KING OF THE CASTLE

Elen’s Castle Hotel was named after the daughter of Llywelyn the Great, the most powerful of the medieval princes of Gwynedd. The 18th-century coaching inn enjoys a village setting just a few minutes’ walk from Dolwyddelan Castle, one of a string of fortifications Llywelyn built, near Betws-y-Coed in Snowdonia National Park.

Alongside its wealth of history, the hotel offers every modern comfort and has won several awards, including a Green Tourism silver award. All rooms are en suite, many with stunning views. There is a four-poster bedroom for those who aspire to a little more luxury, and a family suite to accommodate groups of up to five.

Enjoy a delicious meal in the award-winning restaurant and linger over a drink by the wood-burning stove in the cosy historic bar. Why not let yourself be tempted by one