Saturday, 28 January 2012

Bed and Breakfast Snowdonia

Bed and Breakfast Snowdonia spring break offers.  Stay at the luxurious Groes Inn for two nights or more during April, may or June  and enjoy the best rates available. There are three fantastic room types to choose from, all individually furnished and equipped to 5 star Inn quality.  The rates listed below are per room, per person, per night and include dinner in the bar or dining room and bed and breakfast for two people.

Standard room, individually furnished with "emperor size" beds - £150 per night
Balcony rooms, at the rear of the Inn with a small balcony - £180 per night
Deluxe rooms, larger room with patio overlooking the mountains - £200 per night

For those that like to get out and about in the great outdoors, the Groes Inn is located in a prime location surrounded by the Conwy mountains and only a short drive to the Snowdonia mountain range.

Book now to avoid disappointment. 01492 650545

Thursday, 29 September 2011

Llandudno Hotel


The Wilton Llandudno Hotel is a Wonderful Seafront Hotel conveniently located opposite Llandudno bay and Grade II listed pier in the heart of Llandudno.

Close to all amenities including shops, restaurants and bars this wonderful Llandudno Hotel offers a home from home experience with all the added luxuries.

All the rooms are tastefully decorated with en-suite and all the mod cons and the hotel has been awarded 4 stars from the Welsh Tourist Board.

Llandudno is a truly wonderful place to visit and it has so much to offer its visitors of all ages including beaches, walks, tram rides, ancients copper mines, and lovely restaurants and bars. If you like to get and about and explore the area then you will not be disappointed, North Wales has an array of attractions close to Llandudno and further afield including the magnificent Snowdonia National Park just a short drive away.

Saturday, 3 September 2011

Going On Holiday in Llandudno


Llandudno is an extremely popular tourist destination because there are so many things to do. Llandudno is not only a beautiful town laced with Victorian architecture, it has a stunning beach, unique pier, spectacular Orme, and is situated on the great North Wales coast close to other historical tourist destinations, like Snowdonia National Park, Conwy, and many ancient Welsh castles.

Llandudno has its own Victorian pier built in 1876; this pier is laced with pubs, cafes, shops, and children’s entertainment making it perfect for a family day out. When you are on the pier you will experience fantastic views of the Llandudno shore line, and stunning beach. The shoreline is surrounded by Llandudno hotels which are beautifully Victorian and offer all of its visitors a chance to stay in Llandudno accommodation.

Llandudno also boasts the famous Great Orme, a magnificant rocky headland stretching straight out into the sea. Here you can enjoy the dry ski slope or toboggan, or for the more relaxed visitor visit the summit via the cable cars, or fenicular tramway. At the summit of The Great Orme are the famous the Bronze Age Copper Mines, a tourist information shop, and car park. You will also be able to see the stunning views of Llandudno and the surrounding areas, and on a clear day you will be able to see the North Wales cost right over to Anglesey and beyond, sometimes even to the Isle of Man!

Llandudno is known for its shopping. It has its own Victorian style high street full of unique little boutiques and souvenir shops. Llandudno also has its own retail park, called Parc Llandudno, where the latest high street names can be found and all the latest high street fashion can be bought.

Venue Cymru is situated on the promenade of Llandudno. You can enjoy great performances of pantomime, opera, ice shows, music, and musicals. The Venue Cymru is a fantastic theatre, which the whole family will enjoy, and an experience you will never forget.

While staying in Llandudno it is important to choose your Llandudno hotel carefully, and think about what type of Llandudno accommodation you are looking for. There are so many hotels in Llandudno that you need to narrow down your choice by choosing one which meets your requirements. Think about your budget, as obviously choosing a hotel in Llandudno which is 5* is going to be a lot more expensive than one which is 3*. If you are taking children with you, you might want to think about whether you would like a hotel in Llandudno with evening entertainment. A great way to choose your Llandudno accommodation is to look online at reviews, and to ask other people who have visited the area where they stayed and what their accommodation was like.

Going on holiday in Llandudno is a really exciting experience. You will realise just how beautiful the North Wales coast is, and wonder why you have never visited the area before! You don't have to go far, and there are no airport stresses. But most of all, the memories you will experience in Llandudno will live on forever.

Click on the following link to find out more about Llandudno.

Colwyn Bay, North Wales

Colwyn Bay is a seaside town located on the North Wales coast. It is easily accessible via the A55 North Wales Expressway which runs from the North West of England through to Holyhead on the West coast of Wales. Colwyn Bay is on a mainline rail route and is also serviced by National coaches.

Colwyn Bay is an ideal location for a short break or longer stay and is within close proximity to other popular seaside resorts and attractions, such as Llandudno, Conwy, Rhos-on-sea and Snowdonia National Park.

Colwyn Bay has an award winning beach that stretches for 3 miles from Rhos Point to Penmaenhead and offers a variety of attractions. To the west of the beach is Rhos-on-Sea, a quaint little coastal town which has numerous cafes, seaside kiosks and quality restaurants. It also has a very picturesque Harbour that offers pleasure boat trips to the Irish Sea. The Colwyn Bay section of the beach also offers seaside kiosks and the Victoria Pier which dates back to the early 19th century. The beach then extends to Old Colwyn where it transforms into a pebbled beach which is very popular with Anglers. The Beach is easily accessible via the promenade which runs parallel to the beach and there is also a cycle track for the more energetic.

The Welsh Mountain Zoo is a must for any visitor and offers panoramic views, amazing scenery, beautiful gardens and many rare and endangered species from all over the world.

There are shopping areas in both Rhos-on-Sea and Colwyn Bay Colwyn Bay also offers a street market twice a week.

A wide range of accommodation can be found in Colwyn Bay that caters for everyone’s budget and tastes.

Anglessey Taxi Hire

Anglesey Taxi Hire is located in the coastal town of Conwy, North Wales. They have been established for the last 15 years. All their rates are very competitive and you can trust them to get you to your destination on time, in safety and comfort.

Their 16 and 25 seater Minibuses are perfect for Nights Out, Day Trips, Airport Runs, School Contracts, Weddings, Tours and all other special occasions.

Take a tour through the Beautiful Snowdonia National Park or a “Great Orme Tour” of Llandudno. A day out to the Chester Races or Aintree, Chester Zoo, Blue Planet or even a Premiership Match including Liverpool, Manchester United and Everton and a popular one with the ladies, a Pre Christmas shopping trip.

Take the stress out of organising your transport for a night out and let somebody else do the driving. From trips to the Theatre, Private Parties, Restaurants, to Hen and Stag Nights. Castle Mini Coaches is your No 1 transportation Taxi for a stress free evening.

Don’t get stung with huge airport parking charges. Castle Mini Coaches operate an airport service between the North Wales Coast and the airports in Manchester, Liverpool and East Midlands. Also the Seaports of Holyhead and Liverpool.

Call us now to begin planning your coach trip. We cover the whole North Wales area including Bangor, Rhyl, Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, Anglesey and beyond.

Lauriston Court - A Fabulous Hotel in the heart of Llandudno

Lauriston Court is a splendid Hotel located opposite the pier in Llandudno, North Wales. This prime location offers outstanding views over the Llandudno bay and the long promenade which stretches between the Little Orme and the Great Orme.

This fabulous Llandudno hotel is edged between numerous Victorian and Edwardian buildings and offers gorgeous rooms to suit all tastes. It is a family owned business offering outstanding customer service and cleanliness.

The accommodating includes Breakfast and offers a selection of rooms comprising of doubles, twins and family rooms.

All rooms have en-suite and are all tastefully decorated. They also include 22 inch LCD TV’s with DVD players, and individual toiletries and hospitality trays. All the superior rooms offer stunning views over Llandudno.

Llandudno is a fabulous place to visit and offers various attractions to suit all the family. The Great Orme is a great place to start your holiday adventure take a ride to the top, on the UK’s longest cable car, or glide to the summit on the Victorian tram where you will be able to take in the wonderful views over the Irish Sea and Puffin Island, and visit the Great Orme Bronze Age Copper Mines.

A stroll down the Wonderful Grade II listed Pier is a must for any visitor to Llandudno. The longest Pier in Wales stretching 2295ft in length and packed with an assortment of amenities that include; Bar, Café, Fish and Chip shop, Rides and attractions, Gift shops and Ice Cream kiosks.

Lauriston Court a fabulous 4 star accommodation located right in the heart of Llandudno.

LLandudno Victorian Extravaganza

Established in 1986 the Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza is an annual event which takes place on the May Day Bank holiday weekend.

It brings in an average of 250,000 ranging from locals to tourists and approximately £15million revenue for the local community.

The Victorian Extravaganza is a great day out for all the family, over the years has seen a great array of entertainment such jugglers, stilt walkers, people parading in Victorian costumes as they did in the old days, and town criers. A very important part of the Victorian Extravaganza is the transport festival, which attracts a large range of exhibits including lorries, military and buses, motorcycles, tractors, bicycles, and both vintage and classic cars.

The Great Parade is also incorporated into the Victorian Extravaganza every year, and is wonderful for all to see. The route is approximately ¾ mile and lasts for about 45mins.

This year saw an increase in the amount of people travelling from all over the UK and also an increase in the number of people dressing up in Victorian costumes. This is a great sign of things to come as next year sees the 25th anniversary of the Victorian Extravaganza.

As well as some of the regular acts as mentioned above this year also saw victorian bobbies which towered above people on stilts and interrogated any body not dressed in victorian costumes, victorian wrestlers, magic by Jay Gatling a young magician who performed illusions, magic tricks and stage magic, Harley the clown, Llandudno town band, the North Wales George Formby society, the Wirral pipe band, and Roslyn Walker the brilliant escapologist, to name just a few. There were also live stage performances from some of some of Llandudno’s great talents and some fantastic music by the Rhyl Silver Band and Brazilian Samba Reggae an energetic and exciting group from Barmouth.

The main high street in also packed with entertainment and amenities such as fairground rides, exhibits, and food stalls.

For people visiting the Victorian Extravaganza from out of town there is ample accommodation to suit all kinds of budgets from camp sites to boutique hotels. The long street opposite the promenade on the North shore sees a host of Victorian grade II listed buildings; here you will find some of Llandudno’s finest hotels and B&B’s with fantastic views over the Irish Sea.

Click here to find some fantastic Llandudno Hotels, and some lovely Self catering accommodation, Llandudno.