A small Welsh village with a population of fewer than 500 has been named the fourth most beautiful place in the UK. Beddgelert, nestled in the Snowdonia area of North Wales, made the Daffodil Hotel's list of most beautiful escapes.
Located at the confluence of the Glaslyn and Colwyn rivers, the village features an often-photographed bridge, numerous trails, and serves as a gateway to the Snowdonia mountains. It has won multiple Village in Bloom contests and is frequently praised for its beauty.
Beddgelert is also known for its legend of Gelert's Grave, a faithful hound of medieval Welsh Prince Llewelyn the Great. The prince mistakenly killed the hound, believing it had harmed his infant son, only to discover the dog had saved the heir from a wolf. The remorseful prince reportedly never smiled again.
Visitors on Tripadvisor have called it the “cutest Welsh village” and “stunningly beautiful,” with many praising the photo opportunities, walks, and local shops. The village is accessible by car or train, being a stop on the Welsh Highland Railway from Caernarfon to Porthmadog.
