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5 star

Bodiwan

Ffrydan Road, Bala, short walk from the lake · B&B

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A five-star Grade II listed bed and breakfast a short walk from Llyn Tegid, with a private hot tub and four individually decorated rooms.

What's nearby

  • Star Kebab House next door
  • SPAR Bala next door
  • The Bulls Head next door
  • Co-op Food - Bala - High Street next door
  • Plas Yn Dre next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • Free street
  • Paid street

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible entrance
  • Accessible toilet
  • Accessible seating

Payment

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

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About Bodiwan

Bodiwan occupies a Grade II listed house on Ffrydan Road, built by the Bala philanthropist Michael D. Jones and now run as a five-star bed and breakfast within easy walking distance of Llyn Tegid and the town centre. Its four rooms, a mix of double and double/twin configurations, all overlook the garden and are finished with internet access, hairdryers and a proper hospitality tray.

A private hot tub set in its own courtyard is one of the property's distinctive touches, alongside free parking and drying facilities for wet outdoor gear, both useful after a day on the water or the hills. Breakfast draws heavily on local produce and is served with genuine Welsh hospitality.

It suits couples and older guests after a quiet, comfortable stay within walking distance of the town's pubs and restaurants, rather than a room above one.

Reception hours

Monday
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Reviewers consistently praise this hotel and pub for its good value, charming atmosphere, and friendly, helpful staff.

Other reviews mention the food can be below average and rooms can be poorly maintained.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Property type
B&B
Location
Ffrydan Road, Bala, short walk from the lake
Star rating
5 star
Guest score
9.5 / 10 (140 reviews)
Prices from
£135 per night
Good for children
Yes
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Destination
Bala