Our Caernarfon Cottages
Holiday Cottages in Caernarfon, North Wales
Home to Wales’s most famous castle and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Caernarfon is a lively town bursting with history, independent shops and great restaurants. Our Caernarfon cottages put you right in the heart of it – whether you’re after a cosy bolthole for two, a family home with space to spread out, or accommodation with a hot tub after a day exploring the castle walls. Browse our holiday cottages in Caernarfon below and find your perfect North Wales base.
Explore Caernarfon
Caernarfon is steeped in history and culture, with the town being built around Caernarfon Castle. With its towering walls surrounding much of the town, it’s a step back in time. Its narrow cobbled streets are now lined with interesting shops and galleries, and it has an abundance of restaurants, cafes, and pubs all tucked behind the castle walls, revealing stunning views across the Menai Strait over to Anglesey. Browse our Caernarfon cottages and make this incredible town your base.
FAQs
A handful of our Caernarfon cottages are located close to the historic town centre, shops, and waterfront. Ty Coets (Sleeps 2) is situated right in the heart of Caernarfon, overlooking the RIver Seiont. Slightly more tucked away just outside of Caernarfon, away from the hustle and bustle, you can find Y Berllan (Sleeps 6).
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There’s lots to do in this royal port town – visit the iconic Caernarfon Castle, explore the town walls, or stroll along the harbour and marina. A notable mention goes to the Welsh Highland Railway, starting at Caernarfon station, whisking you through the stunning scenery of Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park.
For more ideas, take a look at our full guide to activities in Snowdonia.
Yes, Caernarfon is ideally located for exploring Snowdonia and the surrounding areas. There are excellent transport links and plenty of places to explore within a short driving distance.
If you’re looking to conquer Yr Wrddfa, it is a short drive to Llanberis (~20 minutes) where you can find plenty of parking. Or you can take a local bus into Llanberis from Caernarfon via the Sherpa’r Wyddfa S1 line, see timetable here.
Nearby, you can find the Britannia and Menai Bridges which take you across to the Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn), perfect for exploring the rugged coastline all around the island.
You’ll find a wide range of options, from traditional pubs such as The Black Boy Inn to modern restaurants and cafés like La Maria Cei, Becws Melys, and Wal.
A couple of other reputable mentions just outside of Caernarfon, you can find The Mill Bistro Y Felin in Pontrug and LLOFFT in Y Felinheli.
For more dining tips, check out our full guide to food and drink in Snowdonia.
Absolutely! We offer a selection of dog friendly holiday homes in the Caernarfon area, so you can bring your four-legged friend along for a well-deserved rest. With lots of mountain walks and pet friendly tracks, there’s plenty you can do with your pooch. Check out our full collection of dog friendly cottages across North Wales.
Food & Drink
From fine dining and gourmet pub food to a quick takeaway or a coffee and slice of cake to recharge your batteries, Caernarfon offers a diverse array of dining experiences. Right in the heart of the town is the infamous Black Boy Inn, one of the oldest inns in North Wales, built in 1522, serving delicious traditional food and a great selection of local ales, gins and whiskeys.
For arguably one of the best Chinese meals in North Wales, Fu’s is sat on the edge of Victoria Doc, serving up some of the finest food. If you’re looking for fine dining, take a trip to The Gunroom at Plas Dinas Country House. You are never far from a great cafe in Caernarfon, with Caffi Maes and Caffi Betty’s being our local favourites.
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Things to Do
Exploring Caernarfon has something for everyone. You can easily spend a week here without leaving with heritage, culture, activities and great food. Caernarfon Castle is a must-see in Caernarfon and any North Wales visit. After a morning exploring the castle, why not hop aboard the Queen of the Sea for a tour of the bridges or over to Llanddwyn Island? Set off on the Welsh Highland Railway to explore Snowdonia National Park, winding through the villages and stopping in Beddgelert on the way before ending up in Porthmadog, where you can carry onto Blaenau Ffestiniog, the slate capital of the world.
Caernarfon Golf Club is a championship course sitting on the edge of the Menai Straits with stunning sea and mountain views, this is a club close to Oysters heart with the founders (William and Jack) grandparents (Nain and Taid in Welsh) being the Chairman and lady captain of the glub many years ago. There is so much to do, see and explore in Caernarfon – it really is worth a visit.
Experience our Tailored Concierge Service
We offer an exclusive Concierge Service across all of our holiday cottages. Whether you want to take a private paddleboard tour of secluded coves or to enjoy a boat trip complete with a sunset BBQ, we can make it happen.
