
Old Town Terraces
Characterful houses inside and around the town walls, steps from the castle and the harbour.
A World Heritage castle, a lively harbour quarter and Yr Wyddfa twenty minutes away make Caernarfon a natural base for exploring Eryri. We manage holiday lets and Airbnbs across the town and the villages towards the mountains, backed by our North Wales team in Conwy.

Speak to our Conwy based North Wales team on0330 190 0453
Caernarfon combines a historic town centre with access to Yr Wyddfa and the wider North Wales visitor market. We manage listings, pricing, guest care, changeovers, maintenance and Welsh records. Our published North Wales index provides regional coast context and is not presented as town specific occupancy or income evidence.
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The North Wales Holiday Let Index publishes a coast sample across Llandudno, Conwy and Anglesey. It does not publish a Caernarfon occupancy or income figure, so a property forecast must be specific to the home.

The castle, harbour and access to Yr Wyddfa shape the stay, but the forecast must use evidence for the actual property.
Caernarfon Castle is a World Heritage landmark. Listings should state the property’s actual access, views and distance from it.
Yr Wyddfa and surrounding routes create distinct trip plans. Pricing should respond to observed dates and the property rather than assume occupancy.
Homes inside the walls and around the harbour differ in parking, access, layout and building condition, all of which should be reflected in the operation.
Purchase price, running costs, capacity, condition and restrictions vary by property. The valuation should show its assumptions for the actual home.
From listing to linen, one North Wales team keeps the operation guest ready, maintained and recorded clearly.
Listings that lead with the castle, the harbour and the mountains, across all the major platforms.
Dynamic nightly pricing tuned to climbing seasons, events and holiday weekends.
Reliable local cleaning and linen between stays, with checks that keep properties guest ready.
Round the clock support with genuine local knowledge, from parking near the walls to sunrise starts for Yr Wyddfa.
Welsh visitor accommodation registration, safety checks and commercial availability and letting records kept together for clear monthly statements.
Clear advice before launch, practical takeover planning and regular reviews once your Caernarfon holiday let is live.

From old town terraces to village cottages beneath the mountains, we manage each property around its real features and operating needs.

Characterful houses inside and around the town walls, steps from the castle and the harbour.

Stone cottages in the villages towards Llanberis and the mountains, managed around access, heating and capacity.

Modern and converted apartments around the harbour quarter, ideal for couples and short breaks.

Sea view and mountain view homes that need property specific presentation, maintenance and pricing.
“I can honestly say the level of service and attention to detail is at the highest possible level.”
Nick & Lorna“A really responsive and helpful team who work hard to keep guests and tenants both happy and comfortable during their stay.”
Kweku“I’ve been in business 20 years and had experience with many agents. UpgradedPM are one of the top.”
Sandra“They not only made the place more efficient and scalable, but also appealed to a wider range of guests.”
JenniferWhat Caernarfon owners usually ask about professional holiday let management.

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The planning position can depend on the property, its existing use and current Gwynedd or Eryri planning policy. Check the current position with the relevant planning authority before changing use or committing to a purchase.
Welsh Revenue Authority registration applies if you take bookings of 31 nights or fewer and are responsible for visitor accommodation in Wales. Registration is free and open now. Existing providers and anyone starting during the initial registration period must register by 31 March 2027. The provider remains responsible, though we can help with the property details and submission. Registration applies even where the council has not introduced a visitor levy.
The Valuation Office Agency considers commerciality, the ratepayer’s interest, at least 252 days available and 182 days actually let in the preceding 12 months, and intended availability of at least 252 days in the following 12 months. Limited averaging rules may apply from April 2026. We keep the operating records, but the agency decides the classification.
The location can suit castle and heritage visits, walking trips, families touring North Wales and stays based around the old town. The right audience still depends on the property’s capacity, access and features.
Gwynedd sets its own second home premium. A self catering property may be assessed for non domestic rates only when the Valuation Office Agency is satisfied that all commerciality, interest, availability and letting tests are met. It does not happen automatically after 182 let nights, so check the current council premium and the property’s classification before relying on either tax position.
Yes. We manage properties in the town and the surrounding villages, including towards Llanberis and the northern edge of Eryri. If you are unsure whether your property falls in our patch, just ask.
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