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STAY
The Royal Victoria, Llanberis Handy for the museum, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and Dinorwic Quarry, this 18th-century hotel boasts 30 acres of gardens and woodlands. Slate-themed rooms, from £69–£159 a night. 01286 870253; theroyalvictoria.co.uk
Cosy Cottage with Blaenau Ffestiniog A snug quarryman’s cottage from which to adventure into the Blaenau Ffestiniog quarries, Zip World, Bounce Below and Antur Stiniog. £60–£90.
