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'In a spectacular setting with lots of period charm', this Tudor Gothic-style Elizabethan mansion, extended over centuries around a medieval tower, overlooks parkland with a rare 17th-century parterre, walled rose garden, cascade, lily pond and follies. Owned by the National Trust, it is part of the Historic House Hotels group (see also Hartwell House, Aylesbury, and Middlethorpe Hall, York), and offers 'excellent food and drink' and 'exceptionally attentive service', report trusted readers. There is period charm everywhere: public rooms have oak panelling, magnificent fireplaces, oil portraits, antiques. Our readers loved their traditional, country-house room, which had 'wonderful views over the garden and Snowdonia' through stone-mullioned windows, but didn't appreciate the captive coat hangers. Suites, one with a four-poster, have a sitting room. All have an espresso machine, home-made biscuits, classy toiletries. There are further rooms in charming stone cottages in the grounds, sleeping up to four, some with a private garden, some dog-friendly. Chef Abdalla El Shershaby uses organic produce from the potager in dishes such as roasted fillet of sea bass with garden peas and estate courgettes. Another reader on a multi-generational break enjoyed the 'inviting pool' and 'tasty meals', though 'a children's menu would have been appreciated'. (S and PG, and others)
National Trust Winter Break Special Offer
National Trust Winter Break. Have you wished to stay in a National Trust house? Well, now you can. With 200 acres of wooded parkland and gardens to explore, and comfortable rooms with open fires to welcome you, this historic country house is a special place to plan your escape to - whatever the weather!
Bodysgallen Hall, one of the three Historic House Hotels of the National Trust, has a special winter break to include accommodation for two people in a double or twin-bedded room, cooked breakfast, use of the health spa, plus a daily £25 allowance each towards dinner food in the hotel restaurant and one £20 voucher each per stay towards pre-booked 1-hour or more spa treatments. Also included is free entry to local National Trust properties during your stay, such as Bodnant Garden (subject to opening times and availability). A great break giving you time to enjoy all the hotel has to offer, explore the gardens or take a trip out to discover the outstanding natural beauty of North Wales. All this from £139.00 per person per night (a supplement for single occupancy will apply). Please note that a less formal menu is served Monday and Tuesday, with a fine dining menu on other days. The hotel asks that you telephone ahead to make a reservation for dinner at your preferred time to avoid disappointment.
Please quote NTMAG25 on booking: Valid: Sunday to Thursday from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. Subject to availability, and excludes 23rd December - 2nd January; The hotel welcomes children over six years of age. Please mention the Good Hotel Guide when booking.
Hotel Details
Address
The Royal Welsh Way, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 1RS, Wales
Telephone
Bedroom
31. 16 in cottages, 1 spa cottage suitable for wheelchair user.
Openings
all year.
Background Music
none.
Children
no under-7s in hotel, or under-8s in spa. Extra bed £90.
Dogs
max 1 large or 2 small, allowed in some cottages (no charge).
Prices
B&B doubles from £275. Fine-dining menu (Wed–Sun) £75, set-price dinner £47/£59 (2/3 courses) Mon, Tues. 1-night bookings refused at bank holidays.
Facilities
hall, drawing room, library, bar, dining room (veg/vegan menus), in-room TV, civil wedding licence, 220-acre park, spa (15m heated pool), EV charging, ground floor wheelchair accessible.
Location
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