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Farm holiday or lodge recommendations in north or mid Wales?

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Jollinee · 27/04/2025 13:45

We are hoping to do our first family holiday this year- we have two toddlers so looking for self catered accommodation. We are thinking of three/ four nights in each of Anglesey, Snowdonia/ Llyn and Aberystwyth but open to suggestions!

Ideally it would be a smallish ‘resort’ with a few cabins/ lodges, possibly some animals, and a kids playground to help them burn off some steam in between sightseeing. Proximity to beaches or other toddler friendly sights a bonus too!

Can anyone offer recommendations please?

(It doesnt necessarily have to be a resort either, just want to avoid the airbnb second-home problem as I worry it is bad for the locals so would rather support a working farm that has converted partially to tourism or similar).

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Forgottenmyphone · 27/04/2025 15:13

Definitely Gwynfryn Farm. They have a soft play area and indoor pool.

Forgottenmyphone · 27/04/2025 15:15

Not farms, but also Aberdovey Hillside Village and Brynteg

Funf · 27/04/2025 19:34

Three or four nights might be an issue as they usually want weekend or full weeks.
Snowdonia/ Llyn and Aberystwyth are great areas
We know the area quite well but rarely stay in accommodation, used to be our caravan now its a small motor home.
The Must see's
Ty Coch Inn ( Little pub on the beach 20 minutes walk from the road) stunning location I believe they have cottages too.
http://www.tycoch.co.uk

Llanbedrog beach
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/llanbedrog-beach
Cafe on Llanbedrog beach, best to book.
https://aquabeachbar.co.uk

Now if you wanted to film something set in the 50's Criccieth is the place untouched and unchanged all for the better
https://www.visitwales.com/destinations/north-wales/things-do-and-around-criccieth

Other Gems
Borth love it or hate it. I now love it. If you like the crime drama Hinterland it was filmed in the area.
New Quay, great for Dolphin spotting
Aberporth well its just tranquil.

This pub is about 20 mins drive from Porthmadog they have a Cottage they rent out just down the road in a small Village with just a very good pub.
https://www.brynarms.com

Pwllheli has a hidden gem of a Cafe, Cafi Largo, best to book as its busy summer and winter, the cakes are fantastic
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g552013-d24800931-Reviews-Caffi_Largo-Pwllheli_Gwynedd_North_Wales_Wales.html

Ty Coch Inn |

http://www.tycoch.co.uk

Jollinee · 28/04/2025 12:39

thank you everyone, this all sounds great- will be checking these out!

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