Along the coast of north Wales, there’s a ‘fairytale’ village that’s often mistaken for Lake Como.
Nestled in the picturesque Welsh countryside, Portmeirion Village, in Gwynedd, boasts characterful architecture and enchanting pathways.
It shares many similarities with the magical and romantic Lake Como, but is instead in the UK.
Portmeirion was built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis who based the design around a Mediterranean piazza.
The inspiration certainly shows, the private village resort features pastel buildings and quaint cottages all centred around a piazza.
There’s also 70 acres of woodland area as well as gardens and luxurious accommodation to stay in.
No pets, except for registered guide or assistant dogs, are allowed in the village.
The unique location has captivated many visitors and has more than 5,400 reviews on Trip Advisor with an overall rating of 4.1 out of five.
Along the coast of north Wales, there’s a ‘fairytale’ village that’s often mistaken for Lake Como
Nestled in the picturesque Welsh countryside, Portmeirion Village, in Gwynedd, boasts characterful architecture and enchanting pathways
One reviewer gushed over the ‘truly magical experience’ they had at Portmeirion.
‘It’s like being transported to an Italian time capsule. The building are so quirky and interesting, the views are breath taking, and the food was incredible,’ they said.
Another described it as ‘absolutely beautiful, so pretty, so unusual’.
The visitor added: ‘A very clean village, you can tell that they take pride in the place.
‘We did the full circle, unfortunately our stay wasn’t enough to see the wooded area, but what we seen was beautiful, so colourful.
‘Walked down the pebble path to take pics of the chequers board, which was fab.’
However, some visitors hit out at the ‘expensive’ prices in the resort.
It costs £20 per adult to visit Portmeirion Village for the day, and £17.50 for 60+ year olds and students.
It shares many similarities with the magical and romantic Lake Como, but is instead in the UK
Portmeirion was built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis who based the design around a Mediterranean piazza
A TikTok video posted by @cezandgaz revealed the hidden gem.
They uploaded a clip of the enchanting location, showing the twisting paths and stunning coastal views.
The caption read: ‘Hidden on the coast of North Wales, this surreal, whimsical village looks like it was plucked straight out of Italy and dropped into the lush, green landscape of Snowdonia.
‘Colourful facades, winding pathways, palm trees (!), and a dreamy seaside view, it’s giving European fantasy, without ever leaving the UK.
‘Designed in the 20th century to prove that development didn’t have to ruin natural beauty, Portmeirion is a bold, playful escape that feels like stepping into a storybook.
‘From the pastel buildings to the subtropical gardens, every corner is camera-ready.
‘This is not your typical idea of Wales—this is a reminder that magic can exist where you least expect it.’
The inspiration certainly shows, the private village resort features pastel buildings and quaint cottages all centred around a piazza
There’s also 70-acres of woodland area as well as gardens and luxurious accommodation to stay in
Another video posted by the pair showed them exploring Portmeirion and enjoying a Sunday dinner there.
Cez gushed: ‘Would you believe me if I told you this isn’t an Italian village, but it’s actually somewhere in the UK?’
‘Looks wonderful I wanna visit there,’ one viewer penned.
Another added: ‘How have I never heard of this!!!!’
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