The 'Prisoner's' Portmeirion, Snowdonia & Best of Wales
Self drive to the hotel – 7 nights from £1599 per person
26 April, 14 June & 6 September 2027
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Hotel
Check in from 3pm. Welcome sparkling reception with your Tour Manager before dinner with wine followed by entertainment in the hotel.
Day 2: Portmeirion & Caernarfon
Full day escorted coach trip from the hotel including Portmeirion. The Italianate village of Portmeirion, on a rugged cliff top overlooking Cardigan Bay was built by visionary Welsh architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. Renowned as a unique architectural work of art, Portmeirion starred as the surreal setting of “The Village” in the 60s television series “The Prisoner”. We enjoy a free afternoon in Caernarfon home to the Royal fortress where King Charles was invested as Prince of Wales in 1969 as portrayed in the recent TV series “The Queen”. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Day 3: Snowdon Mountain Railway & Plas Cadnant Gardens
Full day escorted coach trip to include a scenic train ride on the Snowdon Mountain Railway and over to the Isle of Anglesey for a visit to Plas Cadnant Garden. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Day 4: Conwy & Welsh Afternoon Tea
Full day escorted coach trip with a guided tour of Conwy and a Welsh afternoon tea at a nearby hotel. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Day 5: Llangollen
Full day escorted coach trip to Llangollen Wharf where we enjoy a canal cruise which includes crossing the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Return to the hotel via the Horseshoe Pass. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Day 6: Beaumaris, Puffin Island Cruise & Bodnant Garden
Full day escorted coach trip including a cruise around Puffin Island from Beaumaris and a visit to the world famous Bodnant Garden. Return to the hotel for dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Day 7: Free day at the hotel
Full free day to make the most of the facilities at the hotel. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Day 8: Depart Hotel
Check out of hotel by 10am
Note: Walking tours, train and boat rides include uneven ground, steps and slopes, and in our opinion are unsuitable for persons with limited mobility requiring use of a walker, a wheelchair and/or a mobility scooter. Order of excursions may be subject to change.
Accommodation
Warner Bodelwyddan Castle, North Wales
Bodelwyddan (pronounced bod-el-with-an), is a Grade II listed Victorian building near the North Wales coast, close to Snowdonia. Set within the grounds of a romantic castle, but with all the amenities of a modern Hotel, including a superb range of leisure facilities, numerous daily activities, and nightly live entertainment.
All bedrooms have: En-suite bathroom, towels, free Wi-Fi, a TV, hairdryer, safe, comfy chairs and reading lights and tea & coffee making facilities with biscuits. Disabled facility rooms available in most grades.
Standard Room – from £1599pp – Located in Llewelyn Hall & Princes Hall & Hens Roost & Williams Village (Hens Roost & Williams Village on ground and 1st floors – no lift, some rooms on ground floor are accessed by a couple of steps). Sole occupancy of twin or double from £1609pp.
Signature Room – from £1679pp – Located in Llewelyn Hall, Princes Hall & Hens Roost & Williams Village (Hens Roost & Williams Village – ground and 1st floors – no lift, some ground floor accessed by a couple of steps) also comes with the Signature Experience. On request, subject to availability.
Royale Room – from £1699pp – Located in Hens Roost & Williams Village (Hens Roost & Williams Village on ground and 1st floors – no lift) some rooms on ground floor are accessed by a couple of steps) also comes with the Signature Experience. On request, subject to availability.
Garden Lodges – from £1759pp – Located in the gardens about 400-metre walk from the main facilities also comes with the Signature Experience. On request, subject to availability.
Enjoy the Warner Signature Experience…
In addition to what’s included in every room, you’ll also enjoy:
Cosy Chairs with reading lights
Super soft blanket (on request)
Fluffy white robes to use during your stay (on request)
Welcome amenities including:
Soft drinks, still & sparkling water & nibbles
Milk & biscuits to accompany your tea
Drinks Cooler for your refreshments
What Our Customers Say
A good balance of trips and free time, getting back to hotel with time in hand before dinner. Tour Manager very helpful with good information. The driver pickup at Nice Airport gave us good information on spots to go etc - very valuable as it was our first visit to the city. Read more “Italian Riviera”
All travel arrangements were good and the hotel was excellent, the tour manager was excellent and very helpful, the resort was lovely. Read more “Riviera of Flowers”
We liked everything about the holiday - Locations, Hotel, Excursions, Free days & tour manager. Read more “Riviera of Flowers 2017”
