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The George Borrow Hotel

A44, Ponterwyd, Ponterwyd, SY23 3AD, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.4
Very Good
303 reviews

lovely setting for a hotel . lovely food and a great nights sleep

William United Kingdom

Fantastic hotel, with great friendly staff and bonus lovely location

Danny United Kingdom

Breakfast was great, full english everything served within minutes. Also the evening meal was very good. Staff served efficiently and was very polite. I pre annouced i have a motorbike and if possible could it be garaged, this they provided for me. i had a problem starting it in the morning (battery) they were very help full with jump leads and a batt charger to get me going again. Very nice and friendly staff.

Richard United Kingdom

We were traveling with target shooting equipment and they were very respectful and hospitable to our needs. Thank you.

Anonymous United Kingdom

all in all a nice nights stay, food was cooked well.

Andy United Kingdom

Friendly warm and excellent customer service Clean comfy great food and very attentive service. Lovely location great views So much so we've booked again

Stewart United Kingdom

The location was just my cup of tea and the breakfasts were generous and delicious.! Karen went out of her way to help me find my missing phone and was a very attentive host

Fiona United Kingdom

Booked 2 nights for a solo mountain biking trip. Warm welcome, comfy room, friendly locals, nice home-cooked bar meals, a good breakfast and a great location.

Vernon United Kingdom

Location was excellent, warm welcome, good chat, room was cosy and warm and Fantastic breakfast to set us up for the day ahead...

Peter United Kingdom

Great welcome, lovely friendly people. wonderful open fire in a well stocked bar home from home to be honest

Paul United Kingdom
8.4
Very Good
303 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “lovely setting for a hotel . lovely food and a great nights sleep”
    William William United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Fantastic hotel, with great friendly staff and bonus lovely location”
    Danny Danny United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was great, full english everything served within minutes. Also the evening meal was very good. Staff served efficiently and was very polite.”
    Richard Richard United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We were traveling with target shooting equipment and they were very respectful and hospitable to our needs. Thank you.”
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “all in all a nice nights stay, food was cooked well.”
    Andy Andy United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Friendly warm and excellent customer service Clean comfy great food and very attentive service. Lovely location great views So much so we've booked again”
    Stewart Stewart United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location was just my cup of tea and the breakfasts were generous and delicious.! Karen went out of her way to help me find my missing phone and was a very attentive host”
    Fiona Fiona United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Booked 2 nights for a solo mountain biking trip. Warm welcome, comfy room, friendly locals, nice home-cooked bar meals, a good breakfast and a great location.”
    Vernon Vernon United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location was excellent, warm welcome, good chat, room was cosy and warm and Fantastic breakfast to set us up for the day ahead...”
    Peter Peter United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great welcome, lovely friendly people. wonderful open fire in a well stocked bar home from home to be honest”
    Paul Paul United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff 9.5
  • Facilities 8.2
  • Cleanliness 8.9
  • Comfort 8.7
  • Value for money 8.6
  • Location 8.9
  • Free WiFi 7.7
High score for Ponterwyd

Set among the Cambrian Mountains, The George Borrow Hotel offers cooked breakfasts and wonderful views. With free parking and friendly staff, the hotel is just a 15 minute 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 out over 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 cozy 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

The George Borrow Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 1, 2005

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Most popular amenities
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free parking available at the hotel

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1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • William
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “lovely setting for a hotel . lovely food and a great nights sleep”
  • Danny
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Fantastic hotel, with great friendly staff and bonus lovely location”
  • Richard
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast was great, full english everything served within minutes. Also the evening meal was very good. Staff served efficiently and was very polite. I pre annouced i have a motorbike and if possible could it be garaged, this they provided for...”
  • A
    Anonymous
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “We were traveling with target shooting equipment and they were very respectful and hospitable to our needs. Thank you.”
  • Andy
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “all in all a nice nights stay, food was cooked well.”
  • Stewart
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Friendly warm and excellent customer service Clean comfy great food and very attentive service. Lovely location great views So much so we've booked again”
  • Fiona
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The location was just my cup of tea and the breakfasts were generous and delicious.! Karen went out of her way to help me find my missing phone and was a very attentive host”
  • Vernon
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Booked 2 nights for a solo mountain biking trip. Warm welcome, comfy room, friendly locals, nice home-cooked bar meals, a good breakfast and a great location.”
  • Peter
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location was excellent, warm welcome, good chat, room was cosy and warm and Fantastic breakfast to set us up for the day ahead...”
  • Paul
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great welcome, lovely friendly people. wonderful open fire in a well stocked bar home from home to be honest”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi I want to book from 7th August 2021 to 12th August 2021? Is there any other places to eat out? what about the parking? many Thanks.
    Thank you for your messages. We have plenty of parking at the hotel. As for food we have a restaurant or there are many little village pubs around the..
    Answered on 21 May 2021
  • Hi are the baths in the rooms
    Hello No all bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms. No Baths. Hoping this information is of use to you. Thank you for your enquiry. Karen (Owner)
    Answered on 11 January 2021
  • Hi, what time is checkout?Diolch.
    Checkout is 10 Am Upon request we can arrange a later checkout if circumstances allow it. Hope this helps Kind regards Karen
    Answered on 17 January 2022
  • Is this ensuite
    Thank you for your booking All our accommodation bedrooms have on suite shower rooms. Wishing you well Kind regards Karen (Owner)
    Answered on 12 May 2021
  • Do you have any secure mountain bike storage please?
    Yes we have a cctv covered, lock up garage for bikes. Please request this at time of booking. We do our best to accommodate everyone. But it is a f..
    Answered on 25 September 2022
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Amenities of The George Borrow Hotel
Most popular amenities
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Activities
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Mini golf
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Spa
    • Beach umbrellas
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

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    Check-in

    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa The George Borrow Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

    FAQs about The George Borrow Hotel

    • The prices at The George Borrow Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at The George Borrow Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Single
      • Triple

    • Yes, The George Borrow Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The George Borrow Hotel is 1,650 feet from the center of Ponterwyd.

    • Check-in at The George Borrow Hotel is from 5:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Guests staying at The George Borrow Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish

    • The George Borrow Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Mini golf
      • Darts
      • Water sports facilities on site