All around Gwern Borter

The Manor is ideally placed at the foot of the Talyfan mountain, surrounded by the forests, rivers, mountains and lakes of the Snowdonia National Park. If you like to walk this is the place for you, from the Manor you can walk to the summit of the Talyfan mountain at an easy pace in 2 hours. The views are stunning, you will almost certainly see wild Welsh mountain ponies and in the spring new born foals. The higher mountains (over 3000 ft ) are a bit further down the valley. The Gwydir forrest is a fantastic place to explore on foot with marked routes dedicated to walkers. We are within easy reach of the major tourist attractions and just 5 minutes drive to the sandy beaches of the Conwy coast. Close to the town of Conwy we get some of the best weather, less than half the rainfall of the area around Snowdon. For more details of what you can find in the beautiful area of Snowdonia, click for our interactive map (Shockwave required).

Historic castles and stately homes Wales is often described as a land of castles. Conwy castle is less than 5 minutes from Gwern Borter and was an important part of King Edward I's plan to surround Gwynedd in "an iron ring of castles" to subdue the rebellious Welsh population. There are many National Trust stately homes open to the public and of course the famous Bodnant Gardens.

Slate and copper mines Mining has formed a vital part of Welsh industry and culture for hundreds of years. Several slate and copper mines are open to the public offering visitors a unique look back into the industrial past of this region of Wales. The Great Orme copper mine, the oldest copper mine in the world is to found in nearby Llandudno.

The beautiful Conwy Valley Gwern Borter lies in the idyllic Conwy Valley 2.5 miles down the valley from Conwy. With the award winning village of Rowen only minutes away and the 'picture postcard' beauty of Betsy-y-Coed and Porthmerion within easy reach, Gwern Borter is ideally positioned as a base to explore Snowdonia.

A haven for wildlife The area around Gwern Borter is a haven for wildlife where buzzards fly overhead and wild Welsh mountain ponies can be seen on the Talyfan mountains within a mile of the manor house.

The Manor is also close to many leisure and sports facilities: 10 golf courses Course, trout and sea fishing Leisure centre and swimming baths Dry ski slope Climbing walls and mountain walking and rambling

The immediate area is full of legend and history, within walking distance you will see: Slate quarries and ruined mountain homesteads from the middle ages Celtic hillforts and Ironage fortress Druid circles and druid burial chambers Llangellyn Church and Holy well

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Some useful links - www.bodnant-gardens.co.uk North Wales most beatifull garden www.davenewbould.co.uk Brilliant photo's of Snowdonia www.llechwedd-slate-caverns.co.uk Excellent underground adventure http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk Great National trust properties are close by. myBusinessLinks.net - Business Directory