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Pub with rooms in Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Wrexham
Curator's notes:
Rooms from
14 doubles, 2 suites: £135
Good to know
Dog friendly
The Ceriog Valley is fabulous walking country and Mark & Nicky actively encourage guests to bring their canine chums with them as most guests come to explore the area on foot. Dogs are welcome in the bar areas and all the bedrooms.
Scenic & serene
The peaceful riverside garden and several bedrooms enjoy glorious valley and mountain views. Savour the scenic 20 minute drive along narrow lanes through the valley to the stunning Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall.
Bedrooms ramble upstairs and retain the period comfort afforded by handsome antique furnishings alongside modern fitted bathrooms.
The original charm of the 16th-century building is best seen in the more contemporary 'Character' rooms, the split-level Bunny Warren suite and atmospheric Howard Room, replete with grand four-poster bed, original beams and wonky walls and floor. Book the Willow Suite (perfect for families) for oodles of space as it has a huge private lounge area with sofas, oak beams and an open fire, and a freestanding tub and walk-in shower in the bathroom.
Simpler Classic Rooms are cosy, some located in the old stables, and the more spacious, refurbished King Valley Rooms feature smart bathrooms (most with shower over baths) and cracking views across the valley to the Berwyn Mountains. All have thick bathrobes and quality bathroom products.
Long-serving chef Grant Williams is inspired in the kitchen, offering seasonal menus that combine well-cooked pub classics with more imaginative dishes.
Quality produce is sourced from farmers, shoots and locals within the Ceriog Valley. The delicious organic lamb comes from Mike Crawshaw's farm next door, pheasant and game from estate shoots, the Dexter beef is valley reared, the pancetta and Perl Wen cheese is smoked in Chirk, and locals supplies of eggs, vegetables and herbs in season.
This may translate to broccoli and Shropshire Blue soup; pork loin, pancetta, champ mash and cider sauce; dark chocolate and orange tart with Chantilly cream; good Sunday lunches, bar snacks and sandwiches too. Quaff local ales - try the brews from Big Hand Brewery - choose from a raft of boutique gins, or delve into the decent list of wines (12 by the glass).
