Hotel Description

Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty Ruthin Castle is a truly romantic hotel steeped in history With it dating back to the legend of King Arthur guests arriving get the opportunity to stay in invididual unique rooms and dine on award winning cuisine whilst being in secluded and picturesque surroundings It is a royal Welsh gem just waiting to be explored and well worth a visit GW 03 2011 Surrounding AreaRuthin Castle is located in acres of its own estate in the heart of the mediaeval town of Ruthin which is only 22 miles west of Chester 38 miles from Liverpool 55 miles from Manchester 104 miles from Birmingham and 102 miles from Leeds It is located on Castle Street just off the main town square in the direction of Corwen Look out for the stone entrance archway Room TypesThere are a variety of traditional Four Poster Rooms Double or Twin Castle Rooms and these rates are for the smaller Junior Castle Rooms All are charming and encapsulate the era of the castle blending tradition with modern comforts and come complete with 24 hour room service television hairdryer hospitality beverages telephone and WiFi internet access Please note that each one is individual in size and style leading to inevitable differences even within categories Property InformationA notorious Welsh stronghold boasting a fascinating history dating back prior to 1277 Ruthin Castle was once a wooden fort that according to folklore was frequented by the likes of King Arthur The journey to the romantic hotel that she is today has involved kings queens nobility and some epic mediaeval adventures along the way Dining FacilitiesBertie s Dining Room boasts prestigious accolades including AA 2 Rosettes for outstanding food and service Chef Darren Shenton Morris and team specialize in sourcing superior quality fresh regional produce procuring seafood from the nearby North Welsh coast including succulent local lamb from some of the best Welsh grazing land locally grown vegetables great Welsh cheese and even Welsh malt whisky There is also the Library Bar the Cornwallis Lounge with it s fabulous carved stone fireplace or weather permitting in Summer the Bar Terrace and Peacock Garden where you can eat of drink Al Fresco ShortA very large lobby with wood panelling antique furniture and original hunting tools and antlers hanging on walls A regal atmosphere