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Where is your favourite real ale pub? Finding a great pint can be a serious – and tasty –  endeavour, and the good news is that you’re never too far away from a good beer in North Wales. Our region is a hive of brewing activity, including Purple Moose Brewery in Porthmadog, Snowdon Craft Brewery here in Conwy and the Wild Horse Brewing Co in Llandudno. So from our top micro-breweries to the best c...

Our guest information booklet has lots of information on recommended places to visit and activities, plus we have a number of guide books, walking routes and tourist information leaflets. Many of our previous guests have also been kind enough to make recommendations and share their experiences whilst staying with us and you can read these in the guestbook. Conwy Town Walls Built around 1285, Conwy...

We’ve been busy looking at all things foodie to bring you a newly updated list of places to eat for your next visit to Castleview Holiday Cottage.  Conwy is renowned for having some of the best quality restaurants in the whole of North Wales, and even better, they are right on our doorstep! Take a look at our recommendations and start your Conwy ‘food trail’ today! Johnny Dough’s at the Bridge...

Snowdonia stretches over 823 square miles and offers picturesque views of its varying terrains – from mountains to lakes and forests. Walking isn’t the only way to view this incredible region, there are plenty of scenic drives which take you through the heart of Snowdonia with an array of places to stop on the way. There are several routes through Snowdonia – you can start in the harbour town Port...

5 BEST PUBS IN CONWY When you are staying at Castleview Cottage you are never far from an excellent Pub!  Most are dog and child friendly, and all offer a warm Welsh welcome!  It's difficult to choose, but here are our top 5:  The Albion This Grade II listed pub is a collaboration of four local breweries and offers the best selection of craft beers in Conwy. It has won Pub of The Year and North ...