Capel Celyn Travel Guide

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Wales
Llyn Celyn during the extended hot spell of summer 2018, showing low water levels.
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Llyn Celyn Resevoir, Snowdonia North Wales. Water lever extremely low due to our dry spell in the UK. lyn Celyn is a large reservoir constructed between 1960 and 1965 in the valley of the River Tryweryn in Gwynedd, Wales. It measures roughly 2.5 miles long by 1 mile wide, and has a maximum depth of 140 ft.
Llanycil - Mynydd Nodol seen across Llyn Celyn Construction of Llyn Celyn involved flooding the village of Capel Celyn and adjacent farmland, a deeply controversial move. Much of the anger was occasioned because the village was a strong-hold of Welsh culture and the Welsh language, whilst the reservoir was being built to supply Liverpool and parts of Wirral with water, rather than Wales. The legislation enabling the development was also passed despite the opposition of 35 out of 36 Welsh Members of Parliament, with the 36th not voting. This led to an increase in support for the Welsh Nationalist party, Plaid Cymru, in the late 1950s and gave fresh impetus to Welsh devolution. The drowned community is commemorated by the Tryweryn Memorial Chapel.
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Llyn Celyn looking east. Taken from the western end of the lake.
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IXORA Hotel and Spa

IXORA Hotel and Spa

3 out of 5
Conway Road Conwy Wales
The price is NZ$242 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
NZ$242
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Conwy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Conwy Valley Maze and Conwy Water Gardens are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (151 reviews)
Stayed in a King Suite which was amazing. Spa was lovely and very clean. Ate in the restaurant one night which was also very nice. Relaxing and highly recommended.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

IXORA Hotel and Spa
Waterloo Hotel Lodge

Waterloo Hotel Lodge

3 out of 5
Holyhead Road Betws-Y-Coed Wales
The price is NZ$172 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$172
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Betws-Y-Coed. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (775 reviews)
Really clean, beautiful setting and friendly staff. The food was good too. The only reason for dropping a star was the pool facilities. They felt a little tired and in need of some proper maintenance. The lockers and changing areas were quite ropey – with outdoor shoes effectively allowed right up ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Waterloo Hotel Lodge
Riverside Cottage, Abergwynant (sleeps up to 3) - don't forget your binoculars!

Riverside Cottage, Abergwynant (sleeps up to 3) - don't forget your binoculars!

Dolgellau Wales
Stay at this cottage in Dolgellau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cregennan Lakes and Cymer Abbey are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
The cottage was comfortable, with good amenities, nice and quiet and good location

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

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Riverside Cottage, Abergwynant (sleeps up to 3) - don't forget your binoculars!

Riverside Cottage, Abergwynant (sleeps up to 3) - don't forget your binoculars!

Dolgellau Wales
Stay at this cottage in Dolgellau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cregennan Lakes and Cymer Abbey are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
The cottage was comfortable, with good amenities, nice and quiet and good location

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Riverside Cottage, Abergwynant (sleeps up to 3) - don't forget your binoculars!
Heart of beautiful Betws-y-Coed - well-equipped Victorian stone railway cottage

Heart of beautiful Betws-y-Coed - well-equipped Victorian stone railway cottage

Betws-Y-Coed WLS
Stay at this holiday home in Betws-Y-Coed. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and furnished patios. Popular attractions Conwy Valley Railway Museum and Betws-Y-Coed ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (141 reviews)
Really well equipped house in a great location close to local amenities.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Heart of beautiful Betws-y-Coed - well-equipped Victorian stone railway cottage
SNOWDONIA LOG CABIN RETREAT 4 BERTH FAMILY/PET FRIENDLY. STUNNING MOUNTAIN VIEWS

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Trawsfynydd Wales
Stay at this cabin in Blaenau Ffestiniog. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Eryri National Park and Llyn Gelli-Gain are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (152 reviews)
Lovely, cosy cabin in a good location. I stayed with my family and two children. We enjoyed the peace and quiet and the beautiful mountain views. The facilities were great — the small, tidy kitchen had everything we needed. We would definitely go back again.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

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