The walled market town of Conwy on the north coast of Wales is situated 25 miles from the popular town of Caernarfon and just 15 from the Isle of Anglesey. Just along the coast are the seaside resorts of Colwyn Bay, Llandudno and Rhyl and only a couple of miles south is the beautiful Snowdonia National Park. Vibrant and fun, this little town is famous for its castle and is home to the smallest house in Britain.
Why visit Conwy?
It’s difficult to not be taken in by the energy of this small town. With so many things to do including historic houses and a spectacular castle, hikes up Conwy Mountain and fish and chips at the colourful Conwy Quay, you will be hard pressed to sit still, even for a moment.
Things to do in Conwy:
Climb to the top of one of Conwy Castle’s eight towers for amazing views over the town and explore the castle walls with its 21 towers that enclose the town. Visit the smallest house in Britain and Plas Mawr on the High Street as well as the lovely Bodnant gardens, Conwy Quay and Conwy Mountain.
Why stay in a Conwy Cottage?
With so much to offer including historic houses and a castle, beautiful gardens and Snowdon National Park, you’ll need a base for your days out. From cosy retreats to larger houses for families and friends, we have plenty of perfect cottages in Conwy for you to return to after a day exploring the area.
Three must see things in Conwy:
- Climb up one of the castle’s eight towers for far-reaching views across the town.
- See lots of wildlife in action at the RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve and join in one of its many events.
- Head down to Conwy Quay where you can watch the world go by, fish and chips in hand.