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PENMAENPOOL REYNOLDSTON

Penmaenuchaf Hall A sturdy grey stone Fairyhill A quiet and civilized retreat in the heart
V Victorian manor set in 21 acres of grounds on the of the Gower Peninsula. Set in vast grounds –
south bank of the Mawddach estuary, with much of them still semi-wild – it features a walled
w wonderful views across Snowdonia. Rose and garden, orchard, trout stream and lake. A series of
w water gardens add yet more charm. The interior spacious public rooms lead to the dining room,
continues to be imposing yet welcoming and where fine food might include Penclawdd
standards are exceptionally high. cockles, Welsh lamb and laverbread.
N Penmaenpool, Dolgellau, Gwynedd LL40 1YB. N Reynoldston, Swansea SA3 1BS. Map p74 B4.
Map p74 B2. § (01341) 422129. ` (01341) 422787. § (01792) 390139. ` (01792) 391358.
$ relax@penhall.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 14. ∂ $ postbox@fairyhill.net 0 b,l,d. Rooms 8.
¢ Never. / DC, MC, V. ]]] ∂ ¢ 1 to 16 Jan. / AE, MC, V. ]]]
PORTMEIRION ST BRIDES WENTLOOGE

Portmeirion ‘Magical’ is the most apposite word West Usk Lighthouse A B&B to visit for novelty
to describe the hotel at the centre of Clough value, and for very good breakfasts. You will
Williams-Ellis’s enchanting fantasy village. The have spent the night in a wedge-shaped portion
heady ensemble mixes Wales (bilingual staff and of an unusual 1821 lighthouse. You may also
menus, harpist), Capri (Italianate gardens, statues, have slept in a waterbed, showered in a red
columns) and Rajasthan (Indian fabrics, paintings, telephone box, had an aromatherapy massage
objects). Improving reports of the food. and soaked away your cares in a flotation tank.
N Portmeirion, Gwynedd LL48 6ET. Map p74 B2. N St Brides Wentlooge, Newport NP1 9SF.
§ (01766) 770000. ` (01766) 771331. $ hotel@ Map p74 C4. § (01633) 810126. $
portmeirion-village.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 51. S∂ lighthouse1@tesco.net 0 b. Rooms 4. ∂¢ Never.
¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ]]]] / AE, DC, MC, V. ]]

NERCWYS TALSARNAU
Tower B&B in historic castellated border Maes-y-Neuadd 600-year-old granite manor
house, the ancestral home of the owners. house with panelled walls, comfortable public
Baronial rooms, and a dining room hook from rooms and luxurious bedrooms.
which the Mayor of Chester was hung in 1465. N Talsarnau, Gwynedd LL47 6YA. Map p74 B2.
N Mold, Flintshire CH7 4EW. Map p74 C2. § (01766) 780200. ` (01766) 780211. $ maes@
§` (01352) 700220. 0 b. Rooms 3. ]] neuadd.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 16. ]]]
RUTHIN THREE COCKS
Eyarth Station A former railway station Three Cocks Characterful inn with a palpable
transformed into a cheerful B&B. Fine views Belgian influence supplied by its Belgian-born
across the valley, and outdoor pool. owner and her chef husband.
N Llanfair D C, Ruthin, Denbighshire LL15 2EE. N Three Cocks, Brecon, Powys LD3 0SL. Map p74 C3.
Map p74 C2. § (01824) 703643. ` (01824) 707464 § (01497) 847215. ` (01497) 847339. 0 b,l,d.
$ stay@eyarthstation.com 0 b. Rooms 6. ] Rooms 7. ]]
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p71