North Wales Coast Holiday Cottages Near Snowdonia.

The Irish Sea borders the region of North Wales to the north and west, the English counties of Shropshire and Cheshire to the east, and Ceredigion, Powys and the rest of Wales to the south. Seaside holiday resorts along the North Wales coastline include Holyhead, Llandudno, Wrexham, Bangor, Colwyn Bay, and Deeside. It is a wild and rural area best known for its rugged mountains, beaches, waterfalls and scenic trails. North Wales boasts soaring mountains and the shimmering lakes of Snowdonia National Park, the green rolling countryside around Wrexham, or on the spectacular coasts of the mainland and the Isle of Anglesey, where pristine, sandy shores and clifftop walks await discovery. Be sure to see what the rest of the UK has to offer for homely holiday homes by the sea before making a decision. Click here to discover our holiday cottages in Wales on My Favourite Holiday Cottages.

An outdoor swimming pool and terrace with a sun-lounger swing are overlooked by a garden and cottage.
  • Sleeps 11
  • Bedrooms 5

Llys Offa is a spacious, family-friendly rural holiday cottage near Ruabon in North Wale. It offers tranquillity, multiple spaces for relaxation, a games room, a sauna, and an outdoor heated swimming pool, all of which sit beside a running stream and are within easy reach of the attractions of North Wales.

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Exterior of a large L-shaped stone farm house overlooking a large courtyard parking area.
  • Sleeps 12
  • Bedrooms 5

One of two wonderfully refurbished farm cottages near the rural village of Clawddnewydd in Clwyd, Maestyddyn Farm House (Maes for short) makes an ideal holiday base for large families and groups in North Wales. This large pet-friendly cottage features a shared games room, hot tub, sauna, and five stylish bedrooms each with TVs and en-suite.

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  • Sleeps 12
  • Bedrooms 5

This large, family-friendly holiday home in North Wales sleeps 12 guests in 5 bedrooms, yards from the beach in Rhos-on-Sea near Colwyn Bay. With a large and well-equipped games room and secure rear garden, Meadway House offers beach holidays with days out in Snowdonia. Pets welcome.

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A single storey, stone cottage overlooks a garden with a small stream trickling under a bridge in the foreground.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Bedrooms 1

Minafon is a beautiful holiday cottage made of stone, perfect for couples and located in Colwyn Bay. You can reach it by crossing a bridge over a stream. The cottage features exposed stone walls, a cozy log fire, and wooden beams that add character, all while blending perfectly with the contemporary styling. Moreover, this romantic cottage welcomes pets and offers a stunning view of the Bodnant Estate and the Colwyn Bay region in Wales.

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  • Sleeps 59
  • Bedrooms 16

This is a Welsh beauty! A large 16-bedroom pet-friendly holiday cottage in Penmaenmawr with off-road parking sleeping up to 59 guests on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park. Located on the North Wales coast near Conwy, Mountain View is just a 10-minute walk from the beach.

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A countryside holiday bungalow in Anglesey with a garage and surrounded by fields.
  • Sleeps 5
  • Bedrooms 3

Rhoslan is a detached modern holiday bungalow on Anglesey within a rural 80-acre beef farm. This coastal cottage is in the beautiful remote Anglesey countryside close to the beaches on the north coast and is child-friendly. Sleeps 5.

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A large and rambling, brick-built country house and wing overlooks the Denbighshire countryside
  • Sleeps 19
  • Bedrooms 8

Richmond Hall is a grand, luxurious rural cottage with a heated swimming pool set among gorgeous grounds in St Asaph, North Wales. Guest amenities include a gym, sauna, games room, all-weather tennis court, luxury décor, traditional charm, a glass summerhouse, and easy access to lovely St Asaph.

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Exterior of a large 3-Victorian Inn  on a street corner, now converted into a big holiday cottage.
  • Sleeps 34
  • Bedrooms 12

The Ship Inn, once a pub in Colwyn Bay, has been comfortably and stylishly converted to create a large, dog-friendly holiday cottage in North Wales sleeping 34 guests in 12 spacious bedrooms, with a 5-minute walk of the beach.

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A double-fronted 2-storey house with a large lawn in a moorland location
  • Sleeps 14
  • Bedrooms 4

A large, detached and comfortably furnished holiday cottage in Denbighshire, The Farm House in Llantysilio sleeps 14. It is a pet-friendly holiday home in a rural location beneath the Maersyrchen Mountain near Llangollen. It sleeps 14 guests and is perfect for walking and family holidays.

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  • Sleeps 12
  • Bedrooms 5

Sitting on the edge of the village of Carrog near Corwen in Denbighshire, The Mill House is a lovingly maintained Edwardian farmhouse overlooking the River Dee. This pet-friendly five-bedroom home is ideal for a large group or family trips to Snowdonia.

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A 2-storey stone-built holiday cottage nestles in a fold a rural landscape.
  • Sleeps 7
  • Bedrooms 4

Ty Cerrig is a rural holiday cottage in County Conwy in the stunning Bodnant Estate in Colwyn Bay. The pet-friendly cottage offers verdant gardens, multiple outdoor entertaining spaces, beautiful views and true seclusion. A woodburning stove adds to the property’s charm, and woodland surrounds the cottage.

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L-shaped exterior of a barn conversion surrounded by open fields.
  • Sleeps 8
  • Bedrooms 4

Ty Newydd is an impressive, large rural cottage with stunning views of the Conwy Estuary. The pet-friendly holiday cottage in Colwyn Bay sits on the vast Bodnant Estate. It offers guests a truly luxurious property with extensive gardens, period features and a chance to connect with nature and the outdoors.

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Exterior of a 2-storey, stone barn conversion near Bangor
  • Sleeps 2
  • Bedrooms 1

Ysgubor Penrallt is a little treasure, a romantic, rural retreat for two near Bangor in North Wales with superb sea views across the Menai Straits to Anglesey—a perfect coastal location for couples exploring North Wales beaches and Snowdonia in all seasons.

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Why Stay in a Holiday Cottage in North Wales?

  • North Wales is dotted with ancient sites – perhaps none more iconic than Caernarfon Castle, which took 37 years to build and is renowned as one of Europe's best-preserved medieval fortresses. You won't want to miss another historical site during your stay in a holiday cottage in North Wales. Erdigg Hall is a magnificent stately home with opulent interiors and an 18th-century walled garden.
  • One of the most popular activities visitors enjoy in North Wales is the strenuous ascent to Mount Snowdon's summit – Wales' highest mountain, at 1,085 metres. Nearby, in the pretty town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, the country's steepest narrow-gauge railway explores the spectacular Llechwedd Slate Caverns – an unforgettable day trip for visitors.
  • You can visit Bodnant Gardens which covers 88 acres, with a waterfall and exquisite Italianate terraces overlooking the lush Conwy Valley. The gardens are near Colwyn Bay, a Victorian seaside resort nestled between the Irish Sea and the towering hillside of Pwllycrochan Woods. A wander along the three-mile promenade that overlooks the sandy shore is highly recommended. Nearby, Llandudno is a classic seaside resort with a 19th-century pier and plenty of nostalgic amusements. Further east, Rhyl is another popular resort with a sandy beach, an aquarium, and botanical gardens.

 

Where Can You Explore From Your North Wales Holiday Home?

  • Harlech Castle is one of North Wales' iconic landmarks, perched precariously on a crag, overlooking the crashing waves. The town of Harlech is a lovely place to explore on foot, with a sandy beach and a historic centre with a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants.
  • Gwynedd is a beautiful, scenic destination for hiking, with great swathes of hilly countryside to explore. The village of Dinas Mawddwy is an excellent base from which to discover the area, located at the convergence of the Cerist and Dovey rivers at the foot of two imposing hills. The secluded beaches and unspoiled countryside of the Isle of Anglesey have attracted visitors for centuries.
  • The area is dotted with pretty villages, such as Moelfre, a lovely fishing community with a historic harbour. The town of Beaumaris is a must-see on the Isle of Anglesey, with fine Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture. Don't miss the chance to climb to the top of South Stack Lighthouse for breathtaking coast views.
  • Near the twin towns of Porthmadog and Tremadog, the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways pass ancient woods, sweeping estuaries and spectacular stretches of the North Wales coast. Further west, the Llyn Peninsula is home to long-extinct volcanic peaks, rocky bays, and wild hills scattered with Iron Age forts. The charming villages of Abersoch and Morfa Nefyn are idyllic bases for visitors to this remote North Wales region.
  • Further east, near the English border, the bustling market town of Wrexham is packed with independent businesses. Nearby, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct towers over the Vale of Llangollen. Designed by Thomas Telford, it symbolises the industrialisation of the region in the early 19th century.