Isallt Guest House, built of Welsh stone and slate, is a large detached Victorian house built around 1870 for the local Doctor. It has been used for many purposes since, but was converted to a guest house and coffee shop in 1999.
All rooms have en-suite accommodation, TV, video, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer, etc. A new slate terrace has recently been added which offers a spectacular view of the Moelwyn Mountains.
Isallt is in the centre of Blaenau Ffestiniog with bus and rail transport, shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants, banks, post office, and the local tourist office, etc., all within just a short walk. It is situated adjacent to the world famous Ffestiniog narrow gauge steam railway and close to the Llechwedd Slate Caverns.
There are many walks from Isallt and Blaenau is ideally situated to tour the Snowdonia National Park. It is just a short drive from Portmeiron, the Snowdonia towns of Betwsy-Coed, Llanberis and Beddgelert and the Castles of Harlech, Criccieth, Caernarfon and Conway. There are also blue flag beaches, fishing and golf within half an hour drive.
Blaenau Ffestiniog developed in the mid 19th century as a slate mining town and at the beginning of the 20th century, 4000 of the town's men were employed in the slate industry. The town has much to remind visitors of this Victorian enterprise and of old Welsh life, including the slate caverns and the Ffestiniog railway that was built to transport the slate to the harbour at Porthmadog.
Today there is a lively community life in the town with clubs, societies, bands and male voice choirs.
Blaenau Ffestiniog is at the heart of an area unsurpassed in natural beauty and is the ideal base for touring the Snowdonia National Park by car, bicycle or on foot. Beaches, castles and many of North Wales' attractions are just a short drive or bus journey away.
The slate caverns provide a fascinating insight in to the world of the Victorian miner with an opportunity to take a guided tour on the miner's tramway or a deep mine tour. Then wander through the Victorian village, where pub and shops use specially minted Victorian coins.
The unique and world famous Ffestiniog narrow gauge steam railway runs along a 13 mile line as it descends 700 feet through tranquil pastures and magnificent forests, past lakes and waterfalls, round horseshoe bends and a complete spiral.
Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you drive on one of Snowdonia's highest roads on a visit to the Stwlam Dam and the Hydro centre. This area has some of the best rock climbing in Snowdonia. Fish for trout or savour the tranquillity and fresh air, walking one of the many walks in the mountains around Blaenau or along the vale of Ffestiniog.
The town has a library, leisure centre, swimming pool and nearby is a dry ski slope.
Highlights
Adjacent to the the Ffestiniog Narrow Gauge Steam Railway.
Ten minutes from Llechwedd Slate Mines.
Pictures
Breakfast Room
Four Poster Bedroom
Family Room
En-suite
Facilities
Rooms:
Family Rooms:
1
Single Rooms:
1
Double Rooms:
3
Twin Rooms:
1
Disabled Facilities: There are no disabled facilities.
Pet Facilities: Pets are not allowed.
Special Diets Provision: Special diets are catered for. Vegetarian.
Smoking Facilities: Smoking is not allowed. We operate a no smoking policy throughout the premises.
Directions
By Road: From the Midlands and South of England:
Take the M54/A5 west round Shrewsbury, Oswestry and Chirk and through Llangollen, Corwen, Druid and Pentrefoelas
Just before Betws-y-Coed turn sharp left on to the A470, signposted Dolgellau and Blaenau Ffestiniog
Drive through Dolwyddelan and on to Blaenau
At the roundabout by the Commercial Pub and Commercial Garage, take the first exit in to Church Street
Isallt is 300m on the right, opposite the Spar store, immediately before the HSBC Bank.
From the North of England:
Take the M56/A55 west to Llandudno Junction (junction 19)
Turn left on to the A470 signposted Betws-y-Coed
Just before Betws-y-Coed turn left on to the A5
After 100m turn right on to the A470, signposted Dolgellau and Blaenau Ffestiniog
Drive through Dolwyddelan and on to Blaenau Ffestiniog
At the roundabout by the Commercial Pub and Commercial Garage, take the first exit in to Church Street
Isallt is 300m on the right, opposite the Spar store, immediately before the HSBC Bank.
From Holyhead and Ireland Ferry:
Take the A55 east to junction 11
Turn right on to the A5 signposted Betwys-y-Coed
Drive through Betws-y-Coed and turn right on to the A470, signposted to Dolgellau and Blaenau Ffestiniog
Drive through Dolwyddelan and on to Blaenau
At the island by the Commercial Pub and Commercial Garage, take the first exit in to Church Street
Isallt is 300m on the right, opposite the Spar store, immediately before the HSBC Bank.
From Mid and South Wales:
Take the A470 north to Trawsfynydd
After 3 miles turn right (still the A470) signposted Blaenau Ffestiniog
After another 3 miles, at Llan Ffestiniog, turn sharp right signposted Blaenau Ffestiniog
Drive through the town centre and Isallt is on the left, opposite the Spar store and immediately after the HSBC Bank.
Getting here by train:
Take the London to Holyhead train to Llandudno Junction
Change at Llandudno Junction for Blaenau Ffestiniog
Isallt is 50m up the footpath from the station platform.
Getting here by Air:
The nearest International Airport is Manchester Airport.
From Manchester Airport by car:
Take the M56/A55 west to Llandudno Junction (junction 19)
Turn left on to the A470 signposted Betws-y-Coed
Just before Betws-y-Coed turn left on to the A5
After 100m turn right on to the A470, signposted Dolgellau and Blaenau Ffestiniog
Drive through Dolwyddelan and on to Blaenau
At the island by the Commercial Pub and Commercial Garage, take the first exit in to Church Street
Isallt is 300m on the right, opposite the Spar store, immediately before the HSBC Bank.
From Manchester Airport by train:
Take the Airport train to Llandudno Junction
Change at Llandudno Junction for Blaenau Ffestiniog
Isallt is 50m up the footpath from the station platform.
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