Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel
An extraordinary Victorian castle near Snowdonia
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Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel

Bodelwyddan (pronounced bod-el-with-an), is a Grade II listed Victorian building near the North Wales coast, not far from Snowdonia. Set within the grounds of a romantic castle, but with all the amenities of a modern Hotel, including a superb range of leisure facilities, numerous daily activities, and nightly live entertainment. The hotel was given a £6 million renovation and awarded a 4* AA award.

At a glance

  • Grade II listed Victorian Castle
  • Near the North Wales coast
  • The ultimate walking destination
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Leisure facilities and day spa
  • Free parking on site

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Wellness Retreats at Bodelwyddan Castle

Two weekends in 2022

A restorative wellness weekend for the mind and body with a vast range of scheduled classes for you to enjoy including sunrise & sunset yoga with live music, meditation and mindfulness, topical wellness seminars, Qigong and pilates and sound meditation.

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Bodelwyddan Castle surrounding area
Rifle shooting at Bodelwyddan Castle.
A chef dishing up food onto a guests plate
Garden Lodges, Bodelwyddan Castle.
Garden Lodges at Bodelwyddan Castle.
Guests walking outside the atrium at Bodelwyddan Castle.

TripAdvisor winner

We're excited that Bodelwyddan Castle (among eight of our beachside sparklers and countryside retreats) appears on the coveted list of the top 10% of hotels worldwide with TripAdvisor naming it a 2020 Travellers’ Choice™ winner based on guest ratings

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Our rooms

From Royale rooms with Rapunzel-esque turrets looking over the Clwydian Range to Garden Lodges set around landscaped grounds and ponds. You'll find nice-to-have amenities including free Wi-Fi, towels, a TV, hairdryer, comfy chairs and reading lights and tea & coffee-making facilities with biscuits.

Standard room

Standard room

In these fantastic value rooms you’ll find everything you could want for a blissful night’s sleep. Comfort and a wide range of amenities are key here to put you properly at ease

Signature room at Thoresby Hall Hotel

Signature room

Signature rooms are a special retreat. They're the dream ticket if you're longing for a super-soft duvet and too-many-to-mention extra little touches courtesy of the Signature Experience

Four poster bed in a Royale bedroom

Royale room

Each of our Royale rooms is unique and beautifully furnished with rich and sophisticated decor. We're convinced that pure luxury doesn’t get much better than this

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Garden Lodge room at Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel

Garden Lodge

Our Garden lodges are the byword for luxurious living. A secluded setting within landscaped grounds with gorgeous design and a private patio or balcony fit seamlessly together to give these retreats a special edge

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All room imagery shown is a representation of these room grades only. Style, size and decor will vary by room and by location.

Bedroom locations

The estate offers 228 rooms, including contemporary Garden Lodges in landscaped grounds and suites with stunning views of the Clwydian Range bordering England and North East Wales.

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A love for great British food

An evening menu and breakfast in St. David's restaurant is included with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, plus a cooked or continental start to the day for guests on a Bed & Breakfast break.

Market Kitchen

The main restaurant offers a Market Kitchen menu with the focus on national favourites. Continental and English breakfast and the roast of the day are served from the counter and speciality dishes come straight to the table.

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Relax, enjoy and explore

There's lots of ways to experience Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel and North Wales.

Leisure facilities and things to do at Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel

Leisure facilities

✔ Indoor heated swimming pool  ✔ Aqua aerobics  ✔ Gym  ✔ Sauna  ✔ Steam room  ✔ Hair salon  ✔ Treatment rooms  ✔ Beauty facilities


Things to do outdoors

✔ Archery  ✔ Crossbow  ✔ Rifle shooting  ✔ Self-guided walks and cycling routes click here for maps  ✔ Indoor Short Mat Bowls  ✔ Putt  ✔ Croquet  ✔ Grounds Tour 


Things to do indoors

✔ Quizzes ✔ History Tour  ✔ Movies  ✔ Carlie Barlow wellness virtual content 


Entertainment

✔ Matinee/Early evening Cabarets ✔ Let’s dance with Warner 

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Bodelwyddan Castle grounds

Explore North Wales

The great outdoors

There are 260 acres right outside, with trails taking in mountain views, fallow deer and seasonal colour through parkland, woods and a walled Victorian garden. Our partnership with ViewRanger also highlights the best local routes via a free mobile app

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Llanddulas Beach in North Wales.

Explore North Wales

From country to coast

The team are happy to share tips on local treasures for days out. From Llandudno to Conwy and Snowdonia National Park, the region is a goldmine for beaches, mountains, lakes, look-at-me castles, pretty market towns and breweries that offers tours and tastings

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Guests doing archery at Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel

 

Things to do

There's plenty of activities to get stuck in to, from nordic walking in our beautiful estate to archery and rifle shooting

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Happy body and soul with spa and wellness at Warner

Happy body and soul

Spa & wellness

Imagine adult-only sanctuaries with a unique rhythm. Places with pools, fitness, spa treatments and open space for fill-your-lungs-up freshness. Always too with soul-lifting music and dancing, then mattress toppers for restful nights. This is wellness the Warner way

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Where we are and how to find us

We're just under an hour from Chester and 30 minutes' drive away from the Victorian Pier at Llandudno.

Directions

Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel

Bodelwyddan
Denbighshire
North Wales
LL18 5YA

0330 1359 569

Directions by car

From the M6

  • Exit the M6 at junction 19a and follow the M56 to Chester/North Wales
  • Take the A55 to North Wales
  • Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel is directly off Junction 25 of the A55. Opposite the Marble Church
  • At the end of the slip road go straight across the roundabout up Engine Hill. The entrance to the hotel is approximately 150 yards up on the left

Local train station: Rhyl

Contact Virgin Trains Tel: 0845 7 222 333

Local bus service

Traveline: 0870 608 2608

Local taxi services

Carol’s Taxis: 01745 583 555
Stanley's Taxis: 01745592233

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Map of Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel.
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*Adding dinner and entertainment to a Bed & Breakfast booking is available on arrival for £25 per person per night. Full terms and conditions apply.

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