Glanllifon Bed and Breakfast

Glanllifon is a charming Victorian bay-fronted bed and breakfast on the quiet west side of Criccieth, with lovely views across Cardigan Bay and to the Snowdonia mountains. A short walk from the beach, the shops and the castle, its individually styled rooms and hearty breakfasts have earned it consistently excellent guest reviews — a relaxed and welcoming base for exploring the Llŷn Peninsula and southern Snowdonia.

A characterful seaside B&B in Criccieth

This is a lovely, traditional bed and breakfast with a real sense of place. The five rooms are each uniquely characterful, with en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and tea and coffee, and some enjoy garden or sea views. A full Welsh breakfast — with vegetarian and vegan options — is served each morning, there is free WiFi and parking opposite, and the beach is around 600 metres away.

Comfort and a great location

With its sea and mountain views, comfortable rooms and warm welcome, Glanllifon is a relaxed base in one of the loveliest little resorts on the Cardigan Bay coast. Being a short walk from the beach, the shops and the castle makes it ideal for an easy, car-light seaside break.

At a glance

• Victorian bay-fronted bed and breakfast
• Five individually styled en-suite rooms
• Sea and mountain views; around 600m from the beach
• Full Welsh breakfast (vegetarian and vegan options); free WiFi
• On the quiet west side of Criccieth

Where it is

Criccieth is a genteel Victorian resort on the Cardigan Bay coast, its ruined castle standing on a green headland between two beaches. Famous for Cadwalader’s ice cream and close to Lloyd George’s village of Llanystumdwy, it is a relaxed gateway to the Llŷn Peninsula. You can browse more places to stay across the area on our Llŷn Peninsula accommodation page.

Things to do nearby

Criccieth is a wonderful base for the Llŷn and Snowdonia alike. The castle and the beaches are on the doorstep, and the drive-on sands of Black Rock Sands, near Porthmadog, are a short drive away. You can ride the Ffestiniog steam railway, wander the Italianate village of Portmeirion, or head inland into the mountains of Snowdonia. The rest of the Llŷn Peninsula, with its quiet coves, the sailing resort of Abersoch and the Wales Coast Path, is all easily reached too.

Who it suits

With its comfortable rooms, lovely views and hearty breakfast, Glanllifon suits couples, families and walkers who want a friendly, well-placed base in the heart of a charming seaside town. Being able to walk to the beach, shops and castle makes it especially appealing for a relaxed, car-light holiday.

Good to know

The sea-view rooms are worth requesting for the lovely outlook across Cardigan Bay. Being on the quiet west side of Criccieth, the B&B is peaceful yet still within an easy stroll of the beach, shops and castle, with parking opposite. It is a popular spot in summer, so booking ahead is recommended for the school holidays and the warmer months. The individually styled rooms and the hearty Welsh breakfast give it a real personal touch, and the combination of sea and mountain views from this peaceful corner of town is hard to beat. It makes an excellent base for combining beach days with trips into Snowdonia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there sea views? Yes — across Cardigan Bay, with mountain views too.

How close is the beach? About 600 metres.

Is breakfast included? Yes — a full Welsh breakfast, with vegetarian and vegan options.

How many rooms are there? Five individually styled en-suite rooms.

What is nearby? Criccieth Castle and beaches, Black Rock Sands, Portmeirion and Snowdonia.

Glanllifon is a characterful, welcoming choice for a Criccieth seaside break. Use the Book button for live availability, or the Contact Host form to enquire with the owner directly.