Bodysgallen Hall
Llandudno, North Wales, LL30 IRS
Bodysgallen Hall is a delightful country house hotel situated in 200 acres of wooded parkland on a hill above the Victorian seaside town of Llandudno. Believed to have 13th century origins, the hotel enjoys magnificent views of Conwy Castle and the mountains of Snowdonia. Amidst Bodysgallen Hall's magnificent gardens and parkland are a rare 17th century parterre of box hedges filled with sweet-scented herbs, a rockery with a cascade, a walled garden and several follies. Residential guests have full use of the Bodysgallen Spa, indoor swimming pool, whirlpool spa bath, steam room, sauna, gymnasium, tennis court, Club Room. Children of residents, between the ages of 8 and 16, may use the spa within designated times when accompanied by an adult. Hotel guests may bring up to two guests at an addition charge per guest per visit.
Price Guide: Single £130-£305, double £180-£310, suite £215-£340.
Milebrook House
Milebrook, nr Knighton, LD7 ILT
Milebrook House enjoys the ultimate borderland location. Guest can stand in Milebrook's attractive gardens and look across to England, which begins just over the river Teme. Rodney and Beryl Marsden have built up a faithful following for thier family-run hotel, based on its informal atmosphere, high standards of comfort, excellent food and unrivalled location. The house dates from the 18th century, stands in delightful grounds with croquet lawn leading down to riverside walks beside the Teme. There is also a kitchen garden which provides virtually all the vegatables for chef Lee Jones's skilful cooking.Price Guide: Single £70, double £100.
Pale Hall
Pale Estate, Llandderfel, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7PS
Set in acres of peaceful, tranquil woodland on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, Pale Hall is a magnificent building, beautifully preserved by its current owners, and gives guests the opportunity to sample true country house lifestyle. A new venture with Land rover Experience enables guests to enjoy off road driving in their preferred choice of 4-wheel drive, whilst the less adventurous can walk for miles on the Pale estate. the staff at Pale Hall carefully maintain the beautiful period interior of the building including the galleried staircase and painted ceilings. Queen Victoria and Sir Winston Churchill have stayed at the hall. The 17 individually designed suites with luxurious bathrooms have breathtaking views of the surrounding scenery.Price Guide: Single £80-£140, double/twin £100-£200.