Eryri | Snowdonia National Park in North Wales, known for its rugged beauty and stunning landscapes, is a haven for wild swimmers seeking to connect with nature in a unique way. With its numerous lakes, rivers, and waterfalls, this beautiful part of Wales offers a plethora of wild swimming locations that cater to swimmers of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned wild swimmer or a beginner looking to dip your toes into this invigorating activity, Eryri | Snowdonia has something to offer for everyone! All of the places listed below are not far from our B&B in the village of Trefriw - Cra ..read more

Following a fun and busy season we got Bryn sorted with a Pet Passport and headed to France for a week of well-deserved rest and relaxation! He was so good on the long journey, and most intrigued by the huge Eurotunnel train as it was nothing at all like the steam train he went on in October! In November we were delighted to be shortlisted by Go North Wales Tourism for the best B&B / Inn of the Year award. Though we didn’t win we were chuffed to be recognised and had a great evening! A few weeks later we also received our updated rating of 9.9 from booking.com - that our guests mark us ..read more

After a busy but rewarding season with lots of fantastic guests to our B&B, we enjoyed a well deserved holiday in America. We started off with a family wedding near Boston, then took a road trip south through 11 states, ending with a few days’ fun at DisneyWorld! In December we met our new best friend for the first time - our golden retriever Bryn. Here he is when we chose him, the day we brought him home from mid Wales, and several weeks later thoroughly enjoying his first trip to the beach. He is already such a huge and fun part of our lives - we really can’t imagine life without him! A ..read more

North Wales is one of the most popular walking destinations in the UK! On offer are mountain peaks, lush valleys, waterfalls, echoes of the area’s industrial past and views of the coast from high ground. Many of the well known paths and routes - especially up Snowdon itself - can become very busy. So here are some less popular but no less rewarding alternative walks that we have enjoyed ourselves and recommend! All are not far from us at Crafnant House, our B&B in the village of Trefriw. The Pathfinder Guides series of books gives detailed instructions for these walks, and Ordnance Surv ..read more

Another fantastic season at our B&B slowly draws to a close so it it time to reflect on another busy summer of welcoming guests to our home and this beautiful corner of North Wales! It has been wonderful having international travellers back, many coming to Wales after a 2-3 year delay (!) and wanting to enjoy every minute of their holiday here having finally made it!!! View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Selfies were a popular request which has been great fun, and Stuart even made it out of the kitchen for them! These are just some of t ..read more

We continued to undertake work on the house into December with lockdowns and uncertainty preventing us from hosting guests in our bed and breakfast. A lack of carpets was also a factor (!), but this meant we could repaint all the woodwork in the house, so every skirting board, door surround and staircase got a coat of paint. The remaining squeaky floorboards got repaired and we were finally ready for our new carpets… due three days before Christmas! In the meantime we put our decorations up. Our village - Trefriw - was this year doing an advent window trail which we decided to participate in ..read more

November started with Wales still being in a ‘firebreak’ lockdown, so unfortunately our B&B remained closed. That meant more long walks around Trefriw with Bryn though, enjoying the stunning autumnal colours - the trees were really putting on a show this year. Compulsory sausage roll picnics by the lake were had... The conditions also meant a rainbow was almost a daily occurrence! As the restrictions ended businesses reopened and we were free to travel a bit further again. This meant one thing: back to cafes! Ffika in Llanrwst reopened so that was a first stop - we love their beautifu ..read more

September was another busy month as we welcomed guests from all across the UK, many having the misfortune of cancelled foreign trips because of you-know-what, but now instead discovering our beautiful little corner of Snowdonia. In mostly fine and sunny weather we sent them off each to day to explore different things including our excellent mountain bike trails, our beautiful local beaches, and experience adrenaline rushes at Zip World and Go Below, and many undertook the ever-popular challenge of climbing up Snowdon! Feedback was great, especially from Crafnant House and North Wales “first-ti ..read more

Located only 5 miles from our B&B - Crafnant House - Betws-y-Coed rightly claims to be the ‘gateway to Snowdonia’, often being the first place visitors encounter on their visit to this beautiful part of North Wales. The stunning location of the village in the national park, at the confluence of four rivers and surrounded by forests, valleys and lakes, means this area is one of the best places to stay in Wales. These are just some of the things to see and do in and around the village when you stay with us! Book our bed and breakfast in Snowdonia, North Wales here: The top attractions, outd ..read more

North Wales is becoming famous for being the adventure and outdoor capital of the UK - one of the best places in the world to enjoy exciting and unique experiences and pursuits in beautiful settings! These are the must-see outdoor attractions, adrenaline activities, and adventures to try - all near Crafnant House, our bed and breakfast in Snowdonia. Book our bed and breakfast in Snowdonia, North Wales here! The 10 best outdoor and adventure activities in North Wales! 1. Zip World Adventures With three locations in North Wales - all not far from our B&B - there are a unique range of outdoo ..read more