Criccieth is a small attractive holiday resort situated on Tremadog Bay in North Wales and is unusual in its location. As well as views across Tremadog Bay it also has views across Cardigan Bay and set high on a rocky outcrop are the ruins of a medieval castle – Criccieth Castle one of the few Welsh castles built by a native Welsh Prince in the 13th century. Rising behind the town are the Cambrian Mountains and this geography means that Criccieth enjoys a climate quite different from that of the mountains of Snowdonia. Criccieth is probably better known as “The Pearl of Wales on the Shores of Snowdonia” Historically there have been regular markets held in the town, but the development of the town was slow. A fishing fleet was based in the East Bay and there was some shipping activity but it was not until the 19th century with the growth of Porthmadog as an exporting port and many of the small boats were owned and captained by men from the Criccieth area. The most important change though was to occur with the coming of the railways around 1867 and the town easily took to welcoming tourists from all over the Midlands and North West as it does today. The seafront still appears very much as it did in Victorian times, the houses to the west of the castle initially at Marine Crescent with further development at Marine Terrace. The east side of the promenade benefits from particularly shallow waters making this an ideal location for families to enjoy the sea and sand – away from the hotels and guest houses in the west. Whilst being ideal for a quiet relaxing holiday by the sea, Criccieth is also a good location for touring the Llyn Peninsula, Snowdonia and the Cambrian Coast. Criccieth cannot be mentioned without reference to its golf course whose most famous member and past club president was David Lloyd George the Liberal Prime Minister during the First World War.
Attraction
Criccieth Castle
Lloyd George Museum
Resort Beach
Camping
Llwyn-Bugeilydd Caravan & Camping Site
Tyddyn Cethin Caravan Park
Tyddyn Morthwyl Camping & Caravan Site
Cottage
Brook Cottage
Farm Cottage
The Coach House
Dentist
Dental Surgery
Trem Y Gaer Dental Surgery
Doctor
Estate Agent
Golf Club
Inn
Pub and Bar
Bryn Hir Arms
Castle Inn
Feathers Inn
Tafarn y Plu
Restaurant
Bron Eifion Country House Hotel
Moelwyn
Poachers Restaurant
Tiffin
Tir A Mor
School
Ysgol Llanystumdwy
Ysgol Treferthyr
Solicitor
Taxi
Castle Cabs
Criccieth Taxis & Private Car Hire
Williams Of Criccieth
Shops
J R Jones & Son
J A Davies
Christine's Shoe Shop
Chapel of Art
Places to Stay near Criccieth
Caerwylan Hotel (0.07 miles)
A privately owned hotel situated on the East shore of Criccieth's Esplanade with stunning views over the beach and Cardigan Bay. 24 Bedrooms with en-suite facilities, views of the sea ... More
Glyn-y-Coed Hotel (0.07 miles)
Lion Hotel (0.20 miles)
Developed and extended from a comfortable Olde Inn. The Lion hotel is situated on the edge of the village green, in the heart of this unspoilt seadide town, and has ... More
Bron Rhiw Hotel (0.22 miles)
George IV Hotel (0.28 miles)
This latest addition to the Leisureplex group is situated on the High Street in the centre of Criccieth with magnificent views towards the sea and castle from many bedrooms. All ... More
Marine Hotel (0.35 miles)
Bron Eifion Country House Hotel (0.99 miles)
Bron Eifion Country House Hotel is a luxury 4 star hotel, situated just ½ a mile from Criccieth on the Llyn Peninsular. This grade II listed building overlooks beautiful gardens within the 5 acres of ... More | visit website
Golden Fleece Inn (3.88 miles)
Travelodge Porthmadog (3.96 miles)
Travelodge Porthmadog is located just 2 miles from Portmeirion and is just under a mile away from Snowdonia National Park. The hotel offers free onsite parking and offers great access to nearby attractions. Guest rooms ... More | visit website
Royal Sportsman Hotel (4.09 miles)
The Royal Sportsman is Porthmadog's premier Hotel, the only full service quality Hotel in Porthmadog with star ratings awarded by both the Welsh Tourist Board and the AA. The Royal ... More
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