Winter Warmer in Cosy Caernarfon

Where the river Seiont enters the Menai Straits in North Wales the ancient town of Caernarfon can be found. And what a wonderful weekend awaits you in this royal town with its impressive castle, recognised around the world as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages. \nTake an included trip out across the Menai Strait to the Isle of Anglesey where you'll visit pretty Beaumaris and NEW for 2025, go behind the scenes at Halen Môn Sea Salt (who knew salt could be so interesting?) With drinks vouchers included at the hotel each evening, come and enjoy this special Winter Warmer Getaway in Cosy Caernarfon and don't forget it's Valentine's weekend, just in case you want to treat a loved one!Highlights
- Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast & dinner- Porterage- Entertainment in the hotel on one evening- Two drinks vouchers per person each night (selected drinks only)- Happy Hour each night 9pm - 10pm (half price on selected wine & beer)- Visit to Isle of Anglesey- Tour & Tasting at Halen Môn Pure Sea Salt- Optional Half day Snowdonia Scenic Drive

Your Itinerary
Day 1 - After joining your holiday coach, travel north with suitable stops for lunch and refreshments. Arrive at the Celtic Royal in the afternoon for your stay for the next 3 nights with dinner & breakfast included.\n\nDays 2 - 3 - At leisure in Caernarfon with one included excursion and one optional excursion. Enjoy entertainment on one evening in the hotel. There are two drinks vouchers per person included each evening (valid on selected draught beers, house wines and soft drinks). Happy Hour each night is half priced drinks (selected wine/beer) between 9pm - 10pm.\n\nCaernarfon is a special place and was a favourite of Celtic Princes and Roman Emperors. The town was famously fortified by King Edward I and was represented by Lloyd-George, the fiery Welsh Prime Minister of Britain during the First World War. The town has a regal air and historic charm about it especially around Palace St, Castle Sq and Hole in the Wall St. Within the cobbled lanes of the old walled town are some fine Georgian buildings and an interesting waterfront. Explore the town and you'll discover that it truly is the Celtic Heart of Wales. You'll find a warm Welsh welcome in shops full of traditional products\n\nCaernarfon Castle has undergone a large scale conservation project which includes a new accessible viewing platform via a glass lift and a new cafe. It is open daily 10.00 - 16.00 with entrance approx. £12.50 pp in 2024. \n\nINCLUDED EXCURSION\nIsle of Anglesey and Halen Môn Anglesey Pure Sea Salt\nTake a tour around Anglesey, at 276 sq miles Wales' largest island and bigger than any in England. It is a stronghold of the Welsh language and culture and you'll see inspiring coastline, secluded beaches and picturesque towns and villages. The handsome Georgian town of Beaumaris is a highlight where you can take a stroll along the seafront, taking in the pier and the views over the Menai Strait and Snowdonia before heading through the charming streets with their pastel coloured cottages. Beaumaris castle is a United Nations World Heritage site (entrance not included) and was constructed between 1295-1330 to form perfectly symmetrical concentric lines of fortification.\n\nGo behind the scenes with a trained guide at innovative artisan food company Halen Môn - Anglesey 'Pure' Sea Salt, to get a true taste of the culinary Welsh 'gold' sea salt that began life in a saucepan on the family aga and is now enjoyed by chefs and celebrities alike in 22 countries around the world. The award-winning Saltcote and Visitor Centre is a unique building on the banks of the Menai Strait in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the tour takes approx. 45 minutes and finishes with a tutored tasting.\n\nOPTIONAL EXCURSION\nHalf Day Snowdonia Scenic Drive\nTake a scenic drive through the Snowdonia National Park, via attractive Llanberis, home to the famous Snowdon Mountain Railway (not open in February) and onto attractive Betws-y-Coed, the Gateway to Snowdonia with a distinctly Alpine feel. The magical setting is enhanced by the dense Gwydyr Forest which surrounds the town. There is a diverse range of cafés, bistros, restaurants and pubs as well as independent shops retailing in crafts, clothing, gifts, and local homemade produce.\n\nDay 4 - After your memorable break, check out and head back to interchange and onward to your home towns.Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon - 3 Star
This popular 3* hotel is within walking distance of Caernarfon's walled town and castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, between Snowdonia's mountains and the sea. Spacious, contemporary rooms feature TV & hospitality tray. The Celtic Royal Hotel features a cosy bar, restaurant, gym, indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, bubble pool and steam room. Lift to all floors. Single rooms are double for sole use.