View Self-Catering Holiday Cottages in Bala

Bala holiday cottages are hard to beat if you want to make the most of northwest Wales’ spectacular mountains and coast. This laid-back market town lies on the northern banks of Bala Lake, 17 miles northeast of Dolgellau, in the county of Gwynedd. Stryd Fawr – or Great Street – runs through the town centre with a lovely mix of independent shops and cafes. Self-catering holidays in Bala are a great option if you’re after an authentically Welsh experience. The town has one of the country’s highest concentrations of Welsh language speakers, and a number of ancient traditions are alive and well. Bala is the place for a self-catering holiday in the great outdoors. With wild swimming, magnificent gardens, scenic railways and secluded mountain roads on Bala’s doorstep, you barely need to leave the town to have an unforgettable break. The white waters of the Afon Tryweryn run right through the town and are popular among whitewater kayakers. Canolfan Tryweryn, Wales’ National White Water Centre, can be found here and is the place to head if you’re brave enough to give this exhilarating activity a go.