Wales Historic Inns and Pub Accommodation

Recommended traditional inns and other historic pub accommodation

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Bear Hotel

Cowbridge

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historic hotel dating from the 12th Century boasting individually styled rooms, many with oak beams, and with log fires in the public areas

The Dragon Hotel

Montgomery

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this 17th century former coaching inn sits at the heart of an attractive market town in the Welsh Borders and offers a great base to explore

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traditional pub on the Pembrokeshire/Carmarthenshire border, there are well-presented rooms, home cooked food and a riverside beer garden

The Hand at Llanarmon

Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog

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character inn with bags of original charm - old beams, roaring fires, real ales and hearty food - and comfy, cosy rooms and pamper treatments

The Greyhound Inn

Llantrissant

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an 18th century stone-built country inn, close to the picturesque town of Usk, has attractive rooms in a 17th century stable block next door

King's Head Inn

Llangennith

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this 17th century inn boasts an idyllic spot overlooking the church to the hills and sea beyond; fresh, locally sourced food is the order of the day

Royal Oak Hotel

Welshpool

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the public areas of this former coaching inn are contemporary and chic, however period features remain that give a glimpse into its past life

The Grapes Hotel

Maentwrog

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a grade II listed coaching inn, one of the oldest in Wales, enjoys an idyllic setting near the coast, and cosy comfort in the rooms

Wynnstay Hotel

Machynlleth

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in the heart of a rural market town with a quirky, eco-friendly vibe, this 18th century coaching inn offers comfortable rooms and a fine breakfast

Castle Hotel

Conwy

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a 300 year old coaching inn, offering elegant bedrooms with sumptuous furnishings, set on Conwy's atmospheric High Street, near the Quayside

Castle Hotel

Llandovery

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features a pleasing blend of character features and contemporary décor, local produce is on the restaurant menu and local ales served in the bar

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contemporary décor blends with original period details at this elegant inn, local seafood and local produce are firmly on the restaurant's menu

Ty Mawr Hotel

Llanbedr

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this family-run hotel and pub is ideally placed for exploring Snowdonia's coast and countryside, home-cooked food and real ales are served

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set amidst the scenic grandeur of the Tal-y-llyn Valley with Cader Idris as a back drop, a small, cosy and informal hotel with lots of character

Kings Head Inn

Llandovery

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there are plenty of characterful features on show that highlight this former coaching inn's rich history that dates back to the 13th century

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within the medieval walls, a beautifully-maintained Georgian coaching inn has stylish, comfortable rooms and fine, locally-sourced food

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14th century, former coaching inn retaining plenty of character including original beams, open fires and snug along with an outside courtyard

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the welcoming rooms at this grand, former coaching inn come with mountain views, many of its character features have been retainded

The Kings Arms

Abergavenny

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original character features and local artists work are on display at this 16th century former coaching inn, stay in individually styled rooms

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this renovated inn, dating from 1752, sits in the centre of this small, lakeside town and has traditionally decorated rooms and a friendly bar

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