The latest news from Bryn Bella Guest House, our AA 4-Star Gold B&B in Betws-y-Coed, Eryri (Snowdonia): awards, updates, events and goings-on at the guest house and across North Wales.

Bryn Bella Wins AA Sustainable Champion of the Year 2026
AA Sustainable Champion of the Year 2026 award for Bryn Bella Guest House on the garden terrace

Bryn Bella Guest House has won the AA Sustainable Champion of the Year 2026 award, recognising more than two decades of environmental commitment in Eryri. From solar-heated water and home-grown produce to Snowdonia’s first guest house EV charger, discover the story behind the award.

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Hidden Gardens Near Betws-y-Coed: Quiet Corners of Eryri and Anglesey
Plas Brondanw's Italianate terrace, turquoise bridge and apple orchard, one of the hidden gardens near Betws-y-Coed

North Wales keeps its best gardens quiet. Step past Gwydir Castle’s Renaissance terraces, Clough Williams-Ellis’s own Italianate garden at Plas Brondanw, and Anglesey’s secret valley at Plas Cadnant, all within easy reach of Bryn Bella Guest House in Betws-y-Coed.

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Your Ultimate Early Summer Walking Holiday in Eryri
Couple enjoying wine on Bryn Bella's sun terrace among tulips in early summer

May and June bring Eryri’s golden window: quieter trails, thundering waterfalls and mile after mile of green forest. Discover the best early summer walking holiday in Eryri, from Swallow Falls to car-free bus routes, all within easy reach of Bryn Bella Guest House.

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Why a Car-Free Break in Betws-y-Coed is the Ultimate Escape.
Sherpa'r Wyddfa S1 bus to Caernarfon waiting at the bus stop in Betws-y-Coed

No car, no problem. With a new direct rail link from Liverpool and the Sherpa’r Wyddfa bus network reaching deep into the mountains, exploring Eryri without a car has never been easier. Here’s how to arrive at Bryn Bella, and hit the trails, without ever needing the driver’s seat.

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Bryn Bella Reaches Silver Status with Surfers Against Sewage
Mark from Bryn Bella litter picking on the Miners' Track below Yr Wyddfa, part of Bryn Bella's plastic free guest house work in Betws-y-Coed

Bryn Bella has reached Silver status with Surfers Against Sewage’s Plastic Free Communities scheme, and Gold is already in our sights. Discover what this plastic free guest house in Betws-y-Coed is doing to protect the rivers, forests and mountains of Eryri, and how it shapes every guest’s stay.

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Your Guide to Easter Adventures in Eryri
Couple walking hand in hand along a wooded path beside the River Llugwy in Betws-y-Coed

Spring transforms Eryri into the perfect setting for an Easter break, with newborn lambs in the valleys and thrilling days out just beyond Bryn Bella’s door. From gentle riverside walks to Zip World’s fastest zip line and underground caving, there’s an adventure for every member of the family. Book direct for the best rates and a warm Welsh welcome this Easter.

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