Curated luxury hotels in Blaenau Ffestiniog

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.

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.

This multi-award-winning hotel is a centuries-old coaching inn located in Betws-y-Coed, within the Snowdonia National Park.

The Ty Gwyn Hotel has beamed ceilings and beautiful bedrooms. The hotel is well-known locally for its international cuisine using fresh local produce.

Located in Betws-Y-Coed, Gwydyr Hotel is next to a golf course – a 3-minute walk from Eryri National Park Visitor Centre and 11 minutes by foot from Gwydyr Forest. This golf hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Swallow Falls and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Dolwyddelan Castle.

Amid 16 acres, surrounded by calm woodland slopes on the banks of the River Conwy, this 4-star gold award-winning Victorian country house offers a unique location in the village, with an emphasis on peace and quiet.

Craig-y-Dderwen is a traditional hotel in the small, but popular village of Betws-y-Coed. Just 5-10 minutes' walk from the village centre, Craig-y-Dderwen is the only hotel situated away from its busy main road.

With free parking, this is an excellent place to relax and plan your stay in the Snowdonia National Park.

Most rooms have beautiful views of either the Conwy Valley or the flowing river.

The Riverside Restaurant also overlooks the river and offers AA Rosette-quality cuisine. A choice of bars means you can either relax beside a real log fire, or overlook the 16 acres of hotel grounds.

When you stay at Royal Oak Hotel in Betws-Y-Coed, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Eryri National Park Visitor Centre and 8 minutes by foot from Gwydyr Forest. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Swallow Falls and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Conwy Falls.

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.

With a stay at Aberdunant Hall in Porthmadog, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Aberglaslyn Pass. This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Yr Wyddfa and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Welsh Highland Heritage Railway.

The Golden Fleece Inn has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Porthmadog. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 6.9 km from Portmeirion.

At the inn, each room comes with a desk. Rooms are fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms come with a kitchen fitted with a fridge. The rooms in The Golden Fleece Inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Snowdon is 26 km from the accommodation, while Snowdon Mountain Railway is 33 km from the property.

Set in Capel-Curig and with Snowdon reachable within 11 km, Bryn Tyrch Rooms 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 Bryn Tyrch Rooms 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 Bryn Tyrch Rooms, while Portmeirion is 35 km away.