The Local Guide

Half an hour from our doors, you'll find yourself at the Welsh Mountain Zoo in Colwyn bay, 37 acres of lush mountain side, housing over 140 species, including Snow leopards, Chimpanzee's, Red Pandas, Penguins, Sealions, and many more.

Uncovered in 1987 during a scheme to landscape an area of the Great Orme, the copper mines discovered represent one of the most astounding archaeological discoveries of recent times. Dating back 4,000 years to the Bronze Age they change our views about the ancient people of Britain and their civilized and structured society 2,000 years before the Roman invasion.

Click here to read our blog review of the mines

Whether you're staying at one of our partners cottages in the heart of the National Park, or Glamping with us further East, Eryri/Snowdonia national park is never far away and offers a wide variety of walks, hikes, attractions and outdoor pursuits.

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Summer or winter, there's always something to see and do in the adventure capital of Wales.

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As well as having the 100mph zipline, "Velocity 2" at the Penrhyn Quarry site, Zipworld Fforest boasts the Fforest coaster, Treetop Nets, Zip safari and a lot more.

Or try the Slate Caverns at Blaenau Ffestiniog for underground adventures.

To think of Wales is to think of castles, and our little slice of heaven has its own fair share. From traditional medieval fortresses such as Conwy Castle and Rhuddlan Castle to the more elegant later example of Gwrych Castle, the home of 2020's I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.