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are literally only a ten minute walk from miles of sandy beach
which has been awarded “The Blue Flag”and is renowned
for sea fishing and water sports enthusiasts. Close at hand is the Foryd Bay Nature reserve which is a sanctuary for a variety of birds and wild animals, a most enjoyable and tranquil haven for walkers. We are also within easy reach of North Wales cultural and heritage attractions along with the various fun days out North Wales has to offer. |
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| Mighty Caernarfon Castle is possibly the most famous of Wales's many castles. Its sheer scale and commanding presence easily set it apart from the rest-and, to this day, still trumpet in no uncertain terms the intentions of its builder, Edward I. Begun in 1283 as the definitive chapter in his conquest of Wales, Caernarfon was constructed not only as a military stronghold but also as a seat of government and royal place. The castle's majestic persona is no architectural accident; it was designed to echo the walls of Constantinople, the imperial power of Rome and the dream-castle, 'the fairest that ever man saw', of Welsh myth and legend. After all these years, Caernarfon's immense strength remains undimmed. | |
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Portmeirion These gardens in and around Clough Williams-Ellis' Italianate village of Portmeirion, have been cultivated since Victorian times. Original specimen conifers, Wellingtonia and Himalayan Firs remain. The village, also famous as the location for 60s cult TV series The Prisoner, is home to a Tulip Tree, a massive Variegated Sycamore and a Weeping Silver Lime which scents the Village in August. In Edwardian times, the gardens were extended to include Y Gwyllt (The Wild), which is home to Rhododendron, Camellia and a large Magnolia campbellii which blossoms with pale pink flowers during Easter time. |
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