Ty Afon - River House - 4-Star Hotel in Beddgelert

Ty Afon - River House sits on the edge of Beddgelert, an award-winning village in Snowdonia National Park. The hotel offers panoramic views of Moel Hebog and the surrounding mountains from its terrace and most guest rooms. Walking routes to Snowdon, including the Watkin Path and Rhyd Ddu Path, are easily accessible from the property, and the Welsh Highland Railway scenic route passes nearby.

Bedrooms are designed with colour palettes drawn from the mountains, rivers, lakes and forest of the national park. Room types include Deluxe King Rooms with Mountain View, Family rooms with Garden View, and Double Rooms with Mountain View. Each room has a private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities with fresh milk and oat milk, and some rooms offer a bath for soaking after a day outdoors.

A continental breakfast is included and offers local produce, fresh fruit, yoghurts, and bread for toast; cooked breakfast options such as the Welsh breakfast are available at an additional cost. The hotel bar serves Welsh gins and whiskies, and dinner features a daily changing menu with local food options. Complimentary tea and cake are served in the lounge each afternoon, and the sharing platter is a popular evening choice.

Guests can access on-site water sport facilities, canoeing, cycling, horse riding and walking tours directly from the hotel. The hotel is pet-friendly, with policies that accommodate travellers bringing dogs. Free private parking and free Wi-Fi are available throughout the property, and the shared lounge and sun terrace with mountain views are open to all guests.

Ty Afon hosts weddings on its mountain terrace, with views of the valley and surrounding peaks. The owners and staff assist with planning from the initial visit through to the reception, working with suppliers and registrars. The hotel has hosted elopement weddings for couples who return annually to celebrate.

Location: Edge of Beddgelert, Snowdonia National Park, near Snowdon routes

Rooms: Mountain-view rooms, Deluxe King, Family, Double options

Dining: Daily changing dinner menu, Welsh breakfast, complimentary tea and cake

Activities: Canoeing, hiking, horse riding, water sports on site

Weddings: Mountain terrace ceremony venue, full planning support

Pet-friendly: Dogs welcome with designated policies