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LLANDUDNO NANTGWYNANT

St Tudno With 31 years at the helm, the Blands Pen-y-Gwryd This charming old coach inn, set
are meticulous in attending to every detail of this high in the heart of Snowdonia, is where Edmund
Victorian seafront hotel. Period charm is balanced Hillary and his team set up their training base
with modern facilities, plus a long list of before their attempt on Everest in 1953 – and it’s
thoughtful extras which add to the sense of still run by the same family. Simple, warm and
comfort. The food is right on target in the inviting welcoming, with good, plain home cooking. Soak
dining room; the staff are young and attentive. your muscles in the natural pool in the garden
N Promenade, Llandudno, Conwy LL30 2LP. after a hard day on the hill, or relax in the sauna.
Map p74 B2. § (01492) 874411. ` (01492) 860407. N Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd LL55 4NT. Map p74 B2.
$ sttudnohotel@btinternet.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 19. § (01286) 870211. 0 b,l,d. Rooms 15. ∂ S÷
S∂¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ]] ¢ Nov to Dec. / Not accepted. ]
LLANSANFFRAID GLAN CONWY PENALLY

Old Rectory This pretty Georgian rectory has Penally Abbey Smart yet informal hotel in a
two memorable assets: the glorious sweeping Gothic-style country house next to a ruined
view across the Conwy estuary and the delicious medieval chapel. Commanding views of the
cooking of Wendy Vaughan, supported by her Pembrokeshire coast. There’s a comfortable,
husband’s intelligent wine list. Relax in the well-furnished drawing room, a tall, candlelit
elegant wood-panelled sitting room. Old- dining room and a welcoming bar. Some
fashioned bedrooms with grandiose beds. bedrooms are grand; all are freshly decorated.
N Llansanffraid Glan Conwy, Colwyn Bay, Conwy N Penally, Tenby, Pembrokeshire SA70 7PY.
LL28 5LF. Map p74 C2. § (01492) 580611. ` (01492) Map p74 B4. § (01834) 843033. ` (01834) 844714
584555. $ info@oldrectorycountryhouse.co.uk 0 b,d. $ penally.abbey@btinternet.com 0 b,d. Rooms 12. S
Rooms 6. ∂¢ Dec, Jan. / MC, V. ]]] ∂¢ Never. / AE,MC, V. ]]]

LLANDDEINIOLEN LLANTHONY
Ty’n Rhos A quiet, traditional, well-run Abbey Hotel A chance to sleep in a unique
country hotel. New conference centre. piece of history at these ancient Prior’s quarters.
N Seion, Llanddeiniolen, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Sixty spiral steps lead to the highest bedroom.
LL55 3AE. Map p74 B2. § (01248) 670489. N Llanthony, Abergavenny, Gwent NP7 7NN. Map p74
` (01248) 670079. $ enquiries@ty’nrhos.co.uk C3. § (01873) 890487. ` (01873) 890844. 0 b,l,d.
0 b,d. Rooms 11. ]] Rooms 5. ]
LLANGAMMARCH WELLS LLYSWEN
Lake A grand country house hotel, with Llangoed Hall Luxury hotel in Clough Williams-
polished service and plenty of activities. Ellis mansion created by Laura Ashley’s husband.
N Llangammarch Wells, Powys LD4 4BS. N Llyswen, Brecon, Powys LD3 0YP. Map p74 C3.
Map p74 C3. § (01591) 620202. ` (01591) § (01874) 754525. ` (01874) 754545. 0 b,l,d.
620457. $ info@lakecountryhouse.co.uk 0 b,l,d. $ llangoed_hall_co_wales_uk@compuserve.com.
Rooms 19. ]]] Rooms 23. ]]]