The lovely seaside town of Criccieth offers a 13th century castle, watersports, two beaches, shops, pubs, restaurants and tea rooms. Further afield, attractions such as Portmeirion’s wonderful Italianate gardens, the Ffestiniog railway in Porthmadog, Harlech Castle, Caernarfon Castle and the beautiful beaches and renowned golf courses of the Llyn Peninsula are all within an easy drive.