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Afon Rhaiadr Country House

5.0 star property
Adults-only bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Interior
Luxury Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 5 - Lilac) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Property entrance
Garden
Superior Double or Twin Room, Jetted Tub, Park View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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Afon Rhaiadr Country House, Dolgellau, Wales, LL40 2AH
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Idris
  • Place, Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 3 - Rose)

Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 3 - Rose) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 3 - Rose)

  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4 - Iris) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4 - Iris)

  • 11 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 5 - Lilac) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 5 - Lilac)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Jetted Tub, Park View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Double or Twin Room, Jetted Tub, Park View

  • 234 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 117 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Design Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Design Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

  • 115 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Dolgellau

Afon Rhaiadr Country House places you within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Bala Lake Railway Interpretive Centre and Corris Craft Centre. This 5-star bed & breakfast has 7 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mach Loop - 8 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre - 18 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Barmouth Beach - 22 min drive - 16.8 miles
  • Harlech Castle - 48 min drive - 37.8 miles

Getting around

  • Morfa Mawddach Station - 22 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George III Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lemon Grass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Stag Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Afon Rhaiadr Country House

Adults-only bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a restaurant
A local mainstay since 1812, Afon Rhaiadr Country House offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Helpful staff can provide dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. Other amenities at this adults-only bed & breakfast include a terrace, a picnic area, and a garden.
29-inch Smart TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers and desks are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1812
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Renovated entire property - January 2014
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 18 and older are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.0 per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 4 PM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Afon Rhaiadr Country House B&B Dolgellau
Afon Rhaiadr Country House B&B
Afon Rhaiadr Country House Dolgellau
Afon Rhaiadr House Dolgellau
Afon Rhaiadr Dolgellau
Afon Rhaiadr Country House Dolgellau
Afon Rhaiadr Country House Bed & breakfast
Afon Rhaiadr Country House Bed & breakfast Dolgellau

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to Afon Rhaiadr Country House?

This bed & breakfast is located in Dolgellau, close to Torrent Walk, Mach Loop, and Mount Idris. Dolgellau Park is also within a driving distance of 4 mi.

Will I be able to park at Afon Rhaiadr Country House?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does Afon Rhaiadr Country House include a casino at the property?

No, Afon Rhaiadr Country House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Afon Rhaiadr Country House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What do couples enjoy most about Afon Rhaiadr Country House?

This adults-only bed u0026 breakfast offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as a restaurant and proposal/romance packages.

Does Afon Rhaiadr Country House have a hot tub?

No, but some guestrooms at this bed & breakfast feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Afon Rhaiadr Country House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Afon Rhaiadr Country House serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Will Afon Rhaiadr Country House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Afon Rhaiadr Country House.

Are there connecting rooms at Afon Rhaiadr Country House?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Afon Rhaiadr Country House?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Afon Rhaiadr Country House.

Afon Rhaiadr Country House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! The owners are amazing, very welcoming and helpful! Lovely room and delicious breakfast. Thank you Gina and Gareth!!xx
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely people, lovely place, lovely food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hosts and really accommodating. Our day didn’t go exactly to plan and they were more than happy to delay our dinner a little bit. Cream tea on arrival was lovely. The packed lunch made for us to take up Snowdon was just what we needed and the dinner on our return (although we were 20-30 minutes late) went down well. After climbing a mountain, the bed was so comfortable and we slept so well. We will definitely be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shivani

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We had a lovely stay for my Dad’s birthday. Gina and her husband were so kind and welcoming. The place itself is cute and quaint although quite far from main areas or things to do. The surrounding gardens are lovely. The only gripe we had was that it wasn’t as clean as we hoped. Not to say it was dirty, but just not as clean as we’re used to. The sheets were musty but Gina kindly changed them after our first night when we mentioned it to her. Even the new sheets had a strong odour and my parents room had the same issue. Our room had a jet bath tub which we couldn’t use as the jets hadn’t been cleaned out and all sorts of bugs and spiders kept crawling up the drain and jets and into the bath. The bathroom also generally wasn’t completely clean. Luckily we could use the shower in the other rooms we had booked. To be fair, we didn’t mention the bathroom issues to the hosts. Overall the issues with the rooms didn’t ruin the stay as Gina and her husband were so welcoming and Wales itself was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible place, beautiful owners, perfect

It was perfect Gina and Gareth made us feel so welcome and went above and beyond for our stay. Our room was stunning and so comfortable and they even put a little anniversary banner and balloons up on arrival, The ground were stunning, their suggestions of where to go, see, how to get to places were so helpful. The food was beautiful, so fresh ,we definitely recommend the evening dining too. Gina's puddings are some of the best we have ever tasted. We definitely would stay again if we come back up this way. We would give 20 stars if could xxx
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, rooms are absolutely perfect and spotless. Host is as good as all the reviews state. I will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a really lovely warm welcome and throughout the stay from Gina and Gareth, the bed we stayed in was quite literally the comfiest ever and Gina was even so kind as to tell us where she got it so we could copy! Beautiful location, surrounded by woodland and easy to get into Dolgellau. The hotel itself is really peaceful and calming which is only made even better by the lovely hosts. Thank you both! Tom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Projjal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

julia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

T

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely two night stay. We booked only 48hrs before our visit so we had the last available room, which had a wonderful garden view and although it was smaller than we anticipated the fun of watching dozens of garden birds on the many bird feeders outside our door and also seeing tiny shrews playing and jumping in the late evening was wonderful. Breakfast was pre booked and excellent and our hosts happy to help at all times. We would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely friendly place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Miss M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 night stay cut short

We were given room 3, the rose room, for our 3 night stay at c£120 a night. The bathroom wasn’t in the room so we had to leave our room and go round the corner to a bathroom which was used as a shared bathroom even though all other guests had their own bathroom. We spoke with the owners who just said it happens. I wouldn’t say they do room service, there is a number you can text but no menu, no wine allowed upstairs and they stop serving at 10pm. Myself and my other half aren’t big fans of B&B’s but the availability in the area was scarce and this one had lovely reviews. The nearest town is a 10 minute taxi drive, otherwise there is nothing within walking distance. On day 3 there was a leak which meant we couldn’t shower, guests were continuing to use our bathroom and make a mess of it then we were asked to clean it ourselves. We had to checkout 1 day early unfortunately due to my other half having to get back to his work last minute. We were charged full price despite the disruptions to the showers and bathrooms. The rooms were quite small given the cost, we were only given 2 tea bags (English breakfast) despite staying 3 nights which meant we ran out after our first evening and felt uncomfortable to ask as at times it did feel like we were bothering the owners. All in all I won’t be returning nor will I be staying at a B&B again. That said, Gina was lovely and the food was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly hosts

Very friendly and welcoming hosts, quiet location. Only two minor irritations, firstly the room was smaller than we would have expected from a five star guest house, e.g. There's was nowhere to sit other than on the bed, secondly the door to our room could not be shut quietly which was important as we did not have an en-suite. However we have since been informed that we had the smallest room and should we go back we will book a different room. Dinner was good and the hosts made a special effort for my husbands birthday. Overall a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

James, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm and welcoming owners. Very nice property and ideal for exploring North Wales
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Delightful find in Snodonia

We had a very enjoyable overnight stay. Our host was wonderful and attentive. The room was delightful, spacious, clean, and well decorated. Our breakfast was made to order and tasty. The location is unique in a heavily wooded area and a short drive to a great Snodonia historic town, Dollegau. Our only concern was the poor quality of the beds, they need to be upgraded to match the wonderfulness of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a great find. Ideally situated for what we wanted to achieve over the weekend. A small family run Country House where we received superb personalised attention, The room albeit fairly small, was nonetheless immaculate and well furnished and presented. Great breakfast too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nige, MIDLANDS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place has everything you could wish for in a country retreat. Exceptionally clean, beautiful scenery, waterfalls , streams and thats just the garden !!! Gina and Gareth are some of the nicest and interesting people i have ever met and are the best hosts you would wish to meet. The local knowledge they have to help you plan your day is exceptional.You feel at ease the minute you book in and always have time to chat and have a laugh.The house its self is so interesting and peaceful.The evening dinner is Gourmet standard that must be tried, the breakfast is a choose of so many options.I could keep writing about this place but the best thing to do is see for yourself i promise you will not be disappointed and like me and the other half cannot wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice hotel hope to go back this year Excellent Facilities and Clean many thanks, sarah& steve
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What can I say.....Awesome!

What can I say.....Awesome! From the moment we arrived we were treated like the only people staying there, Gareth and Gina couldn't have been more informative or helpful. The surrounding gardens and area are a walkers paradise, I especially loved the disused railway. The recommendations for places to eat were spot on and although not everywhere was open because of it being between Christmas and New Year there was still plenty of choice. The Cross Foxes Fish and Chips were lovely, especially the minted peas! Thanks again Gareth and Gina and hope to see you again, soon. Totsiens! x
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

alex, reading

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pretty stone building situated in 3 acres of beautiful gardens. Very tastefully appointed facilities mixing old style with new, giving a cosy feel. The service was excellent, with the owners/staff being very friendly & helpful; excellent breakfast also. The location is perfect for all the usual activities in Snowdonia.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

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