PALE HALL HOTEL GWYNEDD, WALES P alé Hall is a luxurious country house hotel with an array of period features and first-rate service, making it one of the best hotels we've visited in Wales. The hotel is located in a fantastically remote setting in the Dee Valley, with a lovely woodland garden and the spectacular Snowdonia National Park, which offers a variety of walks, right on its doorstep. This 50-acre estate is nestled in the beautiful countryside of rural North Wales, not to mention the world-renowned 823-square-mile Snowdonia National Park, making it a one-of-a-kind country retreat with unspoiled coasts, lakes, waterfalls, and limitless activities. Palé Hall does not have a reception, so arriving feels more like entering a stately mansion than a hotel, with porters greeting you by name and attending to your every need. Architect Samuel Pountney Smith designed the house for railway engineer Henry Robertson between 1868 and 1871. Anthony and Donna Barney, the new owners, have been keen to maintain the property with elegance, personality, grandeur, and affection, continuing to create a setting that demands you slow down and unwind. Staff are knowledgeable, eager, and obviously pleased to work here. Rooms The hotel offers 18 rooms, and no two are alike. We stayed in the superbly situated Caernarfon suite, which had breathtaking views of the hotel grounds and surrounding landscape. The décor has a timeless elegance, and a beautiful Welsh bottle of mead awaits you on the vanity table, while the TV is hidden behind a framed mirror. The bed was huge and super comfortable, and the spacious bathroom featured a glorious walk-in shower. There is fast wifi throughout the hotel, although I very much doubt you'll need it. Food & Drink The Henry Robertson's Dining Room is lavish, exactly like the rest of the hotel. While the dress code is smart casual, it feels like a place worth dressing up for dinner. There were three different meal options available. The Classics include a short a la carte menu, a six-course tasting menu, and the iconic ten-course tasting menu, which we tried. Head Chef Sam Griffiths, who recently joined Palé Hall was Welsh Chef of the Year in 2021 and over sees well-cooked dishes with exceptional local ingredients such as lamb, beef, venison, game, seafood, and cheese. Everything we had was beautifully presented and delicious, with perfect wine pairings and impeccable service. Our verdict Queen Victoria and Winston Churchill both visited this magnificent Victorian home on the outskirts of Snowdonia National Park. Palé Hall provides all you could expect from a luxury hotel. History, charm, sophistication, and grandeur. Add impeccable service and elegant fine-dining to the mix, and you may well have located the ideal country hideaway.
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