Aran Hall School's Community
Dolgellau is a small market town which developed due to its central role in the woollen industry, which peaked around 1800. The town and local area was also a focal point for development of the Quakers who were established in 1657. It was also home to the first grammar school in Wales, which was built in 1665. The town has a range of shops including two chemists, bakery, supermarket, green grocers and clothes.
Approximately 5 miles away is the market town of Bala. It sits at the head of the largest natural lake in Wales, lake Llyn Tegid. The lake is four miles long and a mile wide and has a narrow gauge railway running alongside it. Unsurprisingly the area is renowned for its water sport activities including fishing. There are also fantastic places to walk and cycle.
Places to stay
Tyn-y-Cae
Tyn-y-Cae offer comfortable guest rooms with tea and coffee making facilities, colour TV and hairdryers. Both twin and double rooms are available, and each room is individually and tastefully decorated. All the rooms also have excellent, modern en-suite facilities.
£25-27 per person per night
Dolgun Uchaf,
Nr Dolgellau,
Snowdonia,
Gwynedd LL40 2AB
Tel:01341 422 269
www.guesthousessnowdonia.com
Dwy Olwyn
A warm welcome awaits you at Dwy Olwyn, a spacious comfortable family run guest house which has been operating for over 20 years, south facing, in an acre of landscaped gardens. In a peaceful location yet only 10 minutes walk from the quaint market town of Dolgellau. Good home cooking - hearty or vegetarian option.
Accommodation consists of double, family and twin bedded rooms, all of which are centrally heated and have TV, and tea & coffee making facilities. Some are en-suite. There is a large comfortable guest lounge with colour TV, a sun lounge, and a patio with seating for guests.
Single - From £28
Double/Twin - From £22
(Prices are per person per night B & B)
Coed-y-Fronallt, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2YG
Tel: (0) 1341 422822
E-mail: dwy_olwyn@hotmail.co.uk
www.dwyolwyn.co.uk
Places to visit
Bala Lake Railway
The nine mile journey takes you along the edge of lake Llyn Tegid, through the beautiful scenery of the Snowdonia National Park. The train give excellent views of the lake and surrounding area.
www.bala.wel.sh/railway
Barmouth
Set on the West coast, 10 miles from Dolgellau is the town of Barmouth. As well as the old town which is steeped in history there is a large beach and harbour. The town has a large selection of shops, pubs, hotels. Barmouth is also home to the Fairbourne and Barmouth Railway which runs for two miles.
www.barmouth.org.uk
King Arthurs Labyrinth
This exciting underground adventure starts as you sail along a subterranean river, travelling back in time, into a world of myths, legends and storytelling. Hear tales from King Arthur, tales about dragons.
www.kingarthurslabyrinth.co.uk |
