Pen-Y-Bont Hotel set on the banks of Tal-y-llyn Lake, offering mountain views. Dating from the 16th century, this bed and breakfast has a beer garden and restaurant. The charming Pen-Y Bont Hotel is a former coaching inn and offers traditionally decorated rooms. All rooms have tea and coffee-making facilities and free Wi-Fi. They look onto the village church and mountains. Breakfast includes locally produced bacon, sausages and eggs, and homemade cuisine is on offer for dinner. You can relax in the lakeside beer garden or on the sheltered patio, which both offer dramatic mountain views. Packed lunches are available upon request. Tywyn and the coast are within 20 minutes’ drive of the bed and breakfast. Aberystwyth is less than an hour’s drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
7.9
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  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Food was excellent and catered for our needs. Stunning scenery.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superbly scrumptious breakfast, best bacon and sausage ever!
  • Shaun
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brian and Angela were great hosts,very friendly, and couldn't do enough for us, I loved sitting by the open fire in the bar of an evening, which was so relaxing with a homely feel to it.

Managed by Angela Moss and Brian Matthews

Company review score: 9.8Based on 105 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Angela and Brian met here at the Bar in June 2005. After singing on Royal Caribbean Cruise Liners Angela was staying at her parent's holiday chalet in nearby Bryn Crug and working Part Time behind the bar at the Pen-y-Bont Hotel. She had been coming to the area regularly all of her life. Meanwhile Brian was Head of Biology in a Bristol Secondary School. His Mother was given just months to live so he took her on holiday while she could still enjoy the experience (thankfully she was a Miracle of Modern Medicine and celebrated her 90th birthday in 2015, fully recovered!) They had many common interests and kept in touch, and then Angela asked Brian if he would like to buy the Pen-y-Bont Hotel with her. He thought about it for a nanosecond and said "Yes" ("Shall I spend another 12 years teaching challenging secondary school students or shall I go on an adventure with a beautiful blond lady?" Not a hard decision!) As well as taking great pleasure in welcoming our guests to our hotel we are involved in Music Production and other life affirming activities when possible! We look forward to welcoming you to our little piece of heaven on earth!

Property info

Prior to our purchasing the Pen-y-Bont Hotel it was destined to be converted into private housing, which would have removed this iconic location from the public domain forever. We have built up, room by room, a total of five letting rooms so far, and hope to extend that to six or seven in 2016. These are in the main building on the B4405, overlooking the church and mountainside. TV's in every room is a new feature for 2016. We also have WiFi throughout the building, though many guests like to escape the modern age completely! The Hotel features a 16th Century Restaurant and Bar with log fires, a fine sight on a Winter evening. Our Beer Garden gives breathtaking views, positioned as it is along the South Western shore of Llyn Mwyngil (Talyllyn Lake.) It is less than 10 miles to the beach at Tywyn, and other expanses of sand nearby at Aberdovey, Fairbourne and Barmouth. We are at the foot of Cadair Idris which attracts walkers from all over the world. On the other side of the mountain is Dolgellau, an attractive small town and a centre locally for outdoor activities. To the south we have the beautiful market town of Machynlleth.

Neighborhood info

Talyllyn is in a secluded valley in a quiet part of Southern Snowdonia. The lake view from the Pen-y-Bont Hotel is iconic, seen very much at it's best from our extensive Beer Garden and Car Park. Many of our competitors and other local businesses use these scenes in their promo material, which will give you some idea of just how special the view is from here. The name means "Brow of the Lake". Talyllyn Lake is more correctly called Llyn Mwyngil which may mean "Pleasant Narrow Lake" or "The Lake of Pleasant Retreat" in reference to a monk's cell which may have existed on or near the site of St. Mary's Church across the road from us. We are at the foot of Cadair Idris, the largest mountain in South Snowdonia at nearly 3,000 feet. It is a very popular climb, which is why we prepare our guests with a very hearty full Welsh Breakfast, and are well prepared for the return of the hungry with home-cooked meals and real chips! We can tell you a great deal about the area if you visit...The Talyllyn hoard was found by the Minffordd Path in 1963. These bronze shield decorations had been there since the 2nd Century B.C. We are very lucky to have beautiful sites of interest close by.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Fireside Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Pen-Y-Bont Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Packed lunches
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Pen-Y-Bont Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 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.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club Cash Pen-Y-Bont Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

You are kindly requested to inform the property in advance about your estimated arrival time. You will be able to insert this information in the section Special Requests at the time of booking or you can contact the property directly. If you plan to arrive outside reception hours, please inform the property in advance.

After a booking is made, you will receive an email from the property with further instructions regarding the payment procedures and the key collection.

Final cleaning fees are included in the price.

Please inform Pen-Y-Bont Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

FAQs about Pen-Y-Bont Hotel

  • Pen-Y-Bont Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Horseback riding

  • Room options at Pen-Y-Bont Hotel include:

    • Twin
    • Family
    • Double

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

  • Pen-Y-Bont Hotel is 1,950 feet from the center of Tal-y-llyn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Pen-Y-Bont Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Fireside Restaurant

  • Check-in at Pen-Y-Bont Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.