Flying
There are 3 airports that can be reached in under 90 mins from Llandudno. The nearest airport is Anglesey, which is approximately 40 miles away. There is also Liverpool Airport - approximately 70 miles away, and Manchester Airport - approximately 80 miles away.
Rail
Llandudno is serviced by two train stations – Llandudno Station and Llandudno Junction Station. Llandudno Station is located on Augusta Street which is close to the town centre and a short (approximately 5 minutes) taxi ride away from Great Orme Cottage. Llandudno Junction Station is either a short train ride away from Llandudno Station or taxis are available at the station to drive you up to Great Orme Cottage (it should take approximately 15 minutes).
Driving
Satellite navigation should take you to the cottage without any trouble. Please note that it is a steep drive up the Great Orme!
If coming from the North Parade, drive until you reach the roundabout near to the pier and take a left on to Church Walks. You need to take the first right off Church Walks on to Ty-Gwyn Road. Keep going on Ty-Gwyn Road, through the traffic lights, past the green (the green will be on your left), past a row of terraces and you will reach a turning on your left on to St. Beuno’s Road. If you reach the half way tram station, you have gone too far. Turn left on to St Beuno’s Road, it is a sharp turn! Look out for the second turning on your right – this will be Cromlech Road. Drive down Cromlech Road and you will find Great Orme Cottage, the second house on the left.
Upon arrival, you will need to obtain the key to the cottage. One set of keys is provided in a key safe local to the property. The location and access code to the key safe will be provided by email prior to arrival.
The address of the cottage is:
Great Orme Cottage
2 Cromlech Road
The Great Orme
Llandudno
LL30 2JW
Llandudno is well serviced by both small convenience stores and large supermarkets alike. Amongst others you will find a Co-op, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Asda. Tesco and Lidl are located nearby in Llandudno Junction.
Asda and Tesco will deliver to the cottage should you choose. You can order online at www.asda.com or www.tesco.com
Please note that the tap water is safe to drink.
There are lots of fabulous places to eat and drink in Llandudno. Here are just a few to help you to settle in.
Restaurants
Home Cookin’ (British) - 139 Mostyn Street (the main street in the town centre), Llandudno, LL30 2PE, Tel: 01492 876585, www.homecookin-llandudno.co.uk (Booking Advisable)
Carlo’s Restaurant (Italian, Mediterranean) – 2 Pleasant St, Llandudno LL30 1LJ, Tel: 01492 875722
Tops Chinese Restaurant – 43 Mostyn Ave, Llandudno LL30 1YY, Tel: 01492 876729
Mamma Rosa Italian Ristorante – 11 Mostyn Ave, Llandudno LL30 1YS, Tel: 01492 870070
The Seahorse Restaurant & Bistro – 7 Church Walks, Llandudno LL30 2HD, Tel: 01492 875315, www.the-seahorse.co.uk
Fortes Restaurant (British) - 69 Mostyn St, Llandudno LL30 2NN, Tel: 01492 877910, www.fortesicecream.co.uk
The Blue Elephant (Indian) - 96 Gloddaeth St, Llandudno LL30 2DS, Tel: 01492 870178, www.blueelephantllandudno.co.uk
Yiamas Greek Taverna - 1st Floor, 5 Gloddaeth St, Llandudno LL30 2DD, Tel: 01492 330090
Gastropubs
Kings Head - Old Rd, Llandudno LL30 2NB, Tel: 01492 877993, www.facebook.com/KingsHeadPubLlandudnoNW/ This is the nearest pub to the cottage - it is 0.5 of a mile away.
The Cottage Loaf (Gastropub) – Market Street, Llandudno, LL30 2SR, Tel: 01492 870762, www.the-cottageloaf.co.uk (Booking Advisable)
The Irish Bar - 137 Mostyn St, Llandudno LL30 2PE, Tel: 01492 485538, www.theirishbar-llandudno.foodanddrinksites.co.uk
Craigside Inn Brewers Fayre - Colwyn Rd, Llandudno LL30 3AL, Tel: 01492 545943, www.brewersfayre.co.uk
Cafes
Kitchen 50 Six - 56 Mostyn Street, Llandudno, LL30 2RP, Tel: 01492 860928, Kitchen50six.co.uk
Takeaways
Fish Tram Chips - 24 Old Rd, Llandudno LL30 2NB, Tel: 01492 872673. This is the nearest chip shop to the cottage - it is 0.5 of a mile away.
Tribells (Fish & Chips) - 10 Lloyd St, Llandudno LL30 2YA, Tel: 01492 878296
Chish’n’fips - 11 Victoria St, Llandudno LL30 1LQ, Tel: 01492 872987, https://www.facebook.com/ChishNFipsLlandudno/
There is a Minor Injuries Unit at Llandudno General Hospital, Hospital Road, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 1LB, open 8am – 8pm, 7 days a week. Appointment only, please call 03000 850013 first. https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/hospitals/llandudno-general-hospital/
Out of hours Medical Care
If you require non-urgent medical care - out of hours, you should ring the North Wales GP Out of Hours Service on 0300 123 55 66. This Service is available between 6.30pm and 8.00am, Monday to Friday and all day and night at weekends and on bank holidays.
Police, Ambulance, Fire Service, Coast Guard, Mountain Rescue: 999.
You will find a wealth of information about the area at www.gonorthwales.co.uk and www.visitconwy.org.uk.