The following are links that will take you to other useful sites. These could be useful when planning your holiday. Dig deeper into some of the sites (for example Visit Snowdonia or Visit Wales) for more specific information on a type of activity. If you find any link does not work, please let us know. Also, if you find a site that you think would be useful for guests visiting, please recommend it to us by email.
How to book your holiday at Pen y Lan
http://www.hoseasons.co.uk/ Ref. No. W7444
We are also on this site
www.stayinwales.co.uk ref. no. 6303
and www.visitwales.com
All Snowdonia has to offer!
http://www.visitsnowdonia.info/
Golfing in the area:
www.visitsnowdonia.info/golf
Wales Tourism:
http://www.visitwales.com/
Barmouth and surrounding villages
http://www.barmouth-wales.co.uk/ OR www.barmouth.org.uk
Bardsey Island - off the end of the Llyn Peninsula. Boat trips available from Barmouth.
http://www.bardsey.org/
Shell Island - just a short drive north on the A496, and so unique!
http://www.shellisland.co.uk/
The Fairbourne Railway (near to Barmouth)
http://www.fairbournerailway.com/
Other Steam Railways in the Area
www.greatlittletrainsofwales.co.uk
Did you know that Barmouth is an internationally awarded Blue Flag Beach?
http://www.blueflag.org/
The Llyn Peninsula is the stretch of land you see to the north. There is lots to discover and only a short rail or car journey.
http://www.llyn-wales.co.uk/
You don't want to miss a trip to this stunning village with its beautiful beach, championship golfcourse and 13th century castle. By car or rail, only 10 miles north.
http://www.harlech.com/
Plenty of Castles to tempt the historic adventurer in the area. Here is a good map of area castles.
www.betws-y-coed.co.uk/maps/castles.htm
Why explore by car when you can take the coastal railway? The main station is in Barmouth and the Llanaber station halt is only 400 yards from Pen y Lan. You can travel north or south and stop at lovely villages. They all have their own charm. This website provides information on the route and each stop.
www.aberystwyth.org.uk/reg01.shtml
A short car or train journey away, this is a unique Italianate village built by a famous architect in 1925. It is close to Porth Madog, another exciting village on the seaside.
http://www.portmeirion-village.com/
To help you with driving directions, go to the AA's route planner.
http://www.theaa.com/travelwatch/planner_main.jsp