The Black Boy Inn - 4-Star Hotel in Caernarfon

The Black Boy Inn's restaurant holds a Visit Wales Bronze Award for its locally sourced Welsh cuisine. The menu follows a farm-to-fork ethos, with dishes such as Welsh pie and steak and ale pie served in generous portions. Diners can order craft beers and local spirits at the bar, then eat by roaring log fires or in the outdoor beer garden.

The inn offers 47 unique guest rooms spread across five buildings: Black Boy Inn, Black Jack's, Trw Du, Ty Dre, and Letty Suites. All rooms are accessible only by stairs except for the Easy Access rooms, which have wheelchair-accessible bathrooms and grab rails. Each room features handmade furniture, local traditional building materials, and private bathrooms with quality fittings.

The hotel sits inside Caernarfon's medieval town walls, a 3-minute walk from Caernarfon Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Guests can explore Snowdonia National Park and the Welsh Highland Railway, both a short drive away. Walking tours and bike hire are available, with dedicated bike and motorcycle parking on site.

Children have access to a playground with kids' outdoor play equipment and board games. The inn offers kids' meals on the restaurant menu and can arrange packed lunches for day trips. Car parking is available for a fee, and electric vehicle charging stations are provided.

The Black Boy Inn is one of the few remaining family-owned free houses in the UK and runs sustainability efforts in sourcing and hotel operations. Accessible parking, an emergency cord in the bathroom, a lower bathroom sink, and toilets with grab rails are available for guests with mobility needs. The hotel is pet-friendly for assistance dogs only, with designated smoking areas and 24-hour security.

History: One of North Wales's oldest inns, dating to 1522

Dining: Visit Wales Bronze Award restaurant with farm-to-fork cuisine

Rooms: 47 unique rooms across 5 historic buildings

Location: Inside medieval town walls, 3 min walk to Caernarfon Castle

Family: Playground, kids' meals, board games

Accessibility: Easy Access rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms