Ruthin Castle Classic Hotel

"FOR GUESTS LOOKING FOR A TRUE CASTLE EXPERIENCE, this property IN NORTH WALES WAS ONCE AT THE CENTRE OF THE FEROCIOUSLY STORMY MEDIAEVAL HISTORY BETWEEN ENGLAND AND WALES. DATING BACK TO BEFORE 1277, RUTHIN CASTLE HOTEL IN NORTH WALES DOMINATES THE HISTORIC WELSH COUNTRYSIDE MARKET TOWN OF RUTHIN, WITHIN EASY REACH OF THE NORTH WALES COAST, SNOWDONIA AND PICTURESQUE BETWS-Y-COED. PREVIOUSLY PART OF THE CROWN ESTATE, RUTHIN CASTLE HOTEL IN NORTH WALES OFFERS A TRUE MEDIAEVAL EXPERIENCE ALONG WITH 4 AND 5 STAR ACCOMMODATION. RUTHIN CASTLE HOTEL IN NORTH WALES *THE RED FORT* SITS BY THE RIVER CLWYD IN ITS ANCIENT WALLED DRY MOAT WITHIN ACRES OF PRIVATE LANDSCAPED GARDENS, PARKLAND AND WOODS. RUTHIN CASTLE HOTEL, OR CASTELL RHUTHUN AS IT IS OTHERWISE KNOWN, IS AN EXTRAORDINARY CASTLE HOTEL IN WALES AND SHOULD NOT BE CONFUSED WITH THE CASTLE, A SMALL HOTEL IN THE CENTRE OF TOWN. YOU KNOW WHEN YOU HAVE REACHED RUTHIN CASTLE HOTEL AS YOU DRIVE THROUGH THE UNMISTAKEABLE ARCHWAY WITH ITS GREAT OAK GATES AT THE TOP OF CASTLE ROAD AND UP THE WINDING DRIVE THROUGH THE BEAUTIFULLY MANICURED GARDENS. THE PINK MARBLE MONUMENTAL LIONS SIT PROUDLY ON THEIR PLINTHS AT THE ENTRANCE AND THE RED CARPET WELCOMES YOU INTO THE WARMLY LIT, WOOD PANELLED ENTRANCE HALL OF THE RUTHIN CASTLE. DESPITE ITS HIGH CEILINGS AND ORIGINAL GRANDEUR, BEAUTIFULLY CARVED STONE AND WOOD ORNAMENTAL FIREPLACES WITH OPEN FIRES CREATE A WARM AND COSY ATMOSPHERE THROUGHOUT THE PUBLIC ROOMS. ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS OF PAST ROYALTY AND FORMER RESIDENTS OF THE CASTLE LINE THE HALLS, EACH WITH THEIR OWN STORY TO TELL OF DANGEROUS ROMANTIC AFFAIRS AND INTRIGUE THAT ONCE CAUSED SENSATION AND SCANDAL IN THE GOVERNMENT. DINE LIKE A KING OR QUEEN IN BERTIES DINING ROOM, A GRAND ROOM WITH STUNNING AUSTRIAN CHANDELIERS HANGING FROM THE CEILING AND LARGE BAY WINDOWS OVERLOOKING THE GARDEN TERRACE. FOR THOSE GUESTS LOOKING FOR A TRULY AUTHENTIC MEDIAEVAL EXPERIENCE, RUTHIN CASTLE HOTEL HOSTS REGULAR MEDIAEVAL BANQUETS "

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1100

Total Rooms:

22

Total Floors:

3 floors.

Rooms:

22

Directions

From Manchester Airport (MAN): Distance to Ruthin Castle is 45 kilometres, approximately 60 minutes' drive. Getting there. Manchester Airport train station is linked to all terminals by a moving walkway. Every hour, up to six trains leave the airport for Manchester Piccadilly station in central Manchester. A single ticket costs 2.65 GBP, and the journey takes about 20 minutes. A train run from here to Chester train station, with is 23 miles from the hotel. A taxi to the hotel cost 80 GBP. Prices are all subject to change. Getting around. A car is recommended for exploring the area around the hotel. Driving directions. From Manchester Airport, take the M56 signposted Chester and North Wales. Take the A55 to North Wales. Exit the A55 following signs for Mold. Ruthin is clearly signposted from Mold on the A545. The hotel is just o ff the main Ruthin town square in the direction of Corwen.

Area

Ruthin Castle is located in the heart of the town of Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales, only 22 miles west of Chester.

Attractions

Ceg 18 Mi NChester 18 MiLlangollen Steam Railway And C20 MiSnowden 40 Mi

Dining

Restaurant / Dining InformationBerties Restaurant Affectionately named after Edward, Prince of Wales or Bertie to commemorate his association and his passion for food and wine. Berties Restaurant is situated in the original part of the castle, overlooking the garden terrace through beautiful, large bay windows. Stunning Austrian chandeliers hang from the high ceiling and warm lighting add to the romantic atmosphere of the room. Fresh, regional produce is used to create delicious cuisine accompanied by an extensive wine list.

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