Curated luxury hotels in Llanfrothen

Set within a beautiful Grade II listed building, dating back to the 17th century, this charming hotel boasts an idyllic setting in the village of Maentwrog, at the very heart of Snowdonia’s National Park.

Traditional, warm and comfortable, The Grapes Hotel is renowned for its home-cooked food, real ales and wonderful accommodation in North Wales. It provides the ideal base from which to enjoy a range of country pursuits, including walking, cycling and horse-riding.

Each of the bedrooms at The Grapes has been recently refurbished to provide all modern comforts required for a comfortable and relaxing stay, whilst still retaining their original period features. Real log fires provide an inviting and cosy atmosphere for the cold winter evenings.

Located in Porthmadog, Aberdunant Hall is in a national park – a 3-minute drive from Eryri National Park and 6 minutes from Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways. This hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Portmeirion Central Piazza and 6.9 mi (11 km) from Criccieth Castle.

With a stay at Hotel Portmeirion & Castell Deudraeth in Portmeirion, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Portmeirion Sands. This beach hotel is 15.5 mi (25 km) from Yr Wyddfa and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Mermaid Spa.

With a stay at Royal Sportsman Hotel in Porthmadog, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways. This hotel is 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from Yr Wyddfa and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Welsh Highland Heritage Railway.

Built by a visionary architect in 1925, Portmeirion Village & Castell Deudraeth overlooks the beautiful Dywryd Estaury. Located just south of the coastal village of Porthmadog on a private peninsula, the hotel offers a spa and wellness centre, an on-site mini market, a bar and a restaurant.

Rooms are located at either The Portmeirion Hotel or Castell Deudraeth, or in the village rooms and suites. The brightly decorated rooms each have a unique design. They feature a TV, a telephone, an en suite bathroom and a hairdryer.

There is also free on-site parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi access.

The hotel has a number of award-winning restaurants that offer an extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, including Hotel Portmeirion Restaurant and Castell Deudraeth Brasserie.

Surrounded by acres of woodland gardens and sandy beaches, the hotel is just 21 miles from Snowdonia National Park. Caernarfon Castle is a 40-minute journey by car and Llanfair Slate Caverns are 34 minutes’ drive away.

Situated in Criccieth, 1.6 km from Criccieth Beach, Bron Eifion Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service. Guests can make use of a bar.

At the hotel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe and a TV. At Bron Eifion Hotel, the rooms come with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options.

Portmeirion is 14 km from the accommodation, while Snowdon is 35 km from the property.

With a large, covered outdoor terrace, and surrounded by the gorgeous scenery of Snowdonia National Park, the 4-star Victoria Inn has free parking on site. It is less than 5 minutes’ drive from Llanfair Slate Caverns, the 100-year-old caves where the movie The First Knight was filmed.

An original stove, flag-stone floor and antique furniture feature in the traditional lively bar. Delicious, homemade food is served, made from local ingredients.

Rooms at Victoria Inn are elegantly designed. Every room features a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities.

The coast is 2 miles from the building, and Llanbedr Rail Station is a 10-minute walk away. The Royal Aerospace Establishment is a mile away, and the surrounding countryside has plenty of opportunities for walking, climbing and cycling.

Set in Capel-Curig and with Snowdon reachable within 11 km, The Bryn at Capel offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 4-star inn offers a shared kitchen. The inn features garden views and a sun terrace.

The units in the inn are equipped with a kettle. Every room includes a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Bryn at Capel all rooms include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Capel-Curig, like hiking.

Snowdon Mountain Railway is 17 km from The Bryn at Capel, while Portmeirion is 34 km away.

Located in Caernarfon, 11 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway and 17 km from Snowdon, Songbird Lodge - Near brew pub/10 mins from Snowdon offers a garden and air conditioning. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 29 km from Portmeirion.

With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom chalet provides a flat-screen TV and a kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are featured in the chalet. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

Llandudno Pier is 49 km from the chalet, while Bangor Cathedral is 22 km away.

Situated in Betws-y-coed, 12 km from Snowdon, Tyn-y-Coed Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 36 km from Portmeirion, 37 km from Llandudno Pier and 42 km from Bodelwyddan Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 18 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway.

At the hotel, rooms include a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Tyn-y-Coed Inn also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms have a mountain view. The rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

The breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options.

Guests at Tyn-y-Coed Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Betws-y-coed, like fishing, canoeing and cycling.

Bodnant Garden is 25 km from the hotel, while Bangor Cathedral is 29 km from the property.

Boasting garden views, Lletyr Bugail offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 11 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway. Featuring a minimarket, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a children's playground and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

The chalet with a terrace and mountain views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. This chalet also features a balcony that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

For those nights when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered and cook on the barbecue.

The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at the chalet.

Snowdon is 17 km from Lletyr Bugail, while Portmeirion is 31 km from the property.