After a nice day in a much improved Caernarfon last week, we set off for a set off for a really nice two days in Llangollen.
We have never been to Llangollen, but will certainly be going again.
We found a great deal on 'Laterooms.com' for The Cornerstones Hotel, it's a 5 Star Bed and Breakfast, and I would willingly pay the full rate any time, it is excellent.
I have posted a picture of the megalomaniac-sized bathroom on the appropriate thread.
We soon realised why the cheap hotel deals were on last week, because all the main attractions in Llangollen were closed down for that week. Canal cruises and Steam Train excursions for Xmas return next week, but we got lucky in other respects.
For example, whilst looking dolefully at the empty train station, the engine (pictured below) pulled in!
It was driver training day! So we were able to watch the trains for a while, and I even took a picture inside the cab.
I hope Merddin Emrys is suitably jealous.
From there, I wanted to visit Plas Newydd, an Elizabethan Manor house which I had seen on TV on the 'Most Haunted' programme.
Again, it was closed, but I was able to walk around the grounds ans take a few pictures, (one below)
Later, we had a fantastic night out in Llangollen's hostelries.
We visited the beautifully restored Corn Mill pub and Restaurant.
However, most of our night was spent in the oldest Wine Bar in Wales, opened in 1976 apparently, and the food on offer was superb. We spent a packet, so much in fact that I can't remember what the wine bar's name is! But, it is bang opposite the Cornerstones Hotel.
The next day, after a walk along the riverbank, I really wanted to see Valle Crucis Abbey.
I had no idea it was so close to Llangollen, but I had spotted it on the drive on, so we had a potter around there as I just adore all things medieval.
In between times there are lots of great little shops, tea rooms and cafes.
I look forward to going again in the near future.