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Ffordd Isaf, Harlech, Snowdonia National Park LL46 2SW, Wales

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Maelgwyn House Bed & Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
SherlockB 13 contributions
North Carolina
Sep 9, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Our stay at Maelgwyn House was excellent! We arrived tired and grumpy after driving on Welsh backroads for 4 hours. We were sweetly greeted and shown to our beautiful room overlooking the Harlech castle. Our room was immaculate. There was not one spot of dirt in the whole room or bathroom. We instantly felt better!

We walked down the street to a Welsh pub (The Red Lion) for dinner and had a great time. When we returned (around 9pm) Bridget was so sweet to accomodate us by allowing us to receive a call from family back in the US on her private phone. (there was no phone in our room)

We slept soundly because our room was so quiet and arose early to catch an early tee-time at the Royal St. David's Golf Club. Derrick greeted us at breakfast and made us feel right at home. The food was excellent and gave us plenty of energy for a morning of golf in the fog.

We definitely recommend the Maelgwyn House Bed & Breakfast and thought the rooms and service were of the highest quality.

  • Liked — Very very clean and friendly hosts
  • Disliked — Nothing!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2007
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since September 09, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Sporting event
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Great B&B

Maelgwyn House Bed & Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
glory23 5 contributions
London
Sep 3, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Wonderful gem of a place with great views, lovely rooms, and spotless bathrooms (ours even had a full bookshelf in it). The hotel owners were very friendly and helpful (ask Derrick for a recommendation on hills to climb away from the usual tourist trail), and the breakfast was just the right way to start the day.

Very highly recommended and we would definitely come back for our next visit

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay August 2007
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since August 29, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Outdoor / Adventure
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Beautiful location

Maelgwyn House Bed & Breakfast

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4 of 5 stars
JeannetToronto 4 contributions
Toronto
Jul 17, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

Just came back from 2 nights in Harlech and this B and B has the best location. It sits above Harlech Castle and the castle is on a cliff! We stayed in Room 1 with a gorgeous view of the castle (to our right) and the Bay (and Beach) directly ahead with no obstructions - gorgeous! The hosts were extremely friendly and really made you feel at home. Our room had a very comfortable bed and 2 chairs in the bay window to sit and enjoy the view. The house was built in 1907 and is very cosy. There are tea making facilities in your room along with cookies and chocolates and bottled water. The bathroom was a little small but cute and the towel warmer was lovely. Breakfast is very good. You have alot of choice - cereals(hot or cold) , yogurt with fresh fruit to add, muesili, eggs,bacon,sausage, beans,toast (white or brown), fruit bread, welsh cakes and a variety of preserves. You will be full after that! So if you want to burn off those extra calories the path to the beach starts right across the street - it's a good ways down so take your time and then you must cross the dunes to a 7 mile beach (you could walk forever) but save some energy for the walk back up! (it is a climb!) I should also mention that Maelgwyn House is set back from the road with a cute garden and sitting area to enjoy (there is also off-road parking ) Harlech itself is a cute little town built around the Castle (it is one of Edward I ring of castles but is not pushed by the tour companies)
It is however one of the most interesting because of it's location and fortifications - well worth a view. There are a few shops and tea rooms - go to Cemlyn Tea shop - they are so nice and serve good lunches as well as tea (they do close at 5 pm so make sure you're there by 4pm) Try the Bara Brith - a fruity cake and you get 2 slices! There are several choices for dinner but check to see if their open ahead of time. If you feel like a fancier dinner go to the Plas Restaurant - excellent food, lots of choice, beautiful view, and food is cooked to order. Harlech is a village worth a visit and do stay at Maelgwyn House.

  • Liked — The fabulous view and location
  • Disliked — Small bathroom
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since June 08, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Pet owners, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine
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Perfect B&B

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5 of 5 stars
AussiesOS 11 contributions
Byron Bay
Jun 21, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
3/3 found this review helpful

Perfect in every way. Friendly owners, beautiful decor, views, food etc. By far the best B&B we stayed in on our 20 day trip around the U.K. We chose a seaview room and the views truly are spectacular. The room was spotlessly clean, large and comfortable and beautifully decorated. Ensuite bathroom was modern and also fitted out beautifully. Derek has his artwork on the walls everywhere, and the local scenes he has painted are gorgeous. Tea & coffee facilities in the room were excellent, including biscuits. We could also see the Castle and the village, which is only a 5 minute walk away. The village is a quaint little place with stone buildings, craft shops, restaurants etc. Breakfast was first class with plenty of choices. It was just all the little extra's that made this B&B outstanding, and Derek and Bridgit were wonderful/friendly hosts. Would highly recommend.

  • Liked — Everything was perfect
  • Disliked — Had a little difficulty finding it.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2007
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since June 21, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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Couldn't be better

Maelgwyn House Bed & Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
trolleyed 2 contributions
Manchester UK
Apr 29, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Friendly greeting on arrival
Beautifully decorated and presented room including 2 small Easter eggs...
Incredible breakfast - didn't eat for the rest of the day.
Charming and helpful owners
What more can we say!

Would book here again if visiting Harlech

  • Liked — Breakfast
  • Disliked — Nowt
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay April 2007
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since August 03, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Ffordd Isaf, Harlech, Snowdonia National Park LL46 2SW, Wales