Penmaenuchaf Hotel – Eryri, North Wales

The fantastical landscape of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park is spellbinding. The stone-fronted mountain hideaway of Penmaenuchaf Hotel fits right in. Perched high above the Mawddach estuary at the foot of the rugged Cadair Idris, this grand country house is celebrating a new chapter, with new owners Zoe and Neil Kedward. The couple took over in June 2022, growing their Seren family business, a lovely collection of proudly Welsh hotels and restaurants. There are 13 delightful individually designed bedrooms. Traditional style and textures mingle with contemporary touches, with a sprinkling of Welsh arts, crafts and antiques. In the kitchen, head chef Tom Hine (who cut his teeth at Gidleigh Park and Lympstone Manor) and his talented team do a cracking job, using high-quality seasonal ingredients, sourced locally or from the hotel’s kitchen garden. Tuck into flavour-packed British cooking, such as exquisite Welsh lamb, accompanied by caramelised turnip, sheep’s curd, gem lettuce and lamb jus. Of course, all is topped off by the phenomenal views of Eryri – and this gem of a retreat is the perfect base for exploring this extraordinary region.

Doubles from £230

+44 (0)1341 212121; penmaenuchaf.co.uk