Portmeirion Travel Guide

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Portmeirion is an iconicseaside resort in Gwynedd,North Wales, designed and built from 1925 to 1975 in an Italianate style by thearchitect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. It has been used as a location for manyfilms and television shows, most famously as ‘The Village’ in the 1960stelevision series The Prisoner.

Since its inception,Portmeirion has been run as a hotel, and most ofthe buildings are in fact used as hotel rooms or self-catering cottages, aswell as shops, a cafe, tearoom and restaurant. Unless you are staying withinthe village itself, you will need to pay an entry fee and will only be able tovisit during the day.

Shopping in Portmeirion

The shops in Portmeirionoffer an eclectic mix of products, from Italian coffee machines, designerhomeware, beauty products, toys and games, books and gifts, to souvenirs, The Prisoner memorabilia and the famousPortmeirion Pottery, designed by Sir CloughWilliams-Ellis’ daughter Susan from 1960 to the present day.

Food and Drink in Portmeirion

The main hotel building offers an informal lunchtimemenu from Monday to Saturday, and a three course menu on Sunday lunchtimes,while the estate’s imposing castle, Castell Deudraeth, hosts a modernrestaurant which is open daily for lunch and dinner. The menu is contemporaryand takes full advantage of the fresh local produce. Lunch includes a freeentry pass to the village, valid for the rest of the day.

In addition there is an Italian style pizzeria thatoffers freshly baked pizzas, pastas, paninis and pastries as well as Italiancoffee and wines, and a traditional Italian style gelateria, serving ice creamfreshly made on the premises using locally sourced milk and cream. Finally,there is a self-service cafe in the town hall.

Things to do in Portmeirion

Portmeirion is packedwith iconic architecture, such as the Gothic Pavilion, the Pantheon, theBristol Colonnade, the Bell Tower, the Bridge House and the Piazza, each ofwhich has a fascinating story behind it.

The resort sits on the estuary of the River Dwyryd,and boasts incredible sea views and sandy beaches. An idyllic path winds alongthe coast up to the folly lighthouse that marks the southernmost point ofPortmeirion. With many benches and floral displaysit makes for a very pleasant and relaxing walk, and is a great spot for apicnic.

Portmeirion is surroundedby beautiful gardens. You can pick up a map from the village showing thedesignated trails, which will take you through woodland, past lakes, fishpondsand even a Japanese garden. Along the way you will see many rare species ofplants, including an important collection of rhododendrons, and conifers datingback to Victorian times.

After a long day of exploring the village, why notrelax with a treatment in the village’s own spa?

Visit Portmeirion

Enjoy a holiday with a difference, and a little tasteof Italy, in this truly unique village in North Wales.

Hotel Portmeirion & Castell Deudraeth

Hotel Portmeirion & Castell Deudraeth

4 out of 5
Minffordd, Penrhyndeudraeth, Wales
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Portmeirion. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (583 reviews)
"To stay in a tourist attraction is an amazing experience as you get to see the stunning architecture in the early morning and late evening when the light is at its best."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Hotel Portmeirion & Castell Deudraeth
Celtic Royal Hotel & Spa

Celtic Royal Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
Bangor Street, Gwynedd, Caernarfon, Wales
The price is £97 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£97
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Caernarfon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, great reception area. Friendly and helpful staff. Food was very good. Room was dated."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Celtic Royal Hotel & Spa
The Royal Victoria Hotel

The Royal Victoria Hotel

3 out of 5
Llanberis, Gwynedd, Caernarfon, Wales
The price is £90 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£90
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Caernarfon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great value for B&B. Fantastic location for Snowdon. Good bar meal menu and great breakfast."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

The Royal Victoria Hotel
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The Fanny Talbot

The Fanny Talbot

3 out of 5
High Street, Barmouth, Wales
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Barmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Ty Crwyn and Barmouth Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"Nice and clean with ample car parking and good shower, a great location too positioned close to the beach and restaurants. My only feedback is the room felt abit dark as it lacked sunlight but other than this it was a great stay."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

The Fanny Talbot
Romantic and cosy cottage,  countryside views, near to the beach and mountains

Romantic and cosy cottage, countryside views, near to the beach and mountains

Harlech
Stay at this cottage in Harlech. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
Excellent stay in a beautiful cottage
"Beautiful little property located a short distance from the beach. The cottage is well presented with all the amenities you would need. We enjoyed our stay at the cottage and would 100% stay again. Highly recommended you would not be disappointed with your stay here"

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Romantic and cosy cottage, countryside views, near to the beach and mountains
SNOWDONIA LOG CABIN RETREAT 4 BERTH FAMILY/PET FRIENDLY. STUNNING MOUNTAIN VIEWS

SNOWDONIA LOG CABIN RETREAT 4 BERTH FAMILY/PET FRIENDLY. STUNNING MOUNTAIN VIEWS

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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (142 reviews)
"It's a really quiet location, beautiful views and lots of bushes in the garden, which attract birds. Well equipped small place, everything you need is there. Good location to explore Snowdonia and north Wales. Plenty of national trust places nearby as well as natural beauty spots. We'll definitely ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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We stayed in the castle and had free transport down into the town which was there for us within 2 minutes each time we asked for it.

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The village itself is beautiful, bizarre and strange, but strange in a good way. The fact that it was off season and the rain was coming in horizontally, meant we were the only two crazy people wandering around the village.

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