Abbeyfield Hotel

Fascinating place to visit. The house itself is an imposing mock castle, solidly built and very lavish in its design. When you've finished touring the house, there's a railway museum to explore and a cafe serving a decent range of refreshments. There's also a walled garden, a bog garden with giant Gunnera and some nice walks around the estate.

Visited in September 2019 during my holiday in Wales. Earlier that day I walked up to Aber falls, and because I still had time after, I headed to this castle, because they are close to each other. It is very imposing from further and closer, too, especially with the ivy on the walls which became reddish close to autumn. It had a little railway museum in the courtyard, before I headed to the entrance of the castle.

The view is fantastic as well as the interior. There are quite a few rooms to visit and the whole corridor, staircase, hall, everything is just so spacious and rich that I just wandered around with surprise and I couldn't take enough pictures. The dome is an architectural masterpiece, and those so many tiny details carved in are amazing. There are toilets and cafe in the basement, also at the railway museum, and then we can have a walk in the lovely garden.

As far as I've seen seniors can go up by car to the castle, otherwise the visitor centre is a bit further down. It is a wonderful and impressive place to visit and I dare to say a must to see in Wales. National Trust site, so members go free. From the main road an arched stone gate leads to the estate - I missed it 2 times, so I thought better to warn others.

We didn't do much research before going here (I.e. we picked it on a map of local attractions) and expected it to be another semi-ruined castle, only to find a fully functioning building and a very well maintained walled garden too! Railway museum was an added bonus, great collection of trains all related to the local mining history. Definitely worth a visit, amazing building and grounds!

Lovely place to visit with great architecture and beautiful gardens, the inside also has some amazing furniture and draperies, the only thing that tainted it for me was where the money that built it came from. It's a good castle that is late but still intact. Easy to spend a good few hours at the attraction.

Loved it beautiful views all round. The property was wonderful to look round. There is a few trains to see. The cafe was lovely with a choice of cakes. The walled gardens are amazing.

The most unique industrial castle we have ever seen. Massive beautifully decorated rooms with a lot of interesting history and many nice people that can explain it to you. The train expo is great as it brings you closer to the period of quarries and mining in Wales. A lot of space to walk, have a picnic or just sunbathe, a nice cafe and shop. What a great experience. Don't miss out.

We had a great time here. All the staff were pleasant, helpful and informative. The property is very well looked after with beautiful collections. The craftsmanship from a time gone by is exquisite (if like I you are interested in that sort of thing). A truly stunning castle. The grounds are gorgeous. The railway museum was a nice and unexpected find. Facilities were clean and looked after, prices typical of the National Trust.

Small shop, but had all the things you expect to see available. We found the cafe selling light bites, we're not sure if there was one on site selling meals as such. Followed the Easter trail which was good fun (all on accessible areas). The playground isn't very big and got busy quickly but the kids enjoyed it. Definitely recommend a visit here.

Beautiful National Trust property. Pleasant staff. Very good Easter egg trail. Absolutely stunning interior decor. Railway way museum is alright there are much better out there. The star of the show is most definitely the castle. This was my second visit a good ten years apart I thought that there might be more of the castle open now. Such a shame one of the towers isn't open to take in the incredible vistas.

Fairly pricey to enter but actually very good value for what you get. Beautiful castle home inside and out. Stunning gardens and a real insight into historic castle life even if the "Castle" is artificial

Staff very friendly. Fabulous gardens and views. They have an option for a 'golf cart' ride if you cannot walk far. I really loved the walled garden and in contrast at the other side of the castle, you have the sea views and of course the stunningly beautiful Welsh countryside. The daffodils are of Wordsworth quality, a true golden host. Maybe a return visit for the bluebell season is in order.

I stayed in this hotel this year, having found it on the Internet. It was easy to book, and the website gave good clear instructions as to get to the Hotel, even for someone who did not know North Wales. I was surprised how small it was when I got there - but I had no problems checking in (and was told the bar would open pretty well when I was ready!)(it was after 6pm).

For someone more used to large commercial identikit hotels, it was small and unusual - with floors that creaked and sloped in places, narrow passageways and stairs, etc - but the room was adequate. The hotel advertised free wireless internet access - I was not able to get mine working, but that could have been a laptop fault. I had an evening meal in the bar - just me and two I assume locals were there eating, and the food was brought quickly and tasted good.

They have had good reviews for the food(some were pinned up at the reception), and I must admit is was tasty and filling. Breakfast again was very good - plenty of food, brought quickly and hot, and with no sense of being rushed. They even had radio 2 on in the background - quite pleasant! The only downside was that the hotel is right next to a train line - so you do hear trains passing during the day/evening. It did not disturb my sleep, however, so was not a major problem. I would recommend this hotel - definitely refreshing after the mass-market sameness of many I have been in!