Bodysgallen Hall & Spa
Llandudno, Wales, United Kingdom
Bodysgallen Hall & Spa
The Royal Welsh Way, Llandudno, Wales, United Kingdom, LL30 1RS Original Property Opened in 1620 Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2026
In the Welsh town of Llandudno on the west of Pydew mountain, a set of stone chimneys rises above the tree line, hinting of a home hiding among the thistles. The chimneys belong to Bodysgallen, a centuries-old manor tucked away on over 200 acres of beautiful parkland. Originally established in the 13th century as watchtower for a nearby castle, Bodysgallen became a stately country home after a marriage between the Mostyn and the Wynn families in the early 17th century. The manor would grow into a grand estate over the generations, adapting architectural trends into a distinctly vernacular building. Bodysgallen Hall & Spa was restored as one of three Historic House Hotels in the United Kingdom and today is stewarded by the United Kingdom National Trust, with all profits supporting the organization’s conservation work. Guests of the specular country home can enjoy recreation, renowned gardens, fine dining, and accommodations in charming stone cottages and suites.
Discover
- Stroll through the historic, formal gardens. The gardens feature a rare 17th-century parterre of boxwood hedges filled with fragrant herbs, a walled rose garden, and a kitchen garden. The formal gardens at Bodysgallen Hall & Spa are listed as a Grade 1 registered historic landscape in Wales, which is the highest distinction of gardens representing exceptional or national interest as designated by Cadw, the historic environment service of the Welsh Government.
- Discover more than 220 acres of parkland and woodland surrounding Bodysgallen Hall & Spa. Request a map from Reception and follow the Terrace Walk, Ladies Walk, Eastern Covert Walk, or Pydew Village Walk. Paths lead to the gothic tower folly, stone obelisk atop Mt. Pydew, and viewpoints overlooking the Conwy River, Conwy Catle, and the medieval town of Conwy.
- Learn the history of Bodysgallen Hall on a guided tour of the estate. Climb the spiral stone staircase to the top of the tower for views of Conwy Castle, Deganwy Castle, Llandudno, and the Great and Little Orme. Then view the historic mantel in the main hall bearing the Mostyn family motto “Auxilium Meum a Domino,” an abbreviated Bible verse and Latin for “My Help Comes from the Lord.”
Explore
- Visit the fine art and decorative art collections of North Wales. The Oriel Mostyn Gallery in nearby Llandudno showcases contemporary Welsh and international art. The gallery was founded in 1901 by Lady Henrietta Augusta Lloyd-Mostyn of Bodysgallen Hall, a photographer. Or visit Penrhyn Castle, a historic home that houses Dutch, Venetian, and Spanish paintings, historic furniture, and a slate bed made for Queen Victoria.
- Explore nearby United Kingdom National Trust properties with complimentary admission during a stay at Bodysgallen Hall & Spa. Visit Aberconwy House, a 14th-century merchant’s house in Conwy, stroll through the beautiful Bodnant Garden, or discover the medieval history of Chirk Castle.
- Explore Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park aboard the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway, known as one of the most scenic rail journeys in Wales. Historic steam and diesel locomotives carry passengers through mountains, forests, and valleys between Caernarfon and Porthmadog.
Experience
- Experience the Welsh countryside through activities arranged at Bodysgallen Hall & Spa. Clay pigeon shooting, falconry, sheep herding, and other outdoor pursuits can be organized on the estate parklands for guests, while the croquet lawn offers a traditional pastime with equipment available on request.
- Relax in tranquil surroundings at Bodysgallen Spa, located within walking distance of the hotel. The spa features a large indoor swimming pool with a spa bath, sauna, steam room, a Club Room, relaxation room, and a café.
- Experience Welsh history through the castles of North Wales, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore Beaumaris Castle, Caernarfon Castle, and Conwy Castle, three of the medieval fortresses built by King Edward I in the 13th century. Caernarfon Castle was also the site of the 1969 investiture of the then Prince of Wales, now King Charles III.
Taste
- Taste seasonal menus at Bodysgallen Hall & Spa’s award-winning Dining Room restaurant. Awarded two AA Rosettes, the restaurant showcases local produce, including fruit and vegetables grown in the estate’s kitchen garden. Throughout the year, themed dinners and tastings highlight wines, wild game, and spirits.
- Taste Welsh whisky with a visit to the Penderyn Distillery showroom in nearby Llandudno. Guided tours and tastings can be arranged through Reception, offering guests an introduction to Wales’ best-known spirit.
- Enjoy the tradition of Welsh Afternoon Tea at Bodysgallen Hall & Spa. Freshly baked scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, finger sandwiches, traditional Welsh cakes, and pastries are served in the oak-paneled Hall, Library, or Drawing Room, and on the terrace during warmer months. Distinct from scones, Welsh cakes are cooked on a griddle rather than baked and flavored with dried fruit and powdered sugar.
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