The fantastical landscape of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park is spellbinding, and the stone-fronted mountain hideaway of Penmaenuchaf Hotel fits right in. Nestled at the foot of the rugged Cadair Idris, this grand country house is celebrating a new chapter with new owners Zoe and Neil Kedward.

The couple took over in June 2022, growing their family business, Seren, a lovely collection of proudly Welsh hotels and restaurants. Penmaenuchaf has 14 delightful, individually designed bedrooms: traditional style and textures mingle with contemporary touches and a sprinkling of Welsh arts, crafts and antiques. The hotel has recently completed its four-year long refurbishment in collaboration with renowned interior designer Nicola Harding, shaped by the Welsh concept of hiraeth – a deep, bittersweet longing for home or a place you can no longer return to.

In the kitchen, head chef Dan Andrée (formerly right-hand man to Hywel Griffith at Michelin-starred Beach House in Oxwich) and his talented team do a cracking job, using locally sourced seasonal ingredients. His menus are a true reection of the land. Take your pick between bold, honest flavours in the fine dining restaurant Afon or try Mynydd Restaurant and Bar for a relaxed bite, coffee or a cocktail. This gem of a retreat is the perfect base for exploring the extraordinary Eryri region.

Competition closes on 20 August 2026.

For more information, please visit penmaenuchaf.co.uk