Snowdon Mountain Railway and Portmeirion

Join the Snowdon Mountain Railway and admire the views. Make sure you remember your camera! We also visit the uniquely captivating landscape of the Italianate village of Portmeirion.

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5 days from £399pp

Single Room Supplement from £49pp

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Your Tour Includes

  • 4 nights hotel with Welsh breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

Itinerary

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to Llandudno for four nights.

Included Meals

  • Dinner

Excursion into Snowdonia National Park, enjoying the wonderful scenery and joining the Snowdon Mountain Railway. Trains depart from Llanberis station and cross two viaducts, travelling past majestic waterfalls, through amazing rock-littered landscapes, and onto Clogwyn Station, which is 3/4 of way to the summit.

We also call at Caernarfon.  Home to the Wales' most famous castle, the town's maze of narrow streets and the stylish redeveloped waterfront are a delight to explore.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Included Highlights

  • Caernarfon
  • Snowdon Mountain Railway

Relax in Llandudno and explore this popular seaside town at leisure. Enjoy a stroll along the level seafront, wander along the grand Victorian pier or perhaps take the tramway or chair lift to the summit of the Great Orme and enjoy the beautiful views.

Alternatively, join our optional excursion to Anglesey, as we cross the Menai Strait and call at Llanfair PG, the village with the longest name in the country.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Optional Excursions

  • Anglesey
    • 2024: £10.00pp

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in sterling (cash payments only).

A real holiday highlight is in store today. Dreamy arrays of colourful blooms and intriguing architecture make the stunning Italiante village of Portmeirion a magical day out.

Situated on its own private peninsula, overlooking spectacular coastal scenery, enjoy a stroll around the formal gardens within the surrounding wilderness of exotic plants and pretty woodlands. Portmeirion was created by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis from 1925 to 1976 to show how a naturally beautiful site could be redeveloped without spoiling it and Portmeirion is now one of Wales' top attractions.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Included Highlights

  • Portmeirion

Return home.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast


Single Room Supplement from £49.00 (5 days).

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights at the Chatsworth Hotel, Baytree Hotel, 3-star County Hotel or 3-star Marine Hotel in Llandudno.

Marine Hotel

Marine Hotel

Occupying a fabulous position on Llandudno’s seafront, the Marine Hotel is a classic Victorian-style hotel, boasting stunning views across the Irish Sea. Just a short walk away is the Llandudno Pier, along with a wide range of shops, bars, restaurants and attractions. After a busy day exploring North Wales, enjoy a refreshing swim in the hotel’s indoor pool, or relax with a well-deserved drink in the bar and lounge area. The hotel also has an impressive restaurant, offering a selection of breakfast options and a varied menu for the evening.

Location: The Promenade, Vaughan Street, Llandudno, LL30 1AN

Hotel Facilities

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General
  • 3 Star
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Indoor Swimming Pool
  • Lift
Room
  • TV
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Shower or Bath
  • Telephone
Accessibility
  • Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
  • Wheelchair Access
Food & Drink
  • Vegetarian Meals
  • Gluten Free Menu
  • Lactose or Dairy Free Menu
  • Vegan Menu
Service
  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Free WiFi (Public Areas)
  • Dogs Allowed on Request
Hotel
  • Swimming Pool
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
  • WiFi Available
Somerset Hotel

Somerset Hotel

Following an extensive refurbishment in 2016, the Somerset Hotel offers a seafront coffee shop, enlarged ballroom with a bar, and the seafront gardens. The hotel offers some sea view rooms (additional supplement) with views of the pier, seafront promenade and the Great Orme. With just a 10 minute walk to the city centre, there are a variety of attraction to explore.

Location: St George's Crescent Central Promenade, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2LF

Hotel Facilities

Need further information? Fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can

Room
  • TV
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Hairdryer on Request
  • Shower or Bath
Accessibility
  • Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
General
  • Guest Lounge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Food & Drink
  • Vegetarian Meals
  • Gluten Free Meals on Request
  • Lactose or Dairy Free Menu
  • Vegan Menu
Service
  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Free WiFi (Public Areas)
  • Iron at Reception
Transport
  • Bus Stop Nearby
  • Train / Tram Nearby
Hotel
  • Guest Lounge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • WiFi Available
Chatsworth House Hotel

Chatsworth House Hotel

Located on Llandudno's seafront, the 3 star Chatsworth House Hotel offers guest direct access to the scenic promenade and is a stones throw from Llandudno's shops and pier. All 144 Bedrooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities and some offer sea views. The hotel offers a lift to all floors plus bar and restaurant. Entertainment is offered on most evenings in the ballroom. There is also an indoor heated swimming pool.

Location: Central Promenade Gloddaeth Crescent, Llandudno, LL30 2XS

Hotel Facilities

Need further information? Fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can

General
  • 3 Star
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Indoor Swimming Pool
  • Lift
Room
  • TV
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Shower or Bath
  • Telephone
  • Free Wifi
Accessibility
  • Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
  • Disabled Rooms Available
Food & Drink
  • Vegetarian Meals
Service
  • Iron at Reception
Hotel
  • Swimming Pool
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
  • WiFi Available

Single Room Supplements

Single Room Supplement from £49

Reviews

3.9 Out of 5 ( 97 Reviews )

Reviews

Excellent
37%
Great
32%
Average
19%
Poor
8%
Bad
4%

Quality

3.5 / 5

Value for Money

3.8 / 5

Thomas Harrison, 0 years ago

Hotel was nice down stairs, but bedrooms need updating. Day trips was good. Coach driver Will was great, very funny and helpful.

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customer, 0 years ago

Excellent work by Shearing’s staff. Rather shambolic first night dinner at hotel + diminishing ingredients for breakfast. Unable to get to summit of Snowdon. Obvs. not due to Shearings but not what was promised.

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Chris, 0 years ago

I enjoyed this holiday, North Wales is full of wonderful roads & scenery, the excursions were good, as was Llandudno & the base hotel. I would always look for holidays using Shearings wide range of holidays, many thanks!

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Pamela Riley, 0 years ago

Overall the holiday was good, the driver Chris made it a pleasant experience and the meals were good. Unfortunately there was a lot of waiting at interchanges. Poor quality of the rooms in the hotel and an out of order lift spoiled the experience. We booked on the premise of a lift being available in the hotel due to mobility issues for my husband and we were on the 3rd floor so the lift being out of action was a big issue. Very disappointed.

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David Smith, 0 years ago

The chosen excursions were fantastic and our driver Chris went out of his way to make sure our coach trips were great. The food, staff and entertainment at our hotel was good but on the downside our hotel room located on the lower ground floor was the worst I've been in for years with no ventilation in the bathroom.

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Elizabeth King, 0 years ago

Fantastic holiday, Brilliant caring driver Chris, Hotel from Hell, the County. Ruined what was ideally a perfect holiday. Definitely NOT upto Shearings standards.

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We have recently returned from another Self Drive holiday to Llandudno, staying at the Marine Hotel. We had the most wonderful time - Hotel was again clean and comfortable and was beautifully warm (which was needed). All staff are wonderfully friendly and welcoming and we could not fault this holiday - we always enjoy our stay and cannot wait to return.

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