Dolwyddelan

In a nutshell. Craggy mountain setting, the medieval stronghold of the Welsh princes.

The village of Dolwyddelan, on the road midway between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Betws-y-Coed, is dwarfed by its mountainous surroundings, some of the wildest walking country in Snowdonia. Mighty Moel Siabod rears its head to the north, a sight even more stirring when viewed from the battlements of Dolwyddelan Castle.

The single-towered fortress, unlike the grand showpiece strongholds of Caernarfon and Conwy constructed by King Edward I to subdue the Welsh, is a castle built by the native Princes of Wales. It’s easy to see why Llywelyn the Great chose this strategic spot on a high ridge commanding the Lledr Valley for his early 13th-century stronghold. Strategy aside, he may also have been influenced by the simple fact that he felt at home here, for Dolwyddelan was his birthplace. These were turbulent times – later that century Edward took the castle and refortified it for his own purposes. Unlike other lonely, timeworn mountain strongholds, Dolwyddelan doesn’t look its age thanks to a restoration in the Victorian era.

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Gwydyr Stables & Trekking Centre

Address

Ty Coch Farm, Penmachno, Conwy, LL25 0HJ

Telephone
01690 760248

gwydirstables@btconnect.com

Penmachno

Gwydir Trekking and Riding Centre is situated amongst the superb scenery of the Snowdonia National Park and offers delightful rides in and around the Gwydir Forest.
Snowdonia Retreat West Wing

Address

Fron Goch, Dolwyddelan, Conwy, LL25 0PQ

Telephone
01690 750430

betwsbreak@gmail.com

Dolwyddelan

West Wing is situated at the Roman Road with fantastic walks from the garden to Llyn Elsi Lake, Swallow Falls and the beautiful village of Betws-y-Coed with its many shops and great places to eat.
Tŷ Capel Isa

Address

High Street, Dolwyddelan, Conwy, LL25 0TJ

Telephone
07527 337736

bwilliams1690@gmail.com

Dolwyddelan

Tŷ Capel Isa is a Historical Grade II Listed Holiday Cottage with modern facilities sleeping up to 3 guests.
Elen's Castle Hotel and Restaurant

Address

Dolwyddelan , Conwy, LL25 0EJ

Telephone
01690 750207

stay@hotelinsnowdonia.co.uk

Dolwyddelan

Excellent, friendly service in this family-run small inn.
Snowdonia Retreat Fron Goch

Address

Fron Goch, Dolwyddelan, Conwy, LL25 0PQ

Telephone
01690 750430

betwsbreak@gmail.com

Dolwyddelan

Fron Goch is situated at the Roman Road with fantastic walks from the garden to Llyn Elsi Lake, Swallow Falls and the beautiful village of Betws-y-Coed with its many shops and great places to eat.
Plas Penaeldroch Manor

Address

Pont-y-Pant, Dolwyddelan, Conwy, LL25 0PJ

Telephone
01690 750316

office@penaeldroch.co.uk

Dolwyddelan

Built in 1884, Plas Penaeldroch Manor has been a hotel for over 30 years. Found in Snowdonia, the River Lledr runs past the Manor’s front door.
Glan Dŵr Holiday Cottage

Address

High Street, Dolwyddelan, Conwy, LL25 0TJ

Telephone
07527 337736

bwilliams1690@gmail.com

Dolwyddelan

Glan Dŵr is a traditional Welsh cottage with a decked terrace onto the river with amazing sunset views of Mount Snowdon and Siabod from the raised patio.
Dolwyddelan Castle

Address

Dolwyddelan, Conwy, LL25 0JD

Telephone
01443 336000

cadw@wales.gsi.gov.uk

Dolwyddelan

Commanding Welsh stronghold in spectacular mountain setting. Dolwyddelan is as Welsh as the rugged mountains of Snowdonia that provide its spectacular backdrop.