Overview of Beddgelert Eryri

Beddgelert Eryri is the smallest of the Forest Holidays locations and can be described as a peaceful location which is situated in the majestic Snowdonia National Park. Dogs will love walking along the river near the local village of Beddgelert and they are more than welcomed when they return to a great choice of dog friendly cabins on site.

This area of North Wales really is a walkers/ hikers and wild lake swimmers’ paradise. With an abundance of local wildlife to look and listen out for including the morning bird songs.  There are plenty of forest walks, river walks and mountains to climb all very nearby, including the much-trodden Mount Snowdon. However, if all this seems a bit too much nature and not enough fun. Then head below ground at Bounce Below where it’s possible to have a lot of fun on huge nets suspended from the walls. Or maybe fly through the sky on an exhilarating fun zip line at Zip World.

There are several facilities here including bike hire, pre bookable spa treatments, a shop, takeaway and the opportunity to book a personal chef. Within the village of Beddgelert there a few local café’s, bars and restaurants.

There are several cabins to choose from, the website is very useful and offers very clear information about the cabins to choose from. There are wheelchair adapted cabins inclusive of private hot tubs and useful access hoists. One bedroom couple getaways in the Golden Oak Hideaway which again includes its own private hot tub, a log burner and outdoor barbeque amongst other fantastic facilities. The cabins offer different layouts in their design and the number of bedrooms they have.

For a relaxing break in the wonderful Snowdonia National Park head over to Beddgelert Eryi and enjoy a cabin break surrounded by trees, forests, mountains and local stories regarding Gelert the dog.

Why is Beddgelert Eryri a wonderful place to stay?

• A great choice of cabins, which are surrounded by trees and only a short distance to the nearby village of Beddgelert.
• All cabins have their own private hot tubs
• A great many activities locally including steam train rides and fast and exciting zip lines.
• Local mountains to climb, lakes to swim in, beaches to discover and rivers to walk along.

Lodges at Beddgelert Eryri

There are several cabins at this relatively small Forest Holidays site and all include private hot tubs. They differ in the number of bedrooms and therefore the number of guests that they can accommodate. The number of bedrooms ranges from 1-bedroom cabins to those which have 3 bedrooms. Sleeping up to a maximum of 6 guests.

There are wheelchair adapted cabins which have private outdoor living areas featuring a hot tub with an access hoist. These also feature lowered kitchen facilities and wet rooms. They can also accommodate up to 4 visiting dogs at an extra charge.

Theres a lovely one-bedroom forest cabin which is ideal for a couple visiting. It also has a private hot tub, an outdoor living and dining area including a gas barbeque.

For those travelling as part of a larger family, check out the Golden Oak cabins which can sleep up to 6 guests in either two or three bedroom layouts. These feature Nespresso Coffee machines, a log burning stove and again their own private hot tubs along with many more features.

Check out their website for a full list of accommodation options, which is very helpful in making it clear as to what you get via a selection of bullet points, upgrade options and images.

Facilities at Beddgelert Eryri

This is a relaxing Forest Holidays Park with enough facilities on site to help you relax and refuel after an adventurous day exploring what the local natural environment has to offer.

If cycling sounds appealing, then pre-book bicycles on site to take out for the day. Challenge yourself on the local hills and mountains or head to Coed Y Brenin for some downhill and jumping adventures.

There are other pre-bookable activities available to check out. Some of these include forest survival skills for the 12-year-olds and above. There nature tots for the younger children and pottery painting for the whole family.  There’s even pottery and prosecco for the adults.

If relaxation is very much needed then book spa treatments which can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own cabin. These include hand and foot massages. Facial, head and deep tissue massages and many more.

Theres a small shop on site which sells the daily essentials and a bakehouse takeaway which serves a range of foods including fresh bread, pizzas and curries.

For those travelling with electric cars, there are two charging points available.

Things to do and days out near Beddgelert Eryri

Theres obviously Mount Snowdon to climb for a serious days climbing but if the kids aren’t old enough or energetic enough then there is a lovely walk along the river from the village centre where there is the opportunity to see plenty of wildlife including salmon and kingfishers if you’re lucky.

The coastal village of Porthmadog is not too far away, which has a working harbour and provides the opportunity for a spot of crab fishing harbourside. Theres also a steam train ride which heads out to Blau Ffestiniog, from where along the route stunning views include mountains, forests, rivers and coastal glimpses.  

Head to Zip World for a fantastic choice of adrenalin fuelled excitement including quarry karts, skyrides and tree hoppers.

Llanberis offers the opportunity for water sports adventures including stand up paddle boarding and wild swimming and head over to Coed y Brenin for a great day of fun on the mountain bike trails.