Driving route and nice hotel

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LewisB

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 Reading, Berkshire
Can anyone recommend a driving route and decent hotel?

My wife and I would like to take the E86 for an interesting/scenic run but stay in a nice hotel. We would be looking at two nights, a decent restaurant near by is desirable.

My wife loves to take photos so the more scenic the better.

As I'm based in Berkshire I don't really fancy trekking up to Scotland. I'd be looking at an initial 4 to 5 hour max drive to the location.

Any suggestion much appreciated.
 
Just about to book something similar for April & most likely a return to Snowdonia for 2 nights - 2 days , we did the same last Autumn & if you haven't been before it should do the trick
If you want a really nice place as a base for the 2 nights as opposed to single night stays in different places try this place near Llangollen http://www.thehandhotel.co.uk/ total step back in time but the food , folks & place was really great :thumbsup:

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Stayed here last year. The Royal Hotel Llangollen. Hotel is a little old fashioned. We loved it :thumbsup:

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Not a bad view out of the window either way.
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There's a lovely restraunt at the old mill 100 yards away. We headed to Porthmerian te next day. That place is very very cool. 8) Then Drove down to Breckon. Great roads too. :D :driving:
 
Wales is a good shout as above, north or south both have decent roads and some lovely accomadation :thumbsup:
 
Looks like Wales is the destination and Snowdonia National Park!

Thanks for all the suggestions. I've got less than 24hrs to use some Hotels.com rewards that I've built up, so the search will begin immediately! :thumbsup:
 
LewisB said:
Looks like Wales is the destination and Snowdonia National Park!

Thanks for all the suggestions. I've got less than 24hrs to use some Hotels.com rewards that I've built up, so the search will begin immediately! :thumbsup:
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We did a figure of 8 road tour of Snowdonia taking all the main places & its not major miles per day to cover the ground
Beddgelert at the foot of Snowdonia was worth stopping at ( ice cream shop is amazing :oops: ) Capel Curig we drove through as it was a bit "Bowness" around 1pm on a Sunday , otherwise Bala , Llanberis Pass & the Evo triangle are all worth driving & seeing
 
Ruthin castle comes well recommended if your liking north Wales , I've just booked but not there until Easter
Beaumaris is very nice and well worth a night there .
 
mr wilks said:
LewisB said:
Looks like Wales is the destination and Snowdonia National Park!

Thanks for all the suggestions. I've got less than 24hrs to use some Hotels.com rewards that I've built up, so the search will begin immediately! :thumbsup:
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We did a figure of 8 road tour of Snowdonia taking all the main places & its not major miles per day to cover the ground
Beddgelert at the foot of Snowdonia was worth stopping at ( ice cream shop is amazing :oops: ) Capel Curig we drove through as it was a bit "Bowness" around 1pm on a Sunday , otherwise Bala , Llanberis Pass & the Evo triangle are all worth driving & seeing
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Thanks for the tips Mr Wilks.

It looks like we will probably be staying near Lake Vrynwy (South East of the park) , it's got a small spa for my wife and has picturesque views (more importantly I can redeem my rewards against this hotel!).

Hopefully it'll be nice and sunny in Wales during June :? No matter what the weather, great ice cream is a winner with me :D
 
If youre starting with a trip over the M4 or M48 Sevvern bridges you wont be far off repliating our route , as we started from Bristol

Details and pictures here http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=86066
 
Number5 said:
If youre starting with a trip over the M4 or M48 Sevvern bridges you wont be far off repliating our route , as we started from Bristol

Details and pictures here http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=86066
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Thanks for sharing your thread from your trip, it's given me some good ideas. 8)
 
LewisB said:
Thanks for sharing your thread from your trip, it's given me some good ideas. 8)
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Thats Ok - Now you've just got to get plenty of photos up, to repay us all :thumbsup:
 
Number5 said:
LewisB said:
Thanks for sharing your thread from your trip, it's given me some good ideas. 8)
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Thats Ok - Now you've just got to get plenty of photos up, to repay us all :thumbsup:
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No pressure :cry: hahaha!

My wife is the photographer, so I'll get her on to it! :thumbsup:
 
LewisB said:
Looks like Wales is the destination and Snowdonia National Park!

Thanks for all the suggestions. I've got less than 24hrs to use some Hotels.com rewards that I've built up, so the search will begin immediately! :thumbsup:
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You will not be disappointed often take the Z up that way when I feel low. Turn off the A5 on to the A470 just before Betws -y- Coed towards Blanue Ffestiniog for one of the best driving roads in the country :thumbsup:
 
From my limited experience it is important when staying in North Wales to find somewhere that is friendly and serves good food. When we stayed on the Lleyn Peninsula we couldn't find a single dog-friendly place where we could eat well and the locals in the pubs are not universally friendly to the English.

Have a great time!
 
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