Maes y Neuadd Country House Hotel
Talsarnau, 3 miles from Harlech · Hotel
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A 14th-century manor house hotel in the hills above the Dwyryd estuary, with 13 en-suite rooms and a restaurant using produce from its own kitchen garden.
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About Maes y Neuadd Country House Hotel
Maes y Neuadd occupies a Grade II listed manor house dating back to the 14th century, set in eight acres of grounds in the hills above Talsarnau, a few minutes' drive from Harlech. The building has grown over the centuries into a comfortable country house hotel, with wood panelling, open fires and a series of sitting rooms that make the most of its age without feeling museum-like.
The 13 bedrooms in the main house are individually decorated, several with estuary or garden views, and a separate cottage on the grounds offers self-catered accommodation for larger groups. The hotel's restaurant is a particular draw, built around vegetables and herbs grown in its own walled kitchen garden alongside Welsh meat and fish sourced from nearby farms and boats.
Set back from the coast road with views across the Dwyryd estuary towards Portmeirion and the mountains of Eryri, Maes y Neuadd suits couples and older families looking for a quiet, restful base within easy reach of Harlech Castle, Portmeirion village and the Ffestiniog railway.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 12:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What guests say
From arrival to departure, we enjoyed every second of our one night stay. We were pleasantly surprised and would happily stay here again. Michelle is an absolutely delightful host and deserves any credit that comes her way! The building is spectacular with some famous names having stayed there. The room was beautiful and spacious and very clean. The variety of dinner options was brilliant and along with the breakfast options too. We had our dog with us and he was loving the outdoor space to stretch his legs. The bar area with the fire and boardgames is a lovely space to relax. I was intrigued and started exploring the building which has hallways going in all directions. The time and effort that has gone into restoring this property hadn't gone unnoticed by us in the slightest. We'll absolutely come back and stay here for at least two nights, next time we're in Wales. Thank again to Michelle for being and outstanding host!
2 months ago · via Google
Stayed for a couple of days and could not recommend more. Michelle does everything to make you feel welcome, rooms are beautiful with gorgeous furnishings, delicious home cooked food, cute dogs and even sheep! Absolutely lovely!
3 weeks ago · via Google
Finding this place is not for the faint hearted. It's up a very steep teeny tiny lane, with dry stone walls along both sides and very few passing places (I learned to drive on country lanes but was holding my breath every time). My room was nicely decorated, but dusty: there is an emergency green exit light that illuminates the entire bedroom, so even once I got to sleep, I was soon woken up by the dawn; the black out curtains, though gorgeous, have a huge gap at the top so I was awake at 4am struggling to get back to sleep on a super firm bed; the bathroom only has 1 light on the ceiling and it is super bright, great for shaving my legs but just glad I didn't have to get up for the loo in the night; no hairdryer in the room but as I have curly hair, managed with the tiny fan heater provided. I wouldn't say this was a hotel as such, the info provided states it's their family home and thanks guests for tolerating the quirkiness (wonky creaky floors etc). It is a gorgeous house and there are lots of lounge rooms for guests to use. But there's no lift, no reception area and the running of it is super relaxed. I texted my arrival time to the number provided on the booking, as the m'ways were horrendous, but got no reply. On arrival you have to call a mobile number, there is absolutely no phone signal within several miles, a WiFi password is provided in the entrance hall but my phone was having none of it. After ten minutes in the entrance hall of a deserted unlit building trying to get my phone to work, did start to panic. On a good day there are glimpses of nice views between the trees of the estuary and of Snowdonia. Breakfast and dinner menus are offered at additional cost and must be prebooked. It's a great place if you want to go hiking, which I hoped to do but my Achilles did not.
2 months ago · via Google
Stayed here for a long weekend while exploring the local area. Lovely place, lovely location and what can I say about Michelle, she's is an absolute star! Great cook and a friendly, entertaining host. Would definitely recommend if you're visiting the area, but double check if you have accessibility issues, as there are quite a few stairs and there's no lift to upper floors.
a month ago · via Google
Guests mention this country house offers comfortable, spotless rooms and delicious, generous food, including fantastic breakfast options. They also highlight the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful grounds, and dog-friendly policy. Visitors appreciate the welcoming and helpful staff, who make them feel at home.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Talsarnau, 3 miles from Harlech
- Star rating
- 4 star
- Guest score
- 8.9 / 10 (640 reviews)
- Prices from
- £165 per night
- Destination
- Harlech