Quality Country House Hotel Accommodation and Restaurant
in Trefriw nr Betws-y-Coed in Snowdonia, North Wales
Situated in Trefriw, near Betws-y-Coed on the northern edge of Snowdonia in North Wales and overlooking the lovely Conwy Valley, Yr Hafod (The Summer Dwelling in Welsh), was formerly a farmhouse and dates from the Middle Ages. This non-smoking country house style guest accommodation in Snowdonia is an ideal location for a relaxing break or holiday in North Wales. Bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation is provided, although most guests also take advantage of the excellent evening meals. The restaurant (The Driven Goose Bistro Bar) is open to non-residents and can cater for those on a gluten-free diet. |
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Here your host, Chris Nichols, has set about creating a special place for guests to stay; a small informal, non-smoking country retreat away from the crowds and providing warm hospitality, with exceptional food at its heart. Children under 11 are not allowed. Dog friendly accommodation is provided.
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As well as our AA and Wales Tourist Board ratings, we are referred to in the 'Rough Guide to Wales' as "... lovely Hafod Country Hotel" and also feature in the 'AA Essential Guide to Wales", which picks out a very limited number of places.
The History of Hafod - a former Royal Court?
Recent investigations have revealed that Hafod has much older origins than had ever been suspected. It appears to have started life as a single story hall house, with 2 rooms off the hall, the whole forming an L shape. The builders used a prime measuring unit of 16 feet, the hall being 32x16 ft and the foot of the L being laid out to 16x24 ft (the site being unsuitable for anything much longer than 24 ft). This unit of measurement was normal in the early middle ages.
The most striking element is that it was a perfect half-size Dolwyddelan Castle. Given that the shape eminates from the nature of the plot being built on and rectangular towers are not the norm in Welsh castles, the obvious conclusion is that Dolwyddelan was copied from Hafod. It is also significant that Dolwyddelan was part of the maenol (manor) of Trefriw.
This drives one to the conclusion that Hafod was Llewellyn the Great's Royal Court House (Llys) at Trefriw and was built nearly 800 years ago.
We look forward to welcoming you at Yr Hafod Country House!
Contact Information
For more information or to make a booking please contact Chris Nichols at:
Mail: Yr Hafod, Trefriw, nr Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales, LL27 0RQ. UK
Phone: 01492 640029 E-mail: 
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