Capel Celyn

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Llyn Celyn during the extended hot spell of summer 2018, showing low water levels.
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Llyn Celyn Resevoir, Snowdonia North Wales. Water lever extremely low due to our dry spell in the UK. lyn Celyn is a large reservoir constructed between 1960 and 1965 in the valley of the River Tryweryn in Gwynedd, Wales. It measures roughly 2.5 miles long by 1 mile wide, and has a maximum depth of 140 ft.
Llanycil - Mynydd Nodol seen across Llyn Celyn Construction of Llyn Celyn involved flooding the village of Capel Celyn and adjacent farmland, a deeply controversial move. Much of the anger was occasioned because the village was a strong-hold of Welsh culture and the Welsh language, whilst the reservoir was being built to supply Liverpool and parts of Wirral with water, rather than Wales. The legislation enabling the development was also passed despite the opposition of 35 out of 36 Welsh Members of Parliament, with the 36th not voting. This led to an increase in support for the Welsh Nationalist party, Plaid Cymru, in the late 1950s and gave fresh impetus to Welsh devolution. The drowned community is commemorated by the Tryweryn Memorial Chapel.
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IXORA Hotel and Spa

IXORA Hotel and Spa

3 out of 5
Conway Road Conwy Wales
The price is AED 459 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
AED 459
AED 551 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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Book a stay at this spa hotel in Conwy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Conwy Valley Maze and Conwy Water Gardens ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (147 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay at IXORA. The location is perfect, right next to the lagoon and hills, offering beautiful views. Our room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. We spent some time in the hotel spa, it was incredibly relaxing and definitely worth the fee. As dog owners, we really appreciated ...

Reviewed on 4 March 2026

IXORA Hotel and Spa
Waterloo Hotel Lodge

Waterloo Hotel Lodge

3 out of 5
Holyhead Road Betws-Y-Coed Wales
The price is AED 321 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
AED 321
AED 385 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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Book a stay at this spa hotel in Betws-Y-Coed. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (773 reviews)
Really clean, beautiful setting and friendly staff. The food was good too. The only reason for dropping a star was the pool facilities. They felt a little tired and in need of some proper maintenance. The lockers and changing areas were quite ropey – with outdoor shoes effectively allowed right up ...

Reviewed on 1 March 2026

Waterloo Hotel Lodge
2 Bed House - Sleeps 3 - Pets - Garden - Parking

2 Bed House - Sleeps 3 - Pets - Garden - Parking

3 out of 5
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Stay at this vacation home in Blaenau Ffestiniog. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Oakeley Square and Municipal Garden are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
The cottage was very homely and cosy. Great location for the area we visited.

Reviewed on 26 September 2025

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Rose Cottage Beddgelert Set on the Banks of the River Colwyn Snowdonia

Rose Cottage Beddgelert Set on the Banks of the River Colwyn Snowdonia

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Stay at this cottage in Caernarfon. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Yr Wyddfa and Gelert's Grave are located ...
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The cottage was comfortable, with good amenities, nice and quiet and good location

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Listed Miners Cottage with Riverside Views

Listed Miners Cottage with Riverside Views

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Stay at this cottage in Caernarfon. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Gelert's Grave and Aberglaslyn Pass are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
Very good location right in the centre of the village, and lovely cosy cottage

Reviewed on 17 February 2026

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