Harbourmaster Hotel
‘There is so much to love about this wonderful and unique place,’ wrote our inspector on a stay at this landmark cobalt blue former harbourmaster’s house on the harbour of a planned Georgian town. More
Good Hotel Guide Review
'A fusion of nautical history, contemporary comforts and West Wales charms', this 'wonderful, unique place', in a cobalt blue former harbourmaster's house with 'breathtaking views' gets the thumbs up from our inspector. Main house rooms, with spectacular views over Cardigan Bay, are ‘spacious and charmingly furnished’, with locally inspired artworks and textiles. The ‘many thoughtful touches’ include ‘sumptuous bath-robes, Molton Brown products’. Madona, on the top floor, in 'tranquil marine greens and blues, has lovely views from all windows, a sitting room, a spacious bathroom with walk-in shower and roll-top bath’. In a converted warehouse, two rooms have a terrace, while sought-after Aeron Queen suite has a Juliet balcony. Complimentary coffee and cakes is offered, but save room for the locally sourced ‘fabulous fare’ in the restaurant or popular bar. ‘We enjoyed the catch of the day with leeks, potato and white onion purée; Welsh lamb rump cooked to perfection with delicious crispy pommes Anna.’ A full Welsh breakfast came with ‘laverbread hash browns and their unique bean concoction’. Simply ‘a gem' a trusted reader concurs; 'we unhesitatingly recommend it’. (Peter Anderson)
Hotel details
Address
Pen Cei
Aberaeron
Ceredigion
SA46 0BT
Wales
Telephone
01545 570755
Bedrooms
11. 4 in warehouse with lift plus 2 in self-catering cottage. 1 suitable for disabled.
Open
all year except 25/26 Dec.
Facilities
lift (in warehouse), bar, restaurant, in-room smart TV, small terrace, limited parking, EV charging, restaurant and bar wheelchair accessible, adapted toilet.
Background music
all day in warehouse and restaurant.
Children
aged 5 and upwards welcomed, no additional beds, or book cottage.
Dogs
only guide dogs.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £155, singles from £98. À la carte dinner £52. 1-night bookings refused most weekends.
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