Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel, Betws-y-Coed

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel, Betws-y-coed - Hotel Description

Amid 16 acres, surrounded by calm woodland slopes on the banks of the River Conwy, this Victorian country house offers a unique location in the village, with an emphasis on peace and quiet.

Craig-y-Dderwen is a traditional hotel in the small, but popular village of Betws-y-Coed. Just 5-10 minutes' walk from the village centre, Craig-y-Dderwen is the only hotel situated away from its busy main road.

With free parking, this is an excellent place to relax and plan your stay in the Snowdonia National Park.

Most rooms have beautiful views of either the Conwy Valley or the flowing river.

The Riverside Restaurant also overlooks the river and offers AA Rosette-quality cuisine. A choice of bars means you can either relax beside a real log fire, or overlook the 16 acres of hotel grounds.

Privately owned, the traditional values of courtesy and service are strong at the Craig-y-Dderwen.

The hotel was built in 1890 as a private house and was converted to a hotel in the early 1920s. During World War II it was used for secret operations by the British Ministry of Defence.

Edward Elgar, the famous composer, spent much time here relaxing on the riverbank and enjoying the views, which are mostly the same since that time.

9/10 Overall rating

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel, Betws-y-coed - Guest Services

• Activities: Horse Riding, Hiking, Fishing, Jacuzzi, Library, Cycling, Golf Course (within 3 km), Canoeing.
• General: Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Bar, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Garden, Pets Allowed, Restaurant, Luggage Storage, Parking, Newspapers, Free Parking, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests.
• Services: Breakfast in the Room, Laundry, Packed Lunches, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Internet Services, Shoe Shine, Fax/Photocopying, Ironing Service, Bridal Suite, Room Service.

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel, Betws-y-coed - Restaurants and Bars

The Riverside Restaurant overlooks the River Conwy and features traditional Welsh ingredients, as well as vegetarian and whole food cuisine. With a good reputation, the restaurant has earned a rosette award from the AA. The hotel has a traditional bar with a welcoming winter log fire. There is also a conservatory bar, which has a large decking area for relaxing with views of the grounds and river. The wine cellar contains a selection of over 120 traditional and New World wines, which have been selected by the current owners to offer the best choice possible.

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel, Betws-y-coed - Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

• Check In: 14:00 - 23:00 hours
• Check Out: 11:00 hours
Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  Maestro,  MasterCard
• Deposit: 100 percent of the first night will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 5.00 per hour. Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 10.00 per 24 hours.
• Pets: Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
• Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: 15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 1 year stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 20.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
• Cancellations: Please note, if cancelled, the total price of the reservation will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.