Portmeirion is described as a folly tourist village and is just a little over an hours drive from Llandudno, in a place called Gwynedd. Although I've been in the area a number of times this was my first visit.
Portmeirion was designed and built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975 in the Baroque style, no one actually lives there, the buildings serve as hotels or guest accomodation. It has been the location for a number of films and TV shows, the most famous being the cult TV show The Prisoner.
The place it'self isn't all that big, I walked around at least 4 times, you can go down onto the beach, although you do have to pay close attention to the tide times, (which are displayed), as the water does come right up to the walls. You can also walk along the coastal path which starts down by the lighthouse. There are plenty of places to stop and grab a cuppa or sit and eat a picnic, there are also a few shops selling the usual and one dedicated to The Prisoner merchandise. It's a place to take your time, wander round and enjoy the peace and quiet.
I took a lot of photos so be prepared, lol
