Cabin 303 - Guidebook

Sam
Cabin 303 - Guidebook

Food and drink scene

My pick of the best places to grab food and drink nearby to the cabin...
Fantastic local spot (less than 10 mins drive) for food and / or drink. Plenty of choice, good quality and well priced. Lots of outdoor seating to enjoy the weather. Vegan / vegeterian and dog friendly too.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bryn Arms
Coed-Y-Llwyn
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fantastic local spot (less than 10 mins drive) for food and / or drink. Plenty of choice, good quality and well priced. Lots of outdoor seating to enjoy the weather. Vegan / vegeterian and dog friendly too.
Cracking traditional Indian cuisine. The food here is great. Beware, you will need to drive to collect (15 min drive) as they don't deliver to the cabin.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lemon Tree
High Street
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cracking traditional Indian cuisine. The food here is great. Beware, you will need to drive to collect (15 min drive) as they don't deliver to the cabin.
If you're in Porthmadog, this is the place to go. Delicious fish and chips with plenty of rolling specials. Pick something up and head to the harbour for a meal with a view.
The Creel Fish & Chips
84 High St
If you're in Porthmadog, this is the place to go. Delicious fish and chips with plenty of rolling specials. Pick something up and head to the harbour for a meal with a view.
Quirky little cafe in Dolgellau (15 mins away) that has a fantastic selection. They do all day breakfast, sandwiches and the most incredible array of freshly made cakes and other sweet treats. if you're a coffee lover this place won't disappoint.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roberts Bros
Bridge Street
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quirky little cafe in Dolgellau (15 mins away) that has a fantastic selection. They do all day breakfast, sandwiches and the most incredible array of freshly made cakes and other sweet treats. if you're a coffee lover this place won't disappoint.
This place is a real hidden gem. Located right on the estuary, the views are stunning with food to match. It's towards Dolgellau so not far at all from the cabin.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
George III Hotel
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place is a real hidden gem. Located right on the estuary, the views are stunning with food to match. It's towards Dolgellau so not far at all from the cabin.

Local supermarkets

Best options for grabbing shopping close to the cabin...
Tesco superstore with everything you need in Porthmadog - 15 mins away from cabin.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tesco Superstore
High Street
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tesco superstore with everything you need in Porthmadog - 15 mins away from cabin.
ALDI also in Porthmadog
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Aldi
Penamser Road
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ALDI also in Porthmadog
...and a Lidl!
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Lidl Porthmadog
Penamser Road
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
...and a Lidl!
If you're heading the other way, there's a Co-Op Food in Dolgellau.
Co-op Food
14 Maes Talaran
If you're heading the other way, there's a Co-Op Food in Dolgellau.
There is a small shop (and paid for laundry facilities) on site for any essentials.
Trawsfynydd Holiday Village
There is a small shop (and paid for laundry facilities) on site for any essentials.

Beautiful, unspoilt beaches

My pick of the best local beaches...
Criccieth is my favourite beach with a stunning castle on the peninsula. Well worth a visit. There are lunch options in the town too so why not make a day of it?
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Criccieth Beach
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Criccieth is my favourite beach with a stunning castle on the peninsula. Well worth a visit. There are lunch options in the town too so why not make a day of it?
Another one of my favourites. Park up at Borth-Y-Gest and head along the coastline for a mellow walk where you will discover a number of different beach coves. Depending on the tide you can walk between them along the sand...
Borth y Gest Beach
Another one of my favourites. Park up at Borth-Y-Gest and head along the coastline for a mellow walk where you will discover a number of different beach coves. Depending on the tide you can walk between them along the sand...
Much bigger beach that is home to a fair ground in the summer. Plenty of small shops and places to eat in the town so good for a full day out.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa de Barmouth
Porkington Terrace
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Much bigger beach that is home to a fair ground in the summer. Plenty of small shops and places to eat in the town so good for a full day out.

How about some history?

North Wales is home to some simply stunning castles - I'd highly advise adding them to your itinerary!
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Castell Harlech
187 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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Castell Caernarfon
Castle Ditch
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Castelo de Conwy
Rose Hill Street
267 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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Castillo de Penrhyn
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona

Some of the more well-know, tourist attractions

These are some of the classics that shouldn't be missed...
Fancy a go on the world's fastest zip line?
475 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
475 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fancy a go on the world's fastest zip line?
This place is incredible. It replicates an enchanting Italianate style village.
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Portmeirion
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This place is incredible. It replicates an enchanting Italianate style village.
Jump the train up Snowdon to take in the views without the effort!
195 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estación del Ferrocarril de la Montaña Snowdon
195 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jump the train up Snowdon to take in the views without the effort!

Local walks of all difficulties

My pick of the best walks near to the cabin...
[Easy] Home to a mellow walk where you can see some incredible waterfalls. The terrain and gradient are easy so this is suitable for the youngsters. It's also well sheltered for the wetter days - wet days mean more impressive waterfalls too! Drop me a message for directions and further details.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Forestal Coed y Brenin
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
[Easy] Home to a mellow walk where you can see some incredible waterfalls. The terrain and gradient are easy so this is suitable for the youngsters. It's also well sheltered for the wetter days - wet days mean more impressive waterfalls too! Drop me a message for directions and further details.
[Easy] As mentioned in the beach section, the coastal walk at Borth-Y-Gest is one not to be missed! Suitable for all ages and great rewards.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Borth-y-Gest
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
[Easy] As mentioned in the beach section, the coastal walk at Borth-Y-Gest is one not to be missed! Suitable for all ages and great rewards.
[Moderate] A slightly more strenuous walk but the effort to view ratio is superb. This is a classic...
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Precipice Walk
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
[Moderate] A slightly more strenuous walk but the effort to view ratio is superb. This is a classic...
[Moderate] Fairly long but easy terrain and well worth it for the views!
Panorama Walk, Barmouth
Panorama Walk
[Moderate] Fairly long but easy terrain and well worth it for the views!
[Difficult] Simply stunning walk up one of North Wales highest peaks at 893 metres. Glacier lake Llyn Cau half way up is the perfect spot for a breather or a swim, depending on how brave you are!
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cadair Idris - Penygadair
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
[Difficult] Simply stunning walk up one of North Wales highest peaks at 893 metres. Glacier lake Llyn Cau half way up is the perfect spot for a breather or a swim, depending on how brave you are!
[Difficult] Highest peak in Wales, needs no introduction!
248 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Snowdon
248 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
[Difficult] Highest peak in Wales, needs no introduction!
[Difficult] A bit of a hidden gem with breathtaking views over Snowdonia.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moel Siabod
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
[Difficult] A bit of a hidden gem with breathtaking views over Snowdonia.

For the mountain bikers...

North Wales is a mountain biker's paradise, it's the reason why I got into the sport. Here are some of my top picks...
The first purpose-built trail centre in UK and it’s brilliant with trails of all difficulties - located just 5 minutes down the road.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Forestal Coed y Brenin
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The first purpose-built trail centre in UK and it’s brilliant with trails of all difficulties - located just 5 minutes down the road.
Chunky and challenging trail split into two loops, I’d recommend only doing the first loop
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Penmachno mountain biking
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chunky and challenging trail split into two loops, I’d recommend only doing the first loop
Newly built trail home to the longest descent in Wales, not the longest trail but definitely worth a visit.
Climachx Mountain Bike Trail
Heulfryn
Newly built trail home to the longest descent in Wales, not the longest trail but definitely worth a visit.
Tough and technical trail with plenty of climbing and an unforgettable final descent - that makes it all worth it!
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gwydir Mawr & Bach
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tough and technical trail with plenty of climbing and an unforgettable final descent - that makes it all worth it!
A new bike park built by World Cup winning Athertons and it shows! This is an uplift service so you will need to book a ticket in advance.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dyfi Bike Park
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A new bike park built by World Cup winning Athertons and it shows! This is an uplift service so you will need to book a ticket in advance.
Downhill focused park with uplift service and some really challenging trails. This is an uplift service so you will need to book a ticket in advance.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Revolution Bike Park
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Downhill focused park with uplift service and some really challenging trails. This is an uplift service so you will need to book a ticket in advance.