Known as the former “slate capital of the world,” Blaenau Ffestiniog is located right at the center of Snowdonia National Park. It has since grown from being the “town that roofed the world” to a tourist destination with a host of different activities that all types of visitors will enjoy. Take a peek at the town’s extraordinary history at Llechwedd where travelers can participate in the mine tour or experience a tour off-road via the quarry explorer. For outdoor enthusiasts, Antur Stiniog offers 14 mountain bike courses for beginners and expert cyclists alike. Blaenau Ffestiniog also features unique attractions that will keep your adrenaline flowing. Slide and jump in Bounce Below, an underground trampoline theme park, or try the Zip World Caverns for zipline adventures. Planning to visit here soon? For your accommodation, check out the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Blaenau Ffestiniog, UK.
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1. Beautiful guesthouse with breakfast
Formerly a place of worship until it was converted into a nice accommodation, this five-room guesthouse is perfectly located right at the heart of Snowdonia National Park. Guests will benefit from its proximity to Snowdonia’s attractions. All rooms in this property are en suite, and free WiFi is available. Bicycle storage and delicious breakfast are provided in this rental.
Blaenau Ffestiniog, United KingdomAccommodates: 2
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gareth makes a great breakfast and the coffee was wonderfulbreakfast was amazing and very filling before long hours of hikingsmall private room in a great location with beautiful viewsCleanliness:
lovely place to stay - very clean and tidyclean comfortable quiet and a lovely powerful hot shower - great after a hard days walkingnice clean room and lovely breakfast delivered to the room due to covidhopefully next time everything you need with in a room very clean highly recommendbasic clean and tidy accommodation well situated for access to a range of snowdonia finest peaksHost:
friendly and hospital ownersfantastic hosts that did everything to make our stay amazingincredible breakfast very lovely hosts and welcoming atmosphereRead more reviewsLocation:
great breakfast and great location with some fantastic walks nearbygreat place to stay good location for hikingin an excellent location from which to explore the beautiful snowdonia countryside - highly recommendedbreakfast was amazing great location for nice walks will stay againnice location and place to stay a lovely time for two climbers knackered from snowdon
2. Homey two-bedroom cottage with free WiFi
Aside from featuring a spacious kitchen, this homey two-bedroom cottage also has a lounge diner and garden furniture. It offers full central heating, free WiFi, and secure off-road parking. Bike storage is provided as well.
Take note that this rental is a no-smoking property. Guests have a choice to pay either the refundable 150 GBP (189 USD) accidental damage bond or the non-refundable 15 GBP (19 USD) accidental damage waiver.
Blaenau Ffestiniog, United KingdomSuperhost
Accommodates: 3
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perfect location for getting around snowdonia shop and an excellent chip shop all within walking distancelovely stay in a great base location to explore north wales
3. Intimate cottage with 360-degree mountain views (from USD 103)
Just a 10-minute walk from the center of the town, this cozy cottage lies on a serene road in Blaenau Ffestiniog. It has an enviable location, only a two-minute drive from most of the main attractions, such as Zip World Llechwedd, Antur Stiniog mountain bike trails, and Blaenau Ffestiniog railway station. Cafes, bars, and restaurants are a 10-minute drive from the property.
The intimate cottage features an open layout and features a well-equipped kitchen and blackout curtains in the bedrooms. The front has a small terrace with seating while the rear includes a raised deck where you can appreciate the 360-degree mountain views. A maximum of two pet dogs are allowed on the ground floor.
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the beds are comfortable and the views are amazingthe house is in a nice quite and private location with great amenities and very cozythe place was well equipped and comfortablethe house is very comfortable and equipped with everything you needgreat bathroom nice gardens in a amazing area with really nice local peopleCleanliness:
very lovely stay very clean and cosythe whole place was very clean tidy and comfortablesuch a lovely place spotlessly cleannice clean comfortable and pretty house to stay :)the whole place was clean well presented and welcomingHost:
paul was a brilliant host very communicative and everything was just as describedfriendly locals and beautiful scenerypaul’s place is fantastic cosy with lots of little friendly touches like local walls pub recommendations etcbeautiful home in a beautiful location- couldn't have asked for more from the host or the placeRead more reviewsLocation:
great location for exploring snowdoniaexcellent location for visiting the nearby waterfalls and lakesgreat little place in blanau perfect location from the major sites of north walesbeautiful house tastefully furnished in a quiet locationlovely place in a perfect location to visit the national park
4. Traditional Welsh cottage with a fireplace (from USD 287)
Situated right at the center of Blaenau Ffestiniog, this charming Welsh cottage has the perfect location with many attractions and local conveniences nearby. It features a fully equipped kitchen, a modern bathroom, and a smart television for entertainment.
Snuggle up in front of the electric fireplace with a loved one or unwind on the swing chair on the back patio. You can also choose to curl up with a good book or admire the amazing mountain views from the bench in the front garden. No doubt, a stay in this warm cottage will make any visitor’s vacation enjoyable.
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such a cozy little cottage great location loved every minute of the sectional couchthe cottage is beautifully furnished and equipped very comfortable and spotlessly cleanCleanliness:
a lovely and clean housenice clean and comfortableclean comfortable and well presented little cottagecosy clean cottage in comfortable locationit's very well kept and clean and had everything we neededHost:
host communicated really wellthe hosts were really helpful and provided everything we neededgreat accommodation and great hosts toomatthew was a helpful host and made check in super easyRead more reviewsLocation:
great central location in snowdoniagreat location so many things to do close bygreat location and would definitely recommend staying herea nice house in a great location to explore the areathe house was great and the location was perfect
5. Stylish cottage at the heart of the town (from USD 220)
This recently renovated property is situated less than 1.6 km (1 mi) away from Zip World and Bounce Below. Occupying three floors, this very spacious home is perfect for families or big groups of up to eight people.
Aside from offering four bedrooms and two bathrooms, it also features a fireplace that will keep you warm. There’s a television and a seating area with board games and bookshelves to keep you entertained. The Moelwyn Mountains can also be viewed from this stylish accommodation.
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tony is an excellent host who maintains open lines of communication throughoutRead more reviewsLocation:
nice place and great locationa quiet and pleasant location central to all of snowdonia's attractive destinations
6. Mountain view modern cottage with a garden (from USD 145)
This two-story cottage is conveniently located in the town center and offers an abundance of outdoor activities nearby. Tour the surroundings by exploring the walking and cycling trails around the property. Or go on an exciting off-road tour of Llechwedd that will take you under the mountains of Snowdonia. Adventure seekers will surely enjoy Zip World, which has the largest zip zone in Europe. Shops, pubs, and restaurants can be reached in about 9.1 m (10 yd).
Featuring a fully equipped modern kitchen, this cozy cottage has an open-plan design in the living and dining area. It also features a garden with a courtyard, chimney, furniture, and a barbecue grill.
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the owner kindly provided a nice welcome pack which was a very nice touch
7. Modern house in the heart of Snowdonia (from USD 194)
Centrally located, this three-bedroom modern house is just 15 minutes by car to Zip World Fforest and a 25-minute drive to Snowdon. Other attractions in town are easily accessible because of the rental’s ideal location.
The property features WiFi and streaming services—including Netflix—that are provided for guests’ entertainment. Parking is available on the premises.
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the sound system in the living room was one of my favorite featuresyou do need a netflix account or similar to watch the tv but very lovely place overallCleanliness:
greg's place was very clean and tiddyit was super clean and tidy when we arrivedvery clean and tidy and had everything we neededcomfy big beds and everywhere was really clean thanks greg :)lovely house with really comfy beds and very cleanHost:
the host was very friendly and understandingRead more reviewsLocation:
very good location for visiting snowdonia national parkthe house was in a great locationthe perfect location near to everything fun to do with the familykey box easy to access and there is a shop around the cornersuperb place to stay easy access to everything
8. Bed and breakfast with a large front terrace
Only a two-minute walk from the town center, this 19th-century end-of-terrace accommodation offers a spacious bedroom furnished with a king-size bed. It has one bathroom, which is shared with the host. Main features include a huge front terrace and a lovely garden, along with free parking. It is also surrounded by beautiful scenery, shops, and restaurants that are within five minutes’ walking distance from the property.
Gwynedd, Wales, United KingdomAccommodates: 2
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comfortable accommodation graham is an excellent host and provides a very good breakfastwonderfulplace with such a comfy bed delicious breakfast and wonderful hostRead more reviewsLocation:
superb location and breakfast was amazing a very comfortable stay
9. Cozy countryside cottage with wood-burning fireplace
Only 22.5 km (14 mi) from the delightful beaches, this cozy cottage is perfect for those who love the countryside. Enjoy strolling and cycling in the surrounding area and at Antur Stiniog downhill mountain biking center nearby. For thrill-seekers, the cottage is also close to Zip World and Bounce Below. After spending a day out in the countryside, you can relax in front of the rental’s wood-burning fireplace.
Blaenau Ffestiniog, United KingdomAccommodates: 5
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beds were comfortable and the wifi was nice and fastequipment a little bit outdated but beds comfortable and shower goodCleanliness:
clean and tidythe beds were comfortable and the sheets and towels cleancottage was very clean and well equippedhugh's place was lovely and cleanwe found it to be great value clean comfortable and well equippedHost:
hugh was very responsive and gave us good advice to help find the lanehugh was a great host and communication was timely and helpfulcharming town with friendly citizensgreat value great location friendly host and very clean property highly recommendRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and ideal for a groupvery good location for going out and exploring northern walesgreat little cottage in a convenient location for climbing snowdonwarm and comfortable and in the perfect locationfantastic value for money and close to local shops and restaurants
10. Spacious property with contemporary interior
Beautifully transformed into a contemporary accommodation, this 200-year-old property towers above the town. Featuring seven bedrooms that are all provided with Freeview television, the rental is perfect for large groups. It boasts an enclosed garden with barbecue facilities and furniture where guests can gather and relax.
Guests can have a tour of the underground Llechwedd Slate Caverns or take a lovely trip to Porthmadog via the Ffestiniog Narrow Gauge Steam Railway. Plenty of outdoor activities are available for those who love adventure with both Zip World and Bounce Below just a five-minute walk from the accommodation.
Accommodates: 15
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easy to find comfortable rooms lots of equipment/amenities in the housethe kitchen living room and garden / patio are perfect for socialisingHost:
owner very helpful and on the end of the phone if neededjanet the owner could not have been more helpfulbeautiful location great host flexible check in and check out overall a great experienceRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location for zip world caverns across the roadlocation wise it was great too near all the attractions and walks in snowdonia we had planned
A World Heritage Site with adrenaline-pumping attractions
Recently added to the World Heritage list as part of the slate landscape of northwest Wales, Blaenau Ffestiniog is, no doubt, a destination worth visiting. From its unique attractions that will pique your interest to the adrenaline-rushing activities that will keep you excited, visitors will never run out of things to do in this town. For a pleasant stay, book one of the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Blaenau Ffestiniog where adventure awaits.
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