Anne’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Cafes, shops, pubs, restaurants and hotels. Tourist Information, Pont y Pair waterfall and famous Swallow Falls.
251 abantu bendawo batusa
Betws-y-Coed
Cafes, shops, pubs, restaurants and hotels. Tourist Information, Pont y Pair waterfall and famous Swallow Falls.
Isitsha sase-Swallow Falls
Stunning waterfalls 2 miles beyond Betws y Coed.
Capel Curig
Stunning Views of Snowdon. Siabod Cafe. Lots of walks.
Gwydir Castle
Fascinating Historic property near Llanrwst and Betws y Coed.
Harlech Beach
Beautiful, unspoiled beach. 40 minutes from Penmachno.
Historic Castle in an interesting village. Good cafe. 40 minutes.
187 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Harlech Castle
Historic Castle in an interesting village. Good cafe. 40 minutes.
Well worth a visit! Unique place. Stunning setting. Restaurants, cafes, gift shops. 40 minutes.
383 abantu bendawo batusa
Portmeirion
Well worth a visit! Unique place. Stunning setting. Restaurants, cafes, gift shops. 40 minutes.
Slate Quarries, Steam Trains, Industrial History, Cafes. Zip World and Bounce Below. 20 minutes from Penmachno.
29 abantu bendawo batusa
Blaenau Ffestiniog
Slate Quarries, Steam Trains, Industrial History, Cafes. Zip World and Bounce Below. 20 minutes from Penmachno.
Ffestiniog Railway Harbour Station
Excellent day out.
Beddgelert
Alpine Village. Pubs, Cafes and shops.
I-Caernarfon Castle
Castle DitchSplendid Castle. 40 minutes from Penmachno.
Conwy
Castle, harbour and shops. 40 minutes.
World Famous Gardens. Beautiful. 30 minutes from Penmachno.
194 abantu bendawo batusa
National Trust - Bodnant Garden
Bodnant RoadWorld Famous Gardens. Beautiful. 30 minutes from Penmachno.
Ffin y Parc Gallery
24 Betws RdGreat Cafe. Local Art on display and for sale.
Llyn Ogwen
You can walk up to this lake from behind the church in Betws y Coed.
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Llyn Elsi
You can walk up to this lake from behind the church in Betws y Coed.
Beaumaris
Castle and quaint town. 1 hour away on Anglesey.
Criccieth
Lovely village with Welsh Castle, Beach, shops and cafes.
Snowdonia / Eryri National Park
Penmachno is in the National Park.
If you decide to tackle this please go prepared with appropriate clothing, foot wear and food and drink.
248 abantu bendawo batusa
Snowdon
If you decide to tackle this please go prepared with appropriate clothing, foot wear and food and drink.
Isitayithi Sethreni seSnowdon Mountain
Booking required.
Barmouth has a great beach and is a Traditional Seaside Town. around a one hour drive from Penmachno, a few miles South of Harlech.
51 abantu bendawo batusa
Barmouth Beach
Porkington TerraceBarmouth has a great beach and is a Traditional Seaside Town. around a one hour drive from Penmachno, a few miles South of Harlech.
Study Centre with cafe, great views and local history interest. Lovely woodland walks. Lakes.
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Snowdonia National Park Study Centre
Study Centre with cafe, great views and local history interest. Lovely woodland walks. Lakes.
Beautiful place. Lake. Picnic spot. Walks. Close to Tan y Bwlch Station for Ffestiniog Railway. 30 minutes.
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Llyn Mair
Beautiful place. Lake. Picnic spot. Walks. Close to Tan y Bwlch Station for Ffestiniog Railway. 30 minutes.
Iziko Lomuzi WaseNingizimu Afrika
Well worth a visit.
City/town information
Victorian Seaside Town. Promenade and pier. Boat Trips, Great Orme Tram. Shops, Cafes etc. 40 minutes.
215 abantu bendawo batusa
Llandudno
Victorian Seaside Town. Promenade and pier. Boat Trips, Great Orme Tram. Shops, Cafes etc. 40 minutes.
Historic Castle, Town with Old Town Walls, Harbour. Local shops.
40 minutes.
171 abantu bendawo batusa
Conwy
Historic Castle, Town with Old Town Walls, Harbour. Local shops.
40 minutes.
Food scene
Cafe and Waterfalls 2 miles from Penmachno at the junction with the A5
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Rhaeadr Y Graig Lwyd
A5Cafe and Waterfalls 2 miles from Penmachno at the junction with the A5
Ty Gwyn Hotel
Good food in a historic setting.
Waterloo Hotel & Lodge
Bar, Restaurant, Leisure Complex with pool.
Welsh Food Shop, Cafe and Restaurant. 30 minutes from Penmachno.
34 abantu bendawo batusa
Bodnant Cookery School
Welsh Food Shop, Cafe and Restaurant. 30 minutes from Penmachno.
Great food and venue on the edge beach. Branches in Llandudno and Menai Bridge too!
109 abantu bendawo batusa
Dylan's Criccieth
Great food and venue on the edge beach. Branches in Llandudno and Menai Bridge too!
Chandlers Brasserie
Great food!
Royal Oak Hotel
Holyhead RoadBetws y Coed. Bars and Restaurants for all occasions.
Amazing, Carbon-Negative, great products. 30 minutes from Penmachno on the A5.
31 abantu bendawo batusa
Rhug Estate Organic Farm Shop, Bistro & Takeaway
Amazing, Carbon-Negative, great products. 30 minutes from Penmachno on the A5.
Activities.
Zip World Fforest
A470Fun for all the family a few miles from Penmachno. Cafe.
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Only for the brave! 30 minutes from Penmachno.
Based at the Conwy Falls Cafe 2 miles from the cottage.
73 abantu bendawo batusa
Go Below Underground Adventures
Pentrefoelas RdBased at the Conwy Falls Cafe 2 miles from the cottage.
Zip World Bounce Phezulu
20 minutes from Penmachno.
Adventure Parc Snowdonia
Conway RoadInland Surf Lagoon.
Llyn Tegid
Bala.
Town with independent shops, cafes and pubs. Welsh Bookshop. Lake with kayaking. White Water Rafting Centre.
47 abantu bendawo batusa
Bala
Town with independent shops, cafes and pubs. Welsh Bookshop. Lake with kayaking. White Water Rafting Centre.
Great day out.
72 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Centre Yamanzi Amhlophe Yomlando - Canolfan Dŵr Gwyn Genedlaethol
Great day out.
Beics Betws
Bike Rental. Betws y Coed (behind church and Londis)
RSPB Conwy
North Wales ExpresswayBird Reserve on North Coast. 30 minutes from Penmachno.
Ospreys! (March to Sept)
Check out their website.
40 minutes.
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Bywyd Gwyllt Glaslyn Wildlife - Ospreys
Ospreys! (March to Sept)
Check out their website.
40 minutes.
Snowdonia Riding Stables
30 minutes from Penmachno.