We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in North Wales, UK. We have also included accommodation in villas, historic buildings, holiday homes, guest houses, lodges, country estates, old châteaus, romantic hotels, manor houses, "relais" (mansions) and medieval castles. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated December 2023.
Lodge.Creative. Gorgeous surroundings. Located 16 km from Snowdon, Elephant View Shepherds Hut provides accommodation in Caernarfon with access to a hot tub. Situated 10 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway, the property features a garden and free private parking. The lodge features 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a stovetop, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are available in the lodge. Portmeirion is 30 km from the lodge, while Llandudno Pier is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 44 km from Elephant View Shepherds Hut.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most creative, lively and relaxing lodges in North Wales! It also has BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS. So NICE!
Lodge.Relaxing atmosphere. Nice surroundings. Situated within the Snowdonia National Park, Plasglasgwm is an historic Welsh farm nestling in the Glasgwm valley above the village of Penmachno. Dating back to 1573, Plasglasgwm offers unique accommodation in converted farm buildings and barns in a courtyard setting. Plasglasgwm offers a converted three-bedroom Welsh long barn, a deluxe suite for 2 guests in the old cow shed, and cosy double beds in the former 18th century pig sties. Offering catered and self-catered options, the farm buildings have been converted to provide contemporary accommodation in a period setting. The rooms at Plasglasgwm retain original features including exposed beams, stone and slate walls, Egyptian cotton bedding and natural floorings, as well as on-site parking. Guests can also enjoy our fully licensed coffee shop/bistro, offering breakfasts, light lunches and farmhouse dinners by arrangement, as well a selection of wine and local craft beers. A variety of mountain biking and walking trails can be found within the local area, and the owners can offer local knowledge to anyone wanting to explore the surrounding countryside.Show full description
Plasglasgwm is a one-of-a-kind historic farm transformed into stylish accommodation in a beautiful valley. Situated in a national park, it offers a serene environment surrounded by mountains and countryside, perfect for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great bar. On the edge of Snowdonia National Park, Palé Hall 5 red star Relais Chateaux property set in a Victorian manor house hotel with 18 elegant rooms in the main building and 4 garden suites. The individually designed bedrooms at Palé feature stylish décor. Some rooms have seating areas or garden views. Palé Hall offers a Michelen green star restaurant, serving a varied menu including local Welsh produce. The chefs produce dishes with a blend of British and Welsh cuisine. Near Bala in North Wales, Palé Hall hotel is set in 16 acres of tranquil gardens and parkland. Close to the River Dee, local activities include fishing, shooting and horse riding.Show full description
Palé Hall is a beautiful 5-star country house hotel in a peaceful region. It has elegant rooms in a Victorian manor house, surrounded by lovely gardens. The hotel is known for its exceptional fine dining and luxurious atmosphere.
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Nestled in the Dyfi Valley, The Firecat Bed and Breakfast features large open fireplaces, exposed beams and traditional oak furniture throughout. Enjoy the superb mountain views of the Snowdonia National Park whilst relaxing in the garden or one of the 3 rooms available, all of which feature seating areas and tea/coffee making facilities, along with flat-screen TV inclusive with satellite channels and DVD player. The en-suite bathrooms are also provided with hairdryer, Egyptian bathrobes and towels as well as free toiletries. A full English breakfast is served every morning alongside a continental breakfast option, whilst an evening meal is available upon request. The Firecat property offers a large garden, shared lounge and further land situated on the banks of the River Dyfi just a short walk away, with superb views over the Dyfi Valley and local waterfall, offering picnic and BBQ opportunities at further request. Hiking, mountain biking, riding and water sporting activities can be enjoyed in the surrounding area, as well as country pursuits like duck and pheasant shooting and trout/salmon fishing along the Dyfi river. The coastal towns of Barmouth, Harlech and Aberystwyth are all within an hour's drive and Machynlleth train station is just over 12 miles away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Trendy. Great bar. Situated 10 minutes’ walk from Llandudno Pier, Abbey House is between both shores of the limestone headland of Great Orme. There is a free parking space per bedroom. Guests can enjoy a hearty breakfast freshly made. All rooms have an en suite bathroom with bath or shower, a flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi. Delicious food made with locally sourced ingredients can be found in the local restaurants and cafés, 10 minutes’ walk away. With free parking and easy access to the beach, guests at Abbey House can also reach nearby attractions such as the Welsh Mountain Zoo, 6 miles away, and the Conwy’s medieval castle, 10 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Luxury Tent.Cosy. Great location. Popular among couples. Featuring mountain views, Llangollen Shepherds Huts provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 38 km from Chester Racecourse. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The luxury tent has a terrace and a hot tub. There is a seating area and a kitchen complete with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. This luxury tent is non-smoking and soundproof. Guests at the luxury tent will be able to enjoy activities in and around Llangollen, like cycling, hiking and walking tours. Chester Zoo is 45 km from Llangollen Shepherds Huts, while Bodelwyddan Castle is 50 km away. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 79 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Llangollen Shepherds Huts provide a one-of-a-kind glamping experience with traditional luxury shepherd huts. Nestled in the hillside, they offer stunning views of the Dee Valley and the town of Llangollen.
Bed and Breakfast.Hip. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Set 27 km from Snowdon, 33 km from Bodelwyddan Castle and 3.7 km from Gwydir Castle, Crafnant House - Bed & Breakfast features accommodation located in Trefriw. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes à la carte, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options. The property offers bike hire and features a garden and outdoor fireplace. All units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also offer free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Zip World Fforest is 8 km from the bed and breakfast, while Dolwyddelan Castle is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 71 km from Crafnant House - Bed & Breakfast.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most STYLISH bed and breakfasts in North Wales.
Bed and Breakfast.Great views. Popular among couples. Featuring a shared lounge and views of mountain, No6 is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Barmouth, 600 metres from Barmouth Beach. The property features river views and is 19 km from Harlech Castle and 41 km from Castell y Bere. The property offers soundproof units and is located 32 km from Portmeirion. At the bed and breakfast, all units come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A terrace with an outdoor dining area and sea views is offered in all units. At the bed and breakfast, certain units are equipped with a coffee machine and fruits. As an added convenience, the bed and breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Criccieth Castle is 41 km from No6, while Aberdovey Golf Club is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 102 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home.Historic. Surrounded by the beautiful Gwynedd countryside, Perthi Uchaf provides characterful accommodation for 6, less than 4 miles from Llanberis. In 3 acres of grounds, this holiday home has free parking nearby. This 18th-century cottage has a double and 2 twin bedrooms, and a bathroom with bath and shower. The 13th-century Dolbadarn Castle sits above Llyn Padarn, 4 miles from Perthi Uchaf. There is a lounge with a flat-screen TV and DVD player, and an inglenook fireplace with log burner. The dining area complements a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. The cottage also has views of the Snowdonian mountains. Llanberis Lake Railway offers steam train journeys through the area, and the village is home to attractions including the Welsh Slate Museum and Electric Mountain.Show full description
Guest House.Great location. Dolffanog Fawr has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Tal-y-llyn, 45 km from Aberystwyth Golf Club. Each accommodation at the 5-star guest house has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot tub. Outdoor furniture is available for guests to relax or dine outside. At the guest house, units include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. Guests are welcome to unwind in the in-house bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Clarach Bay is 45 km from the guest house, while Castell y Bere is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 116 km from Dolffanog Fawr.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Popular among couples. Plas Tan-Yr-Allt Historic Country House & Estate offers luxury accommodation in Porthmadog. Free private parking and WiFi is available on site. Afternoon Tea is served daily in the Drawing Room, between 15:00 and 16:30 for a small fee. Each room includes a flat-screen TV and DVD player, a hairdryer, and tea and coffee making facilities. All of the bedrooms offer a seating area and include views of the sea or mountains. A full cooked breakfast is served each morning at Plas Tan-Yr-Allt Historic Country House & Estate. An evening meal is available from recommended restaurant Y Sgwar in the village. At a surcharge, a shuttle service is provided to and from the restaurant, which is within a 3-minute drive or a 10 minute walk. There is a shared Drawing Room at the property, and guests are able to enjoy the garden and terrace. Llandudno is 47 km from Plas Tan-Yr-Allt Historic Country House & Estate, while Betws-y-coed is 28 km away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Nice style. Popular among women. Offering a terrace and garden view, Lon y Traeth Bed & Breakfast is set in Pentraeth, 31 km from Snowdon and 47 km from Llandudno Pier. Offering free private parking, the 5-star bed and breakfast is 25 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway. The bed and breakfast offers sea views, an outdoor fireplace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. At the bed and breakfast, the units are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bathrobes and slippers. A fridge is also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, the units include bed linen and towels. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the bed and breakfast features a selection of packed lunches. Guests at Lon y Traeth Bed & Breakfast can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Red Wharf Bay is 4.1 km from the accommodation, while Beaumaris Castle is 9 km away. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 28 km from Lon y Traeth Bed & Breakfast.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Cool. Great bar. Min-y-Don Guest House is a 5-star Gold Award Visit Wales property, located on the promenade at Llanfairfechan. There is free parking and free Wi-Fi access is available. Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a patio. There is a dining area and an iPod docking station. Featuring a spa bath, the bathrooms also come with a shower. You can enjoy a sea view from all the rooms. At Min-y-Don Guest House you will find a garden and a terrace, ideal for watching the sun set over Anglesey. Other facilities offered include an ironing and laundry service and a vending machine. With a sandy beach only metres away, Min-y-Don Guest House is also a 5-minute walk from several shops and restaurants. Llanfairfechan Railway Station is a 5-minute walk away. Penrhyn Castle is 8 miles away and the port of Holyhead is 30 miles away.Show full description
Guest House.Delightful property. Great bar. Set just 32 km from Chester Zoo, Pentre Cerrig Country House offers accommodation in Llanferres with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as bicycle parking. The property has mountain and garden views, and is 27 km from Chester Racecourse. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the guest house, units are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Every unit has a kettle, while certain rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available every morning at the guest house. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Bodelwyddan Castle is 42 km from Pentre Cerrig Country House, while Pier Head is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 62 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I would describe this as the most BEAUTIFUL guest house in North Wales. It also has an amazing hotel bar.
Guest House.Beautiful. Lovely interior design. Situated at the foot of Cader Idris mountain, Afon Rhaiadr Country House is within the heart of Snowdonia and offers white-water rafting, kayaking and mountain biking in the local area. This Victorian house also features free on-site parking and a private garden. With free Wi-Fi, each room at Afon Rhaiadr offers a flat-screen TV and views of the garden. The majority of rooms offer an en suite rain shower and one room has a spa bath with a handheld shower. Guests can enjoy meals in the candle-lit dining room, and relax in the elegant drawing room which is furnished with a mixture of Victorian and Edwardian antiques, and has doors leading into the conservatory and garden. The property has a section of beers, wines and locally brewed ales. Coed y Brenin Forest Park is a 20-minute drive away and is well-known as a mountain bike resort and for its hiking trails.Show full description
Holiday Home.Romantic. Great location. Featuring mountain views, Abergafren Lodge offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 1.9 km from Portmeirion. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 30 km from Snowdon. The holiday home with a terrace and sea views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Porthmadog, like fishing and hiking. Snowdon Mountain Railway is 36 km from Abergafren Lodge, while Bangor Cathedral is 50 km away. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 74 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This holiday home has a great location in Porthmadog.
Bed and Breakfast.Lively. Bryn Teg Barn offers bed and breakfast accommodation in Dyffryn. Free private parking is available on site. The en-suite double room offers mountain and sea views, and a private lounge. Free WiFi is also available. Porthmadog is 25 km from Bryn Teg Barn. Betws-y-coed is 38 km away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Stylish. Great interior design. Popular among women. Tyn Llain B&B is situated in the countryside just 10-minutes drive away from the beach. All rooms have ensuites with waterfall showers, luxurious King Size Hypnos beds, Egyptian cotton linen, Flat screen TV with Freeview, free wireless internet access, fluffy white towels and luxury locally produced toiletries. All guest rooms are equipped with a kettle and a choice of hot drinks. All rooms have either lake or garden views and a seating area. A Full English/Welsh breakfast is served daily at the property. Guests will be able to enjoy activities in and around Llanfflewyn such as hiking. Holyhead is 14 km from Tyn Llain B&B.Show full description
Holiday Home.Lively. Great value. Featuring a garden and views of mountain, Dee Valley Cottages is a holiday home situated in a historic building in Llangollen, 43 km from Chester Racecourse. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. Erddig is 22 km away and Whittington Castle is 26 km from the holiday home. Guests can stay warm with a fireplace in every unit. The units in the holiday home are equipped with a TV and a CD player. Guests at Dee Valley Cottages will be able to enjoy activities in and around Llangollen, like fishing. The accommodation features a terrace and a barbecue. Horseshoe Pass is 9.2 km from Dee Valley Cottages, while Chirk Castle is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 84 km from the holiday home.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Great value. Located just 3 miles from Conwy, Glyn Isa Country House B&B and self catering Lodge is set in family home, dating from the 17th century, within 10 acres of private land and gardens. The village of Rowen is just 1 mile away and the property offers free parking. With garden views, the comfortable rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room benefits from an en-suite bathroom with either a walk-in shower or a bath with an overhead shower, along with complimentary toiletries. A hairdryer can be provided upon request. Some rooms feature original fireplaces and Wi-Fi access. Guests at Glyn Isa Country House can relax in the garden and in the shared lounge, which is available from 18:00 until 22:30 every day. The bed and breakfast is just over 4 miles from Conwy Castle, 3.3 miles from Bodnant Garden, and a 10-minute drive from Llandudno. Dolgarrog and the new Wave Centre Project Surf Snowdonia are 3 miles away.Show full description
One of the most CHARMING AND HISTORIC bed and breakfasts in North Wales.
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