Wales - Ref 1965

Situated close to the impressive Manod and Moelwyn Mountains is the old slate quarrying village of Llan Ffestiniog which is set against the stunning backdrop of the Snowdonia National Park The nearby town of Blaenau Ffestiniog was once the capital for the world’s slate mining industry and was often referred to as the 'City of Slate' during the 18th Century Nowadays, the town has a number of excellent shops and restaurants and is a fascinating place to visit The surrounding area also offers a number of excellent activities such as the famous Ffestiniog Railway and the Llechwedd Slate Cavern, as well as countless walking and cycling routes There are also excellent local facilities for fishing and golfing in addition to numerous sandy beaches and centre for water sports Situated in the old slate quarrying village of Llan Ffestiniog, this 19th Century, stone-built mid-terrace cottage is ideally located in the centre of Snowdonia National Park Just two miles from Blaenau Ffestiniog, this cosy-open plan cottage is a former quarryman's house and has been sympathetically renovated to retain much of its original character With exposed beams, an open fire in the sitting area and views of the Moelwyn Mountains, this is a wonderful place for a small family to spend their holiday Nearby is the bustling town of Porthmadog, Black Rock Sands and Mount Snowdon, making this an interesting and diverse location .