Sue @ Cadair View Lodge's Blog

As some of you may know it was my birthday last Friday.  Yes, I know that I don’t look 21 but I’m sure that was the birthday that I was celebrating It was suggested that I might like to go to Raj + Noorie’s restaurant, Indiana Cuisine, in Fairbourne.  It’s within the Cadair View Lodge [...]

We’re at that time of the Year, just after St Dwynwen’s Day and before St Valentine’s Day when people’s minds can turn to LOVE. Potential guests are still calling, looking for that “perfect Valentine’s getaway” to show their loved ones how much they care.  People are looking for champagne, flowers a

Just spotted that they’re planning a remake of the 1941 film “The Ghost Train” starring Arthur Askey. The basic plot behind this comedy was that a group are stranded at a remote railway station overnight, which is haunted by a phantom train.  The original film had scenes filmed on Barmouth bridge an

This is the time of year when many of us resolve to “change our lives”.  It may be that we resolve to make a lifestyle change – lose weight, get fit or stop smoking or it may be to learn something new. Whilst a visit to us in Snowdonia can be part of your lose [...]

It has come to our attention that some Mummies and Daddies are concerned about bringing their children to stay at Cadair View Lodge over Christmas.  The main source of concern seems to be the lack of chimneys in the log cabins but some children are also concerned that if they’re not at home on Chris

So what is The Cadair View Lodge 30 Minute Ring?   It’s all of the attractions, activities and tourist focused businesses that can be driven to, from Cadair View Lodge’s accommodation, in roughly 30 minutes.  You can see how much of Snowdonia this takes in by looking on The Map  We’re in the middle

The village of Llanelltyd lies on the junction of A470 and A496 (Barmouth road) just north of Dolgellau and about 9 miles south of Cadair View Lodge. The old bridge in the photo can be reached by leaving the A470 between the A496 roundabout and Dolgellau.  Heading south it’s a left hand turn signpos

If you are looking for a short break in Snowdonia (or anywhere else for that matter) you may struggle to find self catering accommodation.  Most self catering accommodation providers prefer you to stay either for a full week (and it MUST be Saturday to Saturday) or, out of season, they may allow you