Pale Hall Shortlist*
Bala, Gwynedd
Good Hotel Guide Review
On the edge of Snowdonia national park, this stately Victorian mansion, with its tower, tall chimneys and terraced lawns, does not disappoint once inside. Oak panelling and a sweeping staircase dominate the Grand Hall while, throughout, antiques sit amongst traditional furnishings. Gracefully decorated bedrooms combine original features with luxurious modern comforts; suites in the outbuildings are more contemporary; all have organic toiletries and complimentary Madeira. Seasonal produce inspires tasting menus in the dining room and more informal meals in the bistro. Sustainably run, the hotel is powered by one of the country’s oldest-running hydro-electric plants, and bottles its own spring water.
Hotel details
Address
Palé Estate
Llandderfel
Bala
Gwynedd
LL23 7PS
Wales
Telephone
01678 530285
Bedrooms
22. 4 in barn, coach house and cottage, 1 suitable for disabled.
Open
all year.
Facilities
Grand Hall, lounge, library, restaurant, bar/bistro, family/private dining room, in-room TV (Freeview), function facilities, civil wedding licence, 50-acre grounds, EV charging, public rooms wheelchair accessible.
Background music
in Grand Hall, restaurants.
Children
all ages welcomed.
Dogs
allowed in 7 bedrooms, Grand Hall, bistro, on lead in gardens and public areas.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £295. Tasting menu £95 (8 courses), à la carte £45.