Homegrown Delights

Château Rhianfa Glyngarth, Menai Bridge, Anglesey, Wales Dating to 1851, this romantic period property was built on the whimof Lady Sarah HayWilliams, the wife of a local landowner, after her love of the châteaux of the Loire. Hence, here we have a full blown French stack with turrets and all.. Rooms and suites are split between the château and some newer outhouses. Opt for the chateau accommodation as this is the character ticket especially the Duke and Duchess (of Cambridge) Suites. It’s downright flamboyant, but the hotel overlooks the Menai Straits with Snowdonia as the backdrop! Peak Moments Hotel Portmeirion Portmeirion, Gwynedd, Wales Together with sister hotel, Castell Deudraeth, stylish Hotel Portmeirion has a fairytale quality. The hotel forms the cornerstone of Portmeirion Village, the architectural folly of Clough Williams-Ellis, inspired by the facades of Portofino. But, like Venice, the appeal comes with the privilege of sleeping over in the village after the press of daytrippers depart, and having exclusive room to explore, and to have a room in either the main hotel or in buildings around the village. Naturally, the hotel screens reruns of ‘The Prisoner’ on its cable channel to get you in the mood! A Grade II listed Victorian country house on the edge of the spectacular Snowdonia National Park, Palé Hall is a destination for quiet retreat, comfort and culinary indulgence. Attractively situated in the tranquil Dee Valley, this grand old lady is encircled by lawned gardens, mature shrubs and an idyllic woodland garden rolling down to the banks of the river. Palé Hall offers 22 thoughtfully and imaginatively designed bedrooms and suites including three charming garden suites, created from the Victorian coach house and kennels, and the magnificent Harpers Barn, a huge space full of natural light. Dining is a delight with the hotel holdingWales’first Michelin Green Star. Palé Hall Llandderfel, Gwynedd, Wales 27