Y Goeden Eirin, Snowdonia, Wales
With a beautiful mountain backdrop, be pampered in this homely B&B and delight in the breakfasts served by a Sunday Times Cook of the Year winner. Alternatively, you can get some added privacy and opt for the Beach Cottage, located a few miles away.
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B&B: £90 per night (single occupancy £60). Cottage: £550 per week.
Why we've chosen Y Goeden Eirin
New life has been breathed into this old cowshed; this B&B is a real home from home. The three bedrooms (2 doubles, 1 twin) are spacious and light, with underfloor heating and smart bathrooms decked out in local slate. Dedicated to serving good, homemade food, the owner Eluned won the Sunday Times Cook of the Year a few years ago and has appeared on cooking programmes, so expect to be well fed. Y Goeden Eirin is also very conscious of the environment and have solar panels and good insulation, too.
What makes it a green accommodation?
Solar panels have been installed.
Buildings are significantly insulated.
Energy saving light bulbs and dimmer switches are used.
All cleaning products are eco-friendly.
Waste is recycled or composted where possible.
Food that has not been grown in the garden is locally sourced and organic where possible.
Location
Directions from station:
The closest station is Bangor. From there you can take the No. 9 towards Caernarfon from Stop H, and alight at the Bus Station. The catch the No. 1 bus towards Porthmadog and alight at Dolydd, from which Y Goeden Eirin is approximately one minute's walk. The owners are also happy to pick guests up from the station.
Plan your journey by train
Buy rail tickets online and then collect them at any main station.
Bookings usually open 10-12 weeks before your date of travel.