Business Members
The businesses below have shown their commitment to protecting and enhancing the wonderful landscape of Snowdonia with its diverse wildlife and unique cultural heritage by becoming Business members of the Snowdonia Society.
If you run a business in or near Snowdonia why not do the same?
Business Membership £50 to join now
Business Members offering discounts to our members (terms)
Pot Mêl Tŷ Hyll tearoom, Capel Curig
Pot Mêl (honeypot) tearoom in Snowdonia Society’s own iconic property, the Ugly House, by the river Llugwy offers a fabulous range of quality homemade cakes, lunches, teas and snacks in a unique atmosphere. Member discount: 20% on food and drink orders.
Cotswold Outdoor
A great range of outdoor clothing and footwear, climbing, camping equipment and more for the outdoors.
Member discount: 20% on purchases in store and on-line (terms)
Raw Adventures
RAW Adventures provides professionally run mountain activities in Snowdonia and beyond. Run by Kate and Ross Worthington, local mountain leaders. See also www.climb-snowdon.co.uk. Ross and Kate are enthusiastic partners in our conservation work and litter picks, leading volunteer litter-pick groups on the mountains and helping to educate visitors.
Member Discount: 10% on training: Hill & Mountain Skills; Lowland Leader Award
Pengwern County House, Betws-y-Coed
Unwind and relax at Pengwern bed and breakfast, set in two acres of wild woods overlooking the beautiful Lledr Valley and 1m from Betws y coed. Welsh tradition and culture mixed with the new. Member discount: 10% on B&B accommodation
Swn-y-Dwr Country Cottage,Betws-y-Coed
An upmarket holiday cottage situated by the River Llugwy and one minute’s walk from Pont-y-Pair bridge. Extensive, landscaped gardens which sweep down to the river. Sleeps up to 11 people. Nick Corney says, “We live in and love Snowdonia and want to do what we can to help look after and promote it.” Member discount: 10% on lettings.
Bryn Elltyd Eco Guest House, Tan y Grisiau
A tiny 3-star guesthouse in an 1883 stone building, all its energy inputs from renewable sources. Three electric car charge points and two commercial hydro and steam train stations within 200m. Finalist in Wales Green Energy Awards 2014 against National Trust Wales. Member discount: 5% on bookings made by phone or email direct to the owners
Royal Oak Hotel, Betws-y-Coed
Picture perfect former coaching inn set in the stunning village of Betws-y-Coed surrounded by the magical Gwydyr forest at the Gateway to Snowdonia. Member discount: 10% discount on accommodation
Joe Brown, Llanberis
An independent outdoor business focusing on providing honest and personal advice, with great ranges of mountaineering, rock climbing, ice climbing, walking and expedition equipment. Member discount: 10% on in-shop and on-line purchases
Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig
The National Mountain Sports Centre – running courses and holidays in outdoor activities, introducing newcomers to the outdoors, helping outdoor enthusiasts improve their outdoor skills and training outdoor instructors. Member discount: 10% discount on standby B&B
Tan y Foel Country House
Small, secluded B&B with great views and a 5 minute drive to Betws-Y-Coed. A place to rest relax & recharge. Member discount: 5% when booked direct
Castle Vision Photographic
Supplying high quality images to enhance and support many businesses and individuals . Specialist services are offered in hotel and holiday accommodation photography, food imaging, corporate and charity event coverage as well as wildlife/landscape photography courses. Member discount: 10% on services
Wern Cottage is a 5 Star holiday cottage, located in the friendly village of Capelulo at the end of the Sychnant Pass, Conwy. This is the northernmost pass in the Snowdonia National Park and one of Conwy’s best kept secrets. “We wanted to show our support for what the Snowdonia Society are doing to protect this beautiful area.” Member discount:10% (subject to availability)
Breese Adventures, Betws y Coed
Organises tailored adventures, guided walks and challenges for individuals, groups and charities.Member discount: 10% off Snowdonia Challenge entry fees (contact tracey@breeseadventures.co.uk for the reduced-rate coupon code)
Snowdon Events
We provide you, the customer, with a service that’s not offered anywhere else. From event planning and management, to safety and marshalling. We bring experience from multiple industries such as outdoor, soft services, motor sports, event management, charity organisation, and much more. Member discount: 15% discount on group bookings(terms)
Park Hill Guest House,Betws-y-Coed
Park Hill Guest House is a non-smoking guest house B&B with an indoor heated swimming pool located off road in a fine Victorian building traditionally built in the 1860s. The house is set in an acre of lush gardens and overlooking the beautiful village of Betws-y-Coed, the Llugwy and Conwy Valleys and the surrounding mountains of Snowdonia. Member discount: 10% on bookings made by telephone.
Business Members offering accommodation
Bryn Tyrch Inn, Capel Curig
The Bryn Tyrch Hotel in Snowdonia National Park is the perfect place to eat and sleep. Finalist for ‘Best Place to Eat’ in 2013 National Tourism Awards.
Elen’s Castle Hotel & Restaurant, Dolwyddelan
A comfortable, family-run hotel, full of historic character. Once an 18th Century coaching inn, and originally part of the Earl of Ancaster’s Welsh Estate, our hotel offers a unique place to relax at the heart of the Snowdonia.
Sykes Cottages
We are the leading UK holiday cottage booking company with over 25 years’ experience in letting exceptional self-catering properties across the whole of the UK and Ireland. You can always find a great deal on your next cottage holiday, with many including exciting features such as hot tubs, sea views and large gardens. Our Snowdonia and Wales cottages are all hand-picked to the highest standard; your perfect place awaits.
Original Cottages
Original Cottages brings together all of the wonderful holiday homes within our family of local agencies. Because we have people with local expertise based in all of our destinations, we can always find you the perfect escape.
Wales Cottage Holidays
Whether you are looking for an exciting cottage in Anglesey, Snowdonia or beyond , Wales Cottage Holidays offers an outstanding selection of holiday cottages across the country, including quality cottages, modern barn conversions, central apartments and more
Snowdonia Farm Holiday
At Pant Hwfa Farm we offer two self catering leisure homes “Snowdonia Retreat” and “Tranquil Snowdonia” hidden away amidst the legendary Snowdonia mountain’s and provides the ideal retreat in which to unwind. Set in 50 acres of beautiful private hillside farm land nestled within fantastic landscapes
Holiday Cottages
For over 25 years, holidaycottages.co.uk have been providing a first class service to holiday property owners and customers, helping people find their perfect cottage in popular destinations across Wales and the whole of the UK. Whether you’re looking for a dog friendly cottage by the sea, farmhouse on the moors or an apartment in the city, there is something to suit all requirements and budgets.
Sugar & Loaf
Sugar & Loaf have searched from the mountains to the sea to find the most beautiful collection of holiday cottages in Wales. With an ever-growing selection of luxury cottages for every type of holiday, from romantic to quirky, dog-friendly to family, we hope you’ll find the perfect cottage for your getaway. From yurts and glamping to cottages, bed and breakfast, mountain hideaways and costal retreats.
Capel Dinowrwig,Dinowrwig, Caernarfon
Capel Dinorwig is a stunning, converted chapel above Llyn Padarn 3 miles from Llanberis. Luxury finish, spacious open plan living. Fantastic country views with doorstep walks.
Campsites.co.uk
Campsites.co.uk list hundreds of camping and glamping sites across Wales – and some of the best in the Snowdonia area. Sustainable tourism is a priority and they are pleased to support the Snowdonia Society
Country Cottages Online
Country Cottages Online features a wide range of holiday cottages and self-catering properties throughout Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland. Choose from pet-friendly cottage rentals, properties with hot tubs and farmhouses with country views.
Business Members offering courses/training/holidays
Trigonos, Nantlle, Gwynedd.
Trigonos is a residential centre for educational and training events, workshops and retreats. A not-for-profit company, we work to clearly stated ethical principles.
Plas Tan y Bwlch, Maentwrog
Plas Tan y Bwlch is the Snowdonia National Park Environmental Studies Centre, offering a wide variety of courses for individuals and organisations. The courses cover all aspects of the countryside, history, environment, archaelogy and culture.
Bach Ventures, Waunfawr
Adventure activity providers in north Wales, offering multi-activity courses for families, schools, colleges and youth groups.
Rhyd y Creuau, Betws y Coed
A Field Studies Council centre offering courses and other opportunities to individuals and professionals to explore, understand and be inspired by the natural environment.
Mountain Wonders
Mountain wonders are fully qualified mountain leaders who want to show you some amazing places in Wales. They provide private and group events from navigation workshops, guiding days and wild camps by fully qualified guides.
Ramblers Walking Holiday
Whatever your passion, it’s easy to find your dream walking holiday with RWH. Each time you book a holiday with Ramblers Walking Holidays, Adagio or Cruise and Walk, nominate Snowdonia society and our group will receive additional funding!
Other Business Members
Superfix Supplements, Cwm-y-Glo
Superfix develop and research natural ethno-veterinary products for all horses. “As well as our continued work with racehorses we also now have a range of products suitable for native ponies developed with our own Welsh Mountain Ponies here in Wales. Snowdonia provided us the materials to work with, it is only right to support those who care for Snowdonia and be an active part of its sustainability.”
Fabian4 On-line Entry
Based in Wales, the leading provider of orienteering on-line entry services in the UK. It offers on-line entry, competitor tracking and a real time results service for running, cycling, triathlon and all types of adventure races. Fabian4 also sponsors and organises the Fabian4 Dyffryn Conwy Mountain Challenge
Health & Food Llanrwst
A friendly local shop stocking a wide and expanding range of wholefoods, local & organic produce, speciality ingredients, herbal remedies, vitamins, natural beauty, eco products and much more.
Trefriw Woollen Mill
Manufacturers of traditional Welsh bedspreads, travel rugs, tweeds, garments, accessories and soft furnishings. Stockists of knitwear and sheepskin. Visitors to Trefriw Woollen Mills can see the weaving and hydro-electric turbines which generate our electricity.
Always Aim High Events
Outdoor sports event organiser, providing ultimate adventure sport experiences to give you the most memorable events in stunning natural locations.
First Hydro Company, Llanberis
First Hydro Company is one of the UK’s most dynamic electricity generators, responsible for the management and operation of the pumped storage plants at Dinorwig and Ffestiniog in the Snowdonia region of Wales, and for the Electric Mountain in Llanberis.
Dinorwig Distillery, Fachwen
Our micro mountainside gin distillery is nestled beneath the slate quarries of Dinorwig, inspired by the beauty of the area we crafted our signature gin. Naturally it was named Blue Slate Gin, Jin Llechen Las.
Moel Siabod Cafe, Capel Curig
Seeking to provide excellent food and drinks with a warm and friendly welcome we hope to bring something new to your experience of North Wales. Our own love of Snowdonia makes us want to help you enjoy this beautiful location.