BODELWYDDAN CASTLE, NORTH WALES

Be King of the Castle : Now you too can be the master of all you survey. Take up residence on a Warner Break in this magnificent 182 room castle and enjoy all of the facilities of this unique location. On the outside, Bodelwyddan has fine views that stretch for miles. Set in beautiful woodlands, ideal for a leisurely stroll. On the inside, it’s home to the National Portrait Gallery’s Victorian Collection. That’s before you even start to enjoy all the pleasures of a Warner Break. Find time to take advantage of the swimming pool, spa, health club, snooker, billiards, extensive outdoor and indoor bowling, and sports facilities. Try something new like rifle shooting or archery or enjoy your day's excursions within North Wales. All this activity can work up an appetite – which is just as well when you sit down for your lavish dinner at the end of the day. Then enjoy a feast of live entertainment in the Cabaret Hall. Book your Warner Break at Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel soon, because everyone should have a turn being the king of the castle.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Departures throughout the year
From 4 days  3 nights
Return Executive Coach Travel 
Local pick up points of your choice 
From 3 nights half board accommodation at Warners Bodelwyddan Castle in North Wales

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 1 - Departing your local pick up points we travel north stopping en route at the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley (entrance included) where you will have a couple of hours at your leisure to explore this fascinating attraction. Meet the characters in the original shops and houses, ride on a tramcar or fairground swing boat, take a lesson in the old-fashioned school or explore the underground coal mine. With a changing programme of demonstrations there is something to suit all tastes, from sweet-making and glass-cutting to metal-working. Visit the horses, enjoy a pint of real ale in the Bottle and Glass Inn, chat by the coal-fired ranges or just soak up the atmosphere. From the introduction in the modern exhibition halls to the reconstructed village, the Museum offers groups of all ages, abilities and interests an exciting visit. Departing here mid-afternoon, we continue north arriving at Bodelwyddan Castle later in the day where having freshened up dinner is included.

Day 2 - Today we head into the heart of Snowdonia as we start with a visit to Betws-y-Coed, North Wales' most popular inland resort. It is where the River Conwy meets its three tributaries flowing from the west, the Llugwy, the Lledr and the Machno. Much of the town was built in Victorian times and it is the principal village of the Snowdonia National Park. It has a wonderful setting surrounded by dense woodland and magnificent mountain country is only part of the answer. The beauty of the area is enhanced by cascading waterfalls, hill-top lakes, river pools and ancient bridges. Ever since the Victorian artists flocked to the area and formed the first artist colony it has been a mecca for those that appreciate its unique natural beauty. This afternoon we visit Portmeirion (entrance included) where you might be forgiven for thinking you were in southen Italy and not North Wales ! This fascinating fantasy village built by Sir Clugh Williams-Ellis betwee 1925 - 1972 is set in sub-tropical gardens and woodlands and its beauty almost defies description. Your last event of the day is an included train ride on the famous Ffestiniog Railway from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog. This working narrow guage line, one of Wales' most popular 'Great Little Trains', which once hauled slate to Porthmadog's quayside for shipping worldwide is now a passenger line. This 13.5 mile trip takes in wonderful Snowdonia scenery. From here it's back to the hotel for dinner tonight

Day 3 - Today is at your leisure at this Warners property or we could offer an excursion to Llandudno where you might choose to take a tram ride up the Great Orme (payable locally). The Great Orme Tramway has been delighting visitors since it opened on July 31st 1902. An engineering marvel of its age, it's still the only cable-hauled tramway still operating on British public roads and one of only three surviving in the world. At the Halfway Station exhibition, discover the fascinating funicular tramway - then enjoy the spectacular ride to the top. Re-live the experience of travel more than 100 years ago in the original tramcars - each named after a Saint. Due to the Victorian design of The Great Orme Tramway, there are certain constraints for visitors with disabilities. Alternatively you might prefer just to enjoy Llandudno at your leisure, take a stroll along the promenade or partake in some retail therapy.

Day 4 - After your full cooked breakfast we start the day as we travel through the Snowdonia National Park to Llanberis for a brief visit. From here it is then onto the historic town of Caernarfon where you can choose to visit Caernarfon Castle if this is of interest to you. King Edward intended this castle to be a royal residence and seat of government for north Wales. The castle's symbolic status was emphasized when Edward made sure that his son, the first English Prince of Wales, was born here in 1284. In 1969, the castle gained worldwide fame as the setting for the investiture of HRH Prince Charles as Prince of Wales. Time permitting, our last visit of the day is to Penrhyn Castle (a NT property) which was originally a medieval fortified manor house, founded by Ednyfed Fychan. In 1438, Ioan ap Gruffudd was granted licence to crenellate and he founded the stone castle, when adding a tower house. Sited at the angle of a square courtyard, it defend the gateway, chapel and great hall. Sadly only the original spiral stairs can now be seen, with the vaulted basement and other masonry being incorporated into a dramatic 19th century neo-Norman mansion, founded by George Dawkins Pennant. Entrance for NT members is free, non members will pay locally for this. It's then back to Bodelwyddan where dinner is included.

Day 5 - Departing Llandudno after breakfast we travel to Llangollen Wharf where you will have some free time before your included canal cruise that takes you across the famous Froncysyllte Aquaduct. A ploughmans type lunch will be served onboard before re-boarding the coach and re-tracing your steps southwards arriving back at your original departure point later today.

PRICE & SUPPLEMENTS
Price on application
No single room supplement to a maximum of 6 rooms

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