26/01/2026
Extended Dates | Snowdonia Ffestiniog Railway Break 🚂
Exclusive to Great Little Breaks and Travel With The Smith's | Available for Bookings up to end of October 2026
Find tranquillity at the IXORA Hotel and Spa, set amid Snowdonia’s rugged beauty. Just a short drive from Conwy and Betws-y-Coed, it’s the perfect base for discovering the historic Ffestiniog Railway.
Ride The Quarryman train from Blaenau Ffestiniog, tracing the same scenic route once taken by slate trains through the breathtaking Vale of Ffestiniog to Porthmadog. Step back in time as you journey through stunning landscapes, then explore the bustling harbour town before returning to the hotel. After a day of heritage adventure, relax with fresh dining overlooking the Conwy Valley and unwind in comfort, surrounded by Snowdonia’s dramatic scenery.
Your Great Little Break includes:
2 nights bed and breakfast
Glass of Prosecco with dinner (worth £6.95 per person, per night)
Dinner served both nights (£25 allowance per person, per night)
Ffestiniog Railway experience, travelling from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Porthmadog (worth £42 per person)**
A take-away tea or Americano and a slice of cake from Spooners Cafe in Porthmadog, perhaps to enjoy on your return journey
Late check-out to 1pm (worth £20)
From just £275 per person
Why we love this:
📍 The Ffestiniog Railway - Ride the historic Ffestiniog Railway to Porthmadog, soaking in stunning scenery along the way. Relax in comfortable carriages and have your camera ready for stunning views of castles, woodlands and rivers on the way
📍 Cake and Tea - Whether you’re craving cake, confectionary or a caffeine fix, Spooners Café and Bar at Porthmadog station has you covered. Alternatively, if you have a craving for history, Spooners showcases an impressive display of artefacts from the railway’s past
📍 World Heritage Site - Part of the UNESCO ‘Slate Landscape of North Wales’ World Heritage Site, the Ffestiniog Railway is must-see. Climbing over 700 feet from sea level, it offers breathtaking views at every turn