Penmaenuchaf Hall Hotel

This hotel has some very good elements, but it has quite a way to go to equal its older sister, the Grove in Narberth. A Victorian pile set on a hillside. The gardens are pretty boring – just few pink and blue hydrangeas really and a rather small terrace for drinks which it is hard to get to other than by walking through the dining room and opening a French window. Our room was large and comfortably furnished. Staff very pleasant. Food is excellent. I am normally not a fan of hotels which keep the same menu of four starters, four mains and three puddings all week since it is usually hard to enjoy all your meals fi you are staying for a few days. However, the four choices were much more attractive to us than one often gets with only four (i.e. we fancied more of them) and on our third night (of four) because we were long term the chef offered us two additional choices) The hall, corridors, landings and bar are all very dark – despite big windows the Victorian furnishings and dark walls make it pretty gloomy. They really do need cheering up. The dining room is modern and bright but is very bare so it feels cold. Oddly the hotel provides no material provided giving suggestions for walks, visits or other trips. We discovered that Barmouth is pretty grim but that there are good things to do within 30/40 minutes of the hotel – the pretty village of Beddgelert, a great osprey wildlife centre (Dyfi Ospreys) and a lovely corniche drive south to Aberdovy (with a fascinating old church south of at Llangelyln). Aberdovy is a small and relatively high-class seaside resort village – a much better option for swimming and eating than Barmouth (like Southwold to Great Yarmouth).

The staff were lovely and couldn’t have been more welcoming. The room was well appointed with a comfortable bed and had the added bonus of a balcony with stunning views of the surroundings. We had a wonderful stay here the food at dinner was delicious. Breakfast was great, served at the table by smiling and engaging staff. Although some may think it is expensive it’s worth every penny….Treat yourself you will not be disappointed!

My wife and I stayed at Penmaenuchaf last weekend and from the munute we arrived, we knew it was a really special place. The setting is so beautiful and has incredible views of the mountains. The team were amazing;they were welcoming and attentive; striking that fine balance between professionalism and genuine hospitality. Our room was well appointed, beautifully decorated and spotless. We felt so spoilt.||Dinner in the restaurant was delicious and well presented. My wife was particularly impressed by their separate vegetarian menu. The atmosphere was relaxed but attentive.||What we loved was the calm and the nature of the hotels setting; we felt completely at ease, able to explore the local area. We left feeling refreshed and are already planning our next trip. Thank you to everyone at Penmaenuchaf for making our stay so memorable.

A most enjoyable overnight stay.|The refurbished bedrooms and common spaces by top designer Nicola Harding in her signature style are attractive and comfortable though we would welcome additional lighting options in the bedrooms. We had an excellent shower in the bathroom but a bathroom door would be helpful in keeping things warm when one steps out of the shower. The bed was very comfortable. Sadly we were unable to enjoy the garden and surroundings due to wet weather.|Our meal in the restaurant was excellent, using top Welsh ingredients, and Chef‘s talents can only improve to give a truly superb dining experience. The dining space is light, airy and stylish. Breakfast was delicious and we appreciated that our requests, for example for small portions, were granted.|Service from the very lean team was excellent and Christie, in particular, did a superb job during our stay in holding the fort in trying circumstances. We admired her calm, cheerful and confident manner throughout!

Although we only stayed for one night in August, I can honestly say it was the best hotel we have stayed in for some time.|Your staff were welcoming and professional; the room was very clean and comfortable the gardens are spectacular and the various walks enjoyable.|The bedding was soft and felt luxurious. The breakfast was beautifully cooked and the waitress efficient, overall, the hotel together with the surroundings were exceptional, and look forwards to staying with you for a longer period next time we are in north Wales.|Once again thank you for a memorable night’s stay.

Stayed for one night on 26 July. Had drinks in the bar and the tasting dinner menu with wine flight then breakfast the following morning. The genuine welcome, superb service, excellent room and shower, tasteful and high specification decor, great food and drinks, stunning grounds and the value for money mean I will certainly be back either with friends again or my wife. Cannot fault it, absolutely outstanding. As the Michelin guide says: worth a detour!

Delightful room , we also had a private roof terrace with garden views. Well established gardens and woodlands to explore with wonderful views. The 7 course taster menu is highly recommended, absolutely delicious. Very friendly, efficient staff. Wel worth a visit , one of the nicest hotels I've had to pleasure to stay at.

After finding our way up the very narrow road to the hotel, we made the mistake of driving down to the front of the hotel where there was very limited parking, necessitating a 20 point turn to go back to the earlier small car park. The decor inside the hotel was fabulous and clearly staged by an interior designer. Our room was lovely, although the view was mostly off a wall with a limited garden view. However, the bathroom was well appointed with nice toiletries and fluffy towels. The beds were luxurious and pillows very comfortable. We couldn’t fault the room. Although my daughter loved the nouvelle cuisine and we found the amuse bouche tasty and interesting, I found the portion sizes very small and fussy. On the whole, I would go back however I would be more tempted to eat from the bar menu or elsewhere, as the restaurant was overpriced. We could not fault the staff, the welcome was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. That’s a really big plus in our view.