Snowdonia Holidays, Self-Catering Cottages and Apartments

Whether visiting in summer or winter, the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales is one of the UK’s most popular destinations for visitors seeking a holiday amidst breathtaking mountain scenery. It’s a perfect destination for self-catering holidays for those looking to get out into the great outdoors or to mix mountain walking holidays with days on the wide sandy beaches of the North Wales Coast. At Snowdonia’s heart stands Mount Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, a mecca for walkers and, with the option of ascending it by train, the summit is accessible to all. The region’s deep ex-glacial valleys offer clearwater lakes, meandering rivers and fine views. Snowdonia also provides a wealth of historical places of interest. There are many ancient castles telling tales of how they “beat the English” and the remains of its rich industrial history, from slate quarries to mines.

The Snowdonia National Park offers a wide choice of Gwynedd and Conwy holiday cottages for short breaks and longer holidays in the great outdoors. From luxuriously converted chapels (or capels, to use their correct Welsh name) to restored and delightfully cosy old quarrymen’s cottages, the choice of self-catering holiday homes in Snowdonia means there’s a choice of cottages, large and small to suit every need. Indeed, there’s much more to a Snowdonia holiday than walking and climbing its crags, with many family-friendly attractions and locations to fill a holiday in this mountainous corner of North Wales. Want to see what the rest of Wales has to offer? Click here to find holiday cottages in Wales on My Favourite Holiday Cottages.

  • Sleeps 5
  • Bedrooms 3

A luxuriously furnished cottage in a rural setting, No 1 Railway Cottages welcomes five guests to remarkable and self-catering relaxing holidays in Betws-y-Coed and the spectacular Snowdonia National Park. Modern amenities ensure a relaxing holiday getaway amidst the natural beauty of North Wales.

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  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

Visitors to Alpine Lodge are offered the rare privilege of enjoying a rural cottage between the mountains and the sea. The pet-free, detached cottage sits on its own grounds on the outskirts of Rhyd-y-Foel in North Wales and is just moments from Snowdonia and the sandy beaches of Abergele.

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Exterior of an imposingstone-built2-3 storey house with ample parking space and surrounded by trees.
  • Sleeps 12
  • Bedrooms 5

Bryn Cemllyn is a large rural holiday cottage in Gwynedd that sleeps 12. Located in the Coed-y-Brenin Forest near Dolgellau, it lies inland from the coast at Barmouth and just south of the Snowdonia National Park - a fabulous location for holidays in the Great Outdoors. Pets Welcome.

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A wide, 2-storey, stone house in Snowdonia with three gable ends flanked by single storey wings facing a large, level lawn with mature trees.
  • Sleeps 12
  • Bedrooms 6

Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to Snowdonia of this six-bedroom rural holiday cottage near the Conwy village of Pentrefoelas, which boasts views of the stunning countryside as well as wheelchair access, endless entertainment options, cosy open fires and a games room.

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  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3

A quiet, charming rural holiday getaway in Llwyngwril on the Gwynedd coast in Snowdonia, Brynteg Cottage is only minutes from the sea. This bright, welcoming, spacious holiday cottage in North Wales sleeps six guests. An excellent base for exploring a gorgeous coastal area.

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A stone barn conversion backed by mountains overlooks a field with small trees.
  • Sleeps 16
  • Bedrooms 8

Capel Dinorwig is a magnificent, converted, pet-friendly Welsh Chapel in Gwynedd, creating a large, luxury, eco holiday home near Llanberis in the Snowdonia National Park. It sleeps 16 in 8 bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms and a sauna. The remote, rural views from the chapel are absolutely stunning.

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An end-terrace stone-built Gwynedd holiday cottage with a paved, secure front patio.
  • Sleeps 3
  • Bedrooms 1

Rural and delightfully remote, Cwm Yr Afon Cottage is located on a sheep farm. This beautifully renovated rural cottage in the North Wales countryside is a small, romantic retreat in Snowdonia. Dog-friendly and child-friendly. Sleeps 3.

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Exterior of a large whitewashed Welsh farmhouse and garden.
  • Sleeps 8
  • Bedrooms 4

Situated in an elevated rural location just outside the walled market town of Conwy, Cymryd Uchaf is a large and pet-friendly cottage. Its four lush gardens overlook lovely Conwy Bay and offer views of the nearby Snowdonia National Park. This 4-bedroom coastal cottage sleeps 8.

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A contemporary cottage with floor-to-ceiling windows facing a courtyard
  • Sleeps 14
  • Bedrooms 5

Ddol Helyg Barn is a large rural barn conversion near Caernarfon on the North Wales Coast in the Snowdonia National Park. Sleeping 14 in 5 bedrooms this under-floor heated, pet-friendly holiday cottage in Gwynedd is perfect for seaside and mountain holidays suiting large families or friends.

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  • Sleeps 14
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Ddol Helyg Farmhouse is a large and spacious North Wales holiday cottage near Llanberis. It is situated on the grounds of the owner's 30-acre livery yard on the edge of the village of Llanrug in the Snowdonia National Park.

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A row of terraced houses look down over a flower-filled rockery to a large lawn.
  • Sleeps 12
  • Bedrooms 4

Glan Y Gors is a stone-built cottage sleeping 6 in North Wales, 5 miles outside Llanberis. This wheelchair-accessible and pet-friendly holiday cottage is situated in an elevated rural location opposite Mount Snowdon in the scattered village of Dinorwic.

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A countryside bungalow at the head of a drive with mature trees in th background
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

Stay at Gwern Tyno on the North Wales coast for a pleasant and comfortable self-catering holiday in Colwyn Bay, Clwyd. This rural holiday let is situated in the picturesque Nant-Y-Glyn Valley. It offers a sitting room and dining area with access to a patio and large garden, affording magnificent farmland views.

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  • Sleeps 16
  • Bedrooms 7

This large Welsh holiday cottage in Llanberis stands in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park, Sleeping 16, Halford Hill welcomes groups and large families (and their pets) for self-catering holidays exploring, walking or cycling in the North Wales countryside.

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A 3-storey, brick-built Welsh holiday cottage surrounded by lawns, fields and woodland
  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3

Lletty is a luxurious Grade-II listed farm cottage located on the stunning Bodnant Estate in Conwy, Wales. This pet-friendly cottage guarantees seclusion and stunning views. It features an open fire, exposed beams, wooden and slate floors, a bread oven, and glorious grounds ideal for wining and dining.

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A tall stone barn conversion and annexe surrounded by a lawn, open fields and mature woods.
  • Sleeps 8
  • Bedrooms 4

Llletty is a Grade II-listed stone farmhouse on the Bodnant Estate near Colwyn Bay in Conwy. The rural cottage has been lovingly restored, and its grounds include mature gardens, lawned areas, and a small Annexe. The pet-friendly property boasts an open fire and gorgeous views.

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For active outdoor types of all ages, step from the peace and tranquillity of Snowdonia holiday cottages to enjoy a wide range of healthy experiences. The Go Below Underground Centre in Betws-y-Coed includes the longest underground zip wire in the world and the option to climb a waterfall. If zip wires appeal, visit Zip World in Bethesda or Zip World Titan in Blaenau Ffestiniog to set your pulse racing. Ride Europe’s longest zip wires, where speeds of 100mph will guarantee a few white knuckles.

Families with younger children can get their thrills at the Yr Hwylfan Fun Centre in Caernarfon, North Wales’s largest indoor adventure play centre. On self-catering holidays in Snowdonia, Bodnant Welsh Food in Tal-y-Cafn near Conwy is a must-go place for local produce, from organic vegetables to locally made cheeses. It also has a cookery school and a bee-keeping centre.

In addition to the Mount Snowdon Railway, Heritage railway lovers are more than adequately catered for in North Wales, with a choice of two Welsh Narrow Gauge railways within the Snowdonia National Park. These are the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways. The former runs from Porthmadog, while the latter sets off from Caernarfon on their respective journeys into Snowdonia. Drive further south along the coast below Harlech and add the Towyn Railway to your list of Welsh narrow-gauge railway journeys to enjoy.

For history lovers, Snowdonia is ringed by some rugged and imposing Medieval castles, including Conwy, Caernarfon and Harlech, all open to the public and each worthy of a day out. The Snowdonia Riding Stables near Caernarfon provide opportunities to explore Snowdonia’s mountain and coastal trails on horseback.

The Greenwood Forest Park, also outside Caernarfon, has the longest sledge run in Europe and a barefoot trail, treetop towers and nippy Moon Carts. If you are planning a walking holiday and have a dog, you will find plenty of dog-friendly holiday cottages in Snowdonia to book. You’ll also discover a wide choice of walks from mountainous footpaths to big sandy beach walks at Harlech.