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Afon Rhaiadr Country House combines refined elegance with the natural beauty of the Welsh countryside, creating a truly peaceful retreat.
Individually designed rooms, warm hospitality, and a relaxed atmosphere create a stay that feels both comfortable and welcoming.
Guests can enjoy hearty, home-cooked meals made with locally sourced ingredients, served in an intimate dining room.
Afon Rhaiadr Country House is an exclusive boutique guest house offering refined luxury near the charming market town of Dolgellau. Awarded five stars by Visit Wales, this prestigious property sits at the foot of Cadair Idris, in the heart of Snowdonia National Park.
Set within a beautiful Victorian house, the experience is both personal and relaxed, with a strong focus on premium hospitality. The property offers just seven individually designed rooms, ranging from spacious superior suites to tranquil garden retreats.
Guests can wander through serene woodland gardens and unwind to the gentle sound of the nearby river. Each evening, the attentive team prepares and serves freshly cooked, home-style meals in a warm and welcoming setting.
Ideal for discerning travellers and couples, this peaceful retreat combines luxury, historic charm, and a deeply restorative atmosphere.
Its location in Dolgellau also provides easy access to the breathtaking Mawddach Estuary and the wider beauty of Mid Wales, making it a perfect base for exploring Snowdonia before returning to comfort and calm.
The Rose Room offers a cosy and characterful retreat, with charming views of the garden, woodland, and local wildlife attracted to the bird feeders. A comfortable double bed, dressed in quality linens and soft furnishings, promises a restful night's sleep.
To enhance the sense of indulgence, guests are provided with luxury cotton bedding, plush towels, and soft robes. For entertainment and convenience, the room is equipped with a smart television with Freesat channels, complimentary Wi-Fi, a hairdryer, kettle, and a generous courtesy tray.
Exclusively for guests of the Rose Room, a private, fully tiled bathroom is located just across the hallway. This beautifully finished sanctuary features a bath with a rain shower, a heated towel rail, and luxury toiletries.
The Lilac Room is a beautifully appointed double room that looks out over the garden and waterfall, offering guests a serene and picturesque retreat. The double bed, dressed in the finest luxury cotton bedding, is complemented by plush towels and sumptuous robes, ensuring the utmost comfort throughout one's stay.
Modern conveniences are thoughtfully provided, including a smart television with Freesat channels, complimentary Wi-Fi, a kettle, a hairdryer, and a generous courtesy tray.
The elegantly tiled en-suite bathroom serves as a private sanctuary, complete with a walk-in rain shower, soft ambient lighting, and premium toiletries, offering guests a truly indulgent experience.
The Lily Room is a charming garden double room, offering a serene and intimate retreat with its own private patio overlooking the hotel's beautifully maintained grounds. The double bed, dressed in the finest quality linens and paired with plush towels and sumptuous robes, invites guests to unwind in quiet comfort and understated elegance.
Thoughtfully appointed throughout, the room features a smart television, complimentary Wi-Fi, a kettle, a hairdryer, and a well-stocked courtesy tray, ensuring every comfort is catered for.
The fully tiled en-suite bathroom serves as a private sanctuary, complete with a walk-in rain shower, a softly backlit mirror, and a carefully curated selection of premium toiletries, offering guests a truly refined and restful country house experience.
The Jasmine Room is a beautifully appointed garden king room, offering an elegant and tranquil retreat with its own private patio and outdoor seating area overlooking the hotel's serene grounds. The generously sized king bed, dressed in the finest luxury cotton bedding and paired with sumptuous robes and plush towels, invites guests to rest and unwind in refined comfort.
Thoughtfully equipped throughout, the room features a smart television, complimentary Wi-Fi, a kettle, a hairdryer, and a well-appointed courtesy tray, ensuring every convenience is effortlessly catered for.
The beautifully tiled en-suite bathroom provides a private sanctuary, complete with a walk-in rain shower, soft ambient lighting, and a carefully selected collection of premium toiletries, offering guests a truly indulgent and restful country house experience.
The Iris Room is an elegant king room, offering sweeping views across the garden and surrounding landscape, including glimpses of the nearby forest and bird feeders. The king-size bed, dressed in the finest luxury cotton bedding and paired with a deeply supportive mattress, ensures a truly restful night's sleep, whilst plush towels and sumptuous robes lend an additional layer of indulgence throughout one's stay.
Classic in style yet effortlessly modern in comfort, the room is thoughtfully appointed with a large smart television with Freesat channels, complimentary Wi-Fi, a kettle, a hairdryer, and a well-stocked courtesy tray.
The fully tiled en-suite bathroom serves as a private retreat, complete with a spacious walk-in rain shower, backlit mirror, and premium toiletries, offering guests an experience of quiet refinement and understated luxury.
The Foxglove Room is a generously proportioned retreat boasting triple-aspect views of the garden and forest, offering guests a front-row seat to the charming spectacle of wild birds visiting the property's feeders.
The room's distinguished character is anchored by a grand period fireplace and a sumptuous super king bed (which may be arranged as twin beds with a minimum of 48 hours' advance notice), dressed in the finest cotton bedding and complemented by soft robes and plush towels.
Guests are invited to relax in comfortable sitting chairs whilst enjoying satellite channels on the large flat-screen TV, and modern conveniences including complimentary Wi-Fi, a hairdryer, and a well-appointed courtesy tray are thoughtfully provided.
The luxurious en-suite bathroom, finished in elegant tiling, features an indulgent spa bath, backlit mirror, and premium toiletries, creating a true sanctuary of relaxation and refinement.
Honeysuckle is a beautifully proportioned superior room, bathed in natural light and offering double-aspect views across the stunning gardens and waterfall.
The super king-size bed (configurable as twin beds with 48 hours' notice) is dressed in the finest luxury cotton bedding and paired with a deep pocket sprung mattress of natural fillings, ensuring a truly restful night's sleep, whilst plush towels and sumptuous robes add an additional layer of indulgence throughout one's stay.
A period fireplace and elegant seating create a distinguished yet relaxed atmosphere, complemented by modern conveniences including a large smart television with Freesat channels, complimentary Wi-Fi, a kettle, a hairdryer, and a generous courtesy tray.
The fully tiled en-suite bathroom serves as a private sanctuary, complete with a spacious walk-in rain shower, backlit mirror, soft ambient lighting, and premium toiletries, offering guests an experience of effortless refinement and comfort.
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Check-in time: Check-in is open from 16:00 PM on your day of arrival.
Check-out time: Check out of your room by 10:00 AM on your day of departure.
Airport shuttle: The hotel does not offer an airport shuttle.
Parking: Free parking is available on site.
Time of breakfast: Breakfast is served from 8:30 to 9:15 AM in summer (April to September) and from 9:00 to 9:45 AM in winter (October to March). A daily order form will be provided in the rooms, which guests are asked to submit by 7:00 AM on the morning they would like breakfast.
Pets: Pets are not allowed.
Room service: Room service is not available.
Accessibility: The hotel is not accessible for guests with impaired mobility.