Arthog Hall, Snowdonia, Gwynedd, North Wales, UK.

The only Gothic Castle in North Wales, Arthog Hall was built by a wealthy cotton mill owner in 1832. After becoming an up-market Victorian Hotel it returned to private ownership.  For the past 15 years this grade ll listed building has been sympathetically restored to its former glory.

Arthog Hall sits near the base of Cader Idris at the southern end of Snowdonia National Park and is considered to command one of the finest views in Europe. The view from the Hall overlooks the Mawddach Estuary, mountains and sea beyond. The area is noted for its outstanding natural beauty and is a favourite for walkers.

You can download the Arthog Hall brochure, as a PDF here.






USP’s:

• Unique Gothic Castle
• Outstanding location and views
• Complete privacy

Location of house:
Complete privacy! Situated at the end of a private drive and surrounded with private grounds commanding views over the estuary to the mountains and sea beyond.

Style of house:
The only Gothic Castle in North Wales. The interior is a mix of modern and antique; a comfortable and well equipped family home.

Number accomodated: 10 people

Number of bedrooms: 5

Bedroom configuration: All rooms are doubles.

Number of bathrooms: 4

Bathroom configuration:

• 1 en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath to the master bedroom
• 3 additional bathrooms; 2 with baths and 1 with power shower plus
• 2 additional WC’s
• Sauna with power shower

Dining capacity:
Dining room: 10
Atrium:  8
Alfresco: 10

Catering: Self catering although caterers can be recommend for special occasions.
Pubs / restaurant: 4 miles away for good food or 30 minutes for gourmet restaurants.

Other services:
Cleaner: £20 per hour
Driver: Taxi £2 per mile 01341 422409
Beautician: Mobile Beautician 07765 810839, Mobile Hairdresser 07766716458
Extra accommodation: Penmaenuchaf Hall Hotel 4 miles away 01341 422129 B&B Dbl from £70pp to £105pp Evening meal £40.  Several B&B’s locally from £75 for a twin room.

Facilities:

• Sauna
• Games Room with Pool/Air Hockey table
• Satellite TV
• Wireless broadband
• Outdoor tables adequate for dining 10
• Croquet lawn.

Activities & places of interest:
Beach: Blue flag beaches – sandy – 2 miles with train & ferry to Barmouth
Historic: Several Castles in area
Gardens: Several in area
Places of interest: King Arthur’s cave, deep slate mine, environmental technology centre.
Shopping: Porthmadog 0.5 hours and Chester 1.5 hours.
Clay pigeon & rough shooting: At the Briggands Estate (Prince Andrew shoots here), 30 minutes away. £35 per bird, approximately £2,000 per day.  Clay shooting also available.

Walking:  Many well signed footpaths and Arthog Falls 100 metres from door!
Horse riding: Pony trekking locally
Golf: 6 courses (including 2 champion courses) within a 45 min drive and a 9 hole course 10 mins away.
Other: Outdoor adventure for children – how far and narrow guage railways 2 miles away.

Check in/out times: 4pm / 10am

Pets: Sorry, no pets

Disabled facilities: Sorry, no disabled facilities.

Stag & hen parties: Yes

Travel:
Travel time from London: 4.5 hours
Nearest Airport: Manchester or Liverpool – 1.45 hrs
Nearest railway station: Fairbourne – 5 minutes
Taxi service: Can be arranged
Distance to nearest village: Fairbourne – 5 minutes
Distance to nearest town: Dolgellau – 12 minutes

Price range:
3 nights: £3,500
Midweek: 3-4 nights £3,500
Weekly: £4,500-£5,000
Christmas & New Year:
£4,500 for 5 nights £5,000 for 7 nights
Cautionary deposit: £1,000
Payment Terms: 30% deposit, balance payable 8 weeks prior along with the cautionary deposit.

A note from the owner:
When most people purchase a house, it is the house that determines the choice! When I bought Arthog Hall sixteen years ago ‘I bought the view’; little did I realise that I would then spend more than a decade bringing the quality of the house to match that of the view. The house is now fully restored to it former glory and provides a very comfortable, spacious and well appointed base to visit some of the most beautiful countryside in Europe. The Hall is located on the North side of the Mawddach Valley and has the benefit of the evening sun until you watch it eventually fall into the sea.