Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Criccieth

Snowy mountains, the Atlantic and one of Wales’ most impressive medieval castles are all a stone’s throw from Criccieth holiday cottages. Known as ‘the pearl of Wales on the shores of Snowdonia’, this pretty village lies on the Llyn Peninsula, a jagged arm of land reaching into the Irish Sea in North Wales. Known for its graceful seafront and Victorian architecture, it is a charming seaside resort surrounded by spectacular scenery. Welsh remains commonly spoken, making a holiday cottage in Criccieth an excellent choice for visitors who want to experience the country’s unique culture. Criccieth is full of dazzling floral displays in spring and summer, and the long; sandy beach is popular for swimming and sunbathing. Low tide reveals a maze of rockpools, and passing dolphins are often spotted in the distance.

A detached, doubled-froted stone-built house with a slate roof with a slate roof, large lawned garden and views of Snowdonia/
Ymwlch Bach Farmhouse, Criccieth
Criccieth
Gwynedd
Wales
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Ymlch Bach farmhouse, a late 19th-century stone-built semi-detached holiday cottage on a working farm, sleeps 7. It has sympathetically integrated its original character with contemporary style and fittings. The farmhouse in Criccieth is within easy reach of North Wales beaches and Snowdonia.

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Berth
Criccieth
Gwynedd
Wales
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Berth is a modern coastal cottage in North Wales offering a perfect family escape in Afonwen. Set on the Llyn Peninsula, the spacious cottage features a games room, an open fire, and two garden areas and space to relax in the sun. Explore the wonders of this beautiful Peninsula and Snowdonia.

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Wandering to the ruins of Criccieth Castle is a must on self-catering holidays in Criccieth, with stunning views of Cardigan Bay and Snowdonia. Other landmarks to look out for include Caffi Cwrt, an 18th-century stone house, and Penpaled, a pretty cottage set amid meadows, dating from 1820. Criccieth is famous for its annual fairs, which are held in May and June when many streets are packed with market stalls. The streets are lined with traditional Welsh tearooms and family-run businesses. Y Deli is a popular deli selling a variety of local cheeses, meats, chutneys and jams. Nearby, Raindrops on Roses sells unique clothes, candles and other gifts, and artist-run Siop Grefftau showcases paintings and ceramics by the area’s artists.

Some excellent restaurants, too, include the Moelwyn, a family-run establishment where you can enjoy the freshest seafood on an outside terrace, with spectacular views across the bay. Abersoch, Aberdaron, Nefyn and Snowdonia National Park are all close enough to Criccieth for day trips.