We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Caernarfon, UK. We have also included accommodation in holiday homes, historic buildings, chalets, country houses, guest houses, romantic hotels, apartments, medieval castles, lodges and villas. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
Lodge.Creative. Gorgeous surroundings. Located 16 km from Snowdon, Elephant View Shepherds Hut provides accommodation in Caernarfon with access to a hot tub. Situated 10 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway, the property features a garden and free private parking. The lodge features 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a stovetop, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are available in the lodge. Portmeirion is 30 km from the lodge, while Llandudno Pier is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 44 km from Elephant View Shepherds Hut.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CREATIVE, COSY AND LIVELY lodge in Caernarfon. It also has beautiful surroundings. WOW!
Holiday Home.Cosy. Great location. Located in Caernarfon in the Gwynedd region, SNOWDON LODGE Luxury Lodge Glan Gwna Holiday Park Caeathro Caernarfon Near Snowdonia features a balcony. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The outdoor swimming pool features a pool bar and fence. The 2-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave, and 1 bathroom with shower. This holiday home also provides guests with a terrace that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. The accommodation is non-smoking. There is a snack bar, and a minimarket is also available. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Caernarfon, like windsurfing and hiking. SNOWDON LODGE Luxury Lodge Glan Gwna Holiday Park Caeathro Caernarfon Near Snowdonia has a children's playground and a picnic area. Snowdon Mountain Railway is 11 km from the accommodation, while Snowdon is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 41 km from SNOWDON LODGE Luxury Lodge Glan Gwna Holiday Park Caeathro Caernarfon Near Snowdonia.Show full description
Guest House.Creative. Popular among couples. Just 2 minutes’ walk from Caernarfon Castle, the elegant Victoria House Room Only Accommodation dates back to the 1890s in the heart of the medieval town of Caernarfon, in North Wales. Its en suite rooms exhibit classic Victorian style and provide free Wi-Fi access. It is around 15 minutes’ drive to the Menai Bridge which crosses to the beautiful isle of Anglesey. Each guest room includes a flat-screen TV with DVD player, fridge and tea and coffee facilities. The en suite bathrooms have a shower, with a luxury spa bath in the superior rooms, and all include bathrobes, slippers and complementary toiletries. The guest house is within easy reach of the harbour and town, with many pubs and restaurants within 5-10 minutes’ walk.Show full description
Country House.Highly elegant. Great bar. Popular among couples. Once the home of Lord Snowdon, Plas Dinas Country House now offers traditional country house accommodation set in 15 acres of beautiful grounds. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. It has individually designed rooms with original family portraits, a flat-screen TV and Molton Brown toiletries. Plas Dinas Country House is between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Irish Sea. The Gunroom restaurant features award-winning Welsh chef Daniel ap Geraint and offers two sittings (6pm & 8pm) each evening. Advance booking is essential. Breakfast includes cooked and continental options, and is served in the dining room overlooking the picturesque garden. Good road links make Plas Dinas Country House accessible from many of North Wales’s popular attractions. The hotel is only 10 minutes’ drive from the World Heritage site of Caernarfon.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most elegant country house in Caernarfon.
Historic. Great value. The Black Boy is a 16th-century inn within Caernarfon's historic town walls. It serves hearty gastro Welsh food and real craft beers in front of roaring log fires and is an easy walk from the town centre and 13th-century castle. Whilst updating the rooms to a high standard, the property has retained their unique character and atmosphere by using local, traditional building materials with handmade furniture and quality fittings. Black Jack's is a separate part of the inn and is located in a courtyard to the rear. The Black Boy Inn dates back to 1522 and is one of the oldest inns in North Wales. Some of its walls are 1.2 to 1.5 metres thick. The wood panelling, creaking floorboards, low ceilings, narrow staircases and thick wooden beams create a cosy atmosphere. Eight of these 10 spacious rooms have mini kitchens and a small seating area. The Black Tower is a listed Edwardian building locate towards the rear of the inn in a separate building. It is a few minutes' walk from Caernarfon Castle.Show full description
Country House.Elegant. Great bar. Welcome to Ty’n Rhos Country House nestled in the rolling foothills of snowdonia, this once dairy farmstead is now transformed into a characterful 5* guest accommodation featuring 19 individually styled en-suite bedrooms. As you step into this family-run country house you’re greeted by a cosy lounge, elegant bar and dining room serving locally sourced food, drinks, fine wines and bespoke cocktails. Whether you choose a hearty full Welsh breakfast or a light fruit salad and homemade muesli with local natural yoghurt to set you up for the day ahead. Our restaurant and spacious conservatory provide stunning views over the terrace and garden offering panoramic views towards Anglesey. In the peaceful rural setting you can snuggle down for the evening, assured of a restful night’s sleep before embarking on the following days adventures. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast each morning featuring locally sourced fresh produce cooked to order. Ty’n Rhos is your home from home with a touch of luxury. A place to unwind, relax and re-set – an intimate escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Situated in the foothills of Snowdonia just three miles from the A55, Ty’n Rhos is the perfect base for short breaks allowing you to explore the best of North Wales. Discover the hidden coves along the Llyn Peninsula coastline, wander through picturesque mountain villages crowned by rugged peaks and delve into the rich history of the Welsh slate mines and medieval castles – Ty’n Rhos is your gateway to the wonders of North Wales.Show full description
Apartment.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Located in Caernarfon and only 18 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway, Kims Retreat provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has mountain and garden views, and is 24 km from Snowdon. The apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is situated 35 km from Portmeirion. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Bangor Cathedral is 22 km from the apartment, while Anglesey Sea Zoo is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 46 km from Kims Retreat.Show full description
Guest House.Historic. Great value. Caer Menai is set in a 200 year old Grade II listed building within the castle walls of the royal historic town of Caernarfon, just a stones throw away is Caernarfon Castle and the fantastic harbour. Each of the bedrooms offers an en suite shower room and have a Smart TV with tea and coffee making facilities including a small refrigerator with complimentary bottled water and fresh milk. Breakfast is served each morning in our separate dining room, and guests can make use of the shared lounge on the ground floor. Guests can begin their journey on the Welsh Highland Railway from Caernarfon Station, which is within a 10-minute walk from Caer Menai. The edge of Snowdonia National Park is a 15-minute drive away. The island of Anglesey is 7.7 miles from the guest house. We are centrally located to the best of what north Wales has to offer.Show full description
Holiday Home.Lovely property. Lovely surroundings. Popular among couples. Offering barbecue facilities and a garden, as well as a terrace, Samuel cottage is set in 2.8 km from Caernarfon and Caernarfon Castle UNESCO heritage site. The property has mountain views. Opening onto a patio, this holiday home comes with 1 separate bedroom. The holiday home also comes with a seating area and a bathroom. Guests can enjoy private access to river fishing at the property. There is a patio and garden at Samuel cottage where guests can relax. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings. The Welsh Highland Steam Train is a 5-minute walk from the property. Snowdonia National Park is 10 km away.Show full description
Holiday Home.Historic. Great location. Popular among women. Offering quiet street views, Totters townhouse is an accommodation situated in Caernarfon, 19 km from Snowdon and 37 km from Portmeirion. The property is set 47 km from Llandudno Pier, 15 km from Bangor Cathedral and 20 km from Anglesey Sea Zoo. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Snowdon Mountain Railway is 13 km away. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Caernarfon, like fishing and hiking. Beaumaris Castle is 20 km from Totters townhouse, while Red Wharf Bay is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 39 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home.Delightful property. Lovely interior design. Scarlett Cabin Glan Gwna, a property with barbecue facilities, is located in Caernarfon, 11 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway, 17 km from Snowdon, as well as 37 km from Portmeirion. Guests can benefit from a balcony and a children's playground. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The holiday home is equipped with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with river views. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with parquet floors and a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy canoeing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the seasonal outdoor pool. Llandudno Pier is 50 km from Scarlett Cabin Glan Gwna, while Bangor Cathedral is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 41 km from the accommodation.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most BEAUTIFUL AND STYLISH holiday homes in Caernarfon.
Holiday Home.Trendy. Superb interior design. Popular among women. CAERNARFON Quality Townhouse is located in Caernarfon, 18 km from Snowdon, 37 km from Portmeirion, and 47 km from Llandudno Pier. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 12 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with inner courtyard views. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Caernarfon, like hiking. Bangor Cathedral is 15 km from CAERNARFON Quality Townhouse, while Anglesey Sea Zoo is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 39 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home.Charming. Offering a garden and garden view, Charming Cabin near Snowdonia National Park is located in Caernarfon, 27 km from Snowdon and 33 km from Portmeirion. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 49 km from Charming Cabin near Snowdonia National Park. The property is non-smoking and is set 21 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway. This 2-bedroom holiday home will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a living room. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Bangor Cathedral is 25 km from the holiday home, while Anglesey Sea Zoo is 30 km away.Show full description
This is likely one of the most CHARMING holiday homes in Caernarfon.
Holiday Home.Cool. Great value. Situated in Caernarfon in the Gwynedd region, Taitwt1 has a patio. Built in 1900, this 4-star holiday home is within 18 km of Snowdon and 37 km of Portmeirion. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Snowdon Mountain Railway is 12 km away. This holiday home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Caernarfon, like hiking. Llandudno Pier is 47 km from Taitwt1, while Bangor Cathedral is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 39 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Chalet.Great views. Boasting garden views, Lletyr Bugail features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 11 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway. It is set 17 km from Snowdon and provides a minimarket. The chalet also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The chalet with a terrace and mountain views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. This chalet also features a balcony that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. For those nights when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered and cook on the barbecue. The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at the chalet. Lletyr Bugail features a children's playground and a picnic area. Portmeirion is 31 km from the accommodation, while Llandudno Pier is 50 km from the property. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 45 km from Lletyr Bugail.Show full description
Holiday Home.Cool. Popular among women. Offering quiet street views, Taitwt 3 is an accommodation set in Caernarfon, 37 km from Portmeirion and 47 km from Llandudno Pier. The 4-star holiday home features city views and is 18 km from Snowdon. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Snowdon Mountain Railway is 12 km away. The holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with mountain views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Caernarfon, like hiking. Bangor Cathedral is 15 km from Taitwt 3, while Anglesey Sea Zoo is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 39 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Chalet.Hip. Great bar. Situated in Caernarfon in the Gwynedd region and Snowdon Mountain Railway reachable within 11 km, 92 Lake View features accommodation with free WiFi, a children's playground, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free private parking. Boasting a minimarket, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The property is non-smoking and is located 17 km from Snowdon. The chalet features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with lake views. The property has an outdoor dining area. At the chalet, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in British cuisine. Guests at 92 Lake View will be able to enjoy activities in and around Caernarfon, like cycling and hiking. Barbecue facilities are provided. Portmeirion is 37 km from the accommodation, while Llandudno Pier is 50 km from the property. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 41 km from 92 Lake View.Show full description
This is one of the coolest chalets in Caernarfon. It also has an amazing hotel bar.
Holiday Home. Located in Caernarfon in the Gwynedd region, with Caernarfon Castle nearby, Cae Garw provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 18 km from Snowdon, 37 km from Portmeirion and 48 km from Llandudno Pier. The property is non-smoking and is situated 12 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway. The spacious holiday home features 4 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Caernarfon, like golfing, cycling and fishing. Guests can also relax in the garden. Bangor Cathedral is 16 km from Cae Garw, while Anglesey Sea Zoo is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 40 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Nice style. Great interior design. Popular among couples. Set in Caernarfon, in a building dating from 1904, Meifod House offers a garden and guestrooms with free WiFi. Offering a terrace, the property is located within 2.6 km of Caernarfon Castle. The property provides a shared lounge. At Meifod House, the rooms have a wardrobe. Every room has a private bathroom. All units have a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Continental and buffet breakfast options are available daily at Meifod House.Show full description
Camp Site. Featuring a hot tub, Caban Delor. Off-grid glamping experience. Guests at the campground can enjoy darts on-site, or go cycling or hiking in the surroundings. Walking distance into Caernarfon. 20-min drive to Snowdonia or Anglesey. Is located in Caernarfon. Guests can benefit from a balcony and an outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchenette complete with a fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware. The property has an outdoor dining area. Snowdon Mountain Railway is 14 km from Caban Delor. Off-grid glamping experience. Walking distance into Caernarfon. 20-min drive to Snowdonia or Anglesey., while Snowdon is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 40 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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