Self-catering holiday cottages and accommodation in the Snowdonia National Park, Wales

The rugged, mountainous Snowdonia National Park is a dramatic landscape of bare rocks and green hillsides, dry stone walls and grazing sheep.

The summit of Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, is often lost in the clouds.Why not take the weight off your feet and do as the Victorians did, take Britain's only public rack and pinion railway up to Clogwyn station, just 200m from the summit of Mount Snowdon.

Find a good quality holiday Snowdonia cottage to stay in, such as in the stone-built village of Beddgelert in the Snowdonia National Park, walk and explore in the pleasing knowledge of a comfortable home and bed to return to in the evenings.

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Serious hill walkers will also enjoy the challenge of Aran Mawddwy (2970ft), whilst those seeking outdoor activities will enjoy the canoeing, white water rafting and mountain biking which can be enjoyed in lower lying lakes and forests. Bala Lake is ideal for sailing, kayaking and windsurfing.

On the coast, the Medieval walls of town of Conwy guard the entrance to Snowdonia, while Conwy castle dominates the view over Conwy estuary. Take a boat trip on the river Conwy and marvel at this fortress town or for those with sore feet, plan a trip to one of the town's day spas.

• Discover our social history and relive the industrial heritage of Wales with a trip to Inigo Jones Slateworks, Sygun Copper Mine or Trefriw Woollen Mills.
• The town of Blaenau Ffestiniog is a good base from which to explore Snowdonia. Historically, the centre of the slate industry, visitors can relive the harsh conditions of the slate miners in the award winning Llechwedd Slate Caverns.
• Steam Railway trips run from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog along the the Ffestiniog Railway, offering spectacular views through forests, spiralling up the mountainside, passing lakes and waterfalls.
• A mountain landscape for adventurers, why not complete your visit by discovering the 13th century ruins of Dolwyddelan Castle or the Cynfal waterfalls.
• Take your country; Snowdonia is one of the most scenic holiday destinations in The UK. It is perfect for a photography break. Rent a self-catering cottage for your break.

Self-catering holiday cottages and accommodation to rent in Snowdonia National Park, Wales: