★★★★
Hotel
Dolgellau
9.6/10

Penmaenuchaf Hotel

In 21 acres of gardens and woodland, Penmaenuchaf Hotel sits above Penmaenpool, overlooking the Mawddach estuary just a 5-minute drive from the market town of Dolgellau, in the Snowdonia National Park. Each bedroom in this country house has a TV, tea/coffee with home baked biscuits, bathrobes, toiletries and free Wi-Fi access. There are views of the valley and mountains beyond, across the landscaped gardens and to the wooded hillside, the herb and sunken gardens. In the mornings the hotel’s garden room restaurant provides a continental and full Welsh breakfast, while lunch and dinner menus offer contemporary British fare using fresh local produce. The hotel features log burners, a snug bar, library, light and airy morning room and oak-panelled drawing room. There is an abundance of leisure activities nearby including mountain biking, fishing, golf and pony trekking. There are also castles, gardens, hill walks, running trails a local park run, art galleries, white water rafting, Zip World, Bounce Below and Surf Snowdonia.

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)
Breakfast info: Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
Free private parking available at the hotel

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Kids

Children older than 16 years are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Address

Penmaenpool, Dolgellau, LL40 1YB, United Kingdom, Dolgellau, United Kingdom

Facilities

Free parking Free WiFi Non-smoking rooms Restaurant Room service Family rooms Tea/coffee maker in all rooms Bar Superb breakfast

Gallery

an estate in the hills with a large house at Penmaenuchaf Hotel in Dolgellau

a hotel room with a bed and a chair at Penmaenuchaf Hotel in Dolgellau

an estate in the hills with a large yard at Penmaenuchaf Hotel in Dolgellau

an old house with a garden in front of it at Penmaenuchaf Hotel in Dolgellau

a room with a fireplace with a portrait of a man at Penmaenuchaf Hotel in Dolgellau

a bedroom with a large bed and a mirror at Penmaenuchaf Hotel in Dolgellau

a bedroom with a bed and a chair at Penmaenuchaf Hotel in Dolgellau

a wooden desk with a vase of pink flowers on it at Penmaenuchaf Hotel in Dolgellau

a white plate of food on a white table at Penmaenuchaf Hotel in Dolgellau

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Reviews

Richard 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Absolutely perfect stay. The staff are amazing; professional, friendly attentive. The hotel is gorgeous and the room (Idris) very very good. A totally brilliant stay. Will definitely be going back

Linda 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Lovely remote hotel for relaxing

Pros: Beautiful old building with lovely grounds to wander through. Food excellent, catered for my gluten free diet. Lovely cosy room with view.

Cons: No lift but it is an old house so expected.

Emma 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Exceptional Small hotel.

Pros: A gorgeous boutique hotel with exceptional interior design, a really warm and personal welcome and great food. Gorgeous Log fires burning. Perfect for a winter getaway in a beautiful setting with lovely local walks.

Vic 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Feel privileged to stay here (2nd time)

Pros: Staff are lovely Hotel magical Gardens fabulous Food exceptional Very special experience and a great escape

Zoe 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Relaxing, comfortable and enjoyable in fabulous surroundings.

Pros: Lovely imposing hotel in beautiful surroundings with very friendly and accommodating staff.

Cons: The meal bill was overcharged by £55. Always worth asking for an itemised bill, which I had to ask for because it wasn’t provided. the costs didn’t agree with what I thought.

Ann 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Beautiful hotel, welcoming staff, delicious food, overall excellent.

Pros: Staff were both friendly and knowledgeable. The decor was beautiful throughout and our room was spotless. Staff had time to chat, which made for a very relaxed stay.

Cons: On arrival, it would have been useful for a sign to point us to reception.

Deborah 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Excellent service and a wonderful experience. Thank you

Pros: Excellent service and location. The facilities were also of a very high quality.

Cons: I don’t have any negative comments

Tom 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

10/10 Beyond our expectations

Pros: This property is STUNNING. The interior is amazing, cosy, clean and classy. The staff weren’t just great, they were above and beyond. I don’t normally write reviews but this place deserves it. Also we climbed Snowdon and was going to go out for dinner, but was so tired we thought to just have dinner at the hotel. And we are SO glad we did! It was outrageous. Top top level food, flavours and service. On par with a high level Michelin star restaurant. We will be returning and recommending to friends and family.

Cons: I can’t fault this place. Maybe that there isn’t a gym? But honestly, when you stay somewhere this stunning, go work out in the amazing grounds and scenery. It would be silly to have gym here!

Alison 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Truly exceptional stay

Pros: A lovely warm welcome on arrival from the very attentive staff was the start of a great 6 days. The hotel is in a lovely location with excellent views and my room was so comfortable - the bed and pillows get a special mention as well as the views from the bedroom whilst enjoying morning coffee.🙂 We ate in the restaurant and had a fantastic Sunday lunch as well as a dinner on our last night. The chef, kitchen and waiting staff really made the meal exceptional - delicious food and friendly service. We also enjoyed drinking the bar - nice and relaxing and in the winter with the fire on, I imagine it’s very cosy. Great place for a base to explore a beautiful area - the walks are fantastic.

Cons: The location might be too isolated for some guests as a car is needed to get around.

Lydia 9/10

Australia 🇦🇺

Pros: Amazing staff and great restaurant, and everything one expects of a good hotel. We had a great stay.

Cons: Nothing.