Mini Guide – Where to stay in Wales
Part of the Mini Guide to Wales, a breakdown of hotels,
inns and B&B’s
Hotels, inns and B&Bs
Porth
Tocyn Hotel, Abersoch, North Wales
This hotel, situated on the Lleyn Peninsula, has been praised by
many travel magazines and hotel guides for managing the almost impossible
– combining all the practicalities of a family hotel with the facilities
of a luxury hotel. Children have their own area within the hotel to
which they can escape from annoying adults, with a TV, videos, and play
station. There’s also a conservatory with table tennis and other board
games. Parents can make use of a fridge and microwave in this area and
if you need some help with the washing it can be arranged at a small
cost. High chairs and listening devices are available on request, as
is babysitting from off-duty live-in staff.
Price: Best to ask hotel directly as there are many different
options available for family accommodation, at different prices
Further info: www.porth-tocyn-hotel.co.uk
Druidstone Hotel, Broad Haven, Pembrokeshire
Don’t be put off by the eccentric website – The Times thought this was
a good family hotel and on inspection it certainly seems to be cosy
and welcoming if rather bizarre! Its position commands spectacular sea
views and while the bedrooms aren’t luxurious they are comfortable and
suitable for families. Five of them offer en suite accommodation while
the other six share family-style bathrooms. There is a children’s supper
in the Farmhouse Kitchen every night at 6pm and the owners are very
keen on encouraging families to feel as if the hotel is their second
home.
Prices: From £90 for one double and one single
Further info:
www.druidstone.co.uk
Astonwood
Hotel, Llandudno
This family-run hotel is happy to welcome families! All of its rooms
are en-suite and offer TV, tea and coffee making facilities, biscuits
and toiletries, and baby monitors and cots are available on request
for no extra charge. The hotel is only two minutes from the famous Victorian
pier and promenade and is also near the tram station, ski slopes and
cable cars. The residents’ lounge serves free tea and coffee all day.
Children under two years of age stay free while those aged 2-12 are
charged at half the adult price.
Prices: From £24pppn for an en-suite room
Further info: www.astonwood-hotel.com
Dolbrodmaeth
Riverside Hotel, Snowdonia
This is definitely a hotel for families who like to be active in the
great outdoors! It is a country house hotel with 11 en-suite rooms,
some of which can accommodate families, and all of which offer complimentary
tea and coffee making facilities, TV and other extras. The restaurant
overlooks the river and gardens and the hotel itself is situated in
four acres of gardens and grasslands. Accordingly, all sorts of sports
and activities can be arranged such as horse riding, bird watching,
mountain or quad biking, walking and fishing. Children can print out
an activity sheet on the hotel’s website and potentially win a prize
if they bring it on arrival!
Prices: From £95 per family room per night incl breakfast (2
adults and 2 children aged under 14) – please note that the website
states these are 2006 prices!
Further info: www.dolbrodmaeth.co.uk
Self-catering cottages and apartments
The following are holiday cottage websites that can search for accommodation
in Wales.
Sykes Cottages: www.sykescottages.co.uk
Welsh Holiday Cottages: www.welshholidaycottages.com
West Wales Holiday Cottages: www.westwalesholidaycottages.co.uk
Wales Cottages: www.walescottages.org.uk
Caravans and campsites
Blackmoor Farm Caravans, Pembrokeshire
This is a small and select family park with 6 Dragon Award caravans:
5 three-bedroom 35ft and one two-bedroom 30ft long set on a beautiful
36-acre farm. Each has its own bathroom with shower, basin and flush
WC, and offers a good standard of general equipment in the kitchen.
The caravans are situated on an area laid to lawn with a concrete patch
by each, and are sheltered by mature trees. The farm also offers two
self-catering cottages. This is an ideal place for families and children,
with free rides on Dusty, their friendly donkey. The park is near the
beautiful beaches of Amroth and Saundersfoot.
Prices: From £198 per week for a smaller caravan
Further info: www.blackmoorfarm.co.uk
Little King’s Caravan Park, Amroth, Pembrokeshire
This is a small and supervised park that can cater for campers, touring
caravans and families who wish to rent holiday homes on site. All of
the holiday homes contain electric lights, shower and toilet, colour
TV, toaster, microwave, fitted gas fire, fridge and cooker, and patio
furniture and BBQs are available on request. Cots and high chairs can
be hired if requested in advance. The site has a heated indoor pool,
a children’s play area and a bar.
Prices: From £200 per week for a holiday home
Further info: www.littlekings.co.uk
Black Mountain Caravan and Camping Park
The park is made up of three fields, covering approximately 6.5 acres
and offering fantastic views all around. One of the fields holds the static
caravans, with electric hook-ups for tourers on either grass or hard pitches.
The two other fields are also offered for tourers and tents. You can normally
choose where you’d like to be situated except possibly in peak season!
The static caravans, which sleep up to six people, have all mod cons for
a comfortable stay and one has wheelchair access. The park itself offers
male and female toilets and showers, sinks, shaving points, hairdryers,
washing machines and tumble driers.
Prices: From £199 per week for static caravan hire
Further info: www.blackmountainholidays.co.uk
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