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Caerau Uchaf Gardens

Bala, Snowdonia National Park LL23 7LG, Wales
01678530493
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Bala
5.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Owner description: Open Gardens and Adventure Playground but also food food food. Caerau Uchaf has the highest private garden open to the public in North Wales at over...... more » Owner description: Open Gardens and Adventure Playground but also food food food. Caerau Uchaf has the highest private garden open to the public in North Wales at over 1000 ft. We are Toby and Stephanie Hickish, the Gardens were started in 1994. They are a sideline to our garden design business and are being added to all of the time. The cafe has become a significant part of the whole thing and we aim to produce really good home cooked lunches as well as Stephanies great cakes. We also sell gifts and plants. « less
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Baby buggy parking, Activities for older children, Bathroom facilities
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abitrich
Holmes Chapel, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011

We discovered this gem whilst looking for a suitable stop on the way to our hols to let the kids run off some pent up energy. We were given a very friendly welcome, served some beautiful homemade food and drink as well as plenty to see and do. The kids loved the trampoline as well as running around the hidden... More

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Hickish, Owner at Caerau Uchaf Gardens, responded to this review
1 October 2011

Thank you so much for your lovely review. I am sorry you had such a lovely time here that you had to put your tent up in the dark!! I hope the rest of your holiday was fun and relaxing, do come again if you are passing. We will be lighting the fire in the Parlour for Winter lunches!! Best... More

ShinyPigeon
Brighton, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011

On reaching Caerau Gardens, we were greeted warmly and it truly felt like we were arriving at a friend's home. The views were spectacular and the amount of tea that we got in one teapot was immense! My younger brother Joshua (10) was asked if he wanted to help feed the animals, which he loved doing. He has learning difficulties... More

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Geoff M
Oswestry
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011

Excellent clean accommodation in a very beautiful setting with outstanding views.Ideal for walkers and those who prefer tranquility.Access to private lake with all equipment provided was a big plus.Family run business whose owners Stephanie and Toby make you feel very welcome and nothing is too much trouble for them.Food tremendous from snacks to full meals.As you can tell,we were most... More

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DeeC1980
Manchester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011

This is such a hidden gem, absolutely beautiful gardens with many themes. My partner and myself along with our little boy(2.5) and little girl(18mths) had such a lovely afternoon strolling through the gardens and woodland areas. It was such an adventure for them and very stimulating for there senses with so many different colours and smells from the flowers. There... More

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Cysgod
Bala, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2011
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You are always guaranteed a friendly welcome from Stephanie and Toby at Caerau Uchaf. Its a great place to visit as you can enjoy the peace and quiet as you wander through the themed gardens. It has the feel of a secret place where you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the views over the Berwyn Mountains. The food is... More

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stevenmonteith
Birmingham, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2011
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We stumbled across this place after seeing a sign on the roadside.As we came down the drive we were met by the most splendid views.Quite breathtaking.We looked around the stunning gardens and the kids loved the adventure playground.When we felt a bit peckish we ambled down to the cafe and had lovely food.It is so reasonably priced its ridiculous!The table... More

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marion_andrew
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2011
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We wondered if this would be a good idea with 3 young teenagers in tow but we need not have worried. Thoroughly entertaining and very beautiful, there's something for everyone: woodland, beautiful shrubs & borders, lawns with stunning views and a sunken trampoline, a zip wire, croquet ( mallets provided), a log fort complete with working drawbridge! You can even... More

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