Y Branwen
Y Branwen descritpion
This family-run country hotel overlooks Harlech Castle and rests across from the championship Royal St. David's golf course.
The hotel is easily accessible by picturesque country roads off of all major freeways to the west. Overlooking the ancient fortress of Harlech Castle, the refurbished Y Branwen Hotel offers comfortable double or twin bedrooms in pleasant surroundings.
Guests can enjoy excellent amenities and superb food prepared by the resident experienced chef. In the brasserie, visitors can enjoy freshly prepared local produce, cooked to order. The menu is changed regularly and there is an excellent wine list. There is also a cozy wine bar plus lounge bar serving a wide range of keg and traditional cask ales, lagers, ciders and bottled beers.
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Facilities of Y Branwen
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Activities ：Golf Course (within 2 miles) | Darts | Hiking
Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Bar
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Reviews for Y Branwen
Review 1：the room was a little dated especially the bathroom which wasn't quite as clean as the bedroom
Review 2：There was a warm welcome which carried through for the whole of our stay. One of the reasons for the trip was to visit Hatlech Castle and location was perfect.
Review 3：Only the pub/ bar area to relax in. No lounge area which wasn't appropriate with children. Staff not knowledgeable about local restaurants.(told there were none but in fact there were three walking distance) View from room was of a stone wall only a couple of foot away.
Review 4：The staff were extremely welcoming. Room was adequate. Food excellent.
Review 5：No cell phone signal in the hotel. The restaurant menu was a bit limited but it was out of season so maybe it had been condensed for that reason.
Review 6：Easy to find and a great location at the foot of the castle with a car park. Generous supply of tea, coffee and hot chocolate in the room and yummy biscuits. Beds were comfortable and good quality linen and towels. Very nice breakfast choice and good quality ingredients.. Friendly owner and daughter made us very welcome.
Review 7：A friendly welcome on arrival. Very comfortable clean room with king size bed and with a view looking up at Harlech Castle (illuminated at night). A delightful and well presented evening meal. Very tentative staff . Nice ambience. Highly recommended.
Review 8：Spotlessly clean. Staff went the extra mile and made us feel very welcome. Food was very good, bar prices very reasonable. Our room was lovely with comfy beds and newly fitted high spec shower room. The hotel was clean, fresh and inviting. Good location- a flat walk to the beach and at the bottom of the hill that the castle sits on. Would definitely go again.
Review 9：The evening menu outside the hotel differed to the menu presented.
Review 10：Bed very comfortable and the room size excellent. Good breakfast and very pleasant owner.
Review 11：Great service, husband was doing an event which finished later than expected and they were very helpful re: adjusting times for evening meal. Much appreciated.
Review 12：No wi-fi or mobile signal - problem as I was working. Hotel does say it has wi-fi in all areas this is not true so couldn't use again
Review 13：Rooms comfortable and clean, staff friendly
Review 14：A wonderful hostess. Most obliging. Nothing was too much for her. A good location and spotlessly clean accommodation. We had a really lovely evening meal in the restaurant and good value for money. Thank you for a most welcoming and pleasant stay.
Review 15：Hotel a bit isolated unless you have a car or don't mind walking up very steep hill to town, but good beer and food means you don't have to go out.
Review 16：Good location for a stopover when exploring Wales.
Review 17：Sadly the hotel is in need of an upgrade and its standard is about 2.5* of the 4* rating. The ageing condition of the bathrooms and general cleanliness leave somewhat to be desired. That said for a one night stop over it would suit most weary travellers, and I have stayed in worse.
Review 18：Polite and helpful staff / owners, we didn't ask for much but had we, I am sure they would have done whatever they could to help.
Review 19：Only downside for us personally was location of harlech itself. Bit quiet although for some this will be a bonus!
Review 20：The b&b was lovely. Very comfortable bed, staff were really helpful and cheerful and the room was clean and had a great shower. Breakfast was great and staff couldn't have been more attentive.
Review 21：The breakfast was placed on a cold plate, so when you received it, it was partially cold anyway. It didn't take long for it to be cold. It would be a good idea to place it on a preheated plate.
Review 22：The staff were very friendly and the room was impeccably clean. The evening meal was very good.
Review 23：WiFi was a bit hit and miss and there was a waft of chips with everything on first entering but not noticed subsequently.
Review 24：Well met by friendly staff and a warm welcome in the bar. Room was spacious with a comfortable bed. The ensuite had an excellent shower. There was a wide choice for breakfast, generous portions with very tasty locally sourced ingredients.
Review 25：Room was disappointing and cold compared to my mums room which was nice. bathroom needed updating and water from shower took a long time to go out.
Review 26：The staff were great and so helpful, great location to visit the castle
Review 27：We stayed at Y Branwen while looking for a holiday home park in the area. Great value for money, clean , comfortable beds and lovely room. Great food at night and a heArty breakfast. The landlady was lovely as well. Would recommend!
Review 28：Not a bad experience but the bar area was a little tired. The seating is in need of refreshment.
Review 29：A very enjoyable stay. The staff were brilliant, as was the breakfast the following morning. The bed was big, clean and a welcome change from some B&Bs Good location for Harlech castle. We would stay again.
Review 30：Kippers were not available at breakfast despite being on the menu. The sample dinner menu on the website bordered on fine dining which is one of the reasons we stayed there. However, on arrival was nearer was to pub food. Very disappointing. We had to look for restaurants in the town.
Review 31：The room was a good size and very pleasant.
Review 32：I did not stay. I was given a room that looked out onto a wall and into another bedroom. Window latch not closing. Given another room next to a door that read Danger air compression. Charged in full.
Review 33：I like to stay at this hotel when playing golf at Royal St David's as it is in perfect position being just across the road. The welcome is always warm and friendly and the attached pub always has a friendly atmosphere (and good ale).
Review 34：TV small and wifi patchey.
Review 35：Even though we stayed out of season the staff were friendly and attentive. Room was good standard, clean and tidy.Breakfast included local meat and was very tasty.
Review 36：Nothing - the weather could have been better, but probably beyond the control of our Hostess!!
Review 37：Everything. Pub food, but excellent and the welcome and service couldn`t have been better. Lovely warm and large bedroom and the shower was frighteningly awesome and great!
Review 38：Nothing
Review 39：Very clean room/bathroom with convenient tea/coffee making facility. Very tasty cooked breakfast - best mushrooms I've had for ages! Friendly staff.
Review 40：Staff were very welcoming and couldn't have been more helpful. The accommodation was very clean,comfortable and convenient, and there was a bar and restaurant available. Meals were freshly cooked and reasonably priced. The wine list was fairly priced, too.
Review 41：After a long drive the warm welcome and lack of formality was just what my wife and I needed. The room was clean, spacious and comfortable. We had breakfast and dinner at the hotel and it was first rate. I cannot remember having lamb steaks as succulent as we were presented with. The locals in the bar were friendly too. Very happy to recommend the hotel to anyone visiting Harlech.
Review 42：Great overnight stay at Y Branwen for a friends wedding. The owners couldn't be more helpful, organising a taxi to the wedding we were attending, recommending pubs to watch the football, offering late checkout and breakfast to order! Couldn't be better. Thanks for a great stay. Also, the taxi driver Fergus was a legend.
Review 43：Beware - the hot water is very hot!
Review 44：The room was large and comfortable. Bottle if water on arrival and biscuits every day was a nice touch. Breakfast was excellent - good choice and very accommodating to alternative diets.
Review 45：wifi and phone signals were not good. The food was okay, not excellent.
Review 46：Clean room, friendly staff, extra food for customers in the room (cookies, water, hot chocolate).
Review 47：This was my third stay at Y Branwen. The staff is pleasant and very helpful. The food is always fantastic. The location is great too. It's easy to drive to and once there, everything is a short walk away. We love walking on the beach or walking into town. Great hotel.
Review 48：Wi if was not working whilst we were there, room was very stuffy, although a fan in the room was much appreciated.
Review 49：The location, the rooms, the restaurant were all fabulous!
Review 50：Would have loved a sea view but realise that not all rooms can have that. Our room looked up to the castle but was above the kitchen so had cooking (chip type) early evening not nice,but, the bacon cooking smell in the morning was quite nice.
Review 51：Lovely and clean good location.very friendly and helpful staff. Limited menu but no problem with that as all home cooked and delicious.breakfast lovely cooked for the individual very good.
Review 52：One of the mornings I needed to leave before breakfast and so the staff offered to make me a bacon sandwich early. They did and it was the best bacon sandwich I have had in a while. Very accommodating
Review 53：A big, well appointed room with ocean views. Genuinely friendly and helpful staff. At first thought it was too far from the town center, but found it only a short (though steep) walk. Down hill return even easier.
Review 54：Friendly staff, clean comfortable rooms. The food was excellent.
Review 55：The staff were very friendly. The food was very good both in taste and value. Very clean in all areas.
Review 56：Helpful and friendly staff.Large and comfortable bedroom and modern and spotless en suite.
Review 57：Leaving
Review 58：Very Friendly staff and very clean and comfortable .
Review 59：Great location , great hosts, great food , very comfy room , we will be back to stay again
Review 60：Barkeep seemed lazy and disinterested.
Review 61：Owner lady was great Food very good Rooms clean and comfortable.
Review 62：Nice friendly atmosphere.
Review 63：The king sized bed was extremely comfortable and very friendly staff. Good choice at breakfast too.
Review 64：Comfort , food and Bar
Review 65：Wi-Fi was erratic.
Review 66：Good location , good sized bed & comfortable , great food for breakfast & evening meal , friendly staff.
Review 67：Friendly staff,good food evening meal and breakfast, comfy bed
Review 68：Rooms are ok but wall & weeds outside window - just weeding and planting one or two little plants would help
Review 69：Food was very good, parking great.
Review 70：Small TV
Review 71：Lovely big bed.
Review 72：everything and ease of parking and position of hotel
Review 73：Very friendly and clean. Food good
Review 74：The view was of a road and school and not inspiring, the wifi was awful, the ambiance and decor was rudimentary
Review 75：It was close to Harlech cAstle
Review 76：Wifi bit tricky
Review 77：Very pleasant cheerful staff; great towels, very good breakfast with freshly cooked food. Good beer! Easy, welcoming, comfortable.
Review 78：Very friendly and efficient. Very convenient for railway station. Good lively bar.
Review 79：More of a pub with rooms than a hotel.Thought it was a bit expensive .
Review 80：Nice friendly place. Meals good pub grub. Free parking.
Review 81：Friendliness of staff Excellent food
Review 82：Lovely place, lovely staff, excellent food, Jo makes it a real home from home!
Review 83：The mattress was a slit mattress on a double bed. Not good.
Review 84：Location, clean, comfortable, very friendly.
Review 85：Harlech was pretty grim though.
Review 86：Weather was brilliant. Local beach was very good. Room was fine. Price was about right.
Review 87：Good food, great beers and good location. Small walk to charming village.
Review 88：None
Review 89：Friendliness of management and staff. Excellent breakfast.
Review 90：Very helpful staff. Good advice on locality.
Review 91：We were made to feel welcome by all the staff from the moment we arrived ! great place to stay.
Review 92：Excellent friendly helpful staff Very clean comfortable rooms Exceptionally large comfortable beds with brilliant pillows! Lovely food
Review 93：Possibly more choice on menu
Review 94：Friendly staff, great location. Easy parking
Review 95：The staff were exceptional. The room was so comfortable. We felt like family. I'd stay there again in a heart beat.
Review 96：Location, service, comfort , great chef & staff who go out of their way to assist.
Review 97：Great atmosphere and friendly staff with pleasant client-al.
Review 98：Not their fault but wi gi very intermittent
Review 99：Friendly , helpful and good room and food!
Review 100：Wifi had poor coverage in the rooms but also very slow
Review 101：Friendly staff Good food inc breakfast
Review 102：We were made to feel very welcome. Spacious comfortable warm room, delicious food. Great Breakfast selection.
Review 103：Friendly and helpful staff willing to go the extra mile. Good food at dinner and breakfast. Lovely light and airy room with comfortable roomy bed.
Review 104：very friendly staff, excellent food, great place
Review 105：Friendly staff. Very helpful. Good price. Nice location
Review 106：the shower was very cramped
Review 107：The staff are really helpful and friendly, The bed must be 6ft wide. Food was great
Review 108：nothing
Review 109：staff. comfort. Very clean . food
Review 110：friendliness
The Fine Print
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