Curated luxury hotels in Dolgellau

In 21 acres of gardens and woodland, Penmaenuchaf Hotel sits above Penmaenpool, overlooking the Mawddach estuary just a 5-minute drive from the market town of Dolgellau, in the Snowdonia National Park.

Each bedroom in this country house has a TV, tea/coffee with home baked biscuits, bathrobes, toiletries and free Wi-Fi access. There are views of the valley and mountains beyond, across the landscaped gardens and to the wooded hillside, the herb and sunken gardens.

In the mornings the hotel’s garden room restaurant provides a continental and full Welsh breakfast, while lunch and dinner menus offer contemporary British fare using fresh local produce.

The hotel features log burners, a snug bar, library, light and airy morning room and oak-panelled drawing room.

There is an abundance of leisure activities nearby including mountain biking, fishing, golf and pony trekking. There are also castles, gardens, hill walks, running trails a local park run, art galleries, white water rafting, Zip World, Bounce Below and Surf Snowdonia.

Featuring a sauna, Luxury Wood Lodge with sauna, log burner & private woodland garden - Wnion Wood Lodge is located in Llanfachreth. This chalet provides free private parking and private check-in and check-out. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking chalet has a sauna.

The spacious chalet with a patio and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the chalet. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Portmeirion is 43 km from the chalet, while Lake Vyrnwy is 49 km away.

With a stay at Min Y Mor Hotel in Barmouth, you'll be on the beach, steps from Barmouth Beach and a 4-minute drive from Eryri National Park. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Dinas Oleu and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Ty Crwyn.

When you stay at Tyr Graig Castle in Barmouth, you'll be near the beach – a 3-minute drive from Eryri National Park and 8 minutes from Barmouth Beach. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Dinas Oleu and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Ty Crwyn.

Located in the Dovey Valley, Brigands Inn 15th-century coaching inn offers exposed wooden beams, fireplaces and oak wooden furniture in Mallwyd. Extras include free Wi-Fi and a common lounge.

With mountain views, the guest rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area and an electric kettle. The en suite bathrooms offer a hairdryer, free toiletries and a bathtub or shower.

A full Welsh breakfast with pancakes, salmon, scrambled eggs and haddock is served every morning together with continental breakfast. At the bar and restaurant, guests will enjoy a range of ales and wines.

The property offers a garden, meeting room facilities and luggage storage. Guests can go hiking, mountain biking or enjoy water sports in Snowdonia Natural Park. Trout fishing is possible a 10-minute walk away in the Dovey River and pheasant and duck shooting is also possible in the area.

Barmouth is 20.7 miles away on the coast. For transportation, Birmingham Airport is 96.6 miles away.

Cefn Crib Cabins is set in Machynlleth, 38 km from Aberystwyth Golf Club, 38 km from Clarach Bay, and 10 km from Aberdovey Golf Club. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the chalet's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax.

All units comprise a seating area, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchenette with various cooking facilities, including a microwave, a fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower. At the chalet complex, units come with bed linen and towels.

Castell y Bere is 20 km from the chalet, while Aberystwyth University is 36 km from the property.

With a large, covered outdoor terrace, and surrounded by the gorgeous scenery of Snowdonia National Park, the 4-star Victoria Inn has free parking on site. It is less than 5 minutes’ drive from Llanfair Slate Caverns, the 100-year-old caves where the movie The First Knight was filmed.

An original stove, flag-stone floor and antique furniture feature in the traditional lively bar. Delicious, homemade food is served, made from local ingredients.

Rooms at Victoria Inn are elegantly designed. Every room features a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities.

The coast is 2 miles from the building, and Llanbedr Rail Station is a 10-minute walk away. The Royal Aerospace Establishment is a mile away, and the surrounding countryside has plenty of opportunities for walking, climbing and cycling.