The colourful village has been enchanting visitors for almost 100 years
Having lived in Stoke-on-Trent for a while, Portmeirion means one thing to me and that's pottery. But I only recently discovered that its spiritual home is the village in North Wales that gave it its name.
But the shops are just a small part of what attracts visitors to this unique pay-to-enter village, which is now one of Wales’ most popular tourist destinations and is well known as the location for the 1960s cult TV series The Prisoner. There are two hotels you can book to stay in at Portmeirion, as well as self-catering accommodation and a motorhome park, or you can even book a spa break. Hotel Portmeirion sits on the waterfront and has a heated outdoor pool, while Castell Deudraeth is a gothic-style hotel. But for those just passing by, you can visit for the day, which we did during the Easter holidays.
The weather was dry yet mostly overcast during our trip and the tide was in, but in the warmer months visitors can explore the white sandy beaches of the Dwyryd Estuary to discover hidden caves, gullies and a flurry of interesting plants. We clearly timed it just right as queues were forming for the tables as we left and customers were being warned of a 40-minute wait for food.
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