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Criccieth, N.Wales
This cottage has been awarded a 5 star rating by the Welsh Tourist Board. Bwthyn Mel is a spacious terraced property and is located in Criccieth on the Lleyn Peninsula, North Wales. It is situated on a quiet road in a rural location and is ideal for families or small groups (sleeps 6). Carefully furnished throughout, the holiday property enjoys a magnificent view across Tremadog Bay.
The cottage is within 10min walk of the village centre and 15mins to the beach.
The village of Criccieth offers a good selection of shops, restaurants and bars. The village boasts a beautiful castle set between two beaches with nearby parks for the kids.
Sailing, golf, fishing, horse riding, walking amongst others activities are all available locally.
2011
3rd September - 9th September - £595
9th September - 30th September - £175 to £475
30th September - 21st October - £155 to £320
21st October - 28th October - £495
28th October - 21st December - £155 to £295
21st December - 27th Decemebr - £745
27th December - 3rd January - £745
2012
3rd January - 11th February - £155 to £295
11th February - 18th February - £495
18th February - 31st March - £155 to £295
31st March - 7th April - £695
7th April - 14th April - £745
14th April- 5th May - £165 to £345
5th May - 12th May - £545
12th May - 2nd June - £175 to £475
2nd June - 9th June - £745
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The Pearl of Wales
Criccieth must surely enjoy one of the most beautiful locations to be found anywhere. Situated on the coast at the edge of the Snowdonia National Park with all its attractions there is something to do for everybody. Castles, walks, mountains, beaches, scenery, trains, golf, water sports, fishing, plus excellent visitor attractions in abundance
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Poachers Restaurant
66 High Street • Criccieth
Telephone (01766) 522512
Licensed restaurant
Proprietors Gill and Martin Bishoff
Full à la carte menu with an international character, includes vegetarian dishes, plus seasonal seafood daily specials. Home cooked, generous portions and children's menu. Phone or visit the web site for evening opening times and reservations.
Web site www.poachersrestaurant.co.uk
Moelwyn Restaurant
Mona Terrace • Criccieth
Telephone (01766) 522500
Proprietors Mr. & Mrs. Booth
Victorian creeper clad restaurant overlooking Cardigan Bay and the mountains beyond. Dwyfor Salmon and locally caught seafood a speciality. English and French cuisine. Restaurant open from 6.30 p.m. Booking advisable. Seasonal.
Spice Bank - Indian
High Street • Criccieth LL52 0BS
Telephone (01766) 523008 (Take Away available)
Royal China Restaurant
61, High St, Criccieth, Gwynedd LL52 0HB
Telephone (01766) 522888 (Take Away available)
Granville's Restaurant and Coffee Shop
High Street • Criccieth
Telephone (01766) 522506
Tir a Môr (Land and Sea)
Telephone (01766) 523084
Tiffin
38 High Street • Criccieth LL52 0EY
Telephone (01766) 522 165
Criccieth Golf Club
www.cricciethgolfclub-northwales.co.uk/
Officially since 1905. 11 holes, par 71
This is naturally the course of choice for local and visiting golfers staying in Criccieth. A natural course that features no bunkers but testing nonetheless. You will not find more spectacular views of Snowdonia Mountains and the coast from the course.
Information: Tel: (01766) 522154 (club house)
Nefyn & District Golf Club, Morfa Nefyn
www.nefyn-golf-club.com/
Founded 1907 27 holes, par 71
One of the most challenging courses in the country due to most of the holes being along high cliff-tops.
Information Tel: (01758) 720966 (secretary) 720218 (steward) 720102 (pro)
Porthmadog Golf Club, Borth-y-Gest
www.porthmadog-golf-club.co.uk/
Officially since 1905. 18 holes, par 71
Situated in Borth-y-Gest at the mouth of the River Glaslyn with Black Rocks Sands to one side, this is a popular course with locals and visitors alike.
Information: Tel: 01766 514124 (secretary) 514037 (steward) 513828 (pro)
Abersoch Golf Club
www.abersochgolf.co.uk/
Since 1902. 18 holes, par 69
Harlech: Royal St. David's Golf Course
www.royalstdavids.co.uk/
Established 1894. One of the oldest courses in the country, nestled in the sand dunes between Cardigan Bay and the Meirioneth Mountains.
Information: Tel: (01766) 780182 (steward) 780857 (pro)
Pwllheli Golf Club
www.pwllheligolfclub.co.uk/
Founded 1900 18 holes, par 69
Divided between links and parkland, the course is level backing onto the shoreline.
Information Tel: (01758) 701644 (secretary) 701633 (steward) 612520 (pro)
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The Castle Inn Public House
Station Square • Criccieth
Telephone (01766) 522624
Free House. Good Beer Guide home of real ale. Snacks and sandwiches served. Open 12 noon to 11 p.m.
The Lion Hotel
Y Maes • Criccieth
Telephone (01766) 522 460
The Prince of Wales Public House
Telephone (01766) 522556
Proprietors Hilda and Chris Johnson
Bar meals and sandwiches served 12 noon to 2.30 p.m. and 6 to 8.30 p.m. Good Pub Guide hostelry and Egon Ronay recommended. Open all year
Bryn Hir Inn
Free House with Beer Garden and Children's Room. Snacks and sandwiches served. Open all year
Glasfryn Parc
www.glasfryn.co.uk
Karting, Quad Bikes, Bowling, Fishing, Kids Zone, Archery, Farm Shop, Dining
Y Ffôr
Pwllheli
Gwynedd
North Wales
LL53 6PG
Lakes & Reservoirs:
Bron Eifion Fishing Lake, Criccieth
This is an established lake, built as a water reservoir to supply the whole Bron Eifion estate in the 19th century. Coarse fishing as well as lakeside lodge accommodation.
Information: Tel: (01766) 523512
Glan Morfa Mawr Fishery, Porthmadog
Commercial lake and fish farm open for half & full day fishing.
Information: Tel: (01766) 513333
Parc Glasfryn Fishing, Pencaenewydd
Two purpose made naturally river fed coarse fishing lakes.
Information: Tel: (01766) 810202 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cwm Ystradllyn Reservoir, Gardolbenmaen
Brown & Rainbow Trout. The reservoir is fished by any method, except maggot and ground baiting. The water is "gin clear" which can be very productive for fly-fishing.
Permits available:
The Tackle Shop, Criccieth Tel: (01766) 522805
The Fisherman Angling Shop, Porthmadog Tel: (01766) 512464
Eisteddfa Coarse Fishery, Criccieth
One carp lake and a mixed coarse lake. Day tickets are available on the bank or from the Tackle Shop, Criccieth, Tel: (01766) 522805 or mobile 07736688660
Tan-y-Grisiau Reservoir, Blaenau Ffestiniog
This is the reservoir feeding the Tan-y-Grisiau Power Station.
Trawsfynydd Lake
Wild native brown trout, rainbow trout, perch and rudd.
Fly fishing only. Boat hire available.
Permits: M. P. Atherton, Newsagent, Trawsfynydd Tel: (01766) 540234
