Pen-Y-Bont Hotel - Tal-y-llyn (Gwynedd, Wales)
Overview
16th-century lakeside inn in Snowdonia with home-cooked meals and mountain views
Historic 16th-Century Coaching Inn
Pen-Y-Bont Hotel, a 16th-century coaching inn, sits directly on the shores of Llyn Mwyngil (Talyllyn Lake). The hotel offers views of the lake and the surrounding mountains, including the Cadair Idris range. Guests have access to the lake for swimming and a short walking path around the water.
Fireside Restaurant and Home-Cooked Meals
The on-site Fireside Restaurant serves British cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast options include full English/Irish, vegetarian, and vegan dishes. The restaurant also accommodates special diets such as gluten-free, and the bar provides kids' meals in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Five En-Suite Guest Rooms
The pen y bont hotel has five en-suite guest rooms, each named after local landmarks and offering mountain views. Rooms feature walk-in showers, desks, and tea/coffee makers. Free WiFi and parking are available, and the property has accessible facilities with ramp access.
Hiking and Cycling in Snowdonia
Guests at Pen-Y-Bont can start hikes and cycling routes directly from the hotel. Nearby attractions include Castell y Bere, an 7 miles drive, and Aberdovey Golf Club, 13 miles away. The hotel provides packed lunches for day trips.
Family and Pet-Friendly Accommodations
pen-y-bont hotel welcomes families with kids' meals, family rooms, and interconnected rooms. The hotel is also pet-friendly, allowing dogs with prior arrangement. The property has a garden and outdoor furniture for guests to use.
- Location: Lakeside setting on Llyn Mwyngil, near Cadair Idris
- Rooms: Five en-suite guest rooms with mountain views
- Dining: Fireside Restaurant with locally sourced British cuisine
- Activities: Hiking and cycling directly from the hotel
- Pet-Friendly: Pets allowed with prior arrangement
- Family-Friendly: Family rooms and kids' meals available
- Ideal for: Families and couples seeking outdoor adventures
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
250 sq. feet
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Room size:
280 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Room size:
195 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
VIP check-in/ -out
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Fishing
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Pen-Y-Bont Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 157 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 59.1 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Chester Hawarden, CEG |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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