Ruthin/Llangollen, North Wales
Ruthin Castle Hotel
Ruthin Castle Hotel in Ruthin is an atmospheric mediaeval castle by the River Clwyd with a royal history that dates back to 1277 and for centuries was the centre of great conflicts, great romances and tragedies.
Ruthin Castle in North Wales is set in acres of magnificent private landscaped gardens, parkland and woods. You know when you have reached Ruthin Castle Hotel as you drive through the unmistakeable archway with its great oak gates at the top of Castle Road and up the winding drive through the beautifully manicured gardens. The pink marble monumental lions sit proudly on their plinths at the entrance and the red carpet welcomes you into the warmly lit, wood panelled entrance hall of the Castle.
Beautiful original period features, grand public rooms with high ceilings and wonderfully carved stone and wood ornamental fireplaces adorn the Castle. In winter, the open fires create a warm and cosy atmosphere; and in summer it is light and airy throughout the public rooms whilst retaining their grandeur. Original oil paintings of past royalty and former residents of the castle line the halls, each with their own story to tell of dangerous romantic affairs and intrigue that once caused sensation and scandal in the Government.
Ruthin Castle Hotel in North Wales is a Welsh heritage, and not to be confused with the Castle Hotel in Ruthin, a small terraced property in the centre of town.
The award winning Berties Restaurant is affectionately named after Edward, Prince of Wales or 'Bertie' to commemorate his association and his passion for food and wine. Berties Restaurant is situated in the original part of the castle, overlooking the garden terrace through beautiful, large bay windows. Stunning Austrian chandeliers hang from the high ceiling and warm lighting adds to the romantic atmosphere of the room.
Enjoy afternoon tea or a relaxing drink in the Library Bar with its Oak wood-panelled octagonal walls and leather seating or the Inner Hallway with its impressive paintings or the Cornwallis Lounge with its soft sofas and easy chairs.
Ruthin Castle currently has 18 deluxe bedrooms and 4 luxury suites of a 4 star quality, all air-conditioned with king size beds, wide-screen television and within the main castle building. The remaining 38 standard bedrooms are of a three star quality, with plans in the near future to upgrade these bedrooms. There is free high-speed internet access.
The town of Ruthin, in the county of Denbighshire, is at the foot of the Clwydian Range, designated an "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty". North Wales coastline is just 18 miles north, whilst Llangollen, famous for its annual International Eisteddfod Festival is just 15 miles south. Snowdonia National Park and Chester are both just 22 miles from Ruthin. An ideal base for pretty walks, magnificent views, heritage & romance and a real castle experience.
Ruthin Castle has 6 excellent conference rooms with a maximum capacity of up to 150 delegates in the dedicated conference suite. A variety of team building events can be organised within the Castle grounds.
For those looking for a truly authentic mediaeval experience, Ruthin Castle does organise Mediaeval Banquets. Fully costumed Ladies of the Court and the Court Steward lead guests into the Banquet Hall of Ruthin Castle where they entertain, sing, jest and lead the evening's feasting with dagger and fingers accompanied by mead from clay cups and wine in pewter goblets.
No, you haven't drunk too much mead if you see peacocks strutting with their family in the castle gardens!
- Reservations:
- 0845 0 70 70 90
- Conference Hotline:
- 0870 240 6442
- Telephone: +44 (0)1483 77 63 44
- Facsimile: +44 (0)1483 73 02 02
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