Portmeirion

Portmeirion is an unique village situated a few miles from Prothmadog on the Cardigan coast, about 45 mins from our holiday cottages here on the Lleyn Peninsula - and is the creation of the inspired Welsh architect Sir Clough Willimas- Ellis (1883- 1978).

Today Portmeirion is a listed heritage site, well known for a romantic break getaway with several shops in the Village selling goods,a bookshop, as well as craft shops and gift shops selling culinary items as well as Portmeirion own label chocolates, sweets and jams.

Situated between the estuaries of the rivers Glaslyn and Dwyryd - Potmeirion sheltered position has resulted in elaborate gardens with luxuriant growths of many tropical plants and trees. With numerous garden walks and woodland paths, as well a a Plant Centre selling hundreds of exotic plants- Portmeirion remains as one of the most popular attractions in Wales .

It was Sir Clough Williams-Ellis' daughter Susan that established Portmeirion Pottery in 1960, a collection of tableware, giftware and cookware, and in 1972 the Botanic Garden design was created. In the village you will find loads of different pottery design in the gift shops, as well as the Pottery Seconds Warehouse.

Portmeirion has been important location shoot for such films as The Prisoner during the 1960's, also Dr Who, Treasure Hunt , Brideshead Revieited, Bread, and the last episode of Cold Feet.

(Click here for outside link to www.portmeirion-village.com )

Castell Deudraeth

Castell Deudraeth-- was opened in 2001 after a complete refurbishement ,and is situated in the grounds of the entchanting Portmeirion village .With two contemporary style dining areas - menus focus on fresh local produce including lobster, crab and scallops,as well as Welsh beef from the Lleyn Peninsula - a great romantic break.