can see how our ancestors turned copper ore into valuable metal.

Further Afield:

Penmaenmawr is within very easy reach of the beautiful Isle of Anglesey with its rugged, sea cliff coastline, world famous Menai Suspension Bridge and moated, Beaumaris Castle.

Mount Snowdon at 1085m is Wales' (and England's for that matter!!) highest peak. The village of Llanberis sits at its base and is an ideal destination for anyone interested in outdoor sports such as mountain walking, running, rock climbing/scrambling or kayaking. Llanberis can be reached in sub-thirty minutes from Penmaenmawr by car.

Local 'saver' (Weekly/Monthly) bus passes can be purchased in the University City of Bangor. These passes are valid throughout most of North Wales. They represent a huge saving over multiple daily ticket purchases. Ideal for anyone wishing to visit/ tour any/ all of these attractions and more!!