Trefriw lies 8 miles S of Conwy (B5106). This lovely, small village is a good base from which to explore Snowdonia but itself has many attractions. Traditional Welsh bedspreads, tweeds and travelling rugs are manufactured at Trefriw Woollen Mill (continuously in operation since the 1830’s) The hydroelectric mill is powered by the water of the local lakes Crafnant and Geirionedd which are well worth exploring, as is the footpath above which leads to Fairy Falls - site of a C19th forge. For lovers of fine waters a visit to Trefriw Wells Spa is essential. Originating in Roman times, revitalised and in use today, you can still sample the iron-enriched waters. If a hot drink is more to your taste, visit the tearoom and also the spa beauty shop. - Trefriw was once one of the homes of Prince Llewelyn the Great who is reputed to have built the local church at his wife’s request. ( not from extreme piety but to save her the steep climb to Llanrhychyrn.) Accomodation in this area is plentiful but for something special, stay at nearby Gwydir Castle Hotel – a fine example of a Tudor courtyard house - but do watch out for ghosts !
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Places to Stay near Trefriw
Gwesty Fairy Falls Hotel (0.05 miles)
Situated in Trefriw in the Snowdonia National Park is the intriguingly titled Fairy Falls Hotel. A popular local inn with residents keen to enjoy an impressive range of real ales ... More
Yr Hafod Country House (0.21 miles)
Meadowsweet Hotel (1.25 miles)
This comfortable, family-run establishment in Snowdonia is nestled in the small market town of Llanrwst in the heart of the Conwy valley near Betws y Coed, North Wales.
Sleep in one ... More
Maenan Abbey Hotel (1.64 miles)
Situated in the beautiful Conwy Valley, on the outskirts of the magnificent Snowdonia National Park. Built as a gentleman's residence in 1850 on the site of the historic thirteenth-century Cistercian monastery, ... More
Willowbank House (2.66 miles)
Swallow Falls Hotel (3.79 miles)
Situated just opposite Wales' most beautiful waterfall 3.2 km (2 miles) outside of Betws-y-Coed, this hotel combines the classic quality of a Victorian coaching house with the informal ambience of a ... More
Lodge Hotel (3.86 miles)
Set in a peaceful rural village in the heart of the spectacular Conwy Valley, this 3-star family-run hotel lies on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, framed by the Carneddau ... More
Gorphwysfa House Bed and Breakfast (4.09 miles)
Swn y Dwr Guest House (4.13 miles)
Swn y Dwr is a family run, beautiful detatched property dating back to 1870.Situated off the A5 on the banks of the river Llugwy it enjoys a quiet location yet ... More
Glan Llugwy Guest House (4.14 miles)
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