The mighty battlements of Caernarfon Castle dominate the skyline and form the central attraction of this historic, lively Welsh town.

The castle itself, which was started in 1283 as part of Edward I's conquest of Wales, was built as a seat of government and royal palace and was thought to have been modelled on the walls of Constantinople.

The town was in the running to become the capital of Wales in 1955 but lost somewhat heavily in the vote. Despite not achieving its capital ambitions, the town remains proudly Welsh and is demographically the most Welsh-speaking community in Wales, with over 86 per cent of the residents speaking the Welsh language.

Like so many Welsh coastal towns, Caenarfon boasts a Blue Flag beach for its safe, clean waters and the view from the town's small harbour across the Afon Menai is well worth a look. Caernarfon is a popular place amongst watersports fans, who take to the ocean as well using the National Watersports Centre at nearby Plas Menai.

Hill runners enjoy the dramatic landscapes of Caernarfon's countryside, zipping their way past bird spotters at the Foryd Nature Reserve on the Menai Strait.

Other attractions include the rare shrubs and woodland of Crug Farm and the 19th Century country estate at Glynllifon Park.

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There are 66 cottages near Caernarfon.

Llifon

4 star rating

Bethesda Bach, near Caernarfon, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

  • Sleeps: 5
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Pets: 2
  • Distance from Caernarfon (miles): 4

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£379-£1205

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Bethesda Bach, near Caernarfon, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

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£379-£1205

Sleeps: 5 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Pets: 2

Gwyrfai Cottage

4 star rating

Waunfawr, near Caernarfon, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

  • Sleeps: 4
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Pets: 2
  • Distance from Caernarfon (miles): 4

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£439-£895

4 star rating
Waunfawr, near Caernarfon, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

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£439-£895

Sleeps: 4 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Pets: 2

Llys Elen Retreats - Llys Elen One

4 star rating

Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey and Llyn Peninsula

  • Sleeps: 4
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Pets: 0
  • Distance from Caernarfon (miles): 2

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£589-£1235

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Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey and Llyn Peninsula

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£589-£1235

Sleeps: 4 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Pets: 0

Bryn Derw

4 star rating

Caerarfon, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

  • Sleeps: 6
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Pets: 1
  • Distance from Caernarfon (miles): 3

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£549-£1035

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Caerarfon, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

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£549-£1035

Sleeps: 6 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Pets: 1

Ty Gwyn

4 star rating

Rhosgadfan, near Caernarfon, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

  • Sleeps: 4
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Pets: 2
  • Distance from Caernarfon (miles): 4

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£395-£895

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Rhosgadfan, near Caernarfon, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

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£395-£895

Sleeps: 4 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Pets: 2

Butterfly Chalet

3 star rating

Caernarfon, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

  • Sleeps: 6
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Pets: 0
  • Distance from Caernarfon (miles): 1

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£450-£1042

3 star rating
Caernarfon, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

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£450-£1042

Sleeps: 6 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Pets: 0

Hendy

3 star rating

Waunfawr, near Caernarfon, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

  • Sleeps: 6
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Pets: 1
  • Distance from Caernarfon (miles): 3

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£335-£1069

3 star rating
Waunfawr, near Caernarfon, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

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£335-£1069

Sleeps: 6 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Pets: 1

The Coach House

4 star rating

Bethel, near Snowdon, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

  • Sleeps: 6
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Pets: 0
  • Distance from Caernarfon (miles): 3

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£519-£1579

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Bethel, near Snowdon, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

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£519-£1579

Sleeps: 6 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Pets: 0

Menai View

4 star rating

Felinheli, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

  • Sleeps: 4
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Pets: 2
  • Distance from Caernarfon (miles): 3

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£355-£529

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Felinheli, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

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£355-£529

Sleeps: 4 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Pets: 2

Llys Aled

4 star rating

Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

  • Sleeps: 6
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Pets: 1
  • Distance from Caernarfon (miles): 3

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£329-£1185

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Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

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£329-£1185

Sleeps: 6 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Pets: 1

Tre Anna Lodge

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Dwyran, near Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey and Llyn Peninsula

  • Sleeps: 4
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Pets: 2
  • Distance from Caernarfon (miles): 2

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£535-£1489

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Dwyran, near Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey and Llyn Peninsula

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£535-£1489

Sleeps: 4 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Pets: 2

Ysgol Jos Bach

3 star rating

Caernarfon, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

  • Sleeps: 6
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Pets: 1
  • Distance from Caernarfon (miles): 0

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£718-£1702

3 star rating
Caernarfon, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

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£718-£1702

Sleeps: 6 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Pets: 1

Hen Weithdy

4 star rating

Rhostryfan, Caernarfon, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

  • Sleeps: 4
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Pets: 3
  • Distance from Caernarfon (miles): 3

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£419-£1265

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Rhostryfan, Caernarfon, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

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£419-£1265

Sleeps: 4 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Pets: 3

Ty Lawr Stables

4 star rating

Newborough, Anglesey, Anglesey and Llyn Peninsula

  • Sleeps: 2
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Pets: 0
  • Distance from Caernarfon (miles): 3

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£0-£644

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Newborough, Anglesey, Anglesey and Llyn Peninsula

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£0-£644

Sleeps: 2 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Pets: 0

White Cottages - White Mermaid

5 star rating

Newborough , Anglesey and Llyn Peninsula

  • Sleeps: 2
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Pets: 1
  • Distance from Caernarfon (miles): 4

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£345-£885

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Newborough , Anglesey and Llyn Peninsula

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£345-£885

Sleeps: 2 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Pets: 1