Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel

Beautiful location

Very tired decor. Curtains were like a grey nylon black out material. The bed linen was polycotton at best, a bit scratchy and there was a very worn brown throw which may once have been chenille. The dressing table had weirdly placed Knick knacks to stop the triple mirror folding forward. You could hear everything from the rooms next door. Scraping and banging meant poor sleep. They asked us to choose the dinner before our reservation because they make ‘everything fresh’ which is weird as isnt that what all restaruants do? Dinner was only 6- 8pm and it was incredibly overpriced sort of ‘wannabe gourmet’ but v small portions, and I am used to London prices. It was £45 per main for which I got one potato, some slivers of lamb and a few veg. I don’t judge food by size but this is 2 * Michelin prices for moderately good cooking. It was £55 for two courses. I ordered a glass of wine and it was a supermarket mini bottle opened at the table with no irony. The staff were very nice indeed but the whole place needs a massive refurb and to offer decent food at decent prices. Trading on its location but the bed was lumpy, the room like your gran’s spare room in 1985 and it would have been cheaper and better to eat anywhere else

Location is fantastic, incredibly scenic and relaxing. Fort of staff were excellent, welcoming and friendly.

Stunning setting, lovely lodge

Enjoyed everything

Very comfortable, friendly staff, gorgeous grounds, ideal for if bringing a dog on holiday (with easy access bins and only a few areas being dog free), only short walk from the town.

A beautiful place to stay.