The George Borrow Hotel
A44, Ponterwyd, , SY23 3AD Ponterwyd (Show map)Set amongst the Cambrian Mountains, The George Borrow Hotel offers cooked breakfasts and wonderful views.
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Hotel description
Set amongst the Cambrian Mountains, The George Borrow Hotel offers cooked breakfasts and wonderful views. With free parking and friendly staff, the hotel is just 15 minutes’ drive from Aberystwyth.
The individually designed rooms at George Borrow have private bathrooms and tea and coffee facilities. Rooms also have a TV, radio and Wi-Fi access, and many have views across the Rheidol Gorge.
The 17th-century inn has a traditional restaurant, serving homemade meals and full English breakfasts. There are 2 guest lounges, offering beverages and snacks by the cosy log fires. There is also a leafy garden where cream teas can be served.
Just a mile from the popular mountain bike trails of Nant-yr-Arian, George Borrow Hotel is surrounded by beautiful mountains, with plenty of walking tracks and fishing rivers nearby. Cardigan Bay is a 20-minute drive, and the sandy beaches of Aberystwyth are 15 minutes away.
Hotel Facilities
General
Restaurant, Bar, Garden, Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking.
Activities
Darts, Hiking.
Services
Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Packed Lunches, Fax/Photocopying.
Internet
Wi-fi is available in some hotel rooms and costs GBP 1 per 24 hours.
Guest Parking
Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Hotel Policies
Check-in
From 14:00 hours
Check-out
Until 11:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and extra beds
Free! All children under 4 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.
Free! One further child under 2 years stays free of charge in a baby cot.
One further older child or adult is charged GBP 12 per night and person in an extra bed.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Any type of extra bed or baby cot is upon request and needs to be confirmed by the hotel.
Supplements will not be calculated automatically in the total costs and have to be paid separately in the hotel.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted credit cards
Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Maestro, Switch
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
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8/10 Overall rating
| 8/10 | Clean |
| 7.6/10 | Comfort |
| 8.5/10 | Location |
| 7.7/10 | Services |
| 8.6/10 | Staff |
| 7.8/10 | Value for money |
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3.3/10 David Mature couple
Nottingham, United Kingdom
October 2, 2011 -
8/10 Roy Mature couple
Keighley, United Kingdom
September 14, 2011A stunning location with fantastic views. The food was first class and would be expected in a higher rate hotel. There are also many tourist attractions nearby aimed at countryside and outdoor activities.
The hotel was overall a good experience with a stunning location and good access for many attractions. The accommodation and staff were excellent but areas of the hotel needed renovation / updating. The only bad point really was the en suite bathroom which was very tired and the 'Saniflow toilet' had an unfortunate odour which sometimes invaded the room.
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7.9/10 Kehler Family with older children
Godmanchester, United Kingdom
June 27, 2011The location was stunning and the staff excellent and very friendly and helpful.
The bathroom was too small and not quite private as the door leading to it was a sliding one with a gap.
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7.9/10 Carol Solo traveller
birmingham, United Kingdom
January 15, 2012The room was clean and comfortable. The owners were friendly and helpful The location is beautiful. Pieceful and quite Only 20 mins drive into Aberystwyth town centre wifi available
I did not like the size of the en-suite bathroom I could barely close the door behind me.
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10/10 Anonymous Solo traveller
United Kingdom
December 2, 2011Takes a bit of finding - ignore Sat-Nav directions if coming from the South or West as you be sent down a narrow gated road. When you get there the hotel overlooks mountains and low-lying area lovely Made most welcome, food was good, quite good value for money
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5.4/10 Dave Mature couple
Peterborough, United Kingdom
November 28, 2011Nice location good English breakfast staff friendly . nice location friendly staff good English breakfast.q
Bedroom was very small so was the ensuite ok for a couple of nights woulnt want. To spend a week .
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10/10 Sheila Solo traveller
swadlincote, United Kingdom
October 31, 2011The location particularly the wonderful views of the Red Kites. The food was very good and great value for money. The staff were very helpful.
My bedroom carpet was rather tired-looking, a bit stained and really needed up-dating, otherwise, no complaints.
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7.5/10 Steven Family with older children
bradford, United Kingdom
October 28, 2011Friendly service, good food. Good location for visiting Aberystwyth university.
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7.1/10 Anonymous Solo traveller
United Kingdom
September 28, 2011The bed was very comfortable. Efficient service. Friendly people
A clean hotel but decor is tired and dated in some areas visible mousetrap on landing.Furniture polish and some cleaning equipment left out in dining room. Very minor things I know but attention to such detail would help offset tired decor. But did enjoy our stay!
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9.2/10 Trevor Mature couple
Chelmsford, United Kingdom
September 26, 2011Warm, welcoming staff, very considerate of our needs. Bar full of friendly locals with log fire, hearty bar and restaurant food with good beer. Quiet rural location ideal base for for local walks. Splendid montain views from bedroom window. Bedroom was clean, comfy with all necessary tea/coffee/chocolate drink-making facilities, Small flat-screen TV and clean towels provided. Would certainly return to the George Borrow Hotel the next time we visit Aberystwyth.
Showing some signs of lived-in wear and tear and lacking some comforts, befitting it's two-star rating. However this imparted an attractive 'oldy-worldy' feel to the place, reinforcing its character.
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7.5/10 Anonymous Mature couple
United Kingdom
September 26, 2011Superb location, welcoming staff - will R.eturn
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9.6/10 David Mature couple
St Athan, United Kingdom
September 10, 2011Stayed August 2011. The saying "Do not judge a book by it's cover" is quite apt for the George Borrow Hotel. Although bedroom we were allocated was small, it was adequate for a one or two night stay. Hotel staff were very friendly and the food was excellent. Ideal for walkers. Would definitely stay again
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7.9/10 Paul Mature couple
hereford, United Kingdom
September 3, 2011friendly owners, family atmosphere, good wholesome food - reasonably priced. Great views/position. Convenient location in a deserted part of mid wales.
double room had very small bathroom area.
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10/10 Peter Mature couple
Launceston, United Kingdom
August 30, 2011All staff clearly dedicated to ensuring that we had an enjoyable stay. Surroundings beautiful.
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8.5/10 Nawal Mature couple
Gatley, United Kingdom
August 29, 2011Superb location next to a river and waterfall amidst wonderful hills
The saniflo system which makes noise when WC or sink are used.
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7.5/10 Pauline Mature couple
Hornsea., United Kingdom
August 21, 2011The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The food was quite good, reasonably priced and well served. We chose the location because it was fairly close to Devil's Bridge, the steam railway and the waterfall walk.
Our room on the second floor was really too small for a double - its an old building and you have to negotiate the beams! I would always request a first floor room in the future.
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9.2/10 Andrew Solo traveller
Twickenham, United Kingdom
August 21, 2011Great location in the Welsh countryside. Very friendly hotel staff and locals in the bar area.
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8/10 Anonymous Solo traveller
United Kingdom
August 13, 2011Friendly welcome, nice view over hills. Had single room, very comfortable.
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9.6/10 David Mature couple
Cardiff, United Kingdom
August 6, 2011A lovely old building in a stunning location. Wonderful view from the bedroom. Owners have been there for 5 years and are making it a very pleasant place to stay. Excellent breakfast. Very nice friendly staff. Very quiet.
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7.9/10 William Solo traveller
bristol, United Kingdom
August 1, 2011Enjoyable and relaxing stay. Friendly and helpful Staff. As i was unable tp stay in time for Breakfast the Landlady made me a very welcomed packed lunch which is a special touch as no other venue has ever offered. Well Done. Will see you again next trip.
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8.8/10 Pam Group of friends
Liverpool, United Kingdom
July 27, 2011The staff made us feel very welcome, and any requests were dealt with promptly and without any fuss
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8.3/10 Roger Group of friends
Solihull, United Kingdom
July 25, 2011My stay lived up to my previous good exoeriences at the George Borrow. All the staff ensured a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, including keeping the kitchen open a little longer to allow us to wash and change before our evening meal, and our meals were excellent and washed down with a good pint of beer. As we had to leave early the next morning breakfast baguettes were prepared for us in place of our missed breakfast. I will certainly stay there again when in the area.
The en-suite was rather cramped especially for my large frame, but this is often the case with retrofitted ensuite facilies and is therefore an accepted fact of life..
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5.8/10 Anonymous Solo traveller
United Kingdom
July 16, 2011The hotel location is in a lovely part of wales Staff were lovely
traffic noise
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7.5/10 Mrs. Mature couple
Northampton, United Kingdom
July 14, 2011The staff and owners were very friendly, the hotel was comfortable, service good and the views were lovely.
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7.5/10 Jayne Family with older children
Daventry, United Kingdom
July 7, 2011People were very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was very good. Comfortable room overlooking the hillside.
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Nothing really
Dated and in need of a revamp. Staff attitude could have been better.