Penmaenuchaf

For those wanting a true escape the stunning Penmaenuchaf Hotel is the ideal location. Overlooking the Mawddach Estuary at the foot of the Cadair Idris mountain in Snowdonia, North Wales, the beautiful house offers a real mountain retreat.

The independently-owned luxury 4-star Victorian country house is nestled within 21 acres of scenic landscapes. The estate's history goes back to the 16th century when records show a small farmhouse, known as Cliffe House stood on the site. It was around 1860 when Bolton cotton magnate, James Leigh Taylor, incorporated the original dwelling into what is now known as the West Wing.

Fast forward to June 2022 when owners Zoe and Neil Kedward acquired the hotel, expanding their chain of hotels to five, including the beautifully restored Grove of Narberth hotel in Pembrokeshire. They have recently finished the final refurbishment of the Penmaenuchaf Hotel after a four-year development, working alongside renowned interior designer Nicola Harding.

This historic property retains its own unique and characterful appeal with welcoming log burners, a snug bar, library, morning room and oak-panelled drawing room.

The 14 individually designed bedrooms and suites, each have their own character combining original features and period details with modern comforts. For those wanting to engage with the amazing scenery several of its bedrooms and suites offer views across the gardens, Mawddach Estuary and the surrounding Snowdonia mountains.

Visitors can indulge in food that has a real focus on British and Welsh produce. The hotel's garden room restaurant serves a continental and full Welsh breakfast, while lunch and dinner menus offer contemporary cuisine using fresh local produce.

For fine dining it's the Afon Restaurant while the Mynydd Restaurant and Bar provides a relaxed space made for relaxing and savouring the moment.

All of this is under the leadership of Head Chef Dan Andree who has a passion for seasonal, cooking focusing on the Welsh landscape. Menus celebrate bold, honest flavours and the best locally sourced ingredients.