Y Goeden Eirin

Exceptional value (<£50)

César award in 2008

'What a treat. John and Eluned Rowlands are such engaging hosts; they represent the epitome of good hotel-keeping.' Praise in 2011 from the Guide's founding editor for this informal guest house in a hamlet on the edge of the Snowdonia national park. The bilingual couple (he is emeritus professor of Welsh at the University of Wales) believe in authenticity: 'Welsh is spoken at the hearth and with the dog, all our staff speak Welsh as a first language,' they say. 'They are fascinating about devolution, and are seriously green, but not in any oppressive way.' The renovated farm buildings have a mix of traditional and modern furnishings: 'The beautiful objets d'art and pictures are a pleasure. Everything about our room showed care and attention to the needs of the guest.' Mr Rowlands does most of the cooking, serving mainly Welsh or British dishes, eg, fish pie or navarin printanier (Welsh spring lamb stew). 'Very enjoyable home cooking with good local ingredients.' Breakfasts have freshly squeezed orange juice, home-made bread and preserves, a choice of cooked dishes. (Hilary Rubinstein)

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A bottle of house wine will be offered free with dinner on the first night of a two-night stay. Dinner not obligatory on the second night.

 

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Local attractions

Snowdonia
The national park surrounding the highest mountain in Wales, covering 830 square miles of rugged scenery.
Portmeirion
An Italianate village, most famously featured in 'The Prisoner', starring Patrick McGoohan.
The Lloyd George Museum
Visit the boyhood home of the World War I prime minister.

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Discount Vouchers

This hotel accepts the following discount vouchers:

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Special offer for Good Hotel Guide readers

A bottle of house wine will be offered free with dinner on the first night of a two-night stay. Dinner not obligatory on the second night.

 

To benefit from this offer, please mention The Good Hotel Guide.

Contact Details

Y Goeden Eirin

Dolydd, Caernarfon DOLYDD Gwynedd Wales LL54 7EF

Telephone

01286 830942

Website

www.ygoedeneirin.co.uk

Discount Vouchers

This hotel accepts discount vouchers which entitle readers to a 10% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night's stay

Further Information

Bedrooms

3, 2 in annexe.

Open

all year except Christmas/New Year, dining room occasionally closed.

Facilities

lounge, dining room (occasional live piano music), Wi-Fi access, 20-acre pastureland, unsuitable for disabled.

Background music

none.

Children

not under 12.

Dogs

not allowed.

Credit cards

none, cash or cheque payment requested on arrival.

Prices

B&B £40-£50 per person, set dinner £28, 1-night bookings sometimes refused weekends.

GHG voucher offer

Buy the guide and claim 25% off B&B rates on certain dates