Palé Hal in Llandderfel, near Bala, Gwynedd, is a picture-perfect country hotel that is fit for a king or queen. Having recently been sold, the new owners have ambitious plans to make the hotel even more regal. Located in the tranquil Dee Valley, the grand, historic High Victorian mansion sits in an idyllic woodland garden that rolls down to the banks of the river.
The spectacular Snowdonia National Park is just outside the doorstep, making it an ideal destination for comfort and culinary indulgence in a quiet corner of North Wales. Last year, the AA Five Red Star, Relais & Chateaux destination luxury country house hotel was featured in the 2023 Top 50 Boutique Hotels list. A prestigious selection of the finest distinctive hotels from throughout the UK, the iconic list is curated and voted by leading industry experts, hoteliers, travel writers and influencers.
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The hotel currently offers a further seventeen luxurious, individually styled bedrooms with sumptuous décor and beautifully appointed bathrooms, as well as four charming garden su.
