Historic Hotels in North Wales: Anglesey, Caernarfon, Llandudno, Mold

Soughton Hall. Mold

A most unusual and appealing building, originally constructed in 1714 and later re-worked during the 1820�s. Once a Bishop�s palace, Soughton Hall was home to William John Bankes during the early nineteenth century - a man most famed for exploration and Egyptology. Also worth noting is that the plans for present structure were drawn up by none other than Charles Barry - architect of the Houses of Parliament.

Today the building houses a four-star boutique hotel offering 15 individually and beautifully furnished guest rooms and suites.

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The St. Tudno Hotel. Llandudno

The author himself might not have stayed at the St. Tudno hotel, but the inspiration for the central character of his world-famous book Alice in Wonderland certainly did.

Visiting with her parents during Easter 1861, eight-years-old Alice Liddell would already have known the shy Oxford don, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (Lewis Carroll). Two years later the story that would change childrens� literature would be written after a boating trip on the Thames.

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Pale Hall. Nr Bala

The building one sees today is, in fact, a replacement for a previous house demolished following an unsuccessful attempt at restoration. The then owner, Henry Robertson, completed the new hall in 1871 and continued to live there until his death in 1888.

The year after, 1889, saw the visit of Queen Victoria. So enamoured of the area was she that a pathway along the river is today known as The Queen�s Walk. Indeed, the original bath and antique bed in which she slept during her stay are still used to this day.

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Gwydir Castle. Llanrwst

This Grade-I listed courtyard house is said to date back to around 1500. It has numerous connections to historic events and people, including the Babington Plot and the Gunpowder Plot. The house itself was also the property of Katherine of Berain (Elizabeth I�s cousin) and played host to King Charles I in 1645. Other historical visitors include Inigo Jones, and George V and Queen Mary in 1899.

Gwydir Castle offers B&B accommodation in two rooms: The King�s Room and The Duke of Beaufort�s Chamber. For further information visit TripAdvisor.

More period and historic accommodation in North Wales

Abergele

Ffarm Country House. Aficionados of gothic architecture will adore this attractive property. Constructed in 1706, this grade-II listed building offers seven bedrooms, each named after wine growing regions. LateRooms

Beaumaris

Ye Olde Bulls Head. Once a staging post on the route to Ireland, this Anglesey inn was originally built in 1472. LateRooms

Caernarfon

Plas Dinas Country House. Part 17th century and part Victorian, Plas Dinas was regularly visited by the late Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II�s sister. Expedia

Seiont Manor. Situated on on the lower slopes of the Snowdonia mountains, this former farmstead dates back to the 18th century. A Handpicked Hotel, it offers three star accommodation with 28 rooms in total. Expedia

Conwy

Castle Hotel of Conwy, The. Atop the site of a Cistercian Abbey, this landmark hotel is formed from two old inns. It is said to have played host to William Wordsworth, Queen Victoria, and the industrialist Thomas Telford. Expedia

Harlech

Hotel Maes-y-Neuadd. With fifteen individual guest rooms, Maes-y-Neuadd is a fine 14th century manor house in the Snowdonia area of North Wales. LateRooms

Llandegla (nr Wrexham)

Bodidris Hall. Built in 1465, this beautiful country house has been extensively restored over recent years. Offering a select number of guest rooms - nine in total - the serene building of today belies its origins as a safe-house during violent times. LateRooms

Llandudno

Bodysgallen Hall & Spa. An extremely attractive seventeenth century house offering four-star accommodation. The hotel is located a short distance from the medieval Conwy Castle. Expedia | Superbreak

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