The Local Area
Eating Out
The Ty Gwyn pub and restaurant, very near the house, serves Real Ales and delicious home-cooked food. It has a beer garden with a stream and dogs are welcome. It is a well-run family pub with mostly bilingual staff. Their famous fish and chips is served on a Friday evening.
There is also a children’s playground in the village a short walk (200m) from Y Gorlan. Conwy Water Gardens and Dutch Pancake House is one mile from Y Gorlan with an aquatic centre, coarse fishing and an animal petting area for the children. The Groes Inn, serving an à la carte menu, is just two miles away.
Ty Gwyn Pub, Rowen
Bar and Restaurant. Enjoy drinks and delicious food in front of the cosy fire or, in the summer, dine by the river in our beautiful Beer garden.
Distance from Y Gorlan : 50m
High Street, Rowen, Snowdonia National Park LL32 8YU
Tel: 01492 650232
Groes Inn
Dating back to the 16th century, the oldest licensed pub in Wales serves delicious seasonal dishes and cask ales. Specialties include the legendary three cheese and onion pie.
Distance from Y Gorlan : 1.9 miles
Llanrwst Road, Conwy, North Wales, LL32 8TN
Tel: 01492 650545
The Manor Restaurant
Set in the beautiful grounds of Gorse Hill Lodge & Caravan Park and overlooking one of the finest views, enjoy afternoon tea or indulge in a meal prepared by the team of experienced chefs, using only the finest local produce.
Distance from Y Gorlan : 3.4 miles
The Manor, Gorse Hill Caravan Park, Trefriw Road, Conwy LL32 8HJ
Tel: 01492 573291
The Erskine Arms
A traditional Georgian coaching inn, nestled within the medieval walls of Conwy and offering the classics one might expect from a traditional pub, but alongside some interesting seasonal specials that take their influence from further afield.
Distance from Y Gorlan : 4.5 miles
Rose Hill Street, Conwy, LL32 8LD
Tel: 01492 593535
The Dutch Pancake House
The now famous fully-licensed Dutch Pancake House offers a choice of 65 different pancakes, sweet and savoury, cooked in the traditional way with fresh ingredients.
Distance from Y Gorlan : 1 mile
Rowen, Snowdonia National Park LL32 8TP
Tel: 01492 651063
Signatures Restaurant
Executive Chef Jimmy Williams and his very talented wife, Louise, have created one of the best dining experiences on the North Wales coast for British Cuisine.
Aberconwy Park | Aberconwy Resort & Spa, Conwy LL32 8GA,
Distance from Y Gorlan : 5.9 miles
Tel: 01492 583512
Steak on the LAVA Stone
Hot Stone Cooking is a meal like no other, where you have the opportunity to cook your steak or fish at your table exactly as you like it on Volcanic Rock. Every mouthful is guaranteed to be as hot and delicious as your first! A BYO establishment so you can bring your own wine, Champagne, or beer.
Distance from Y Gorlan : 4.7 miles
1-3 Bangor Road, Conwy, LL32 8NG
Tel: 01492 580349
Ty Asha Balti House
An award-winning traditional Bangladeshi Restaurant and Take-away, serving mouth-watering cuisine of the Indian sub-continent. Dishes are produced using different combinations of flavouring and seasoning selected by their own chef.
Distance from Y Gorlan : 8.7 miles
Regent House, Denbigh Street, Llanrwst, LL26 0LL
Tel: 01492 641910
Places to Visit
Y Gorlan is only a 10 minute drive from historic Conwy and its castle. This beautifully preserved walled town is visited from far and wide and has a wide selection of shops, pubs and eateries. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes to choose from including an Italian restaurant, a Bistro, a tapas bar and an Indian restaurant. Do visit Edwards of Conwy, the best butchers in North Wales and winner of national awards. You can also take a stroll along the waterfront and enjoy a drink in the Liverpool Arms!
Close by there are the Victorian seaside town of Llandudno and the fantastic Bodnant gardens managed by the National Trust. There are beaches nearby at Morfa Conwy and Deganwy. If you can manage to tear yourself away from the lovely surroundings of Y Gorlan, Mount Snowdon is 45 minutes by car where you can either walk to the summit or take the train, Betws-y-Coed and Swallow Falls are 30 minutes away. In addition there are an enormous variety of circular walks and cycle routes directly from your doorstep in Rowen.
Be sure to visit Llandudno, where you can embark up the Great Orme for breath-taking views, see the grey seals at Angel Bay, catch a live performance at Venue Cymru, or spend the day at one of two gorgeous beaches
Take a leisurely drive around the Isle of Anglesey (the golden circle) and the Llŷn Peninsula which are only just over an hour away. Pony trekking or horse riding in Snowdonia Mountain range is also available south of Betws-y-Coed 40 mins away. For those who like fishing or golf there is an abundance of choice. Conwy castle is a must visit for the spectacular views over Conwy and the estuary from the turrets. Caernarvon castle is 40 minutes along the coast. There is also the scenic Conwy Valley railway line running down the estuary from Llandudno Junction as far as Blaenau Ffestiniog. This connects to the Ffestiniog Railway running to Porthmadog which connects to the Welsh Highland Railway running to Caernarvon. Using buses a round trip is available. For the adventurous there is also the Snowdon mountain railway running from Llanberis to the top of Mount Snowdon. Recent local additions for the thrill seekers include tree top rope courses, zip wires and underground cave trampolining.
Conwy Castle
One of the most magnificent medieval fortresses in Europe, Conwy Castle still towers over town after 700 years. Thanks to restored spiral staircases in its great towers, you can walk a complete circuit around the battlements. Highly recommended.
Distance from Y Gorlan : 4.7 miles
Conwy Castle, Rose Hill St, Conwy LL32 8AY
Tel: 01492 592358
Zip World Adventure Park
An indoor adventure park for all the family, perfect for the odd rainy day. With five adventures: Soft play, Adrenaline Drop, Altitude Climber, Adrenaline Indoors and Elevation Indoors.
Distance from Y Gorlan : 3.8 miles
Zip World Conwy, Dolgarrog, LL32 8QE
Tel: 01248 601444
Zip World Fforest
Nestled in the Conwy Valley, Zip World Fforest offers an idyllic woodland setting for adventures galore: outdoor activities, tours, zipline and aerial adventure parks.
Distance from Y Gorlan : 11 miles
Zip World Fforest, A470, Betws-y-Coed, LL24 0HX, UK
Tel: 01248 601444
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Once was the world’s largest slate quarry, Penrhyn Quarry is now home to Velocity, the fastest zip line in the world, where you can fly 500m above the bright blue quarry lake.
Distance from Y Gorlan : 21.7 miles
Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda, Bangor, LL57 4YG
Tel: 01248 601444
Zip World Slate Caverns
There are views across Snowdonia from the top of Titan, where you can zip 1080m from half the height of Snowdon. Plus the world’s only subterranean playground of its kind, Bounce Below. Something for everyone in all weathers.
Distance from Y Gorlan : 23 miles
Llechwedd, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3NB
Tel: 01248 601444
Wave Garden Spa
With green undulating views of the beautiful Snowdonia landscape in every direction, escape the ordinary and embrace your wellness. For quiet solitude, or celebratory times with friends.
Distance from Y Gorlan : 3.6 miles
Conway Road, Dolgarrog, North Wales, LL32 8QE
Tel: 01492 353353
Snowdonia Riding Stables
Located in North Wales between Snowdon and the sea, Snowdonia Riding Stables offers you superb riding amongst some of the best mountain and coastal scenery in the British Isles, whether you are a complete beginner or a competent rider.
Distance from Y Gorlan : 30 miles
Waunfawr, Caernarfon, LL55 4PQ, UK
Tel: 07584 056520
Great Orme Copper Mines
Thought provoking and educational for children and adults of all ages. Walking through tunnels mined out over 3,500 years ago gives visitors a feel for the harsh conditions our prehistoric ancestors faced in their search for copper.
Distance from Y Gorlan : 8.9 miles
Pyllau Road, Llandudno, LL30 2XG
Tel: 01492 622170
The Quay Spa
Indulge in a blissful day at a luxurious spa oasis with OSKIA spa treatments. Breathe in invigorating sea air and rejuvenate your wellbeing.
Distance from Y Gorlan : 6.2 miles
Deganwy Quay, Deganwy, Conwy, LL31 9DJ
Tel: 01492 564100
Anglesey Fishing & Boat Trips
Offering various fishing & private charters, day trips to the Isle of Man and site seeing Tours exploring the amazing Anglesey coastline.
Distance from Y Gorlan : 43 miles
Newry Beach, Holyhead Marina, Holyhead, LL65 1YA
Tel: 07961 961377
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