Ysbyty Ifan (NT)
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Overview
The vast Ysbyty Estate lies just south of the picturesque village of Betws y Coed and is the largest single estate cared for by the National Trust. The estate covers over 8,000 hectares of high, wild open moorland, dramatic river valleys and 51 hill farms. It has very diverse landscape and habitats. The Migneint, which is the large stretch of moorland and blanket bog on the south of the estate, is all designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) on account of its plant communities and bird life. The estate covers the main parts of three river valleys: the upper Conwy, the Eidda and parts of the Machno. The Eidda valley, or as it’s known locally Cwm Eidda, is hidden away between the upper Conwy and the Machno and is very picturesque. It is only accessible by single track road or, best of all, by a network of public footpaths.
About the area
The majority of the population of Conwy lives along its picturesque coastline, while a third of the county falls within jaw-dropping landscape of the Snowdonia National Park. The town of Conwy, which takes its name from the county (which in turn was named after the river that runs through it), is undoubtedly one of the great treasures of Wales.
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Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel
Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel is Victorian country house hotel in well-maintained grounds alongside the River Conwy, at the end of a tree-lined drive. Views down the river can be enjo...
Bryn Bella Guest House
Located in an elevated position on the outskirts of the village, with stunning views of the surrounding countryside, this elegant Victorian house provides a range of thoughtfully equipp...
Royal Oak Hotel
Centrally situated in the village, the Royal Oak is an elegant, privately owned hotel that started life as a coaching inn and provides very comfortable bedrooms with smart, modern en su...
Tyn Cornel Camping
A delightful riverside park with mountain views that is a popular base for those who enjoy kayaking and canoeing – The National White Water Centre is adjacent and there is a pleasant ri...
Bodnant Caravan Park
This well maintained and stunningly attractive park is filled with flower beds, and the landscape includes trees and shrubberies. The statics are unobtrusively sited and the quality, sp...
Bron Derw Touring Caravan Park
Bron Derw, once a dairy farm, is beautifully landscaped with stunning floral displays and is surrounded by hills. The park has been built to a very high standard and is fully matured. A...
Maenan Abbey
Maenan Abbey is a small, personally-run country house in a great location in Eryri National Park. Visitors can enjoy the huge amount of local attractions, walking and outdoor activities...
Palé Hall Hotel & Restaurant
Set on the edge of Snowdonia National Park overlooking the River Dee, Palé Hall was originally built in 1871 by industrialist Henry Robertson with the instruction that ‘no expense shoul...
