Bodelwyddan

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Bodelwyddan Castle showing heritage elements and château or palace
Bodelwyddan Castle featuring a castle and heritage elements
Bodelwyddan Castle showing a castle and heritage elements
Bodelwyddan Castle which includes heritage elements and château or palace
Bodelwyddan Castle showing château or palace and heritage elements

This picturesque town nestles within the beautiful countryside of North Wales and is home to a large number of historic buildings.

Come to Bodelwyddan and see over 60 buildings dating from the Middle Ages through to both world wars. Head out into the countryside for scenic walks, play a round of golf and enjoy a drink at the local pub.

Visit Faenol Fawr, an Elizabethan mansion now used as a hotel. See Tudor fireplaces and the original wooden staircases or tour the beautiful gardens and neighboring dovecote. The hotel has facilities for non-guests too. Book a table at the restaurant to appreciate the floor-to-ceiling wooden panels and roaring fireplace, while enjoying a range of locally sourced food and wide selection of wines.

Head south of Faenol Fawr to Marble Church. You can see it from miles away, but view it close up to really admire the elaborate construction. The church was built from a limestone that resembles porcelain and incorporates more than a dozen different kinds of marble. You’ll also see the intricate wooden carvings, gothic gargoyles and Victorian stained-glass windows. Visit the war memorial chapel and walk through the churchyard to see over 100 graves from World War I.

Find Bodelwyddan Castle further south. Made from white stone and clad in ivy, the castle was built as a manor house in 1460 before being reconstructed in the 1830s. Explore the nine rooms and see the original features and large collection of Victorian portraits. Borrow a free audio-visual guide from the reception area to learn as much as possible. The grounds include formal gardens, a maze and an orchard. Look for practice trenches from World War I, when the castle served as a hospital and training ground. The castle has been on television shows such as Most Haunted and offers a range of paranormal tours.

Local accommodation are limited to Faenol Fawr and Bodelwyddan Castle themselves, but nearby towns such as Rhyl and Abergele offer other accommodation. Reach Bodelwyddan by train, car or local bus services.

The Marine Hotel

The Marine Hotel

3.5 out of 5
The Promenade, Llandudno, Wales
The price is €63 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€63
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Llandudno. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,313 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

The Marine Hotel
The Seafront Hotel by Compass Hospitality

The Seafront Hotel by Compass Hospitality

3 out of 5
The Promenade, Llandudno, Wales
The price is €64 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€64
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Llandudno. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.8/10 (755 reviews)
"Needs a lot of updating,watermarks on the ceilings. No food only breakfast."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

The Seafront Hotel by Compass Hospitality
Ruthin Castle Hotel

Ruthin Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Castle Street, Denbighshire, Ruthin, Wales
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ruthin. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 5 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"This place is a treasure. Look forward to coming back! Diolch"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Ruthin Castle Hotel
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Beachmount Holiday Apartments

Beachmount Holiday Apartments

3 out of 5
67 Colwyn Avenue, Rhos-On-Sea, Colwyn Bay, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Colwyn Bay. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Conwy Castle and The Holy Well and Chapel ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
"Was abit noisy from the people upstairs but only in the day time which wasn’t that much of an issue but overall was an excellent stay."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Beachmount Holiday Apartments
House within Conwy Castle Walls

House within Conwy Castle Walls

Conwy
Stay at this vacation home in Conwy. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Conwy Castle and Royal Cambrian Academy ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
"We enjoyed everything about our stay thank you Jo."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

House within Conwy Castle Walls
3 Bed Caravan Rob in Rhyl

3 Bed Caravan Rob in Rhyl

3 out of 5
Rhyl
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Rhyl. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Rhyl Golf Club and Prestatyn Beach are located ...
3 Bed Caravan Rob in Rhyl
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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