I have a list of castles (some traditional and some lesser known) which I want to see while in North Wales. The town of Betws-y-Coed seems to be central to these castles, as well as having some attractive sights of its own. Has anyone stayed in this town and if so what do you recommend for accommodations like bed and breakfasts?
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Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia, Wales
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Have a look at www.princesofgwynedd.com which may help you plan your trip.
I'm from the Bryn Llewelyn Guest House in Betws-y-Coed and our website is www.bryn-llewelyn.co.uk. A comment from our visitors book on 4th July 2008 was 'Every day we start with a great breakfast so we could reach the highest mountains in this beautiful national park. The perfect service at this B&B - we will miss.'
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OP
Amherst, OH, United States
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Thanks for the web links! I will certainly take a look at the accommodations listed on them, although I have to admit that with the U.S. dollar valued so lowly against the British pound, prices look steep at present for two people staying at a bed and breakfast. But then I tell myself, this is a trip I've dreamed about my whole life, and if I save the money up, then I deserve to treat myself. As to the historical fiction books on Welsh history - that intrigues me as I am a great reader. My father's people were from Wales, and I thought I should read up on the history of the country before I travel there. I found a good website and took copious notes too whittle it down into a briefer summary, so I have a clearer understanding of the centuries' conflict. But fiction will make it come alive and probably make things even clearer. Thanks for the help - Diane
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Pacific Northwest
347 posts
One thing to think about with Betws-y-Coed is that it is in the middle of the mountain range as well - which means that it is all twisty/windy roads going in and out. It is beautiful, though.
We stayed in Llandudno (because it was a free place to stay for us), and it was only 10 minutes from Conwy and 40 min. from Caernarfon. I know that some of the other castles are a little farther south. It took us about 45-50 minutes to get to Betws-y-Coed because of the windy roads. But it is very quaint.
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Bay Area
3551 posts
Betws-y-Coed is a lovely village but due to slow windy roads not a central place to call a base.