The Lake

César award in 1992

In extensive parkland by the River Irfon, Jean-Pierre Mifsud's half-timbered hotel was built as a 19th-century hunting lodge. Today's visitors enjoy the 'fabulous setting, great walks around the lake, along the riverside and through the woods'; activities include tennis, golf (on a nine-hole course), croquet and fishing. 'Mr Mifsud is an excellent host, it is rare to hear anything but praise from a fellow guest,' say visitors in 2011. The large lounges have plenty of seating, and are richly furnished with antiques, a grand piano, log fires, fresh floral decorations. Light lunches and afternoon teas are served. The suites in the lodge have a contemporary decor; each has an open-plan sitting room; one is adapted for wheelchair-users. In the main house, bedrooms are decorated in country house style with rich patterned fabrics. Smart casual dress (no jeans) is required in the formal dining room where chef Sean Cullingford serves modern dishes (eg, lamb rump, tomato couscous, aubergine jam, spiced pepper coulis). There are health and beauty treatments in the Kingfisher spa, which has a large swimming pool. (George and Annette Crossley)

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The Lake, Llangammarch Wells Special Offer

We welcome you to join us for a traditional country house party. Enjoy gourmet meals by candle light, the  beautiful Welsh countryside and of course good company in a relaxed informal atmosphere. The Lake  prides its self on making the perfect winter holiday, a relaxed and joyful affair. Friendly service, fine wines and luxurious bedrooms all contribute to our country house festival.  Garden rooms from £500 for two people for two nights, Junior Suites  from £560.

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  • We enjoyed it. Good food. Nice rooms. We had some long walks.

    Andrey & Sara Kidel, 17/01/2012

  • We have stayed here about 12 times over the past four years. Consistently good. Fabulous setting in lovely grounds with great walks around the lake, along the riverside and through the woods. Small nine-hole golf course which is fun, plus tennis, crouquet and fishing. Spa with a hot tub overlooking the lake, and lovely treatments. Good food and friendly, efficient staff. Comfortable rooms - a lot of which have been refurbished recently to a very high standard.

    AV, 30/05/2010

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The Lake, Llangammarch Wells Special Offer

We welcome you to join us for a traditional country house party. Enjoy gourmet meals by candle light, the  beautiful Welsh countryside and of course good company in a relaxed informal atmosphere. The Lake  prides its self on making the perfect winter holiday, a relaxed and joyful affair. Friendly service, fine wines and luxurious bedrooms all contribute to our country house festival.  Garden rooms from £500 for two people for two nights, Junior Suites  from £560.

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

Local attractions

Bodnant Gardens
Spanning 80 acres, Bodnant Gardens has terraced gardens and informal lawns, as well as a wild garden by the valley of the River Hiraethlyn.
Powis Castle
This castle was originally built in the 12th century, and now has well-established gardens and parklands surrounding it.
Attingham Park
A mansion house with an atmospheric dining room set for an evening banquet, reflecting the Regency splendour of the original occupants.

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Discount Vouchers

This hotel accepts the following discount vouchers:

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    These entitle readers to a 10% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night's stay

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The Lake, Llangammarch Wells Special Offer

We welcome you to join us for a traditional country house party. Enjoy gourmet meals by candle light, the  beautiful Welsh countryside and of course good company in a relaxed informal atmosphere. The Lake  prides its self on making the perfect winter holiday, a relaxed and joyful affair. Friendly service, fine wines and luxurious bedrooms all contribute to our country house festival.  Garden rooms from £500 for two people for two nights, Junior Suites  from £560.

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

Contact Details

The Lake

LLANGAMMARCH WELLS Powys Wales LD4 4BS

Telephone

01591 620202

Website

www.lakecountryhouse.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

30, 12 suites in adjacent lodge, 7 on ground floor, 1 suitable for disabled.

Open

all year.

Facilities

ramps, 3 lounges, orangery, restaurant, spa (20-metre swimming pool), civil wedding licence, 50-acre grounds.

Background music

none.

Children

no under-8s in spa, or in dining room after 7 pm.

Dogs

allowed in some bedrooms, only guide dogs in public rooms.

Credit cards

Amex, MasterCard, Visa.

Prices

[2011] B&B £99-£130 per person, D,B&B (min. 2 nights) £122-£155, set dinner £38.50, full alc £55, special breaks on website, Christmas/New Year packages.

GHG voucher offer

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