Bodelwyddan Castle

A prestigious 4* AA castle getaway found in an enchanting Welsh folly.

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At a glance

Victorian building in North Wales set on the grounds of a romantic castle with views of Clywydian Hills.

Beautiful location near Snowdonia
Walled garden for picturesque tranquillity
Wellness Weekends - Specially designed by wellness expert Carlie Barlow

A couple walking through the grounds of Bodelwyddan Castle, a Warner Hotel, with a border featuring the beautiful flowers found in the gardens on the grounds

Facilities

Indoor heated swimming pool
Sauna
Steam room
Bubble pool
Fitness centre
Spa treatment rooms - View treatments here
Cinema room
Games room
Putting green

Notification of pool closure: The pool and pool facilities will be closed from 17th January to 17th March 2025. During this time, you’ll have access to leisure facilities at Faenol Fawr Countryhouse. Read more >

Rooms at Bodelwyddan Castle

Standard room
Signature room
Royale room
Garden lodge

Map and room locations at Bodelwyddan Castle

Bodelwyddan is a magnificent castle bursting with history and stunning architectural design features. With imposing stone walls, ornate turrets and sprawling grounds, there are over 200 individual bedrooms waiting to welcome you. From Royale rooms with Rapunzel-esque turrets looking over the Clwydian Range, to Garden lodges set around the peaceful grounds and ponds. Our commitment to your comfort ensures every room is imbued with a cosy ambience, guaranteeing a restful night’s sleep. Complimentary amenities include Wi-Fi, plush towels, a television, hairdryer, comfortable seating and reading lights, and tea and coffee facilities.

* Please call site if you need to book a fully accessible room

Princes Hall

109 Standard and Signature rooms located within the main building set over three floors with proximity to the reception, restaurant and bars/entertainment venues
Patio options available in selected rooms
Certain rooms on the ground and lower ground floor do have steps
Lift and stair access to all floors

Garden lodges

15 Garden lodge rooms and 30 spacious Garden lodge suites
Splendid seclusion within their own landscaped grounds with ponds and water fountains, located next to beautiful woodland and the estate’s infamous walled gardens
Reserved parking for all lodges within the lodge surroundings
Private patios or balconies for those wanting to enjoy the beautiful surroundings
Short distance to the leisure and spa facilities with bars and restaurants and reception located a little further

Llewelyn Hall

20 Standard and 33 Signature rooms over two floors located a short distance to the main facilities and leisure complex.
4 single rooms (2 on the ground floor and 2 on the first floor)
Lift and stair access to the first floor
Private patios set amongst the lush greenery, centred around the French boules pit or east side views of the grand Bodelwyddan Estate and Clwydian Hills which are available in selected rooms

Williams Village

4 Standard rooms, 10 Garden view rooms and 7 Royale rooms located a short distance outside of the main facilities and leisure complex. There is 1 single room on the ground floor
No lift access to any of the rooms
Rooms compromised of the original Victorian folly and beams arranged in and around a courtyard with some overlooking the East Lawn and across to the Clwydian range
Dedicated parking for selected rooms

Hens Roost

7 Signature rooms, 1 Royale room located a short walk to the main facilities and leisure complex
No lift access to any of the rooms
Dedicated parking for selected rooms

Menus at Bodelwyddan Castle

Market Kitchen

Ready for a whole new world of flavour?

Discover a colourful new deli counter featuring beetroot hummus, smoked trout and marinated vegetables to name just a few. Starters and desserts have been upgraded too and fun is most definitely on the menu - from bloody mary crumpets to tea and biscuit pudding. And if you're looking for something extra special, every night you'll find something new on the chef's specials menu, giving you even more to choose from.

Please note: Breakfast and dinner are included with every break. Items on the drinks menu and selected drinks listed on the breakfast and dinner menus are at an additional cost.

The Coffee Nest

At The Coffee Nest, our mission is to provide you with a space that feels like an extension of your own cosy nest. A space where you can enjoy exceptional coffee and scrumptious treats which are all freshly baked and prepared by our chefs each morning.

Whether you’re looking for a quick pick me up before heading out on your next adventure, or you’d like to stay a while and really make yourself at home, we’ve got you covered, because everything is available for both eat-in and takeaway.

Activities

Aqua aerobics
Archery
Audio-guided hotel tour
Movies
Cocktail tasting*
Cookery demos
Croquet
Curling
Darts
Fitness classes
French boules
Game shows – selected breaks
Gin tasting*
Grounds tour
Laser pistol
Let’s Dance!
Mii Makeup workshop*
Putting Green
Quizzes
Rifle shooting
Shuffleboard
Spa treatments*
Table tennis
Tea tasting
Woodland wildlife walk

*Additional supplement applies.

Day visits

The Coffee Nest

We welcome walk-ins at our cosy coffee shop, The Coffee Nest, from 10am-5pm every day. Sit back in comfort and enjoy exceptional drinks and freshly baked treats. Sorry, we don’t allow children under 18 or dogs in our hotel, apart from service dogs.

Day Experiences

Treat yourself or a loved one to one of our day experiences, including afternoon tea or a garden tour and lunch. To find out more and to book your day experience, click here.

Visitors while you stay

Booked a break with us and want to meet with friends? Not a problem. Invite them along for daytime drinks, leisurely walks around the grounds or book onto an afternoon tea – just make sure they book via our Day Experiences page above.

What’s nearby

Isle of Anglesey – Llanddwyan Beach
Aber Falls
Bodnant Gardens
Moel Famau
Rhos-on-Sea / Colwyn Bay Beach
Conwy
Portmeirion
Betws-y-coed
Snowdon Mountain Railways
Snowdonia National Park
The Great Orme
Llandudno
Chester

View all in the area

Excursions at Bodelwyddan Castle

Let us do the planning for you! Once you've booked your break, check out My Warner Stay to see which excursions are available to book*.

At Bodelwyddan Castle, choose from the following excursions:

Return transport to Liverpool: Explore Liverpool, a city with so much to see and do. Discover the historical Albert Dock, shop till you drop, or perhaps immerse yourself in the Beatles!
Return transport to Chester: Explore the charming city of Chester, renowned for its historical city walls and home to a 1000-year-old Cathedral and the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain. For a unique shopping experience, visit the Chester Rows, a cluster of medieval two-tiered shopping arcades with boutiques, high street brands, and you’ll also find plenty of choice to enjoy a drink or a bite to eat.
Llangollen Horse Drawn Barge: Experience a unique Horse Drawn Barge on the Llangollen Canal, which is often referred to as one of the most beautiful canals in Britain. Sit back, relax and let yourself be immersed in the surrounding scenery and admire the strength of the horse as you are pulled gently through the water. Includes return transport and freetime in Llangollen.

How to find Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel

Address

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