Curated luxury hotels in Talybont

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.

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.

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.

With a stay at Hotel Portmeirion & Castell Deudraeth in Portmeirion, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Portmeirion Sands. This beach hotel is 15.5 mi (25 km) from Yr Wyddfa and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Mermaid Spa.

With a stay at Royal Sportsman Hotel in Porthmadog, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways. This hotel is 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from Yr Wyddfa and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Welsh Highland Heritage Railway.

With a stay at Aberdunant Hall in Porthmadog, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Aberglaslyn Pass. This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Yr Wyddfa and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Welsh Highland Heritage Railway.

The Golden Fleece Inn has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Porthmadog. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 6.9 km from Portmeirion.

At the inn, each room comes with a desk. Rooms are fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms come with a kitchen fitted with a fridge. The rooms in The Golden Fleece Inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Snowdon is 26 km from the accommodation, while Snowdon Mountain Railway is 33 km from the property.

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.

Set within a beautiful Grade II listed building, dating back to the 17th century, this charming hotel boasts an idyllic setting in the village of Maentwrog, at the very heart of Snowdonia’s National Park.

Traditional, warm and comfortable, The Grapes Hotel is renowned for its home-cooked food, real ales and wonderful accommodation in North Wales. It provides the ideal base from which to enjoy a range of country pursuits, including walking, cycling and horse-riding.

Each of the bedrooms at The Grapes has been recently refurbished to provide all modern comforts required for a comfortable and relaxing stay, whilst still retaining their original period features. Real log fires provide an inviting and cosy atmosphere for the cold winter evenings.