Welsh castles you can stay in

Llangoed Hall, originally known as Llangoed Castle, is a luxury country house hotel is set within 17 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens. The walls are adorned with fine art, including Jamie Cowie, Whistler and Herman Dudley Murphy. Llangollen Hall has hosted a number of well-known guests, including royalty. The pillowcases are filled with the feathers from ducks at Sandringham and the Rolls Royce owned by the hall was given to the Queen Mother on the birth of Elizabeth, Princess of York (Queen Elizabeth II). Enjoy countryside activities on site or in the nearby Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

and Wye Valley.

Built in the style of a sturdy stone castle with tall crenellations and Gothic flourishes, this grand Victorian mansion was originally the home of an early Victorian MP. Castell Deudraeth is now a boutique hotel within the Portmeirion estate. Even if you’re not staying, you can drop in for lunch in the stylish conservatory brasserie.

Until recently, Cardigan Castle was in desperate need of repair, but a community project stepped in to give it the overhaul it deserves. Castle Green House is an elegant Regency house within the 13th century castle walls. Recently restored, it’s been turned into two luxurious self-catering apartments. Ty Castell offers contemporary, river-view B&B rooms if you fancy a treat. Both options include free entry to the castle.

Sir John Hay Williams, Baronet of Bodelwyddan, loved French chateaus so much that he commissioned one for his wife, Lady Sarah – only instead of standing in the Loire Valley, his creation, Plas Rhianfa, gazes out over the Menai Strait. Completed in the 1850s, it’s now a hotel called Château Rhianfa (AA 4 Stars), with 22 elegant bedrooms and two self-catering cottages.

Sat high on a hilltop, Roch Castle has incredible panoramic views over St Brides Bay and Preseli Hills and six characterful rooms. There's a seamless mix of historic structure with contemporary decor and all the mod-cons you could need. Tuck in to the traditional Welsh breakfast before exploring the nearby sights – St Davids, Skomer Island and the numerous hills and beaches. 

In the heart of Ruthin, Ruthin Castle Hotel & Spa offers a relaxing retreat in an historic market town. The surrounding gardens are beautiful, while the spa (based in the old moat) offers a steam room, an outdoor hot tub and pampering treatments. Dining options include  afternoon tea, table d’hote every evening and a proper Sunday Lunch. 

Once the home of famous opera singer Adelina Patti, Craig Y Nos Castle is a stunning 19th century gothic-style country house nestled in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), it now serves as a hotel and wedding venue, offering visitors a mix of history, charm, and breathtaking scenery. This walkers and cyclists welcome hotel is dog-friendly.