Sunday, September 26, 2010

North Wales take 2 part 1


On saturday we set off for North Wales. Its the second time I've been there in as many months. This time Nuch came along with Elizabeth and I.

First port of call was the waterfalls at the foot of the Cader Idris. Although we kept to the path, it was quite a difficult climb for Elizabeth and Nuch. We could hear the waterfalls but didn't get to see them.

From there we called at the Tal-y-bont Pub on the Tal-y-lyn Lake, outstanding views and lots of memories for me. I used to go on holiday with my grandma to this place many times and had many good times. Then it was on to Tywyn and Halo Foods factory shop, they are one of the few places to make Honey Ice cream. they are still there and the taste is out of this world, always worth a visit.

We left Tywyn and went in search of sunday lunch. Between Tywyn and Barmouth we found a little village called Llwyngrwel, and in the middle of the village we found the Garthangharad Hotel. What a find, superb food, excellent service and the bill (£20.70) made this place one to visit when next in the area.

We arrived in Barmouth and I immediately went in search of somewhere to stay, I tried several places, but being near the end of the season places were at a premium. Again we struck gold, the Wavecrest Guest House was run by a lovely welsh couple. The room had an excellent view of the beach and at £75 per night was excellent value. I don't like recommending Hotels and the like, but the Wavecrest is a must.

Settled in and after a long walk on the beach we tried to find somewhere to eat. Trust me Barmouth at the end september is not the place to find many restaurants open!!! We ate at The Anchor and Guess what? The meal was superb.

So far the break had been a great success, lets hope the next few days remain as successful...

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