The further you penetrate North Wales, perhaps via the fast A55 from Chester or the more scenic A5, the more glorious the scenery becomes, as the peaks of Snowdonia rise up, with the remote Llyn peninsular and Anglesey beyond. Along the coast are charming, old fashioned resorts such as Llandudno, and historical sites such as Conwy and its fortified castle. Our favourite hotels in the region are mainly run by committed private owners and are notable for three things especially: good food based on excellent local produce, good value for money and peace and quiet in lovely surroundings. The order hotels are listed bears no reflection on our preference.
Written by David Atkinson
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“The village pub goes gourmet”
- Moderate
- St George, Conwy. From the A55, take junction 24 onto the A457 and head through the village of St George
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“Exceptional food in relaxing surroundings”
- Moderate
- Llandrillo, near Corwen, Denbighshire: just outside village in own grounds
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“Top quality guesthouse in rural Anglesey”
- Moderate
- near Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey: in countryside, five minutes from Menai Straits Bridges.
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“Luxury Victorian-style on the seafront”
- Moderate
- Llandudno. On the Promenade opposite the pier
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“A boutique B&B where families are actually welcome”
- Inexpensive
- Dolgellau, Gwynned: in the centre of town
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“A good-value option at the heart of Snowdonia National Park”
- Inexpensive
- DOLGELLAU; On Smithfield Square at heart of town, turning off the A470 and crossing the River Wnion.
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“Art gallery meets boutique guesthouse – and comes out in style.”
- Moderate
- Ruthin; close to St Peter’s Square in the heart of town.
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“Unspoilt traditional inn”
- Inexpensive
- Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Denbighshire: in hamlet 7 miles SW of Llangollen, surrounded by countryside
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“Country hotel, house party style”
- Moderate
- Tremadog, Gwynedd. From the square at Tremadog, follow the A498 towards Beddgelert, taking a single-track road on the left to the top of the hill.
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“Historic, delightfully eccentric climbing inn”
- Inexpensive
- Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd: in the Snowdonia National Park, at the junction of the A498 and A4086
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“Friendly hostelry with a great location”
- Moderate
- in Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, on the Dovey Estuary
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“Peaceful Georgian rectory with sensational views”
- Inexpensive
- Llansanffraid Glan Conwy, Conwy. On A470 near Conwy
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“Endearing restaurant with rooms on the Lleyn peninsula”
- Moderate
- Pwllheli, Gwynedd. On the Lleyn peninsula, one mile west of Pwllheli on A497 to Nefyn
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