Owned by the National Trust, this impressive 17th-century country house hotel set on a 200-acre estate on the north coast of Wales features striking views of Snowdonia and the dramatic Conwy Castle. Landscaped grounds contain a centuries-old knot garden of boxwood hedges and herbs; fascinating garden tours followed by a two-course luncheon are offered. The property’s gourmet restaurant serves noteworthy regional dishes. Additional public spaces include a drawing room, a spa, a gym and a 50-foot indoor pool. The main building, accented by stone mullioned windows, elaborate paneling and stained-glass windows, has 15 mahogany-furnished guestrooms (request the Mostyn Suite or newer Vaughan Suite). There are also 16 cottage-style rooms clustered around a courtyard. Children under age 6 are not permitted.
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Paneled Jacobean public areas; exquisite gardens; impressive new spa.
The baths can be old-fashioned and on the small side; the Wi-Fi is unreliable.
Avoid North Wales in summer, and visit Caernarfon and Conwy castles during the week, as on weekends they can be overrun with tourists.
Lowest Rate: Classic Queen Room for two, $250; Editor’s Choice: Principal Vaughan Suite, $610.
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